We’ve been anxiously waiting for the first Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer ever since the movie was announced, and now it’s out. Considering the massive production turmoil the movie has been through, including firing and replacing directors, this could’ve been a minute and a half of pain and disappointment. Instead, it looks like we’re getting a face-paced and fun heist movie set in the Star Wars universe with young Han Solo. Hopefully the movie will live up to the trailer’s expectations. Solo: A Star Wars Story opens on Memorial Day.
Apple's Hidden Feature Problem, Apple Music's Growing User Base - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-05
Kelly Guimont and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about the problem with finding hidden features in iOS and watchOS, plus they look at Apple Music’s steadily increasing subscriber base, and get a little excited over the Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer.
Momo Stick Phone Grip: $8
We have a deal on the Momo Stick Phone Grip, a clever little device that sticks to the back of your iPhone to give you a finger loop for a better grip. It’s just $8 through our deal.
Evil Address Records of Death ... and Files! – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 695
There’s always a theme, and this week it’s Files. Sure, your two favorite geeks talk about a LOT more than that, but Files are always there. The Files app in iOS, looking at your files on macOS in new ways, finding files that can be deleted, and time files when you’re having fun. What? Just listen and enjoy. It’s easier that way.
Take Greater Control Over Your Budget with a PocketSmith Subscription: $49.95
We have a deal on a subscription to PocketSmith, a budget and accounts app for the Mac. In addition to synchronizing your income and outflow, PocketSmith will project how those things might look in the future. It has bill scheduling, the ability to break your budget into time periods meaningful to you, and more. A Premium 1 year subscription is $49.95 through our deal. There’s also an option for a Super subscription.
Apple Q1 2018 Earnings Report - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-02
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s 2018 first fiscal quarter earnings report, along with iPhone and iPad sales.
TAMO Charge-N-Glow MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: $18.99
We have a deal on a TAMO Charge-N-Glow MFi-Certified Lightning Cable. In addition to being MFi-certified, this cable is coiled with LEDs that blink when they’re ready to charge in a visual metaphor for the energy flowing into your device. That’s fun! It’s $18.99 through our deal.
Two Former Professional (W)rappers and One Amateur Discuss Apple’s HomePod Strategy, and FTP - TMO Daily Observations 2018-02-01
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at FTP apps for iPhone and iPad, plus they discuss Apple’s HomePod strategy.
DOJ/SEC Investigate Throttlegate, Facebook Google Doom, New Macs in 2018 - ACM 447
The DOJ and the SEC are investigating Apple’s Throttlegate controversy, and Bryan and Jeff think it won’t go well for Apple. They also talk about Facebook, Google, and social media, and recent comments from philanthropist and political activist George Soros predicting their demise. They close the show with the implications of rumors that say Apple has three Macs coming out this year with Apple coprocessors.
Phil Schiller Talks Music, Siri, and HomeKit for HomePod in Interview
Apple has turned out the C-Suite to promote HomePod, including senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller. In an interview with audio magazine Sound and Vision, Mr. Schiller talked up three aspects of Apple’s smart speaker: music, Siri, and HomeKit. There’s little I would call new in the interview, and when I went looking for a standout quote, it all felt like informative marketing speak. But, it’s interesting to see Mr. Schiller pushing HomeKit integration, which has largely been downplayed in Apple’s marketing message so far. One way or another, however, it’s a good read that gives a nice overview of what Apple wants us to think about HomePod.
