If you can’t figure out why you’re having problems trying to use Apple Pay with your Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, here’s a possible cause.
Disney+ Day Brings New Releases And Sign-Up Offer
Friday, November 12 is Disney+ Day, and to celebrate, a host of new content is being released, and there is a sign-up deal too.
The New M1 Pro MacBook Pro 2021
Watch Mac Geek Gab 898 for a quick review of the new MacBook Pro.
Want to know more about the M1 Pro Vs. The M1 Max Chip? Learn here!
Ericsson and Nvidia Team Up to Plan 5G Buildout
Using Nvidia’s 3D design and simulation platform, Ericsson can plan its 5G buildout with much greater detail and precision.
Targus Announces Find My Backpack
Thanks to Apple opening up the tracking service to third-party accessories, Targus is bringing us the first Find My backpack in Spring 2022.
How Thieves are Stealing Apple ID Credentials for Stolen iPhones
A report from India Today shares the story of how thieves tricked an Apple user to steal his credentials in order to unlock the iPhone they stole.
Vedant narrated his ordeal on Twitter and urged users to be aware of the types of attacks that can be used to extract sensitive information from users. He revealed that the first thing he did after losing his phone was log in to the Find My app with his Apple ID using his MacBook and try to get the phone’s exact location through the Find My app.
Classic phishing attack.
Deal: Get an Apple TV 4K For US$119
B&H Photo has a deal on a previous generation 32GB Apple TV 4K (spotted by MacRumors). It is offering the device for US$119. That’s US$59, or 33 percent, off the usual US$179 RRP. The deal is time-limited, with under 11 hours to go at the time of this writing, so get in there quick if you want one at this price.
Prime Video Releases Interactive Clip-Sharing for iOS Devices
Powered by X-Ray technology, Amazon is releasing a feature for Prime Video that lets iOS users share interactive clips from Amazon Originals.
New Video Explains Apple Business Essentials
Apple has released a video to explain its Business Essentials services. These were announced Wednesday and are aimed at supporting smaller firms. You can hear more about why it matters on The Mac Observer’s Daily Observations podcast.
Could Apple Make Major Smart Home Moves in 2022?
As we go hurtling towards the holiday season, it’s always exciting to look at what might come next. Dan Moren has written a very astute take at what Apple might do in 2022 for Macworld. His look at the moves the company could make in the smart home market is particularly interesting.
Apple’s had a challenging couple years in the home space. It’s discontinued its full-size HomePod in favor of the smaller HomePod mini, and while it’s ramped up support for the upcoming Matter initiative that aims to interconnect smart home devices across manufacturers, that really won’t kick off in earnest until next year. But word of a “homeOS” project reared its head once again this week, after a mention in an Apple job posting. The term had cropped up earlier this year, ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference, but nothing more was heard of it until now. It could suggest a more in-depth investment in smart home tech for Apple, and, combined with a recent hire to oversee HomePod software might mean the company is reinvigorating development in that area.
