This incudes Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and surrounding suburbs in Queensland, and the greater Perth are in Western Australia.
Bryan Chaffin
Bryan Chaffin is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and co-authored the last two updates of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and Ed Baig. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells, or find his Twitter link below.
Articles by Bryan Chaffin
Apple Seeds watchOS 4 Beta 5 (15R5345g) to Developers
Apple didn’t include patch notes for the release, but as with other operating systems in Apple’s developer beta program, each seed is a mix of bug fixes, tweaks, and various stages of feature rollouts.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra Developer Beta 5 Build (17A330h)
Apple is using each release to squash bugs, tweak the interface, and try different approaches in new features.
MarginNote Pro for Mac: $24.99
We have a deal on a Mac app called MarginNote Pro. It’s a, “reading tool for students, teachers, researchers, lawyers, or just the naturally curious.” It allows users to take notes, make mind maps, review flashcards, and more. Check the deal listing for more. It’s $24.99 through us.
Apple Watch Series 3 Rumored to Have Cellular and New Form Factor
Two new hot Apple Watch rumors say Apple will add cellular connectivity, and that it will feature a brand new form factor.
The Rock and Siri Speak Mandarin, Turn on the Gym Lights
The Rock speaks Mandarin, which is cool in and of itself, but Apple wants you to notice that Siri understands him.
KlikR Universal Remote Control: $19.99
Our deal on the KlickR is back. This device serves as a go-between for your iPhone and any device with an infrared receiver. Put it onto or next to the receiver and you’ll be able to control it from the companion app on your iPhone or Android device. You can also use voice controls, designate rooms and multiple devices (if you have multiple KlikRs), and more. It’s the kind of device that helps bridge legacy electronics with the Internet of Things, and we have a deal on KlikR for $19.99.
Here's How to Turn Your Neighbor's Amazon Echo into a Remote Listening Device
MWR Labs was able to open a first generation Amazon Echo and add permanent code to the firmware that streamed live audio from the always-listening microphones to remote services.
Drive Genius 5: $39
We have a deal for you today on the venerable Mac utility Drive Genius 5. This software helps monitor and manage your storage device and its files with 19 different built-in utilities. It’s $39 through us, some 60% off.
AAPL Conference Call Quirks and Can Apple Be the Microsoft of Cars? - ACM 422
Could Apple be the Microsoft of cars? Bryan and Jeff dig deep into this idea, as well as some of the quirkier aspects of Apple’s quarterly conference call with analysts. They also chat about the importance of Apple Park.
The Rock Talks about Siri in the Kitchen, Selfies, and Reminders in 3 New Apple Videos
Each is a short-form version from the original short film released late in July, and they feature The Rock and Siri in the kitchen, taking selfies, and setting Reminders.
A Modular Surge Protector for $47
Check out the STACK 6-Port Modular Surge Protector. It’s a modular surge protector—just add more blocks, be they plugs or charging ports for your devices. Cool, right? We have a deal on 6 of them, plus a charging port for $46.70.
$AAPL Shares Rise to All-Time High after Apple Beats Expectations
In the minutes before Apple’s conference call with analysts began, $AAPL was trading at US$158.15, up $8.10 (+5.40%).
![Apple Tops Wall Street Earnings Expectations for June Quarter [Update]](https://www.macobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/aapl-stock-graph-wide.webp)
Apple Tops Wall Street Earnings Expectations for June Quarter [Update]
Apple reported revenues of US$45.4 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.67 on Tuesday for the June quarter, the company’s 3rd fiscal quarter. [Updated with additional info and unit sales. – Bryan]
1Voice Wireless In-Ear Headphones with Charging Case: $49.99
We have a deal on 1Voice Wireless In-Ear Headphones with Charging Case. They feature 3-4 hours of play time in stereo, or up to 7 hours in mono. You can use them individually or as a pair, too. They’re $49.99 through us.
Apple Expands Developer Beta Testing to 10,000 Users with TestFlight
This is a major expansion from the 2,000 beta testers that were previously allowed through TestFlight.
$AAPL: Here's What Wall Street Expects from Apple's Q3 Earnings on Tuesday
The Cupertino company reports its June quarter results on Tuesday, August 1st, after the markets close at 4:30 PM EDT.
Apple VP Lisa Jackson Sings Praises of Working with China to Protect Forests
She said that working with the World Wildlife Fun (WWF) and Chinese foresters has been key to Apple’s efforts to put hundreds of thousands of acres of forest under responsible management.
Apple Music Launches Carpool Karaoke on August 8th - Watch the New Trailer
The video features many more celebrities than were originally announced, including Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Camilla Cabello, Metallica, Billy Eichner, Trevor Noah, Blake Shelton, and many more.
Wirelessly Transfer Music, Videos to iPhone without iTunes Using WALTR 2 for Mac: $19.95
We have a deal for you on WALTR 2 for Mac. This software allows you to wirelessly transfer music, videos, PDFs, Epub files and ringtones to your iPhone without using iTunes. It’s $19.95 through us, half off retail.
Literature & Latte Announces Scrivener 3: a 64-bit App with Consolidated Features
It will include a rewrite to become a 64-bit app, a new interface, and a floor-to-ceiling rewrite.
Laurene Powell Jobs Buys Majority Stake in The Atlantic Magazine
Mrs. Powell Jobs already had an indirect connection to the magazine, which was founded by Ralph Waldo Emerson, the namesake for her main philanthropy vehicle, The Emerson Collective.
Travel USB Wall Charger with LED Nightlight: $16.99
We have a deal for you today on a travel wall charger that has two USB charging ports and an LED nightlight, too. It’s $16.99 through us.
The One about Star Wars Stormtroopers Inspiring Jony Ive's Apple Earpod Design
That’s the story according to Star Wars rebooter J.J. Abrams, as revealed in a Wall Street Journal profile of Jony Ive.
