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Apple’s HomePod Public Beta Starts February 9th, and That’s OK

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

If HomePod were released by Google, I think they would explicitly state that many of its features are available “in beta” and let customers know that they expect problems to occur, but that’s generally not been Apple’s way of operating. Apple prefer…

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How to Secure Your Twitter Privacy Settings

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Twitter’s privacy settings are a bit less comprehensive than Facebook, but also easier to find.

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macOS: How to Quickly View Hidden Files and Folders in Finder

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

There is a keyboard shortcut that let’s you quickly see hidden files and folders.

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iOS 12’s New Direction, iPhone X Sales Estimates – TMO Daily Observations 2018-01-30

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s plans for iOS 12, plus they discuss the debate surrounding iPhone X sales.

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16GB USB 2.0 AES 256-Bit Encrypted Flash Drive: $59.99

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal for you on a 16GB USB 2.0 AES 256-Bit Encrypted Flash Drive. It features a keypad on top of the drive for a password to encrypt and decrypt the contents. It’s $59.99 through us.

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First Ant-Man and The Wasp Trailer Shows Big Fun Comes in Small Packages

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Marvel’s first Ant-Man movie was an awesomely fun romp through the super hero world, and it looks like the sequel, Ant-Man and The Wasp, is going to be more of the same. A surprise trailer for the movie dropped on Tuesday morning showing Ant-Man, th…

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iPhone X Sales Suck, or Not, and Only Apple Knows for Sure

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

iPhone X sales are either horrible or great, depending on who you ask, and supply chain sources aren’t helping sort that out.

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Apple Focusing on Performance and Stability for iOS 12, not New Features

dinsdag 30 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Don’t look for a long list of big new features in iOS 12 because Apple is focusing on performance and reliability improvements this year.

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Virgin Mobile Selling Used iPhone 7, 7 Plus Starting at $380

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Each device comes with a full one-year Apple warranty, and you can even buy one under Virgin’s US$1/month plan.

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TMO Background Mode Interview with Tech.pinions Technical Journalist John Kirk

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

John Kirk is a former trial attorney, financial advisor and business coach. About a decade ago, he burst on the scene with the most delightful, literary, and informed opinions and analysis of Apple, its foundations, customer approach, and products. …

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Check Out What AT&T Thought the Future Would Look Like in 1961

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Check out this fascinating AT&T video from 1961 called Seeing the Digital Future. AT&T has published a lot of archival material to YouTube, and a friend spotted this one over the weekend. There are lots of things I find interesting about it. For one…

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Apple Reportedly Working on 3 Macs with Custom Apple Co-Processors for 2018

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

This delicious tidbit comes buried deep in an excellent Bloomberg article from Mark Gurman describing Apple’s entrenched efforts to build a powerful chipmaking business.

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Apple’s HomePod: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The spectrum of reactions to the new HomePod ranges from “superbly Apple,” to “Doesn’t stand a chance.” Friday’s Particle Debris points to three articles that span the expected range of media coverage. Pick your favorite.

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WhatsApp on CarPlay: The First Third Party Messaging App

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

You can’t browse a list of your conversations. But you can send new messages using voice dictation.

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8 Great iPad Launch Memories and 4 Reasons Why Apple Needs A New Steve Jobs

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Bella Bongiorno tweeted eight memories from creating the iPad, and four of those memories were stark reminders of just how important Steve Jobs’s penchant for detail was to making Apple’s products great.

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How to Take Control of Your Facebook Privacy Settings

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Note that Facebook changes these privacy settings from time to time, so check back once a month or so.

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HomePod and Streaming Music Services, Mac App Store 64-bit App Deadline – TMO Daily Observations 2018-01-29

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at HomePod’s streaming music service options, plus they explain what Apple’s looming 64-bit app deadline means.

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iLap Laptop Stand: $36.99

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal for you on the iLap, a laptop stand designed for MacBook owners. It has a hinged cushion for positioning your Mac at different angles, and the device allows your MacBook to stay cool while you’re working. It’s $36.99 through us.

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Apple Rolls Out 4 New HomePod Ads

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Now that you can pre-order a HomePod smart speaker Apple has four new ads hyping its music playback.

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These are the Music Services Siri Supports on HomePod

maandag 29 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Here’s the list of which streaming music services Siri voice control supports on Apple’s HomePod smart speaker.

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A Cerebral Sunday Morning: HomePod, macOS Server, Novice NAS, and Your Questions Answered – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 694

zondag 28 januari 2018 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

John and Dave return to answer your questions and share your tips… and theirs! Addressing The Novice NAS Conundrum, the question often comes up: does it make sense for NAS manufacturers to target the novice market? But that’s not all, your geeks get…

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