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Don't Commit a Photo Crime – Mac Geek Gab 686
Sometimes iCloud gets out of sync. Your geeks and fellow listeners have some tips and solutions. Then it’s time to talk about troubleshooting tools that exist on either iOS or macOS but not both. What are your options? Your geeks talk through that, too. Of course, ’tis the season, so Cool Stuff Found abounds. We share and you share! We all learn (at least) four new things! It’s Mac Geek Gab, after all. Enjoy MGG 686!
LEGO Takes Brick Building Virtual with LEGO AR-Studio for iPhone and iPad
LEGO is taking another crack at blending real and virtual building on the iPhone and iPad with its new LEGO AR-Studio.
3 Places to Get Cool Star Wars iPhone Cases
We found some really cool Star Wars cases that’ll look great while protecting your iPhone 7, iPhone 8, or iPhone X.
Brit Class Action Could Net $600 per iPhone User from Google
A British suit is seeking damages from Google for illegally collecting (and profiting from) data from iPhone users.
Apple Support App Gets New Discover Section with Device Tutorials
Apple updated its Apple Support app for the iPhone this week, adding in a new Discover section with tips for your devices and a redesigned interface.
YouTube App Update Fixes iPhone Battery Drain Issue
YouTube released an app update on Monday that reportedly fixes the Succubus-level battery draining issue many iPhone owners have experienced.
Apple Offers Up to $150 in Gift Cards for Black Friday Deals
If you’re planning on shopping at Apple’s online or retail stores for Black Friday deals you’ll be getting gift cards, just like previous years.
6 Must Have iPhone Apps for Holiday Travel
Holiday travel can be pretty hectic, but it’s possible to cut out at least a little of the stress. Check out these iPhone apps that can make your travels easier and your trip experience more fun.
Holiday Tech and Travel Tips - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-22
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share tips for handling tech questions at holiday events, plus they have some travel apps to share, too.
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The Best Apple Black Friday Deals For This Weekend [UPDATE]
We’ve scoured the web to bring you the best Apple Black Friday deals from popular retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and more.
4K TV Buying Tips, Better Holiday iPhone Photos - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-21
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share tips on buying a 4K television, and on how to take better holiday photos with your iPhone.
iPhone: Fixing Over and Underexposed Shots Before Snapping the Pic
Getting the lighting—not to mention all the guests—to cooperate for your holiday photos can be nothing short of a miracle. Luckily your iPhone’s camera can help out.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4 for iPhone and iPad
Just a day after releasing macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Developer Beta 4 Apple rolled out iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 4.
Use Reminders on Macs, iPhones, and iPads to Remember Anything
When Dr. Mac needs to remember something, he merely asks Siri (on his Mac, iPhone, or Apple Watch) to remind him of that thing at a specific time and date or place. He says he rarely forgets stuff anymore with this almost foolproof system.
iPhone 3D Cameras, Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV Series - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-14
Bryan Chaffin and The Maccast’s Adam Christianson join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple bringing 3D depth sensing to future iPhone cameras, plus they look at Amazon’s plans for a Lord of the Rings-based TV series.
Rear Facing Camera May be Coming in 2019 iPhone
Apple’s 2019 iPhone models may include a rear facing 3D-sensing camera. Instead of facial scanning, however, the rear facing 3D sensing will be used for depth of field in photos and augmented reality.
This Wallpaper Hides the iPhone X Notch
Worry over the iPhone X Notch is much ado about nothing—IMNHO—but Kelly Guimont just pointed me to some wallpaper that hides it. Any wallpaper can made with some black in the right place, but heck, that’s work. Amiright? Here you can just download it with the work already done. The image below is just the demo—use the Denotchify link to directly download the actual wallpaper.
How to Move Just Your Health Data to a New iPhone
You can transfer just your health and fitness data from your old iPhone to your new one so you can get a fresh start with apps and data. Read on to learn how.
This Wallpaper Is the Best Use of the iPhone X Notch Yet
Yeah, I think Kelly Guimont just won the Internets. Maybe two of them, because check out this wallpaper on an iPhone X she posted to Instagram. That has to be the absolutely very best use of the iPhone X notch we’ll ever see. Enjoy!
How to Type an Interrobang on Your iPhone or iPad
Let’s say you know what an interrobang is, and let’s also say you want to type one on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to make that happen.
Encryption Debate, Apple's Paradise Papers, iPhone X - ACM 436
The false dichotomy that we must choose between privacy and safety when it comes to encryption has once again reared its ugly head, and Bryan and Jeff discuss why that’s so dangerous. They also look at how Apple was affected by the so-called Paradise Papers, and discuss Jeff’s initial impressions of the iPhone X. For added fun, Jeff mocks Bryan for not having his iPhone X yet.
How to Use iMazing to Manage Apps
Jeff Butts takes you on a tour through the new feature, showing how efficient and effective iMazing has become at app management.
How to Hard Reboot the iPhone X
It’s definitely gorgeous, but you might need the speed and reflexes of a cheetah to perform a hard reboot on this device.