Apple announced that it has awarded an additional US$410 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to optical technology manufacturer II-VI. It said Wednesday that this will support 700 jobs and increase capacity and accelerate delivery of compon…
Lees meerRedact, a tool I recently discovered, has entered beta for Windows and macOS. It helps people remove various kinds of content from their social media accounts. Old tweets, images, Discord chats, and others can be deleted manually and automatically. …
Lees meerPhil Schiller, the Apple Fellow responsible for leading the App Store, mooted a change to Apple's 30 percent cut back in 2011. The email discussion was revealed on Monday, during the opening day of Apple's court battle with Epic Games, Bloomberg Ne…
Lees meerWe have a deal on Enpass, a password manager that works in macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. With Enpass, data is saved locally on your device, and it allows you to store password, credit cards, social security number, identities, and more. A…
Lees meerA series of emails revealed in the Epic v Apple case showed how Steve Jobs had humorously referred to Facebook as “Fecebook” (via CNBC). Gaming on Facebook Emails between Steve Jobs, Scott Forstall, and Phil Schiller showed how Apple executives di…
Lees meerCharlotte Henry is joined by Kelly Guimot to discuss the new Apple TV+ series ‘The Mosquito Coast’ and how it compares to the 1986 movie. They also reveal other bits of the Apple TV+ catalog that they are enjoying.
Lees meerCharlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont on Star Wars Day to discuss new OS updates, and what both are looking forward to coming out of Cupertino.
Lees meerDynamo wallpapers use automation Shortcuts to change dynamically based on your iPhone’s battery life, and when your phone is charging. Not only does this create a delightful interaction, it also improves visual communication of the charging cycle. D…
Lees meerA recent study examined privacy policies of the top health and fitness apps to determine which ones track the most data. Health & Fitness Tracking Supplement Timing found 27 data types and gave the apps 2 points for each type they track by default…
Lees meerWearables, including the Apple Watch, are clearly going to play a big part in Apple's future. According to a Telegraph report picked up on by Cult of Mac, a sensor from a British firm could be key to taking its medical capabilities to the next level…
Lees meerDenim is an app that helps you create Apple Music playlist artwork, and its 2.0 update adds even more features. Trial room integrates with your Music Library and uses your playlists to automatically create previews of different artworks, all by just…
Lees meerWe may finally be getting close to seeing Prince Harry and Oprah’s long-awaited Apple TV+ series on mental health. The talk show queen revealed that it is coming this month during a recent TV appearance, reported The Independent. Winfrey confirmed …
Lees meerApple reported record-breaking results for its March quarter on Wednesday, taking Wall Street by surprise. In response, Goldman Sachs has reversed its Sell rating for Apple stock to Neutral (via Yahoo Finance). $AAPL Stock Analysis In a note poste…
Lees meerA startup called Mighty is building a cloud-based web browser that it claims will reduce loads on battery, CPU usage, and RAM. You can find the company’s blog post here, and a link to coverage from The Verge below. Mighty claims it’ll eliminate dist…
Lees meerStarting May 3, Visible will offer an early smartphone upgrade program for Apple, Samsung, and Google phones. Early Upgrade Program Visible partners with Affirm to offer financing for devices. The program will be available for all devices eligible…
Lees meerAndrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news, including a credit bureau data leak, OS updates, and some password items.
Lees meerIn the latest beta version of SuperDuper, v.3.5 beta 1, it’s the first version to fully support bootable Big Sur backups on M1 Macs. But it only works under certain conditions. SuperDuper for M1 SuperSuper can help you create fully bootable backup…
Lees meerThe first two episodes of the new Apple TV+ drama The Mosquito Coast are now available to subscribers. There will be a review of the show, which stars Justin Theroux, on The Mac Observer next week. Oprah's conversation with Umberalla Academy star El…
Lees meerWe have a deal on the Sinji Borescope, a flexible inspection camera designed to provide a quick and easy look at hard to reach areas. It comes with a 2-meter cable and 6 adjustable LEDs for lighting your view. It also comes with a hook and magnet fo…
Lees meerVMware announced on its blog Tuesday that it won’t support installing or running x86 VMs on M1 Macs. We will be delivering a Tech Preview of VMware Fusion for macOS on Apple silicon this year. We don’t plan to support installing or running x86 VMs o…
Lees meerApple is faring better than most as the global semiconductor shortage continues. Reuters analyzed why it is in a better position than other firms, particularly automakers, and also explained why it could face some problems in the near future. Apple,…
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