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Apple Extends USB-C Dongle Discounts to March 31 2017

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s discount on USB-C adapters was set to end on December 31st, but the company extended that out to March 31st, 2017. The extension means new MacBook Pro owners have more time to but the dongles they need at a substantially lower price.

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How to Stop iCloud Drive’s “Deleting Files” Warnings

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Your Mac prompts you to confirm a lot of stuff. Are you sure you want to empty the trash? Positive you want that picture deleted? Is now a good time to restart? But there’s a relatively new confirmation that you may be getting sick of that comes up …

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macOS Sierra: Best Listener Yet

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Dr. Mac says he’s been using his voice with hisMac more and more and guess what… He thinks macOS 10.12 Sierra may well be the best listener of all time.

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Apple Stopped Signing iOS 10.1 and 10.1.1 – What That Means

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Now that iOS 10.2 is officially released to the public, Apple has stopped signing iOS 10.1 and iOS 10.1.1. Users won’t be able to downgrade if you run into issues with iOS 10.2. Andrew Orr explains what that means.

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1Password 6.5 for iOS Adds Native Apple Watch App

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

AgileBits announced Tuesday the release of 1Password 6.5 for iOS. This release offers device syncing through 1Password.com and gets the iOS version up to date with 1Password 6.5 for Mac. The company also made the Apple Watch app native, which should…

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A Drone Big Enough to Pull a Snowboarder? Yes Please

woensdag 21 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Drones are pretty cool, but a drone big enough to pull a snowboarder? Now that’s really cool. Casey Neistat enlisted the help of some friends to build a drone powerful enough to pull him on his snowboard up hill, and even take him on short flights o…

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Apple Updates AirPort Firmware to Fix Disappearing Base Station Issue

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.7.8 on Tuesday. The update fixes an issue that caused some AirPort Base Stations to disappear from AirPort Utility when Find My Mac is on. It’s specifically for AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time C…

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iKlip Grip Pro an Excellent Multifunction Tripod, Monopod, Selfie Stick

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

iKlip Grip Pro is one of those devices that appeals to my love of clever. In one device, IK Multimedia has a tabletop tripod, a monopod/camera grip, and a selfie stick with an included Bluetooth remote the company pretends we’ll use for above-the-cr…

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How to Decipher Apple’s Conflicting Messaging About Macs

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Mixed messages are coming out of Cupertino. On one hand, Apple failed to say the things it needed to say about the Mac during a recent Mac event. On the other hand, the community has spoken with a loud and unmistakable voice that the Mac is not yet …

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AirPods Review with Michael Johnston – TMO Daily Observations 2016-12-20

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Michael Johnston from The iOS Show joins Jeff Gamet to review Apple’s just released AirPods wireless earpods. They dive into the setup, performance, sound quality, fit, and more to help you decide if they’re worth the $159 price tag.

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Tim Cook Says ‘Great Desktops’ are Coming

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

The iMac hasn’t been updated in over a year and the Mac Pro is more than three years old without any changes, leaving many wondering if Apple is stepping back from the desktop computer market. Apple CEO Tim Cook says that’s not so, and that there ar…

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iFixit: AirPods Aren’t Repairable, Case May Have Caused Delay

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s AirPods have been available for only a day, and with very limited availability, but iFixit managed to get ahold of a pair and subject them to their usual new product dissection. What they found inside were components that can’t be repaired, …

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Hotspot Shield Elite Plus VPN 1-Year Subscription: $21.50

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal for you today on a one-year subscription to Hotspot Shield Elite Plus VPN. The service supports Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, and Kindle, with more than 20 virtual locations to connect to. You can get this subscription for $21.50 though…

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macOS Sierra: Sharing Apple Notes

dinsdag 20 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

One of the updates that macOS Sierra brings to the table is collaboration, specifically in Apple Notes. Sharing notes is a great way to collaborate with your friends, family or coworkers.

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TMO Background Mode: Interview with Scrivener Creator Keith Blount

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Keith Blount is the founder of the renowned writing app Scrivener. It’s designed for long-form text such as a thesis or novel. Think of it as a 3-ring binder and corkboard for the author. But Keith didn’t start life as a programmer. In college he st…

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Want to Know Which Apple Stores have AirPods? Check iStockNow

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Online AirPods orders are backlogged six weeks, and it’s practically impossible to find any in Apple’s own retail stores. Until Apple gets inventory under control iStockNow is a handy tool for tracking down which stores may have those elusive wirele…

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The First AI-Written Christmas Song Is More Soul-Crushing than Fruitcake

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Gather ye around the yule log, so festive, warm, and bright! Listen to this song of Christmas cheer written and composed by an AI. And hold on to your loved ones as said tune sucks the soul from your very bones and leaves you quivering in the naked …

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The Artificial Intelligence Arms Race Is On

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

It’s easy to fall into the notion that Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are intended only to speak to us, HAL 9000 style—to inform, analyze and guide via conversation.  But today, AI agents are being used for many behind the scenes activities. Fo…

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Blade Runner 2049 Teaser Trailer Hits the Web

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Blade Runner was an epic dystopian future movie that really shined once Ridley Scott was able to re-edit it and undo the damage the studios inflicted on us. Now we’re getting our first taste of the sequel, Blade Runner 2049, in a teaser trailer that…

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AirPods Alternatives, Plastic OLED – TMO Daily Observations 2016-12-19

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple’s AirPods are in the company’s retail stores, but that doesn’t mean you can buy them. Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at the limited availability for AirPods, and offer up some alternative wireless earbud options. They …

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iPhone Star Ratings for Music on Your Lock Screen

maandag 19 december 2016 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

I got a great tip over the weekend from Chris Noto about Music Rating Widget for iOS. The short version is that this app gives you access to your music Star Ratings as a Notifications Widget. That means you can see and edit those Star Ratings even f…

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