John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about Tim Cook’s Vice interview, plus they explore John’s new found love for the iPhone XS Max’s giant screen.
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FBI Uses Face ID to Unlock Suspect's iPhone in Child Abuse Case
During an investigation, the FBI forced a suspect to unlock his iPhone with Face ID. This could be a significant precedent for law enforcement.
PSA: macOS Mojave Privacy Protection Means More App Permissions
macOS Mojave’s privacy protection feature means that apps have to ask permission to access certain data, similar to how it works on iOS.
iOS: How to Reset Siri and Your User Data
When you use Siri, Apple collects data about you in order for the service to work. If you’re not comfortable with that, you can reset Siri.
Apple Plans to Support Senate Privacy Rules
Axios reports that it obtained an executive’s prepared testimony.
Apple Watch for Android Phones, Notifications Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-20
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about whether or not Apple Watch will ever get Android phone support or become a stand alone device. They also have some tips for managing Notification in iOS 12 and watchOS 5.
What the Surge in Apple Watch Popularity Says About Our Culture
The Apple Watch Series 4 appears to have tapped into an emerging cultural theme. And it will accelerate. John explains the significance.
The iOS 12 Security Guide is Out Now
This is the first time Apple has published a security guide so quickly after an iOS launch.
Invest With a Conscience With Newday Impact Investing
I’ve long believed that you should choose companies you want to do business with that share the same values you do. Things like renewable energy, protecting the ocean, privacy, animal welfare, and others. When I got an email about the Newday Impact Investing app, I was genuinely delighted. It’s an investing app that lets you do just that; invest in companies with values. Every Newday Impact Portfolio is a custom-made, proprietary, and targeted investment strategy built to benefit a specific area of impact. The multi-portfolio approach allows them to provide a fully-diversified investment strategy while impacting the areas you care about directly. Portfolios include ocean health, gender equality, animal welfare, and climate action. On Newday’s website, you have to enter your phone number to get the app link, which seems sketchy and unnecessary. Use the direct App Store link instead. App Store: Newday – Free
A Scottish Man Just Found a Hidden Camera in his Airbnb
Luckily Mr. Hamilton and his girlfriend were only in the house for about 20 minutes before he found the camera.
Apple/Amazon Trillions, 5 Eyes Magic, iPhone Battery Replacement Reminder - ACM 478
Amazon was briefly the second company—after Apple—to be valued at US$1 trillion. Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jim Tanous to discuss what makes the two companies, and their valuations, different. They also examine the recent 5 Eyes statement attacking encryption, and then remind everyone to take advantage of Apple’s iPhone batter replacement program while they can.
By October 3 All Apps Need to Have a Privacy Policy
Apple announced to developers through the App Store Connect panel that all apps will need to have a privacy policy by October 3.
Get Instagram Verification and Two-Factor Authentication
You can now get Instagram verification inside the app and a new form of two-factor authentication. The social network is rolling out changes to its app.
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.
Facebook Says myPersonality App Misused 4M Users Personal Data
If you used the myPersonality app on Facebook there’s a good chance you’re getting an alert about your personal information being shared inappropriately.
Apple Suggested Facebook Remove Onavo Protect from App Store - Here's Why
After multiple meetings, Apple suggested to Facebook that it “voluntarily” remove its Onavo Protect app from the App Store; here’s why.
Study Shows iPhones More Private Than Android Phones
In a new research paper published by Vanderbilt University’s Professor Douglas Schmidt, it found that Android phones suck up your data.
New Mac mini Report, Government Internet Control - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-21
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on a report that Apple is releasing a new Mac mini this fall, plus they look at governments wanting to take control of the internet.
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.
Here's How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location
Google loves collecting as much data on our activities as it can, and that includes your location—even if you thought you disabled the “feature.” Here’s how to really stop Google from logging where you are.
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!
Surprise! Google Tracks You Even With Location History Off
And it doesn’t matter if you have an Android phone or iPhone.
Apple and Privacy Protection, Anki Vector Robot - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-09
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on whether or not Apple is doing enough to protect our privacy, plus they have some first impressions on Anki’s new Vector robot.
Apple Tells Congress that Privacy Is Fundamental Human Right
The comment came in a response to a request from the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce asking about Apple’s data collection and privacy policies and practices.