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iTunes App Store Fix, EFF Slams iOS 11's Control Center - TMO Daily Observations 2017-10-09
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts join Jeff Gamet to share their reactions to iTunes 12.6.3 and the App Store, look at the EFF’s take on iOS 11’s Control Center settings, and offer their condolences for AOL Instat Messenger.
Free iOS App of the Week Promotion Gone in iOS 11
It’s possible that Apple could bring it back in a future version of iOS. Just like 3D Touch multitasking will come back, the Free iOS App of the Week could as well.
Here's How to Get the App Store Back in iTunes
You can get the App Store back in iTunes if that’s something you want, but you need to know where to find the special download on Apple’s website.
Apple's iTunes Decisions, Apple Music Plans, the Need for LTE, More - ACM 431
In Episode 431, Bryan and Jeff dig into four topics, and they didn’t even run late. They discuss Apple’s App Store-ectomy from iTunes, Jimmy Iovine’s plans for Apple Music, FM radios in our iPhones, and whether or not Jeff is going to regret not getting LTE in his new Apple Watch Series 3.
You Can Still Redeem App Store Download Codes in iTunes 12.7 on Mac
Bryan Chaffin found out when he plugged a code into iTunes just to see what happens, and it worked!
Need to Reinstall macOS Sierra? There Isn't an App for That
If you decide macOS High Sierra isn’t for you and want to reinstall Sierra from the App Store, good luck because it isn’t there.
High Sierra in the Wild, Apple Watch Apps, Tech-palooza - ACM 430
Jeff Butts joins Jeff while Bryan is out of town to share macOS High Sierra experiences so far, talk about the state of Apple Watch apps, plus nerd out on Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
keychainStealer Explained, App Store Pricing Rant - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-26
Jeff Butts and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to explain keychainStealer and why it shouldn’t stop you from upgrading to macOS High Sierra, plus they rant about App Store pricing complaints.
Apple Makes it Harder for Government Apps to Proliferate
Governments don’t move as fast as corporations do. Apple should have an open dialogue with these cities to find a workaround.
Apple Increases Cellular Download Limit for Apps
The 100MB cellular download limit doesn’t make sense anymore, so it’s a breath of fresh air to see it raised even a little bit.
I One The Sandbox – Mac Geek Gab 675
Downloading YouTube Videos, App Stores Woes, Apple Pay Cash, Person-to-Person Payments, iPhone X, iOS 11 Screen Recording, Restoring from a different iPhone and a discussion of whether or not it’s safe to use Facebook to login to other sites are ALL discussed in this week’s show… and more! Press play and enjoy.
Apple Updates App Store to Remove iPhone Antivirus Apps
Because Apple sandboxes apps from one another, it’s not even possible to scan for viruses. Apps can’t directly interact with one another or the operating system.
The Steve Jobs Theater, iTunes Rant, iPhone X, and Apple Watch Series 3 - ACM 428
Apple’s new Steve Jobs Theater had its debut, and Bryan and Jeff talk about some of the amazing things we saw. They also spew some vitriol all over Apple’s decision to pull the App Store from iTunes, and discuss their favorite aspects of Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone X.
Hey Apple, I Liked Browsing for iPhone Apps on My Mac
Taking away the ability to browse iOS apps on Macs and PCs is a step backward for users, and those backward steps are annoying as @&#%!
Apple Releases Developer Guidelines for Making In-App Purchases in the App Store for iOS 11
One of the marquee features in the revamped App Store in iOS 11, the guidelines instruct developers on how to code their in-app purchases to be displayable and purchasable directly on the App Store.
Apple Watch Series 3 and LTE, iOS 11 App Icon Changes - TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-15
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at a new report saying the Apple Watch Series 3 will have LTE cellular connectivity, plus they have something to say about iOS 11’s redesigned App Store icon.
Apple Just Built the App Store Icon from Popsicle Sticks
I’m not sure what message Apple wants to deliver with the new App Store icon, but I see popsicle sticks.
Apple, Google Block Binary Trading Apps Over Scams
Apple and Google just pulled 330 hundred binary option financial trading apps from their app stores after discovering they were scams.
Apple Expands Developer Beta Testing to 10,000 Users with TestFlight
This is a major expansion from the 2,000 beta testers that were previously allowed through TestFlight.
China's App Store VPN Ban, Apple's Real Innovations - TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-31
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s decision to comply with China’s law banning VPN apps, plus John explains why Apple’s real innovation isn’t always where we’re looking.
Apple Pulls VPN Apps from China App Store
Apple has capitulated to China’s internet control laws and removed VPN apps from the App store in the country.
Apple Just Made It Easier for App Developers to Support Their Customers
By adding a “Customer Support” role to iTunes Connect accounts, developers can designate an employee to respond to App Store reviews without also giving them access to download and financial data.
App Store Free Trials, Time for a New Apple TV - TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-14
Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss how developers can offer app trial versions on Apple’s App Store, plus John explains why its past time for a new Apple TV.