Dwayne Johnson is one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood, but that didn’t stop him from partnering with Apple on an epic commercial featuring the iPhone voice assistant Siri. The nearly four minute spot takes The Rock and Siri on an epic journey he calls the “biggest, coolest, craziest, dopest, most over the top, funnest” movie ever. The spot is called The Rock X Siri: Dominate the Day and you can watch it on Apple’s YouTube channel now. Ironically, asking Siri to show you the movie only brings up a list of Dwayne Johnson flicks.
Intel: Qualcomm's iPhone Ban Request is a Ploy to Capture the Entire Mobile Modem Chip Market
Intel submitted a filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission saying Qualcomm’s request to ban iPhone imports is bad for the smartphone market, and goes on to say it’s just a ploy to drive competing mobile device chip makers out of the market.
When to Really Force Quit iPhone Apps - TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-21
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to explain when and why you should force quit iPhone and iPad apps, plus they look at the BroadPwn hack and how that plays into the iOS 10.3.3 update.
Apple Gets Another Ally in its Qualcomm Patent Royalty Fight
The Computer & Communications Industry Association—which includes companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook—has thrown in with Apple in mobile device patent royalty fight with Qualcomm.
Install iOS 10.3.3 Now to Fix the BroadPwn Security Vulnerability
If you haven’t installed the iOS 10.3.3 update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch yet, hop to it because it including a fix for the BroadPwn Wi-Fi security vulnerability.
How to Shoot a Vertical Panorama With Your iPhone
It’s amazing what the cameras in our iPhones are capable of.
Our Favorite Mail, Calendar, and Reminders Alternatives - TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-20
Jeff Butts and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to share their favorite iPhone, iPad, and Mac third party app alternatives for Apple’s Mail, Calendar, and Reminders apps.
iOS: How to See Your Print Queue (and Cancel a Print Job!)
Just like the Mac, the iPhone and iPad have a Print Center where you can see and cancel what you’re printing—if you know where to look.
Smartphone Manufactures Team Up with Apple in Qualcomm Royalties Fight
Apple’s iPhone manufacturing partners are suing Qualcomm for overcharging patent licensing fees, and Apple is footing the bill.
Why Politicians Think an iPhone Backdoor is Essential
When politicians propose that Apple build a backdoor into the iPhone for law enforcement, we write off their idea as ill-informed. So why do they persist?
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.
iOS: Make Colors Pop With iPhone Color Filters
Using the blue/yellow filter will boost color saturation, especially—you guessed it—blues and yellows.
iOS: Checking the Weather Using Spotlight
You might even find it easier than using an app.
OmniGraffle 3 for iPhone, iPad Includes Mac Features and Free Trial
OmniGraffle 3 for the iPhone and iPad rolled out on Wednesday bringing it inline with the feature set in OmniGraffle 7 for the Mac, and it adds in a free trial mode, too.
Leather MacBook Sleeves from Woolnut
I’m a sucker for nice leather, especially for my Apple devices. There’s a company called Woolnut making nice MacBook sleeves. I haven’t tested them yet, but Jeff Gamet and I have a couple of them on the way, and I’m looking forward to it. They make different sleeves for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro (including with Touch Bar), starting at €68 (US$78). Sleeves are made from full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather, and the interior of the sleeve is wool. They also make leather wallet cases for iPhone.
Apple Opens GPU Design Center Near Imagination Technologies Headquarters
Apple’s custom iPhone and iPad GPU plans now include offices near Imagination Technologies headquarters.