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Apple Partners With the Boys & Girls Club on Workforce Development Program
Apple has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs around the country and will donate 2,500 iPads and Macs at club locations.
Lill Baby Takes Top Prize At Second Annual Apple Music Awards
Lil Baby has won the top award at the second Annual Music Awards, with Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, and Roddy Rich also winning.
Hands-on with HomePod mini and Big Sur, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 538
Jeff Gamet is back with Bryan Chaffin to talk about his hands-on experience with Apple’s new HomePod mini. How it sounds, how it compares with HomePod, and how it compares with Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Echo Dot. They also run over their hands-on time with macOS Big Sur.
A Review of iPhone 12 Pro Max Photography
The developers behind camera app Halide examined the iPhone 12 Pro Max photography, as well as that of the iPhone 12 mini.
We had an advanced look at the Pro Max specs, but to recap, it has: A 47% larger sensor A faster ƒ/1.6 lens; A brand-new ‘sensor shift’ stabilization system for low-light; ISO sensitivity is 87% higher; A new telephoto lens, reaching a new length of 65mm (full-frame equivalent)
I’ve been under the impression that the iPhone 12 Pro also had the bigger sensor, but it sounds like it’s limited to the Pro Max. Now I’m sad.
Pandora’s Holiday Music Enhanced with Modes and Stats
Pandora announced on Wednesday its holiday shows with seasonal Modes and a Soundboard Study.
Pandora has enhanced two of its most popular holiday stations, Holiday Hits and Christmas Radio. Both stations now feature Modes, a popular feature that allows you to customize your station listening experience based on a musical theme. Whether you want to tune into favorites from Christmas past or present, instrumentals or ensembles, covers or duets, Pandora has a Mode for every warm holiday feel.
Credorax Adds Support for Apple Pay
Bank Credorax announced on Wednesday that it added support for Apple Pay to its payment method list.
Credorax reported that both methods may now be added to merchants’ accounts as payment options for their shoppers alongside the more than 150 global payment methods the platform offers.
First Developer Beta for macOS 11.1 Out Now
Apple has released the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur 11.1, AppleInsider reported. Those enrolled in the test program can download it via the Apple Developer Center. There is an over-the-air update for devices already running beta software.
The beta is the first since Apple released macOS Big Sur to the public on November 12, in the form of macOS 11.0.1. More than ten beta builds were released in the time between Big Sur’s announcement and its eventual release, and roughly two months after Apple issued public versions of other operating systems including iOS 14. It is so far too early to determine what Apple has changed in the first beta, but it is likely to include some trial fixes for a range of launch issues.
Apple’s App Store Revenue Change is Just ‘Symbolic’, Say Critics
The Coalition for App Fairness still thinks there are ‘fundamental flaws’ with the App Store model, despite moves to reduce Apple’s cut.
Backlash Forces Apple to Also Release ‘Peanuts’ on PBS
After much outcry from the public, including a petition, the company revealed a partnership with PBS to return these classic broadcasts.
VSCO Introduces New Video Effects and Camera Capture Modes
Camera company VSCO introduced new video effects and a redesigned camera with new capture modes on Wednesday.
5G and Sim Cards, App Store Commissions – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-18
Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss 5G plans and sim cards, and Apple’s new App Store commission tiers.
All You Want For Christmas - Mariah Carey Holiday Special to Hit Apple TV+ on December 4
‘Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special’ will hit Apple TV+ from December 4 and features appearances from a variety of top stars.
Pixelmator Pro 2.0 is Available One Day Early
Pixelmator Pro 2.0 is available to download on Wednesday, one day earlier than initially planned. It fully supports M1 Macs.
Will You Need a New SIM Card to Use 5G?
Now that more people are getting 5G smartphones like iPhone 12, the next question to figure out is if you need a new 5G SIM card.
LAPD Bans Commercial Facial Recognition Technology
The Los Angeles police department has banned the use of commercial facial recognition like Clearview AI by its officers.
The LAPD, the third-largest police department in the United States, issued a moratorium on the use of third-party facial recognition software on Nov. 13, after it was told that documents seen by BuzzFeed News showed more than 25 LAPD employees had performed nearly 475 searches using Clearview AI as of earlier this year. Department officials have made conflicting statements in the past about their use of facial recognition technology, including claims that they deploy it sparingly.
Apple Slashing App Store Commission to 15 Percent For Most Developers
Apple announced a new App Store Small Business Program, which will cut the comission most developers need to pay by 50 percent.
1Password 7.7 Supports Apple Watch Unlock, macOS Big Sur
1Password version 7.7 introduces support for macOS Big Sur and features like Apple Watch Unlock.
One of our most highly requested features, Apple Watch can now unlock 1Password on any Mac with a Secure Enclave. If you’re using macOS 10.15 or later and using the latest devices, you’ll now see an option in 1Password preferences to turn on Unlock with Apple Watch alongside the Touch ID option.
Incase Releases Slip Sleeve WIth PerformaKnit for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
Incase has launched a Slip Sleeve with PerformaKnit for the 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, and the 15-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
How Walk-in Closets Helped Get Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
COVID-19 restrictions have impacted huge swathes of the entertainment industry, and Apple TV+ is no different. In a fascinating interview with The Wrap, Ted Lasso supervising sound editor Brent Findley how he recorded Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) remotely.
Findley shipped professional recording equipment to members of the cast, and then from his home in Los Angeles, was taken on tours inside the residences of the mostly London-based cast, sleuthing for the best place to record. “In doing ADR with actors normally, it’s only a voice relationship,” he said. “I’m in a studio and they’re in a studio. So this was actually a nice consolation prize amid the pandemic. Everybody got to wave and say hello to each other. And we all got comfortable with it pretty quickly because we were all stuck at home. It became, as it did for a lot of people, an outlet to socialize.” Over the spring and summer, Findley recorded the dialogue of 42 different actors. Across the spectrum, one thing proved to be universally true about the experience: There is one room in the home most rewarding as a mock studio. “A walk-in closet is the best homemade vocal booth that exists,” he said pointedly.
Wireless Charging Pad for AirPods and AirPods Pro: $28.99
We have a deal on a wireless charging pad for AirPods and AirPods Pro. This charger is engineered for a precise fit for AirPods which ensures fool-proof wireless charging, and it’s $28.99 through our deal.
MacPaw Launches ClearVPN, a 'Personalized VPN'
Software maker MacPaw has launched a new tool, ClearVPN, which it describes as “the first personalized VPN”.
How to Embed a Podcast From Apple Podcasts Into a Website
Apple has finally made it possible to embed an entire podcast or a single episode of a podcast into a website.
Bryan and John's Gift Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-17
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss picks and ideas for the upcoming gift-giving season, complete with links.
Keep All Your Mac Apps Updated With ‘MacUpdater’
MacUpdater is an app that automatically tracks the latest updates of all applications installed on your Mac. You can quickly see which apps are out of date and update them with a click. When you launch the app you’ll see a list of all your apps and the ones with updates will be highlighted in red. Its database has information about the newest versions of over 40,000 apps. MacUpdater’s privacy policy says you don’t need an account to use it, and it doesn’t collect or sell your data.