Apple’s “Everyone Can Code” program to teach students how to code in Swift is expanding to more than 20 additional universities around the world.
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Encryption Debate, Apple's Paradise Papers, iPhone X - ACM 436
The false dichotomy that we must choose between privacy and safety when it comes to encryption has once again reared its ugly head, and Bryan and Jeff discuss why that’s so dangerous. They also look at how Apple was affected by the so-called Paradise Papers, and discuss Jeff’s initial impressions of the iPhone X. For added fun, Jeff mocks Bryan for not having his iPhone X yet.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Public Beta 2
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.3.2 Public Beta 2 on Tuesday, one day after the release of Developer Beta 2.
Apple Seeds watchOS 4.2 Developer Beta 2
No feature changes have been announced with this release, making it a bug fix and improvement cycle that also keeps up with iOS 11.2 DB2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 DB2, and tvOS 11.2 DB2.
Apple Seeds tvOS 11.2 Developer Beta 2
This tvOS release cycle adds an developer API called AVDisplayManager for automatic display mode switching and support for the Unwatched category in Home Sharing.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.3.2 Developer Beta 2
No new features have as yet surfaced on the 10.3.2 release cycle, suggesting its a bug fix and performance-centric update.
5 Leather Cases for iPhone X
Here are some of the best leather cases for iPhone X that have crossed Bryan Chaffin’s desk in the lead up to Friday’s launch.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Expects Record Breaking December Quarter
Apple’s first fiscal quarter typically sees big sales numbers, and this time around CEO Tim Cook says he thinks it’ll be a record breaker. Translation: Apple expects to sell a metric crap-load of iPhones between October and the end of December.
iPhone X Notch, iWork Is Dead, Zombie Physics, Bitcoin/Hashgraph - Pop.0 Ep. 18
Are you for or against the iPhone X notch? Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit are joined by Walt to go over the issues—or lack thereof. They also argue about the state of Apple’s iWork suite, and ask if we’re seeing signs of progress in Apple’s ability to iterate existing projects. For the pop portion of the show, they visit the ever-burning question of zombie physics. And to cap the show, the look at the huge run in Bitcoin, as well as a blockchain tech called hashgraph. Make sure you subscribe! (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
Apple Hosting Q4 2017 Earnings Report Thursday Afternoon
Be sure to follow The Mac Observer’s Apple’s 2017 fourth fiscal quarter earnings report coverage this afternoon.
Bryan’s HomeKit Problems, HomePod’s SiriKit, Apple’s Product Improvements - ACM 435
Bryan and Jeff explore the good points and less-than-good points of Apple’s HomeKit, and the news that HomePod is going to need your iPhone to do some things. They also look at mounting evidence that Apple is back in gear for regular updates across its product line.
Apple Releases a Significant Update to GarageBand for iOS with New Sequencer, Sound Library, Instruments
Apple released GarageBand 2.3 for iOS, a significant upgrade that adds a sequencer, a sound library, and new instruments to the recording software.
Apple Music Channels the Trippy for 'Anthem' Commercial
Apple Music has a new promo video out, and I love it. It’s called Apple Music Anthem, and it channels what can only be described as the trippy. What’s even better is that all of the imagery is being taken from rock and pop videos, album covers, and iconic imagery from past and present. And all of that imagery is being repurposed in very different ways. Take Sia’s half white, half black wig. It’s there, but it’s on the iTunes to 1/8-notes icon. Drake’s now-iconic dance is in the video, too, but it’s been composited with the iTunes logo, too. In fact, it’s that logo that’s the unifying feature of the spot, and it’s very reminiscent of the sort of thing MTV did in its heyday. In any event, I love this spot.
tvOS 11.1 Keeps Up with the Joneses, Fixes KRACK
The release keeps Apple TV up with the OS Joneses, in time with the release of iOS 11.1, macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, and watchOS 4.1.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.1: New Emojis, Bug Fixes, Enterprise Content
The update includes the same 70 new emojis introduced in iOS 11.1, several bug fixes, and some enterprise-specific fixes, and the security patch notes for the release include fixes for dozens of vulnerabilities.
Apple Releases iOS 11.1 with New Emojis, KRACK Fix, and 3D Touch App Switcher
Other changes include bug fixes for Photos, Accessibility, notifications, an annoying bug that kept some app icons from showing on Apple Watch, and more.
Apple Unveils Leather Sleeve for 12-inch MacBook
Apple released a new leather sleeve for the 12-inch MacBook on Friday, and unlike the iPhone X it isn’t backordered for more than a month.
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iPhone X Orders Arrive, Delivery Times Jump to 2-3 Weeks in Minutes [Update]
The online Apple Store came back online at approximately 12:13 AM PDT, while the iPhone app was working as early as 12:03 AM and the iPad app was hit or miss.
Carpool Karaoke with James Corden and Lebron James on Halloween (Trailer)
Apple Music teased the Halloween episode of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden and Lebron James on Thursday. It’s a short teaser at just 31 seconds, with a glimpse at a buddy cop-style skit. This is one of just a couple of episodes in season one of the standalone adaptation of Carpool Karaoke that feature James Corden.
Time Travel, Worst Apple CEO Successors, iPhone Production Skyfall - Pop.0 Ep. 17 [Video Podcast]
From The Dragonriders of Pern to Dark Matter to Back to the Future, Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit discuss the right and wrong way to handle time travel storytelling. They throw in some new black hole theories for fun. They also discuss who they think would be the worst candidates for Apple CEO, and Chicken Little iPhone production skyfalling predictions. Make sure you subscribe! (WARNING NSFW: PROFANITY & RANTS)
Amazon’s Key to Your Home, HomeKit Lights, Port-Free iPhones - ACM 434
Amazon Key will let delivery people into your home when you aren’t there, and Bryan and Jeff discuss the pros and cons. Jeff also gives Bryan a primer on starting off with HomeKit devices that don’t need a third party hub. They cap the show with the idea that Apple could be working towards a completely-sealed iPhone.
Apple Buys Wireless Charging Designer PowerbyProxi
Apple just bought PowerbyProxi, which means the company plans to bring all of its wireless charging designs in house.
iOS 11's Instructions for Stopping Family Sharing Plan: Transfer Your Kid to Another Family
Ouch. That seems a bit drastic, and is it even legal?
Apple Video Shows You How to Edit Portrait Lighting in 44 Seconds
Apple has a new video tutorial that shows you how to edit Portrait Lighting photos taken with an iPhone 8 Plus in 44 seconds. I think Apple has something with this mode, and I hope the company brings it to more devices in the future. In the meanwhile, if you have an iPhone 8 Plus and want to make the most of Portrait Lighting, check out this video.
