So many topics, so little time! In this episode, Bryan and Jeff address a listener question asking about Apple’s management structure. they also discuss whether or not Apple plans to merge iOS and macOS, and the cap the show with a detailed exploration of the exploding world of cryptocurrency, especially Coinbase.
iOS
iPad Set Up Guide: How to Get Started With Your New Device
Setting up an iPad is an easy process, and you’ll be using it in no time.
iPhone Set Up Guide: How to Set up Your New Device
Setting up an iPhone is easy, and all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.2.5 Public Beta 2
Apple released iOS 11.2.5 public beta 2 on Wednesday, just a day after the developer beta.
Project Marzipan, Apple's Change Resistance Problem - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-20
John Martellaro and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to dive into Apple’s Project Marzipan plans for unified macOS and iOS app code, plus they look at the change resistance issues Apple is facing.
Apple Has Plans for Unified Mac, iPhone, and iPad Apps
Apple reportedly has plans to make it easier for developers to create unified apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple Releases iOS 11.2.5 Developer Beta 2
Apple released iOS 11.2.5 developer beta 2 on Tuesday for the iPhone and iPad. It looks like this update focuses on bug fixes and not new features.
Apple’s Quality Control Problems, iMac Pro – ACM 441
In this episode, Bryan and Jeff chew over Apple’s burgeoning quality control issues, as well as the company’s bizarre decision to release a pro desktop that’s sealed. The cap the discussion by examining some of the topics in the Apple Context Machine Facebook group.
Apple Blows Security
John Kheit thinks that Apple is mismanaging security, and that its quality assurance and attention to detail have gone to hell.
Apple Releases iOS 11.2.1 with Home App Remote Access Fix
The maintenance release specifically addresses an issue with remote access and the Home app.
Twitter Adds Support for Threads with 'Add Another Tweet' Button
A Twitter thread is when someone posts a series of connected posts, something folks have been doing on their own for some time.
iOS: How to Delete Single Digits in iOS Calculator
Correct errors more quickly in the iOS calculator by using this tip.
Apple Allows App Store Preorders
Apple updated its developer guidelines with some simple and sensible rules for preorders: here’s how it works.
Google is About to Release an iOS Jailbreak Exploit
This is part of Project Zero’s modus operandi, as it routinely searches other companies’ software for bugs.
iOS HomeKit Zero Day Lets Attackers Remotely Access Your Smart Home
Apple customers don’t need to take any action right now. The company has already fixed the issue on its end, and next week users can get a software update that fixes the bug on their end.
iOS: Readjust Contact Photos by Using the Photos App
I’ve had this happen several times when I zoom in on a person’s face in a photo, and later it displays a different area of the image.
How Apple Improves its Products With iOS Analytics
We’ve talked a bit about how it works before, but this latest paper has additional information. A PDF version is also available with more detail than the journal.
The Big Apple Pay Cash How To Show - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-05
Kelly Guimont and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share tips and tricks on using Apple Pay Cash.
iOS 11: How to Use Siri's "Personal DJ" Feature
Got a subscription to Apple Music? Then if you’ve installed iOS 11, you can have Siri create personalized playlists for you using Apple’s so-called Personal DJ feature. We’ve got all the details in today’s Quick Tip!
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Apple Pay Cash Begins Rolling Out - [Update: It's Back Again]
Really, we promise, and we have some screenshots that sort of prove it. [Update: Apple Pay Cash is back for some users, and TMO staff and TMO readers are reporting that it’s active.]
Apple's Update and Security Stumbles, Amazon Prime on Apple TV - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-04
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s recent security and update stumbles, plus they share their thoughts on Amazon saying their Apple TV Prime video app is still coming this year.
Apple Pay Cash Missing from iOS 11.2 but Coming this Week
If you were surprised Apple Pay Cash was missing when you installed iOS 11.2, be patient. That’s coming this week.
iPhone Crashing with Apple's 12/2 Notification Bug? Fix it with iOS 11.2
Starting December 2nd, there’s a bug that causes some notifications to crash your iPhone. iOS 11.2 is the fix, and we’ll show you how to apply it and avoid these 12/2 crashes.
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Apple Releases iOS 11.2, Launching Apple Pay Cash, Faster Wireless Charging, Notifications Bug Fix [Update]
This update marks the official launch of Apple Pay Cash, the company’s peer-to-peer payment platform, and support for faster wireless charging on iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus with 7.5W Qi chargers.
