Insider sources say Apple’s coming iPhone launch event is happening on September 12th in the Steve Jobs theater.
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T-Mobile Customers Can Join the iPhone Upgrade Program Online
Looking to upgrade your iPhone next month? Good news, because T-Mobile customers have been added to the iPhone Upgrade Program online.
iOS 12: Manage Notifications with Instant Tuning
Notifications in iOS 12 has a feature called Instant Tuning that lets you set specific notifications so they appear only when you look in Notification Center. Here’s how it works.
Coping with Subscription Apps - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-24
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to talk about living with the subscription model for apps, plus they look at how SetApp may have found the right balance for developers and users.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 10, Public Beta 8 for iPhone and iPad
Just three days after releasing iOS 12 developer beta 9 and public beta 9, Apple rolled out iOS 12 developer beta 10 and public beta 8.
Woman Sues Feds to Delete the Data They Took From Her
If you clone a phone, are they the same phone or different people now?
Facebook's iPhone Activity Tracking, Apple Kills Back to My Mac - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-23
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts Facebook using its Onavo VPN app to track iPhone user’s activity, plus they speculate on why Apple killed Back to My Mac in macOS Mojave.
How to Use Siri to Get Betting Odds
This is a bit weird. Okay, very weird. Siri can actually get you the odds on sports matchups, and though we’ve got the details in this Quick Tip, we’re still shaking our heads a bit at this strange feature.
Sorry Gamers, Fortnite isn't Coming to Apple TV
Fortnite fans flipped out on Tuesday when the game’s code revealed references to tvOS, hinting an Apple TV version is coming. Epic Games gave that a big “nope.”
Reclaim iCloud Storage Space by Deleting Old Backups
Running out of iCloud space? Check your device backups! Depending on how you migrated to any new devices, you may have old info stuck on Apple’s servers, and cleaning it out could save you money from not having to upgrade your storage plan.
iOS 12 Public Beta 7 for iPhone, iPad Available
With iOS 12 developer beta 9 out, Apple released iOS 12 public beta 7 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Monday.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 10 for iPhone, iPad
Only days after releasing iOS 12 developer beta 8, Apple released iOS 12 developer beta 9 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Monday.
iOS 12: How to Set Up Your Bedtime Alarm
iOS 12 has a new feature called Do Not Disturb at Bedtime to help keep you from having your sleep disturbed. Here’s how to set it up.
iOS 12: How to Add QR Code Scanning to Control Center
iOS 12 lets you turn on QR Code scanning in Control Center. Here’s how to set that up.
September's MacBook, Twitter's Dead APIs - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-17
Dave Hamilton and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on a report saying a new MacBook is coming in September, along with redesigned iPad Pro models. They also have something to say about Twitter shutting down the APIs third-party client apps rely on.
How Did Steve Jobs Fake the First iPhone?
Curiosity.com writes about Steve Jobs and the first iPhone. There was a little more to that keynote than meets the eye.
Another Report Says iPhone Getting Apple Pencil Support
Another report claims the 2018 iPhone models will include Apple Pencil support.
iOS 11: How to Wake Up to Your Own Music
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over how to set your own music on an alarm…so if waking up to the joyous sounds of heavy metal is your thing, we’ve got you covered.
iOS 12 Public Beta 6 for iPhone, iPad Available
Apple’s developer beta releases on Monday were followed up Wednesday with iOS 12 public beta 6 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
New Apple Watch Predictions, 20 Years of iMac - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-15
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about what might be coming in the next Apple Watch along with what product announcements may be coming this fall. They also look back at the iMac 20 years after it first shipped.
AirPods Wireless Charging Case May Support all Qi Chargers
Apple’s still unreleased AirPods wireless charging case may support any Qi charging pad.
Report Says iPhone Could get Apple Pencil Support this Year
Apple Pencil support may be coming to the iPhone this year, or so says TrendForce.
iOS 12 Developer Beta 7 Problems, Google's Creepy Location Tracking - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-14
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to discuss Apple’s released—and now pulled—iOS 12 developer beta 7, plus they look at how Google tracks you even when you think they aren’t.
How to Use 1Password's Demo Mode
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over a little-known feature of AgileBits’ 1Password—the so-called demo vault that you can use to show off the iOS app without revealing your own data. We love 1Password for features like this one!