The update is specifically for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) models, and is being labeled by Apple as a “stability and reliability” update.
How iCloud Drive Compares Against the Competition
Today we’re looking at how iCloud Drive compares to the competition, specifically when it comes to storage tiers and pricing.
Brian Bumbery Joins Apple Music, Technology's Social Impact - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-28
Andrew Orr and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to talk about Brian Bumbery leaving his own music industry publicity agency to join the Apple Music team, plus they dive into the way personal technology is creating social changes.
uTalk Language Education Lifetime Subscription (Choose 6 Languages): $29.99
We have a deal on uTalk, language education software designed to teach you real, practical vocabulary that you can use in real-world situations. You can access your account from a variety of devices, and our deal lets you choose up to six different languages. A lifetime license is $29.99 through us.
Brian Bumbery Joins Apple Music as Publicity Director
Brian Bumbery is Apple’s new Director of Apple Music Publicity. He has quite the pedigree in the music industry as a Warner Bros. Records PR strategist for Chris Cornell, Green Day, Madonna and Metallica. He also started his own PR company, BB Gun Press, in 2011. From Variety:
The move comes in the context of a larger transition at Apple Music, as former head Jimmy Iovine recently completed his move to a consulting role this month. Apple Music named Oliver Schusser, formerly in a senior role in the company’s European operation, as its new head in April. Apple chief Tim Cook announced in May that the company had passed 50 million subscribers (including free trials) in May; the company is on track to overtake global market leader Spotify in the U.S. within the next few months.
Apple Music isn’t just a hobby for Apple, and the caliber of people the company is bringing on board to run the streaming music business makes that very clear.
How to Send a Starbucks Gift Card Through Messages
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over how to use Messages to send your pal a Starbucks gift card (if you’re into that sort of thing). This uses Apple Pay to charge you, too, so you don’t have to pass your payment info through Starbucks. Neat!
Fonts and Photos and SpeedTests and Clouds – Mac Geek Gab Podcast 724
There is never a dull moment when the MGG Family gets together, and this week with questions about misbehaving fonts, unsorted Photos, and inconsistent speed tests, well, there’s a lot happening. And that’s just the first round! Listen as John F. Braun and Dave Hamilton sort through all this and more. Press play … and enjoy!
TMO Background Mode Interview with Sr. Mobile & Networking Developer Alf Watt
Alf Watt is an experienced software developer with expertise in macOS, iOS and wireless technology. He operates iStumbler Labs, most notably the Wi-Fi monitoring app iStumbler. He’s also a former Apple employee. As a youth, Alf’s first computer was a Commodore 64, and he leaned how to enter the code for computer games. Later, with a Mac plus, Alf learned HyperCard. Alf’s first serious language, however, was Perl. At Apple, Alf became deeply in involved with Wi-Fi and Apple’s AirPort technology, and that provided a foundation for his legendary iStumbler app. That app is now in Mac App Store. We finished with Alf’s description of his new tool called KitBridge which allows iOS developers to bring apps to macOS. Alf is an engaging personality in the Apple world, and you’ll enjoy his stories.
Charter Security Flaw Just Exposed Customer Data for Millions
Charter won’t say how many people have been affected, although the company claims that the flaws weren’t actually exploited.
I'm Wearing AirPods, Don't Talk to Me
Rebecca Dolan writes about various reasons why people wear AirPods besides listening to music. Some people are wearing AirPods because they don’t want other people to talk to them in certain settings.
Zach Miles learned a valuable lesson shortly before graduating this year from Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma. Walking across campus while wearing his AirPods earphones kept people at a distance. “If you’re not in the mood to talk to somebody, or if you’re in a hurry, it gives someone a visual signal,” he said.
Mr. Miles brought that knowledge to his working life in Colorado Springs, Colo., where his AirPods remain a shield against awkward small talk. “It’s a crutch,” admitted the 22-year-old app developer.
