Apple is treating Apple Card as a service, not just a physical product, and will continue to add merchants to its 3% Daily Cash program.
Panera Apple Pay Now Gives You 3% Cash Back
Panera announced today that it will offer Apple Card customers 3% cash back when they use Apple Pay in its app, website, and stores.
'The Oprah Conversation' on Apple TV+ is a Hard But Worthwhile Watch
The first two episodes of ‘The Oprah Conversation’ on Apple TV+ are a difficult, but worthwhile watch, as Emmanuel Acho talks racism.
Chinese AI Company Shanghai Zhizhen Sues Apple for $1.4 Billion
Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co. said today it’s suing Apple for US$1.43 billion, claiming Apple violated its patent with Siri.
Geek Challenges, Quick Tips, and Your Network Questions Answered — Mac Geek Gab 827
John and Dave take a few deeper dives today to solve your peskier problems… Geek Challenges, we like to call them (though sometimes we call them “Stump the Geeks!”). Listen as your two favorite nerds talk through creatively increasing your broadband speeds, diagnosing those CPU spikes, managing battery life, Wi-Fi issues, and more. Of course, your favorite Quick Tips are here, and maybe even a few more surprises. Press play and watch while you learn five new things!
Apple Acquires Mobeewave to Create iPhone Payment Terminals
Apple has acquired startup Mobeewave Inc. which uses technology to let people tap their phone on another phone to process a payment.
These 5 Shortcuts Help Me Automate My Digital Life
Andrew uses these five shortcuts nearly every day to help him automate his digital life, like a web clipper for Apple Notes.
Superb Apps You Won’t Find in the Mac App Store
Dr. Mac says, “If you only buy apps from the Mac App Store, you’ll miss out on many useful, reasonably priced, and effort-saving Mac apps.
Compact Apple Accessory Organizer with Wireless Charging Cover, 8-Port Hub, and Storage Compartment: $99.99
We have a deal on the BentoStack PowerHub 5000, an accessory organizer with a 5,000mAh charging cover, Type-C hub, and a storage compartment, all in one minimalistic stackable case. The charging cover has a Qi wireless charger, and the hub has 8 different ports in it. This device is $99.99 through our deal.
Apple Only Smartphone Maker to Grow in Last Quarter
Apple was the only smartphone maker that grew over the last quarter. That’s according to researchers at Canalys, with Cult of Mac break down the data.
“Apple defied expectations in Q2,” said Canalys analyst Vincent Thielke. “Its new iPhone SE was critical in the quarter, accounting for around 28% of its global volume, while iPhone 11 remained a strong best-seller at nearly 40%. iPhone SE will remain crucial to prop up volume this year, amid delays to Apple’s next flagship release. In China, it had blockbuster results, growing 35% to reach 7.7 million units. It is unusual for Apple’s Q2 shipments to increase sequentially. As well as the new iPhone SE, Apple is also demonstrating skills in new user acquisition. It adapted quickly to the pandemic, doubling down on the digital customer experience as stay-at-home measures drive more customers to online channels.” What’s particularly impressive to me about Apple’s success during the quarter is how many potential pain points it needs to navigate.
