Andrew interviewed Bradley Metrock, CEO of Score Publishing. He shares Andrew’s enthusiasm for Apple Books, and feels that Apple isn’t doing enough to make it the best platform for authors and readers.
Editorial
Thoughts on Google Chrome and Its New HTTP/S Warnings
Google Chrome is gradually changing the alert in the search bar regarding the security of its website connection. John had mixed feelings about the early announcements.
This $100 Fake iPhone X Has a Pretend Notch and Is Riddled with Backdoors
It looks just like an iPhone X, from the lack of a Home button to the faked notch to the (crappy, blurry) lens array on the back.
How to Interpret the 2018 MacBook Pro Thermal Issues Report
The Core i9 2018 MacBook Pro was tested with one particular app and experienced some thermal throttling. A fuss ensued. John weighs in.
Cool Stuff Found
How Apple Could Revitalize the Mac mini
The original charter of the Mac mini is obsolete. It’s time for the Mac mini to become a more integral part of the Mac family.
Apple Eurasian Regulatory Filing Indicates 5 New Macs, 5 New iPads
The regulatory filing specifies that the Macs will run macOS High Sierra, while the iPads will run iOS 11, strongly suggesting these new devices will be announced soon.
Netflix, Facing New Challenges, Launches Perilous Pricing Experiment
Netflix is facing some new challenges. The reaction is a potentially dangerous new pricing experiment.
Yelp Wins Case that Could Have Forced Removal of Negative Review
Imagine, if you will, a world where businesses could sue you for leaving a negative Yelp review—and that if their lawyers could prove your statement was in some way false and defamatory, could get a court order forcing you and Yelp to remove the review.
How Apple Bundles its New TV Entertainment Subscription Will Be Something to Watch
Apple’s new TV entertainment subscription service will either delight or infuriate its customers. Let’s go for delight.
Podcasts
Apple and Samsung Settle 7-Year Patent Battle, Terms Not Known
After seven years, numerous appeals, and multiple courts that found Samsung to be a blatant copycat, the two companies have put an end to their fight. Terms of the deal are not known.