Curiosity.com writes about Steve Jobs and the first iPhone. There was a little more to that keynote than meets the eye.
Here Comes In Home 5G Broadband - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-16
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at Verizon’s plans for 5G broadband in our homes and how that may work out.
Twitter Just Killed Key Features in Third-party Client Apps
Twitter is turning off the APIs for key features on August 16th, essentially hobbling all client apps except its own.
Teen Charged with Hacking in to Apple Servers, Stealing Files
A teenager from Melbourne, Australia, has been arrested for hacking in to Apple’s servers, making off with over 90 GB of files, and accessing customer accounts. Apparently the boy developed a system that “worked flawlessly” until he was caught. The Sydney Morning Herald said,
His offending from the age of 16 saw him develop computerised tunnels and online bypassing systems to hide his identity until a raid on his family home uncovered a litany of hacking files and instructions all saved in a folder titled ‘hacky hack hack.’
Aside from the poor life choice of heading down a path of international crime, the boy’s big mistake was bragging online about what he did. Lessons learned: Don’t break federal laws and hack into company servers, and don’t tell anyone if you do.
Another Report Says iPhone Getting Apple Pencil Support
Another report claims the 2018 iPhone models will include Apple Pencil support.
Check Out Apple's Giant Cafeteria Doors Opening
Apple’s new campus is pretty impressive, and even things like opening the cafeteria doors is something worth watching. In this case, it’s because the doors are multi-story tall glass panels that slide out of the way to expose the dining area to nature. Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a GIF on Twitter showing the doors in action. Check it out!
Lunchtime at Apple Park just got a whole lot more exciting ? pic.twitter.com/GJFcOsIB4C
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 16, 2018
iOS 11: How to Wake Up to Your Own Music
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over how to set your own music on an alarm…so if waking up to the joyous sounds of heavy metal is your thing, we’ve got you covered.
iOS 12 Public Beta 6 for iPhone, iPad Available
Apple’s developer beta releases on Monday were followed up Wednesday with iOS 12 public beta 6 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Kids Can Drown While Parents Immersed in Smartphone
The article’s opening paragraph puts it bluntly. “The world’s largest lifeguard organization claims there’s a direct link between child drownings and the smartphones parents hold in their hands.” Parents know that kids under 4 must be watched like a hawk, especially around water. Or do they?
Verizon Planning to Bring 5G Into (Some) Homes With Apple TV 4K
Verizon has announced plans for a residential 5G service to be tested in four cities that includes an option for an Apple TV 4K. You’ll need a Verizon 5G modem and plan.