Satechi’s newest product is a stand + hub combo for the Mac mini that includes an SSD enclosure. It’s available to purchase for US$99.99.
Cryptomator’s Major 2.0 Upgrade is Available in TestFlight, Now Open Source
File encryption app Cryptomator is readying a major 2.0 upgrade and interested users can test the beta within Apple’s TestFlight app on iOS.
Last Day to Get Apple TV+ Free for a Year With a New Device
Wednesday, July 30, 2021, is the last day customers can activate certain new devices and get Apple TV+ free for twelve months.
Windows 11: What Apple Can Learn From Microsoft's Upcoming OS
Microsoft recently unveiled Windows 11. With the first test builds now available, Mac user Parker Ortolani decided to give it try for 9to5Mac and see if there is anything Apple can learn from it.
Windows has never looked “beautiful.” It’s always been a mashup of different eras going back to the ’90s with some paint on the surface. Windows 10 did a nice job of covering up some of the mess and it made the OS more usable. But Windows 11’s biggest feature by far is its new design language that extends across the system. It’s still familiar and recognizable as Windows, but it feels like they really care about the way this operating system looks and feels in a way they haven’t before. The company has implemented a fresh new look for the task bar and the start menu. Icons have fun new playful animations, and many also have a new look with more personality and depth. The default wallpapers included in Windows 11 complement the new taskbar really nicely as well.
Hackers Sell Personal LinkedIn Data From Leak Affecting 700M Users
Hackers are selling the personal information of over 700 million LinkedIn users. Here are the data types that were leaked:
Email Addresses; Full names; Phone numbers; Physical addresses; Geolocation records; LinkedIn username and profile URL; Personal and professional experience/background; Genders; Other social media accounts and usernames
On June 22nd, a user of a popular hacker forum advertised data from 700 Million LinkedIn users for sale. The user of the forum posted a sample of the data that includes 1 million LinkedIn users.
Try Out T-Mobile's Network For Free With eSIM
T-Mobile is offering iPhone users a new way to test drive its network by downloading an app that installs an eSIM.
TV Tuesday: Martellaro's Media Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-29
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “channels” feature of Apple TV+, and of course, what he’s been watching lately.
VSCO Releases Set of Three Infrared Photography Presets
VSCO announced on Tuesday the release of three presets designed to emulate infrared photography.
The first filter is built for landscape images to ensure that plants whose color so often spills past green into yellow still turn to red and pink with the filter. However, people may turn odd colors in some situations with this look, and for that reason, we’ve created a second filter that is similar to the first but with more consideration for skin tones remaining natural colors.
‘Best days’ For Both Mac and iPad Still to Come, says Analyst
The “best days” for both the Mac and iPad may still be ahead. That’s according to a new analysis from Loup Ventures, seen by AppleInsider.
Loup Ventures cofounder and analyst Gene Munster recently analyzed Mac and iPad lead times, or the expected shipment date after an order is placed. Spot checks of estimated order delivery suggest that Apple was correct in its guidance that demand would be supply gated, and not demand-gated. Although the extended lead times are attributable to ongoing chip supply constraints, Munster sees them as a positive indicator of iPad and Mac demand. The analyst believes that both lineups are continuing to see tailwinds from a work-from-home and remote education environment, despite the lifting of stay-at-home orders and other restrictions in many regions.
Ad-Free, Private Search Engine 'Neeva' Launches for $4.95 per Month
Neeva is the new search engine on the block. It launches today and promises private, ad-free search with a subscription of US$4.95 per month.
Camera+ 2 is Currently 50% Off at $3.99
LateNiteSoft announced that its Camera+ 2 app is available for 50% this week for US$3.99. Here are some of the features: The Lab contains many photographic tools that allow you to fine-tune the exposure, boost the shadows, sharpen your photo, and adjust curves among many others. Dozens of built-in filters help you get that final look. RAW mode provides maximum flexibility for editing, by saving the exact image captured by the sensor at its full precision. The RAW Editor includes tools such as Curves and a White Balance picker. Camera+ 2 adapts to your style and technical savvy. If you like the system camera, select the Auto preset to use a simple, clear interface that will let you concentrate on your shot.
