John Martellaro and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to discuss Microsoft’s decision to not patch a Skype updater security flaw, plus they offer up their thoughts on Verizon stopping unlocked iPhone sales.
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OmniOutliner 3 for iPhone, iPad Includes Scripting Support, More
The Omni Group released OmniOutliner 3 for iPhone and iPad on Wednesday, and it’s loaded with features that bring it in line with OmniOutliner 5 for the Mac.
How to Use Your iPhone as a HomePod Remote
It turns out you can use your iPhone as a HomePod remote.
An Apple Intern Allegedly Released the iBoot Leak
It’s always good to hear the origin story, but you shouldn’t be worried about this leak.
Sprint and T-Mobile Plan Fewer Wireless Discounts in 2018
Sprint and T-Mobile are both planning to dial back their aggressive discounting in 2018, according to The Wall Street Journal. Both carriers—the #4 and #3 carriers in the U.S.—are prime pushers of cheaper plans, and their tactics have served as checks on pricing from Verizon and AT&T (#1 and #2, respectively). In other words, there’s a chance we’ll see higher prices across the board this year. So yay?
Apple's Product Line is Complex. And it's Perfect
Some might insist that Apple’s product line has become bloated. Actually, it’s perfect.
Apple's Complicated Product Mix, Remembering John Perry Barlow - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-08
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s product matrix strategy, plus they remember EFF co-founder and Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow after his passing.
iOS 11.3 Public Beta 2 for iPhone and iPad Released
Apple released iOS 11.3 public beta 2 on Wednesday, a day after releasing the second developer beta.
iOS: How to Compare Past Changes in Your Move Goal
If you’ve ever wondered how you could see the changes in your move goal over time without having to look through individual dates, then you’ve gotta read today’s Quick Tip! There’s a hidden feature in the Activity app that’ll let you do just that.
iOS 11.3: Understanding iPhone Battery Management
Apple’s promised new iPhone battery performance management features are in iOS 11.3 developer beta 2. Here’s what you can expect when your iPhone battery starts wearing out.
5 Troubleshooting Tips for Your Apple Watch
Problems with your Apple Watch? Start here! We’ve got a few tips for you on troubleshooting Apple’s fancy wearable device, starting with the easy (force-quit a single app!) to the more challenging (unpair it from your iPhone!).
Apple Will Examine Cases of an iPhone X Call Delay Bug
Apple has officially confirmed it is looking into these reports, so if you’re experiencing this issue contact Apple Support.
Apple Q1 2018 Earnings Report - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-02
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s 2018 first fiscal quarter earnings report, along with iPhone and iPad sales.
ARKit 1.5 Demos Showing Up Online
iOS 11.3 developer beta has been out for a few days and we’re seeing some ARKit 1.5 examples showing up on YouTube and Twitter.
Apple Pay Coming to Brazil
Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple Pay is coming to Brazil soon, which means another country will be able to take advantage of the contactless payment system.
Tim Cook: Augmented Reality is Going to be Profound
Augmented Reality is going to be profound and will be positive for humans, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
App Store ARKit Enabled Apps Top 2,000
In the four months iOS 11 and its ARKit have been available, more than 2,000 apps using the augmented reality feature have been released on the App Store.
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour Coming to iPhone
Get ready to totally kill your iPhone battery because Nintendo is bringing Mario Kart Tour to Apple’s smartphone.
Two Former Professional (W)rappers and One Amateur Discuss Apple’s HomePod Strategy, and FTP - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-01
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at FTP apps for iPhone and iPad, plus they discuss Apple’s HomePod strategy.
iOS: Use Predictive Text to Share Your Location
Sharing your location with other people is the subject of today’s Quick Tip! While there are approximately a million ways to do so through iOS, you can actually use predictive text to pass along your location, so we’re going to tell you what magic words you’ll need to try it out.
Tim Cook Tweets Global Shot on iPhone Campaign
You can also find Shot on iPhone photos on Apple’s Instagram page.
iOS: How to Create an iPhone Night Mode for Astronomers
Of course, having a red screen means that red UI elements won’t show up or will be hard to see, such as notification badges.
iPhone Home App Manages HomePod Software Updates
HomePod software updates will be managed in the Home app on your iPhone, much like the Watch app manages Apple Watch updates.
DOJ, SEC Launch Investigation into Apple's iPhone Battery Fix
The DOJ and SEC have launched an investigation into Apple’s iPhone battery fix looking for evidence of disclosure violations.