Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet tells the story of the team behind a hugely popular multiplayer game. In a video posted Monday, the series’ stars revealed their favorite games. Choices ranged from Pac Man to Skyrim, from Tony Hawks to The Sims.
PCMag Lead Mobile Analyst Sascha Segan - TMO Background Mode Interview
Sascha Segan is PCMag.com’s Lead Mobile Analyst. He has reviewed more than 1,100 smartphones, tablets and other gadgets in more than 15 years with PCMag. Sascha is also a multiple award-winning travel writer.
We chatted about how he got started in computing, and it was a familiar story. “…published the high school newspaper, literary magazine and foreign language magazine on an SE/30.” Along the way, Sascha discovered that he loved helping people and showing them how tech works. We talked about the future of foldable smartphones, how the butterfly MBP keyboard drove him to Windows, a (presumed) Apple iPhone/iPad event on March 31, and what’s in store for the 5G iPhone 12. Sascha understands 5G and phones deeply, and so this was a very informative show.
Trash Can Mac Pro 3.7GHz Quad Core Xeon (Certified Refurbished): $1,599
We have a deal on an Apple Mac Pro 3.7GHz Quad Core Xeon 16GB RAM 512GB SSD – Black (Certified Refurbished). This is the so-called Trash Can Mac Pro designed to look great on your desk. It’s $1,599 through our deal.
Notes and Evernote – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-02
Bob “Dr Mac” LeVitus chats with host Kelly Guimont about Apple’s Notes app, how it has evolved, and if it’s an alternative to Evernote.
Apple TV+ Exec Michelle Mendelovitz Leaves for 20th Century Fox
Michelle Mendelovitz, Apple’s creative executive involved with Apple TV+, has left the company in favor of 20th Century Fox.
Apple Launches ‘She Creates’ Sessions in its Stores
As noted last week, Apple is launching Today at Apple sessions called “She Creates” to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020.
The Macintosh II Was Launched Today in 1987
Another great ‘Today in Apple History’ from Cult of Mac today. On this day in 1987, the legendary Macintosh II was launched.
Although four Mac models already have been released, the definitive, full-number name of the Macintosh II makes clear that this is a major upgrade for the product line. With a massive hardware boost, optional color display (!) and a new open architecture, it does not disappoint! By far the biggest change with the Mac II? Its open architecture, which allows users to expand the computer. More than just a tech upgrade, this marked a fundamental shift in the way Apple engineers thought about the Macintosh.
Apple Will Pay up to $500 Million to Settle Slow iPhone Class Action
Apple is set to pay up to $500 million to settle a U.S class action related to iPhone slowing allegations, Reuters reported. Claimants said that Apple slowed down devices to encourage users to upgrade to newer ones.
The preliminary proposed class-action settlement was disclosed on Friday night and requires approval by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California. It calls for Apple to pay consumers $25 per iPhone, which may be adjusted up or down depending on how many iPhones are eligible, with a minimum total payout of $310 million. Apple denied wrongdoing and settled the nationwide case to avoid the burdens and costs of litigation, court papers show.
Etsy Gets Updated to Support Sign In with Apple
Etsy didn’t mention it in the app update notes but you can now sign up for an account using Sign In with Apple. So far it looks like this only applies to new accounts, and you won’t be able to convert the account you already have. Reddit maintains a list of all the known apps to support Sign In with Apple.
New Report Outlines Allegations of Abuse Against Uyghur Muslims Working in Apple Supply Chain
Apple Is one of the firms criticised in a damning new report looking at the mistreatment of Uyghur Muslim workers.