The unprecedented cyber attack on iOS devices revealed last week went well beyond iPhones and was used for surveillance on Uighur civilians.
iOS 13 Code Hints at Apple AR Headset With 'StarBoard'
Code within iOS 13 hints at an Apple AR headset, with a codename called ‘StarBoard’ that can launch apps, similar to iOS’s SpringBoard.
Namely, internal builds of iOS 13 include a “STARTester” app that can switch in and out of a head-mounted mode, presumably to replicate the functionality of an augmented reality headset on an iPhone for testing purposes. There are two head-mounted states for testing, including “worn” and “held.”
Apple Card is 90% Made of Titanium
The Apple Card is made out of titanium, but just how much? Bloomberg Businessweek wanted to know, so they sent one off to an expert to find out.
A Bloomberg Businessweek reporter sent his card to a mineralogist, University of California, Berkeley professor Hans-Rudolf Wenk. Professor Wenk used what’s known as a scanning electron microscope, or SEM device, to determine the card’s atomic makeup. He found that the answer is about 90%. The rest of the card is aluminum, according to the analysis. The Apple Card isn’t the first credit card to be made with metal, as both American Express and Chase offer their own heavy cards, but Apple’s stands out, given the company’s push to market its metallic essence.
Apple Watch Getting New Sleep Tracking Feature
Apple is set to announce a new sleep tracking feature for the Apple Watch, perhaps as early as its media event next week.
Happy Labor Day, from Everyone at TMO!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some outdoor fun with friends and family. Better yet, we hope you are, too. We’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enjoy the holiday!
TMO Deals Labor Day Sale: 15% Off Site-Wide
We’re having a Labor Day sale on The Mac Observer’s Deals site—everything is 15% off site-wide, today only, using coupon code SAVE15TODAY. That includes deals on the CoreStand Qi Wireless Charger ($25.50 with the coupon code), the CASA i4 USB-C 4-in-1 iPad Pro Hub ($42.49 with the coupon code), and everything else, too.
Swipe Right... In the Stopwatch App – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 777
When you’re setting up a new Mac, what steps do you take to ensure success down the road? Can Windows viruses infect the Mac with Boot Camp? How to connect FireWire to a 2019 Mac? All of these questions are asked… and all are answered! Plus, where is it safe to swipe right? In the stopwatch app, of course! Press play and enjoy.
AirZeus 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad: $33.99
We have a pre-Labor Day sale on the AirZeus 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Pad. This device allows you to wirelessly charge your Qi-compatible phone, smartwatch, and earbuds at the same time. It uses a wall-wart to charge itself, and each of the designated spots sends the right power for your devices. It’s $39.99 through our deal, but coupon code SAVE15TODAY brings it down to $33.99 at checkout.
Omni 20+ Multi-Port/Wireless 20,000mAh Power Bank with AC and USB Charging: $169.15
We have a pre-Labor Day sale for you on the Omni 20+ Multi-Port/Wireless 20,000mAh Power Bank. This portable battery offers USB charging and AC charging for standard 3-prong plugs. It’s a high-capacity battery, too, with 20,000mAh. It also features a display with current capacity information. It’s $199 through our deal, but coupon code SAVE15POWER brings it down to $169.15 at checkout. There are separate deals on a 25,600mAh model and a 38,400mAh model (!!), and the coupon code works on all three.
Apple Card's First Accessory: A Wooden Wallet
Apple warned that leather and denim can stain your titanium Apple Card. To help, a company called KerfCase created a wooden wallet.