We have a deal on the Merry Go Round Wireless Charger, a Qi charger with 6 built-in USB charging ports, too. That makes it a one-stop charging hub for your Apple devices, and you can throw in a couple of Android devices, too, if that’s your jam. It comes in Grey (the company’s spelling) or Black, and is $24.99 through our deal.
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Facebook Bug Made 14 Million Users' Posts Public over 5 Days in May
The bug was the result of an un-proclaimed Facebook test, and that Facebook then made all posts created by affected users into private posts. Without telling them. Because [Facebook].
Ask Siri to Play the Top Song for Any Date [Update]
“A Horse with No Name,” by America was the #1 song on April 3rd, 1972—I know this because I randomly picked that date to test this tip: ask Siri to play the top song from any given date, and you can be as specific as you want. [Updated to note that it requires an Apple Music subscription.]
Scapple: $9.99
We have a deal for you today on Scapple for Mac, mind-mapping software from Literature & Latte, the makers of my favorite writing tool, Scrivener. It’s designed to help you put all your ideas in one place, then draw logical conclusions about them. You can get it through our deal for $9.99.
Apple Shifts Developers from iTunes Connect to App Store Connect
The service comes with a new iOS app and a browser-based portal for uploading apps, managing apps and updates, using analytics, managing in-app purchases, and more.
Siri Shortcuts and Huge AR Baby Steps - ACM 465
Siri Shortcuts were the thing Apple announced at WWDC that caught both Bryan Chaffin’s and Jeff Gamet’s imagination. They also talk about how cool ARKit 2 is, and how we are still in early, early days for AR. As awesome as AR on iOS is, Apple is still taking huge baby steps.
iPM 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad: $48.99
We have a deal on the iPM 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad. You can charge an Apple Watch and two Qi-enabled wireless charging mobile devices like iPhone X and iPhone 8 (or a Qi Android device), all at the same time. It’s $48.99 through our our deal.
Paul Kent's Houserockers Rock the House at Jim Dalrymple's The Loop Bash
SAN JOSE – As is customary, Jim played a few songs with the band, and truthfully, I’ve never seen The Bearded Wonder happier than he was jamming with Paul Kent.
Everything Apple Announced at WWDC Is Free - Here's a Complete List
SAN JOSE – Here’s something you may not have noticed about Apple’s WWDC keynote: everything Apple announced will be free—here’s the complete list of new products and features Apple announced during the WWDC 2018 keynote.
Watch Apple's WWDC 2018 Keynote in Full
Apple has posted its WWDC 2018 keynote in full on YouTube. It includes the wonderful David Attenborough documentary on the migratory habits of the species “developer.” You have to watch it just for that! But there’s much more, too, including new versions of macOS, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS. If you didn’t already watch it, we recommend doing so.
Nix Mini Color Sensor: $69
We have a deal on the Nix Mini Color Sensor. This device senses color so you can match it to one of 31,000 brand name paint colors. If you’re looking for digital color matching, it will also give you the RGB, HEX, CMYK, and LAB colors. The Nix Mini Color Sensor is $69 through us, 30% off retail.
Apple TV 4K Gets Dolby Atmos Support in tvOS 12, Plus New 'Earth' Aerial Shot
SAN JOSE – Apple announced Monday that Apple TV 4K settop boxes will get support for Dolby Atmos audio via tvOS 12 this fall, along with other new features.
Apple Watch Adds Walkie Talkie App and New Workout Features in watchOS 5
SAN JOSE – To be released in the fall, this Apple Watch update will include a Walkie Talkie app, new workout features, new Siri options and features, and support for Student IDs in Wallet.
Apple Tackles Screen Addiction with iOS 12 Addiction Controls
SAN JOSE – With the addition of Do Not Disturb, greater Notifications controls, and Screen Time, Apple is giving users the ability to better manage their mobile time. Parents can also use Screen Time to give their kids time allowances.
Apple Announces iOS 12: Siri Skills, Performance, Improved Communication, Enhanced Augmented Reality
SAN JOSE – The next major update for the company’s mobile platform focused on Siri skills, performance, improved communication, enhanced augmented reality tools, and addiction controls.
CleanMyMac 3: $27.99
We have a deal on one of my favorite Mac utilities: CleanMyMac 3 by MacPaw. This software scans your Mac for junk and unnecessary files, cleans your caches, and routinely recovers GBs of storage on my Mac every week. You can get it for $27.99 through our deal.
iPM World HD 360 Degree 1080p Wireless IP Camera: $44.99
We have a deal on the iPM World HD 360 Degree 1080p Wireless IP Camera, a home security camera. This device takes panoramic videos, and also encrypts its recordings. You can view and control the camera through your iPhone app, and it’s $44.99 through us.
Apple Allows Developers More Options for App Store Search Ads
The company added “Creative Sets for more ad variations” for better user targeting.
PSA: 'mshelper' Cryptominer Malware Targets Macs
mshelper is cryptomining malware that uses your CPU to mine Monero in the bad guy’s name, which is also known as cryptojacking.
This Lightning Charging Cable is Clad in Chainmail: $24.99
We have a deal today on the Shield charging cable, a Lightning charging cable that is clad in stainless steel chainmail. Pretty cool, yeah? It’s MFi-certified and 1 meter long, and you can get it through us for $24.99. There’s a USB-C version available on the deal page, too.
