In a new support document, Apple says not to close your MacBook’s lid while using a webcam cover. Doing so can damage the screen. Webcam Covers When you close your MacBook’s lid, the space between the screen and keyboard is small, and the added th…
Lees meerIn a new video, Apple tackles our current work from home environment. Of course, Apple products are essential to navigating the situation, helping users work creatively and productively.
Lees meerSatellite radio platform SiriusXM is continuing its push into podcasts buying Stitcher. The deal is worth $325 million, according to The Verge. Stitcher is not only a popular podcasting app with a premium, ad-free subscription service, but it’s also…
Lees meerApple has announced that its earnings call for the third quarter of its 2020 financial year will take place on July 30. It will start at 5:00 p.m. ET. AAPL FY20 Q3 Earnings Call Obviously the results and the discussion will be heavily affected b…
Lees meerTom Hanks explained the concept behind his film Greyhound, but critics still didn't get it. Apple TV+ 'Greyhound' Review In an inside look at the movie, Tom Hanks tells the story of Greyhound. It's based on the 1955 novel The Good Shepherd by C…
Lees meerIn early 2020 Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of slowing performance in older iPhones. Customers who joined the lawsuit can begin to file to get a settlement from Apple around US$25 (via MacRumors). Batterygate Se…
Lees meerIdris Elba has reportedly become the latest high-profile star to sign a deal with Apple. It is understood that his Green Door production firm has signed a 'first-look' deal in which it will produce series and features for Apple TV+ (via Variety). …
Lees meerA feature that Apple added to iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7 is the ability to use a private MAC address. Here’s where to find the setting. Private MAC Address A media access control (MAC) address is a unique identifier for Wi-Fi devices. Changi…
Lees meerApple announced Monday that it will allocate over $400 million toward affordable housing projects and homeowner assistance programs in California during 2020. The projects launching this year will include affordable housing developments funded in pa…
Lees meerThe developers of popular camera app “Camera+” have a new camera app specifically for videography. It’s called “REC” and it gives you advanced controls to customize shooting to your liking, like automatic camera stabilization, locking exposure and w…
Lees meerTim Cook was the second-highest-paid CEO of an American firm in 2019, according the latest data from the Bloomberg Pay Index. He was surpassed only by Elon Musk. Tim Cook Rises up The Pay Rankings Mr. Cook rose from fourth to second place in the…
Lees meerIs your mail forwarder secure? Are you sure? How about your Internet? These are just two of your dozen-or-so questions that John and Dave tackle this week. It’s not just questions, of course. There are Quick Tips, regular tips, Cool Stuff Found, and…
Lees meerThe Week’s Apple News Debris Highlights Greyhound • It feels like there's a lot of interest in the new movie Greyhound showing now, exclusively, on Apple TV+. Here's an early review from Macworld. "’Greyhound’ review: A good, but forgettable, fi…
Lees meerApple's Augmented Reality attempts are reportedly at a crucial milestone (via The Information). Prototypes of the semitransparent lenses are moving beyond prototype into trial production. Engineering Validation Test Being Conducted on AR Lenses …
Lees meerThe first wave of Apple Silicon Macs are set to include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Those will be released this year, With 14.1-inch and 16-inch, MacBook Pro Models coming in 2021. That’s according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in a note repor…
Lees meerCharlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security Friday news items and tips, and the twelfth birthday of the App Store.
Lees meerDr. Mac's Rants & Raves Episode #391 I’ve been a fan of Setapp ever since it was introduced in 2017. It’s a subscription service that provides access to a stellar collection of Mac apps for just $9.99 a month. In 2017 the curated collection contain…
Lees meerWe have a deal on the Kinkoo Mini Portable Air Conditioner that cools, humidifies, and cleans the dust particles from the air. Fill the viewable water tank, and the device uses evaporation to cool you down—the company says it works best in a hot and…
Lees meerThe iOS App Store turned 12-years-old on Friday. It first went live on July 10, 2008. App Store Celebrates 12th Birthday Amongst the first items to become available were MLB At Bat, The New York Times, and eBay. They were alongside games and pro…
Lees meerThe ruling on Apple and Ireland's appeal against an EU tax ruling is expected next week. The Irish government revealed earlier this week that it was expecting the ruling on Wednesday (via Reuters). Apple-Ireland EU Tax Ruling Imminent In a state…
Lees meerLittle Voice arrived on Apple TV+ on Friday. It features an autistic character Louie King, who was played by an actor who is on the autism spectrum, Kevin Valdez. The actor joined the show's co-creator, Jessie Nelson, to explain why this was so imp…
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