We have a deal for you today on a magnetic iPhone holder. This device is ergonomically-designed with a bracket that easily extends after being attached to a laptop, computer monitor, or vertical flat surface. It also has a reserved charging port so that you can power up your phone. It’s $24.99 through our deal.
iPhone-related tips and news for everyone interested in Apple’s iPhone or looking to make your iPhone experience even better.
Scott Kelby’s iPhone Photography Book is Released
Professional photographer Scott Kelby has recently published The iPhone Photography Book. It’s filled with tips and tricks to help iPhone users get the most of out their camera and editing techniques. I particularly thought the guide on how to pose people was helpful. To me, taking a good photo of a person is more difficult than taking a good photo of a landscape or building. Travel and landscape photography are covered, as well as how to best organize your photo library and apps you can use to shoot and edit. It’s US$29.95 on Amazon for the paperback, and US$17.29 for the Kindle edition.
Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank Sticks to iPhone 12: $39.99
15:21 Cork iPhone Cases are Sustainably Harvested
Security Firm Behind iPhone Unlocking Finally Discovered
The security firm that unlocked the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter has been unveiled, and it’s an Australian company called Azimuth.
Azimuth is a poster child for “white hat” hacking, experts say, which is good-guy cybersecurity research that aims to disclose flaws and disavows authoritarian governments. Two Azimuth hackers teamed up to break into the San Bernardino iPhone, according to the people familiar with the matter, who like others quoted in this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
An interesting story, especially with the connection to Corellium.
Measure Your Broadband With New ‘FCC Speed Test App’
As part of its Measuring Broadband America Program, the FCC announced the release of a speed test app. The information collected through the app will help to inform the FCC’s efforts to provide improved coverage information to the public. “We expect that some of the information collected through the app will be incorporated into the Commission’s broadband data collection systems, including challenges to provider-submitted maps and our collection of additional crowdsourced data.”
Review: Ekster’s MagSafe Wallet is a Slim Alternative to Apple’s Wallet
Ekster sent Andrew its new MagSafe wallet to try. He’s been using it for a couple of weeks and shared his thoughts in a review.
PopSockets Launches Plant-Based Phone Grip
PopSockets launched a new plant-based phone grip called PopGrip Plant. It’s made with corn starch, castor beans, and canola oil.
Pictar Smart Grip Makes iPhone Feel Like Camera: $73.99
I love Pictar’s product line, and I’m thrilled we have a deal for you on the Pictar Smart Grip. It’s an attachment for your iPhone that makes it feel much more like a DLSR, including giving you a shutter button that works much more comfortably. It also gives you physical knobs for controlling some of your camera’s features. The Pictar Smart Grip is compatible with iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max, 12/12 Mini, 6/6 Plus/6S, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus, Pro 12/Pro Max, SE 2020, and X/XR/XS/XS Max. It also works with various Android models if that’s your jam. This device is $73.99 through our deal.
3-in-1 Apple Watch & Lightning Charger Cable: $16.99
We have a deal on a charging cable that has three ends: Apple Watch and two Lightning connectors with support for dual charging. It also comes in gray, pink, blue, white, red, and purple. It’s $16.99 through our deal.
[Updated] Where to Find the IMEI Number on an iPhone
The IMEI is a unique 15 digit number that identifies a cellular device and it’s good to know how to find it easily on an iPhone.
IMEI Numbers, Apple Arcade Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-07
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss IMEI numbers, the new wave of Apple Arcade games, and cultural confessions.
GoFish Cam Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera: $199.99
Our friends at Stack Commerce have a fun deal for us today on the GoFish Cam Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera, a wireless underwater fishing camera that sits on your fishing line and works with a mobile app so you can see your footage right from your phone. The camera attaches in-line between your main line and leader line, and it allows you to both view and share your underwater fishing footage. It’s $199.99 through our deal.
Aduro U-Light Desktop Lamp Organizer with Wireless Charging Stand: $19.99
We have a deal on a desk lamp that includes a built-in wireless charger for your iPhone and an organizing cup for your pens, Apple Pencil, and the like. The touch control LED lamp has fully customizable brightness settings that you can set to your preferred level, and it features a flexible gooseneck. It’s $19.99 through our deal.
BackPack Magnetic 5,000mAh Powerbank: $39.99
We have a deal on BackPack, a magnetic wireless charger equipped with extra strength magnets inside, which perfectly align and attach to your iPhone 12 family of devices. It has a built-in 5,000mAh battery, and bottom ports allow Type-C out and/or Type-A out. It’s $39.99 through our deal.
French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules
CNIL, France’s data regulator, is questioning Apple’s compliance with EU privacy rules over personalized advertising.
Scooter-Sharing Service ‘Lime’ Adds iOS 14 App Clips
Lime’s business involves renting out electric scooters and bikes for people, and the company updated its app to add iOS 14 App Clips.
iOS App ‘Opera Touch’ Rebrands as Opera Browser
In version 3.0.0 of its app, the iOS app Opera Touch has rebranded as Opera, the same name as its desktop brother. Featuring a new look on iOS, Opera introduces a modern UI, keeping its minimalist design and the powerful features that Apple users love. Users will initially notice a shift on their devices’ app icon where red becomes the new purple. The revamp of the user interface in Opera also unveils a neater and flatter design that gives the browser a more refined appearance than before. The new-look replaces the diagonal background pattern, initially introduced into Opera Touch, with flat surfaces and removing shadows on bubbles and other elements. New icons have been added in the bottom bar and the Fast Action button. There are plenty of other new feature added, so download it to take a look.
Memory Bit-Flip Error, Justin Long's Change of Heart, Oak Island Catchup, with John Kheit - ACM 544
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dive into the memory bit-flip error that is apparently becoming common. They also catch up on their favorite show, The Curse of Oak Island, and they discuss Justin Long’s change of marketing heart.
