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How to Set your iPhone 7 and Newer to Take HEIF Photos
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How to Set your iPhone 7 and Newer to Take HEIF Photos

Jeff Gamet · October 2, 2017

If you have an iPhone 7 or newer you can use the HEIF format for photos instead of JPEG and get better shots that take up less space.

Court Says FBI Doesn’t Have to Share San Bernardino iPhone Hack Details
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Court Says FBI Doesn't Have to Share San Bernardino iPhone Hack Details

Jeff Gamet · October 2, 2017

Federal court rules the FBI gets to keeps its secrets about how it hacked into the iPhone 5C recovered from San Bernardino mass shooter Syed Farook.

macOS 10.13.1, iOS 11.1 Public Betas Ready for You to Install and Abuse
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macOS 10.13.1, iOS 11.1 Public Betas Ready for You to Install and Abuse

Jeff Gamet · September 29, 2017

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend and are into playing with pre-release software, Apple’s public betas of macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, iOS 11.1, and tvOS 11.1 are out.

Your Mac’s EFI Might Be Outdated
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Your Mac's EFI Might Be Outdated

Jeff Butts · September 29, 2017

It’s not just an Apple problem, but it definitely bears some investigation and consideration.

Apple Could Improve Photos App With Regaind Acquisition
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Apple Could Improve Photos App With Regaind Acquisition

Andrew Orr · September 29, 2017

Apple acquired the company earlier this year, so we don’t know if iOS 11 already makes use of this technology, or if it will come in a future version of iOS and the photos app.

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Understanding 4K Video Upscaling, Tim Cook's Real Role at Apple - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-29

Jeff Gamet · September 29, 2017 · Add Comment

Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to sort out 4K upscaling and what it means for Apple TV streaming movies, plus they look at Tim Cook’s role as Apple’s leader.

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Apple Gets More Transparent with Privacy Information
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Apple Gets More Transparent with Privacy Information

Andrew Orr · September 29, 2017

Apple has updated its privacy page with new information and product images. First launched in 2015, Apple shares how the company manages the privacy of its customers.

iPhone 8 Plus Battery Swelling Problem Crops Up in Taiwan
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iPhone 8 Plus Battery Swelling Problem Crops Up in Taiwan

Jeff Gamet · September 29, 2017

Get ready for a slew of reports saying the iPhone 8 Plus is Apple’s Galaxy Note 7 because reports of swelling batteries are coming out of Taiwan.

Postbox 5 for Mac or Windows: $29.99
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Postbox 5 for Mac or Windows: $29.99

Bryan Chaffin · September 29, 2017

We have a deal on Postbox, an email client for Mac or Windows. It allows you to access all your accounts from one place. It’s $29.99 through us.

Good Luck Getting an iPhone X this Year
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Good Luck Getting an iPhone X this Year

Jeff Gamet · September 29, 2017

If analyst reports are right, only a lucky few will get an iPhone X on November 3rd. Everyone else will have to wait months—not weeks—to get theirs.

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