Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit chew on Apple’s rare guidance warning like the mangy junk yard dogs that they are. They also discuss innovation, scale, how a giant Apple should be structured, and what a Macintosh, Inc. spinoff might look like. It’s a rollicking episode, and you’re cordially invited to listen in!
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Manage iPhone Privacy With This iMore Guide
Rene Ritchie put together a good iMore guide to manage your online information and privacy settings.
Now, just to be clear, these aren’t security tips. I’ll cover those in another column. These are privacy tips. They’re ways to make sure people and companies learn as little as possible about you, while you still get the most you can from them. Cool?
It’s a good guide and everyone should read it. It’s full of tips to manage privacy settings on iPhone and online accounts. While you’re at it, check out my guide where I include privacy apps I’ve used.
Apple Needs to Expand Its Product Grid to Include an Edition Category
Designers would win by being able to make more focused and less compromised designs; consumers would win with more choices; Apple would win with greater focused products, more revenue, better margins, and better market share.
USB-C Cables Could Get Built-In Security
Any system that uses this protocol will be able to confirm if a USB-C port or cable is authentic as soon as a connection is made.
The Pornification of Software and Grading Apple's 2018 Products with John Kheit - ACM 494
Bryan Chaffin is joined by John Kheit to discuss what Mr. Kheit calls the pornification of software. They also look back at and grade Apple’s new product releases in 2018. It being these two, they are surprisingly upbeat, while still being cranky as can be.
Reminder: iPhone Battery Program Ends Dec. 31
After it was revealed that older iPhone batteries were throttled, Apple created a battery replacement program for customers.
iOS 12.1.2 Stopping Users Accessing Cellular Network
iOS 2.1.2 is causing major problems for users around the world, with many reporting to have been cut off from thier cellular network.
Apple Expands iPhone Trade-in Program
Apple extended a promotional trade-in program to countries around the world, so more people can get more money off a new iPhone XS or XR.
Apple Shares Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS Photos
Apple shared some Shot on iPhone XR and iPhone XS photos for the holidays. New camera features in these phones include Smart HDR and more.
Images of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Leaked
Leaked images of the expected new Apple Smart Battery Case show that it still has a “bump” and will only be available in black.
TMO Background Mode Interview with CNET Journalist Shara Tibken
Shara Tibken is a senior reporter/journalist for CNET News, focused on Samsung and Apple. She previously wrote for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal.
She grew up on a farm in Iowa, where her mother was a teacher, and Shara became an avid book reader. That led to a desire to be a writer, meet people and learn new things. We chatted about her progression from Simpson College to interning for a small newspaper in North Dakota to landing a job with Dow Jones Newswires/WSJ and finally CNET in 2012. We talked about her recent investigation of rural broadband issues in Iowa, which is terrific, as well as future 5G smartphones, Samsung’s development of foldable smartphones, Samsung mimicking Apple and more. Shara gets into interesting technical detail on all these topics.
iPhone Saved Shipwrecked Group's Lives
An iPhone helped save the lives of a group whose boat capsized in high seas. The device kept working, meaning the friends could call for help.
American Flavor GDPR, $100K for your smartphone – TMO Daily Observations 2018-12-13
Dave Hamilton and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new consumer privacy legislation and a contest to give up your smartphone.
Apple Fighting China iPhone Ban
Apple filed an appeal in China on Monday to try and overturn injunctions that prohibited the sale of a number of models of iPhones.
WatchOS Beta Indicates New Smart Battery Case on Way
A new Smart Battery Case compatible with the iPhone X and iPhone 8 is on its way, according to a new icon in a beta of watchOS 5.1.2.
iOS: How to Find Your iPhone with Your AirPods
Got an Apple Watch? You can use it to ping a lost iPhone in your house. But did you know that you can do that with your AirPods, too, assuming they’re set up to do so? You can, and we’ve got the trick to it in today’s Quick Tip!
02 Suffers Major Network Outage
The 02 cellular network suffered a major UK outage on Thursday, thought to be down to a software issue from third-party provider Ericsson.
iPhone Artist Charlotte Prodger Wins Turner Prize for iPhone-Made Film
Charlotte Prodger has won the 2018 Turner Prize for her films shot entirely on an iPhone. The judges noted the ‘profound’ use of the device.
Apple Ships iOS 12.1.1 with More eSIM Support and Live Photo Capture During FaceTime Calls
iOS 12.1.1 includes expanded eSIM support, faster camera switching during FaceTime calls, and the ability to capture Live Photos during FaceTime calls.
Foxconn May Open Factory in Vitenam
iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is exploring the possibility of opening a factory in Vietnam according to local media reports.
Ming-Chi Kuo: AirPods Wireless Charging Coming 2019, New Model in 2020
Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted wireless charging for AirPods will arrive in 2019, with a new model dropping in 2020.
Apple Reduced Rate Battery Replacement Program Ending
LONDON – Apple’s reduced rate battery replacement program will be coming to an end December 15th, 2018.
Mujjo Has a New Line of Blue Leather Cases
Mujjo is launching a new line of blue leather cases for the latest iPhones. It’s not just any blue. They selected this deep shade of blue which contrasts beautifully with the iPhone’s black bezels and picks up very subtle hints of purple and green in different lighting, reminding us of the inky shades of the deep ocean. It’s a striking blue that stands out from the blacks and the greys, fit for a day at the office or a day at the track, while remaining formal when it needs to. Rest assured, you can go about your day looking the part, whatever the part, knowing you’ll make a good impression. The case adds very little thickness to the iPhone. The edges are raised by 1 mm so that the screen doesn’t touch the surface when you put it down. The buttons are covered in leather and designed to take nothing away from responsiveness. Openings for the camera and mute button are chamfered, adding to the aesthetic of the cases. These cases are crafted to fit the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
Apple Stopped Signing iOS 12.0.1, Stopping Users from Downgrading
Apple has officially stopped signing iOS 12.0.1, meaning users can no longer downgrade from iOS 12.1 to the older version of the operating system.