We have a deal on the Octopus Kids Habit Tracking Watch. This wearable device is designed to link time to events using icons, say for brushing your teeth. It’s $59.99 through us.
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Apple Now Facing 8 Lawsuits Over iPhone Battery Slowdown Fix
Apple is now facing no less than eight lawsuits over claims it artificially slowed down iPhones with aging batteries.
Get $5 Off Fandango Movie Tickets through Apple Pay
According to Apple’s promo email, “Buy with Apple Pay on the Fandango app or Fandango.com through January 2 and get $5 off your order.”
Apple Lisa OS Will Be Publicly Released in 2018
The Lisa was Apple’s first computer with a graphical user interface, released almost 35 years ago.
The Mac Observer's Top iPad Apps for 2017
Here’s our short list of stand-out iPad apps from 2017.
iPhone Battery Tech, Top iPad Apps for 2017 - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-26
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at iPhone battery life from an technical stand point, plus they share some of their top iPad apps for 2017.
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We have a deal on a three year subscription to VPN Unlimited. The service features unlimited bandwidth, servers in more than 50 countries, and more. It’s normally $29.99, but coupon code BESTOF17 at checkout drops it down to $24.90.
Apple Suppliers Take a Hit on Low iPhone X Demand Report
Reports claiming iPhone X demand is lower than expected are taking a toll on parts suppliers.
Happy Holidays from TMO!
Happy holidays from The Mac Observer! We’re taking December 25th off, but we’ll be back on Tuesday, December 26th with our usual Apple and tech world coverage.
Battery Scientist Joins Debate on iPhone Throttling
What battery engineers view to be a healthy battery is different than what your average, everyday consumer thinks is normal.
Here's How to Create an Apple ID For Your New Apple Device
You’ll use this ID on any Apple device you have, whether it’s an iPhone or a MacBook.
Avoid the Passwords on this List to Reduce the Risk of Getting Hacked
The SplashData worst 100 passwords for 2017 list is out, and the top two are 123456 and password. The list shows just how predictable many passwords are and how difficult it is to convince people they need something more unique than letmein (number 7) or football (number 9). Admin is still a painfully popular password, and starwars is pretty popular, too. You can check out the full list at the SplashData website.
Grammarly Premium 1-Year Subscription: $69.98
We have a deal on a one year subscription to Grammarly Premium, a service that corrects hundreds of grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes. It also catches contextual errors, improves your vocabulary, and suggests style improvements. It’s $69.98 through us, a 49% discount.
Favorite iPhone and iPad Apps Roundup - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-22
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share some of the must-have apps tucked away on their iPhones and iPads.
Apple Hit with Lawsuit Over Intentionally Slowing Down Old iPhones [Update]
Well, that didn’t take long. Apple is already facing a lawsuit for slowing down certain iPhone models as their batteries wear out.
One OS to Rule Them All, Apple's Structure Solved, 2018 MacBooks, Why Some Stuff Feels So Good - Pop.0 Ep.25
In this TMO video podcast, Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit look at how Project Marzipan could lead to one OS to rule them all. John also says he has a solution for Apple’s corporate structure. They also pore over Intel’s roadmap to look at what could be coming to MacBook in 2018. And they cap the show by asking why it is that some things just plain feel so good. (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
iPad For Dummies Released, by Bob LeVitus, Ed Baig, and Bryan Chaffin
The 10th edition of iPad For Dummies was updated for Apple’s newest iPad Pro models and iOS 11, and there are a lot of changes for iPad in iOS 11.
PSA: Amazon Ends Music Uploads for Amazon Music Storage Plans
The company said it had already ended the ability to upload your own songs to the free version of Amazon cloud storage service, and that the ability to hear songs already uploaded would end in January of 2019.
SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit: $42.50
I love today’s deal for a SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit. This kit is compatible with the included SunFounder Nano board, or you can use it with an Arduino Nano board. The robot features two legs that you can program to walk, kick, or even dance, which is just too much fun. And, it has an HC-SR04 ultrasonic ranging module, so it can even detect and avoid obstacles intelligently. This kit is $49.99 through our deal, but coupon code GIFTSHOP15 brings the price down to $42.50 at checkout.
Apple to Waive iOS Developer Fee for Governments and NonProfits
Apple gave companies a January 1, 2018 deadline to comply with the new guideline. After that date, the App Store Review team will start rejecting apps that are published by an app template company.
The Apple Slowing Down iPhones Conspiracy, Pokémon GO and ARKit - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-21
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to shed some light on Apple’s supposed iPhone throttling, plus they talk about how ARKit is helping apps like Pokémon GO.
Here's How to Monitor Your iPhone Battery Health from your phone or Mac [UPDATE]
Want to stay on top of your iPhone’s battery health? Here’s how to do that from your phone or Mac.
Apple is Slowing Down Your Old iPhone, but There's a Good Reason [UPDATE]
If your old iPhone doesn’t feel as snappy as it used to it’s probably because Apple is intentionally slowing it down.