Prolific device leaker Ben Geskin posted what he says are photos of this fall’s 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, and the 6.1-inch iPhone on his Twitter account over the weekend.
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Apple Opens App Store Search Ads for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and South Korea
Search ads allow developers to promote their apps within the App Store, with ads that appear at the top of the page when users do searches.
Under the Hood with iPhone Cellular Data, Uninterrupted Power Supplies - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-27
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to go under the hood with iPhone cellular data management along with uninterrupted power supplies, or UPS, for our computers.
Apple Redesigns Apple Store App with New Search Features
Apple released Apple Store 5.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Thursday with a redesigned interface that supports voice-based product searches.
iOS 11: How to Delete Incorrect Website Passwords
In today’s Quick Tip, we’ve got instructions for how to find, edit, and delete website passwords under iOS 11…including how you can see what passwords are stored for any particular site. This is handy if your device is autofilling the wrong information!
Apple Watch Series 4 Feature Wish List, Bluetooth Security Flaw - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-24
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about what they’d like—and expect—to see in Apple Watch Series 4, plus they have a PSA about a just announced Bluetooth security flaw.
Bluetooth Pairing Flaw Could Lead to Man in the Middle Attacks
CERT issued a warning for a Bluetooth security flaw that could lead to a man-in-the-middle attack.
Looking for Dark Mode Apps for your iPhone and iPad? Check Out this List
Apple made a big deal out of Dark Mode for apps during its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, and now it’s highlighting iPhone and iPad apps that offer the feature.
iPhone Fast Charging to Require Certified USB-C Chargers
iPhone 18 W fast charging will require USB-C chargers that meet authentication standards. That’ll make them harder to find, but safer for your iPhone.
HomePod OS 12 to Support iPhone Voice Calls, Multiple Timers
A HomePod OS 12 private beta reportedly has the ability to handle phone calls when linked to your iPhone, can invoke Find My iPhone with a Siri voice command, and also includes multiple timer support.
Apple Pay Summertime Discount Promo Includes Fandango, Grubhub, More
Apple has a new summertime Apple Pay promotion that’ll save you money when you buy movie tickets through Fandango, food through Grubhub, and more. The promotion runs from July 19th through August 1st.
Verizon is Blocking Activations of Older iPhones
Effective immediately, you can only activate an iPhone 6 or later with Verizon.
How to Delete a WhatsApp Message
If you use WhatsApp, the third-party messaging service, then you should know that you can delete your texts after they’re sent; however, there are some caveats as to how this works. In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll tell you how you might be able to avoid embarrassing yourself! No promises.
Apple Interface Consistency, Storage Permutations, Walmart Streaming Video - ACM 471
In this age of different devices and platforms, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the lack of consistency in Apple’s interfaces compared to the days when “Apple” meant “Mac.” They also go over some listener feedback (read criticism) about their rant last week on Apple’s storage pricing for new MacBook Pro models. Lastly, they discuss whether not Walmart can make a go in the streaming video market, and how that might actually work.
How to Make Your iPhone Default to Speaker for Calls
If you use the speaker on your iPhone during calls more often than not, then set that as the default! We’ll tell you how to change this setting so you won’t have to tap the darned button every time.
iOS 12 Developer Beta 4 Available for iPhone, iPad
Apple released iOS 12 Developer Beta 4 on Tuesday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Apple's New AI Boss, Leaked iPhone Glass Photo - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-17
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple’s AI boss John Giannandrea, plus they share their thoughts on a leaked photo showing the next iPhone’s glass front.
Leaked Photo Shows Front Glass for Bigger iPhone Lineup
A leaked photo shows what appears to be the front glass panel for three iPhone models with bigger screen sizes across the board.
TMO Background Mode Interview with Amateur Astronomer Mike Weasner
Mike Weasner is a noted amateur astronomer, known for his book on the Meade ETX telescopes, early iPhone astrophotography and work with the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) in Arizona. Very early in life, Mike fell in love with astronomy, and that led to a B.S. in astrophysics. Via ROTC, Mike later joined the United States Air Force, where he served as a fighter pilot (A-7D), instructor (T-38), and a manager in the Air Force’s Space Shuttle Program Office. After his USAF duty, Mike spent 23 years as a program manager with TRW/Northrop Grumman. We chatted about his Air Force days and some interesting flight experiences. In the second segment, we talked about the construction of his observatory, evolution of his telescopes, astrophotography of asteroids, supernovae patrol and his work with the IDA.
An iPhone Just Survived a 1,000-foot Drop With No Damage
There is no indication if the iPhone had a case or not.
We've Got a Sneak Peak at the 2018 iDevices
If we take the Eurasian patent database at face value, we might see three iPhones and two iPads.
Apple Highlights Apple Pay Cash in Three New Ads
Apple has three new short ads showing off Apple Pay Cash. They’re all 15 seconds long and highlight different scenarios where using the feature could be handy.
Patent Holding Company SMTM Sues Apple Over Do Not Disturb While Driving Feature
SMTM Technology filed a lawsuit against Apple accusing the iPhone maker of infringing on its patent with iOS 11’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature.
The iOS App Store 10th Anniversary is Here
It’s come a long way with the introduction of iPhone OS 2 built into iPhone 3G.