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iPhone Photography, Device Disinfection – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-05

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss disinfecting (not just cleaning!) your devices, and Andrew’s tips for iPhone photography.

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Apple Looking for Maps Writer/Editor

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple advertised for a Writer/Editor for Maps, indicating that it is looking to put its own editorial information into Maps.

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EVRI 80W USB-C Charging Station with 4x QuickCharge Ports: $52.99

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal on the EVRI 80W USB-C Charging Station, a charging hub for your mobile devices that features four QuickCharge ports. It also has a USB-C port with enough juice to charge your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro. This device is $52.99…

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‘The Banker’: More Bad Apple TV+ Reviews

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

In totally unshocking news, forthcoming Apple TV+ feature film ‘The Banker’ has received multiple bad reviews.

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More Details of How Uyghur Muslims Are Exploited in Tech Supply Chains Emerge

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Earlier this week, I reported on research by an Australian think tank that highlighted how Uyghur Muslims in China were being exploited, maltreated, and used in the manufacturing of products. Apple is one of the companies whose supply chain was cite…

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Is iCloud Slow For You Today? You’re Not Alone

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

iCloud services are experiencing some issues today, including iMessage, Apple Notes, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and more.

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Facebook Begins Rolling Out Messenger for Mac

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Facebook has begun rolling out its dedicated Messenger app for Mac, which has been spotted by users in the French App Store.

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How to Get $5 Credit at a Wells Fargo ATM

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Wells Fargo is offering its customers US$5 if they use Apple Pay at an ATM. The offer is valid until March 5, 2021.

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AirPods Pro (Refurbed) For $208.99 From Best Buy

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Best Buy has a decent deal on refurbed AirPods Pro. They are offering the fully wireless, noise-canceling headphones for $208.99, down from $249.99. That’s a nice save of $41 dollars. The deal is only available on refurbed items, approved by the fir…

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New App ‘MyPrivacy’ Gives You a VPN, Photo Vault, Password Manager, More

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

MyPrivacy is a new app from the makers of MyPermissions. It’s an all-in-one tool that gives you a VPN, password manager, private browser, photo vault, social permissions manager, and app lock. It requires a subscription of up to US$99/year. The priv…

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Apple Marks International Women’s Day With Video of Inspirational Female Stars

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple brought together some of the world’s biggest female stars to celebrate International Women’s Day. A new clip, set to Beyonce’s Flawless by Beyoncé feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, contains images of inspirational women from all different walks …

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Apple Backs Out of SXSW 2020 Over Coronavirus

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple has pulled out of SXSW 2020 over COVID-19, where it was going to premier three of its Apple TV+ originals.

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Twitter Tests Tweets That Disappear After 24 Hours

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Twitter is testing a new feature called “fleets” which are tweets that disappear after 24 hours. According to Twitter, an initial survey of users showed they would be more comfortable “sharing everyday thoughts” if they disappear after 24 hours. Li…

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Someone Hacked J.Crew Last Spring and we Only Find Out Today

donderdag 5 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

According to a notice [PDF] from the Attorney General of California, someone hacked J.Crew last year. For some reason we’re only finding out about it today, a year later. “The information that would have been accessible in your jcrew.com account inc…

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Tello Value Prepaid 6-Month Plan: Unlimited Talk/Text + 2GB LTE Data: $49

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal for the budget-minded looking for an inexpensive wireless plan, Tello’s Value Prepaid 6-Month Plan. This deeply discounted Tello wireless bundle includes unlimited talk & text plus 2GB/month of LTE data, for 6 months. It’s $49 through…

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Locked Apple Notes Aren’t as Secure as You Think

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Forensic company BlackBag, a Cellebrite company, recently found that locked Apple Notes are temporarily stored in an insecure state.

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Apple Updates App Store Review Guidelines to Cover Spam, Crime, and More

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple updated its App Store review guidelines with some new rules to restrict certain types of app behavior.

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4 Cases You Can Use to Disinfect Your iPhone

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Yesterday Andrew shared a tip on how to properly clean your iPhone. Today he found cases with antimicrobial properties to disinfect your iPhone.

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Apple vs (Non-Computer) Viruses – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-04

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s next moves regarding gathering thousands of people in San Jose (for WWDC) or not, and manufacturing logistics vs the current state of affairs.

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U.S. Lawmakers Urge UK to Rethink Huawei 5G Involvement

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Senior U.S Senators have once again urged the British government to not give Huawei any role in the development of the country’s 5G network. In total 21 lawmakers from both parties signed the open letter. In a letter to MPs, the group of US politici…

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Google I/0 2020 Not Going Ahead

woensdag 4 maart 2020 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Google has canceled its annual I/0 developers conference, the biggest event in the firm’s calendar, over coronavirus fears.

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