LifeProof Introduces its NEXT iPhone Case With MagSafe
LifeProof has announced its latest protective case for iPhones. It’s called NËXT and it’s available with built-in MagSafe for the iPhone 12.
Olympian Amy Van Dyken Highlights Apple Watch Accessibility Features
Six-time Olympic swimming gold medalist Amy Van Dyken discussed how Apple Watch accesibility features help facilitate her competitive nature.
Coinbase Offers 4% APY When You Lend USD Coin
On Tuesday, Coinbase announced that customers can sign up for a waiting list to start earning 4% APY interest on USD Coin.
Apple Releases Apple Watch International Collection Bands and Faces
With the Olympics approaching, Apple released new Apple Watch Sport Loop bands and faces so people can share their support for their country.
Are You Actually Going to Pay for Apple TV+? — Media+
Terrence Gaines from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the offer of a year of free Apple TV+ coming to an end. Are people actually going to pay for the streaming service?
Pixelmator Pro 2.1 Update Comes With ML Crop, Quick Fill
The Pixelmator team has released its 2.1 “Coral” update for Pixelmator Pro. New features include ML Crop, Quick Fill, Stroke with Brush, and an improved Type tool.
The new Quick Fill feature lets you drag and drop colors from colors wells onto layers to quickly fill them with colors. It’s incredibly fun and so convenient when you want to quickly change the color of a shape, some text, or even an image layer.
As of this writing, Pixelmator Pro is also 50% off.
The First iPhone Went on Sale 14 Years Ago Today
On June 29, 2007 the first iPhone went on sale, with customers in the U.S. finally able to get their hands on it.
Microsoft xCloud Game Streaming Available on iOS and macOS
Microsoft xCloud is now fully available on iOS for iPad and iPhone, as well as on macOS and PCs, following the end of the beta phase.
Glenn Close Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Thriller 'Tehran'
Glenn Close is joining the cast of Apple TV+ Israeli thriller Tehran. She will be a regular in the forthcoming second season, Variety reported
Close, who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, will be a series regular in the upcoming second season of the show, which aired on Apple TV Plus last summer and has become a global hit for the platform. The show originally premiered on Israel’s KAN public broadcaster last June. Variety understands that Apple TV Plus picked up the title from distributor Cineflix Rights as an acquisition, but following its success for the streamer, boarded the show as a co-producer. Close is slated to play the role of Marjan Montazeri, a British woman living in Tehran, according to Apple. The first season of the series told the story of Tamar Rabinyan (Niv Sultan), a young Mossad agent undercover on a top secret mission in the heart of Tehran.
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Opossums on Parade: Linux 5.13 Adds Support for Apple M1 Silicon
The Linux 5.13 kernel is shipping under the code name “Opossums on Parade” and it adds preliminary support for Apple M1 Silicon.
Linux 5.13 brings initial but still early support for the Apple M1 with basic support but not yet accelerated graphics and a lot more to iron out moving ahead. There are also new Linux 5.13 security features like the Landlock LSM, Clang CFI support, and optionally randomizing the kernel stack offset at each system call.
Smile Inc Sells PDFpen App to Nitro to Focus on TextExpander
Announced in a short blog post, Smile says that it sold its PDFpen app to Nitro. Nitro plans to add the app to its current productivity platform.
YouTube TV Adds 4K, Offline Viewing for Extra $20
YouTube TV has added new features for subscribers that include support for 4K, offline viewing, 5.1 Dolby Audio, and more.
Snapchat Crashing for iPhone Users But Fix on Way
Snapchat users on iPhone have started to notice the popular app crashing repeatedly, 9to5 Mac reported. However, a fix is said to be on its way.
The influx of complaints correlates to the release of version 11.34.0.35 of the Snapchat application, which was pushed out less than one day ago. According to many users, the Snapchat application will immediately crash upon being opened, and no fix is currently available. Snapchat acknowledged the issue in a post on Twitter this morning, saying that it is working on a fix that will be released to the App Store soon.