Your iPhone and iPad have a hidden trackpad that lets you move the cursor where you want it for editing. It’s easier and more precise than tapping with your finger.
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How to Use Maps on Your iPhone to See the Hourly Weather Forecast
You can use Apple’s Maps app on your iPhone to see the local hourly forecast without having to use the Weather app. Here’s how.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 4
No new features are in evidence, meaning this release squashes bugs, optimizes, and generally refines iOS 12.1.
iOS 12 Already on 50% of Compatible Devices
iOS 12 has been available for a month now and is already installed on 53% of compatible devices.
TSMC Apple's Exclusive A13 iPhone Chip Maker in 2019
It looks like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, scored big with Apple again because they’re going to be the exclusive A13 chip provider in 2019.
Apple's Maybe Free TV Shows Plan, Google and Apple's AI Battle - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-11
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on how Apple will promote its streaming TV content and follow up on yesterday’s subscription TV overload discussion. They also look at competition in the artificial intelligence space with Google’s new Call Screen feature.
Apple Acquires 300 Dialog Semiconductor Designers in $300M Deal
Apple is beefing up its custom chip team by acquiring 300 processor designers and several patents from Dialog Semiconductor.
CVS Finally Supports Apple Pay
CVS finally caved and is now accepting Apply Pay at its retail stores.
iPad Pro vs. Mac, Apple TV Games, iPhone Driver's License - ACM 483
In this episode, Bryan Chaffin ask if Apple’s rumored next iPad Pro is the Mac replacement long predicted. They also discuss what went wrong with Apple TV gaming, and the pros and cons and cons and cons of iPhone driver’s licenses. They sneak some Anki Vector love in there, too.
PSA: Skype 7 Shuts Down November 1, Skype 8 Required Going Forward
Starting November 1st you’ll need Skype 8 for all Skype chats on your desktop or laptop, and November 15th for iPhone and iPad.
WhatsApp Security Flaw Could Crash Your iPhone
A security vulnerability in WhatsApp on iOS and Android could let an attacker crash your smartphone, or even hack into your device. Luckily, the flaw has already been patched.
Carpool Karaoke: The Series Season 2 Starts October 12
The second season of Apple’s Carpool Karaoke series starts on Friday, October 12th. The series puts celebrities together in a car to talk with each other and sing along with songs. This season includes Snoop Dog with Matthew McConaughey, Andy Samberg with Weird Al Yankovic, the Star Trek: Discovery cast, Jason Sudeikis with the Muppets, and more. The episodes will be available for free through the TV app on Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. Check out the season trailer.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 3 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Tuesday.
Apple Watch Series 4 Review: Bigger Screen and a Whole Lot More
Apple Watch Series 4 packs in a bigger display and new heart rate sensors, but is that enough to justify upgrading, or jumping in for the first time? Read on to see what TMO’s Jeff Gamet thinks of Apple’s latest smart watch.
Apple Releases iOS 12.0.1, Fixes Placement of '.?123' Key on iOS Keyboard
This maintenance release fixes several bugs, and it puts the “.?123” key on the iOS keyboard back where it used to be.
Dark Sky gets Apple Watch Series 4 Complications
Dark Sky, my favorite local weather app on the iPhone, was updated on Thursday with new complications for Apple Watch Series 4. That means fans of the Infograph watch face get a slick complication that matches the new look Apple is pushing. It looks like the update also fixed a problem where the app defaulted to New York City for forecasts, which kind of defeated the purpose of hyper-local data. Dark Sky costs US$3.99 and is available on Apple’s App Store. The update is free for current users.
Managing Your Kid's Online Activity - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-05
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to share their experiences and advice on managing kid’s online activity, plus they look at what they like—and don’t like—about Parental Control and Screen Time.
Aspyr Brings Civilization VI to iPhone
Civilization VI on an iPhone? Really, it boggles my mind that Civ VI can played on an iPad, but Aspyr announced Thursday that it’s now available for iPhone, too. What these “phones” we carry with us everywhere can do is really something else. In any event, Civ VI for iPhone is free download—the free version lets you play 60 turns, enough to see if you’re going to like it. You can unlock the full game for $23.99 as an in-app purchase. It’s a hybrid app, too, so if you already bought it for iPad, you can download it on iPhone.
China's Computer Spying Chips, Presidential Alert Follow Up - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-04
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to explore a report that China snuck spy chips onto servers Apple, Amazon, and U.S. government agencies used, plus they follow up on yesterday’s smartphone emergency alert test.
iOS 12: How to Make Your First Shortcut and Add a Siri Command
Making your first Shortcut in iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Here’s how to get started, and how to add a Siri voice command, too.
Tim Cook's Vice Interview, John's Big Screen iPhone Love - TMO Daily Observations 2018-10-03
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about Tim Cook’s Vice interview, plus they explore John’s new found love for the iPhone XS Max’s giant screen.
Philips Hue App Adds Siri Shortcuts Support
The Philips Hue app for controlling Hue smart lights was updated on Tuesday with support for iOS 12 Siri Shortcuts.
Apple Releases iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 with New Emoji
Apple released iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 2 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with 70 new emoji and more.
Pictar Pro Launches Preorders on Kickstarter - Camera-Grip and Viewfinder for iPhone
This device is part grip and part Bluetooth controller that lets you take pics on your iPhone (or Android device) more like you would on a DSLR.