Apple’s new lower-priced smartphone could be called iPhone Xr, or maybe iPhone XC.
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7-Eleven Stores Get Apple Pay Support
7-Eleven will support Apple Pay contactless payments at nearly all of its more than 10,000 convenience stores in the United States by the end of September.
USB-C iPad Pro, New iPhone Names - TMO Daily Observations 2018-09-10
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on a report saying Apple is replacing the iPad Pro Lighting port with USB-C, along with the reported names for the new iPhone lineup.
Apple Hires Condé Nast Exec to Build Apple News
Apple has hired Liz Schimel, formerly of Condé Nast, to help build Apple News. The Information (via AppleInsider) reported (subscription required) that her new title at Apple is Head of News Business, according to her LinkedIn Profile. She’s a media veteran, and her most recent title was President of Condé Nast’s China business. I personally used to worry that Apple News would be yet another project launched and then forgotten by Apple, but the company is clearly intent on growing the service. I read tons of articles on Apple News every day on iPad and iPhone, and I expect to use it in macOS Mojave when that OS ships later this year. TMO has also seen an increase in traffic on Apple News, and that probably coincides with overall growth in the platform. All of which makes Apple investing in more resources and people to build and promote Apple News make sense.
Apple/Amazon Trillions, 5 Eyes Magic, iPhone Battery Replacement Reminder - ACM 478
Amazon was briefly the second company—after Apple—to be valued at US$1 trillion. Bryan Chaffin is joined by Jim Tanous to discuss what makes the two companies, and their valuations, different. They also examine the recent 5 Eyes statement attacking encryption, and then remind everyone to take advantage of Apple’s iPhone batter replacement program while they can.
Reminder: Apple Battery Replacement Program Ends in December
Certain models of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s had issues with the battery. Apple started a battery replacement program last year ending soon.
How to Delete Comments from iCloud Photo Sharing Streams
If you’ve got shared albums within iCloud Photo Sharing, then you may have wished you could take back a comment or two on someone else’s image. In today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over just how you can save yourself some embarrassment!
Meet the Inventor of Autocorrect Ken Kocienda
If I type that I want to make a “peanut butter and Kelly sandwich” the software should know that I meant jelly.
Five Eyes Countries Want to Avoid Public Encryption Debate
They did so recently by telling the tech industry things like, “end-to-end encryption should be rare” and “privacy is not absolute.”
Teen Accidentally Grounds Flight With Fake Crime Scene Photo
A teen accidentally cause a flight to be grounded after she AirDropped a fake crime scene photo to passengers.
Apple Launches an iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program
The replacement program affects specific models produced between September 2017 and March 2018, and includes free repair and logic board replacement.
Apple Will Livestream 'Gather Round' iPhone Media Event
The company set up a special webpage just for the event, and even included a handy-dandy link for adding it to your Calendar.
Apple Asks Journos to 'Gather Round' for Media Event on September 12th
The invite is titled “Gather Round,” seemingly a reference to the Steve Jobs Theater in the circular Apple Park, and the company is expected to announce new iPhone models.
Killing the Lighting Port, Buying into Apple Watch Series 4 - ACM 477
What would it take for Apple to ditch the Lightning port on iPhones? Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet explore the possibilities, and Bryan ends up convincing himself to buy Apple’s not-shipping-yet AirPower charging pad. They also ask themselves what it would take for them to want Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs, new iPad Pros, and new MacBooks. Their conclusion? It’s going to be an expensive fall.
How to Find App Crash Reports on Your iPhone and iPad
Here’s where to find the list of app crashes on your iPhone or iPad when you’re troubleshooting system and performance problems.
2018 iPhone Line May Match iPhone 6 Record Sales
Insider sources say the 2018 iPhone line could see shipments between 70 million and 75 million by year’s end, in line with the iPhone 6 record breaking launch.
How to Send a Starbucks Gift Card Through Messages
For today’s Quick Tip, we’re going over how to use Messages to send your pal a Starbucks gift card (if you’re into that sort of thing). This uses Apple Pay to charge you, too, so you don’t have to pass your payment info through Starbucks. Neat!
Apple Releases iOS 12 Public Beta 9 for iPhone and iPad
Following the release of iOS 12 developer beta 11, Apple rolled out iOS 12 public beta 9 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
iCloud Storage is too Low, Bryan's Phishing Scam Encounter - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-27
Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at how Apple’s free 200 GB iCloud storage for two months offer underscores how the standard 5 GB is far too low, plus they look at a new phishing scam Bryan encountered.
Apple Releases iOS 12 Developer Beta 11 for iPhone and iPad
Apple released iOS 12 Developer Beta 11 on Monday for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Sources Peg September 12th for New iPhone Launch Event
Insider sources say Apple’s coming iPhone launch event is happening on September 12th in the Steve Jobs theater.
T-Mobile Customers Can Join the iPhone Upgrade Program Online
Looking to upgrade your iPhone next month? Good news, because T-Mobile customers have been added to the iPhone Upgrade Program online.
iOS 12: Manage Notifications with Instant Tuning
Notifications in iOS 12 has a feature called Instant Tuning that lets you set specific notifications so they appear only when you look in Notification Center. Here’s how it works.
Coping with Subscription Apps - TMO Daily Observations 2018-08-24
Adam Christianson from the Maccast and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to talk about living with the subscription model for apps, plus they look at how SetApp may have found the right balance for developers and users.
