Apple released a bunch of solid commercials Tuesday, but iPhone X is my favorite. It uses some gorgeous colors splashing around as a lure for the devices OLED screen. The colors grabbed my attention during the keynote when it was first shown. They reminded me a lot of the 70s’ kid’s toy, the Magic Window, but with a lot more colors. It’s compelling, bold, striking, and sexy. Interestingly, text at the end of the spot indicates that it hasn’t been approved by the FCC, and specifies that it can’t be sold until it is.
iPhone
Apple Store Offline Ahead of iPhone X Launch Event
Apple’s online store was replaced with the familiar “We’ve got something special in store for you” sign early Tuesday morning ahead of today’s “Let’s meet at our place” media event.
![The Evolution Of The iPhone [Infographic]](https://www.macobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/evolution-iphone-infographic-teaser.webp)
The Evolution Of The iPhone [Infographic]
It’s an interesting walk down memory lane that includes specs and pics for each iPhone model.
iOS 11 GM Leaked, Apple Media Event Expectations - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-11
Jeff Butts, Dave Hamilton, and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on someone in Apple leaking iOS 11 gold master, plus they talk about what they expect to see at tomorrow’s “Let’s meet at our place” media event.
Apple's Tips App Adds iOS 11 Features
Apple wants everyone to be ready for iOS 11 when it officially ships, so it added some highlights for the new operating system to its Tips app in iOS 10.
You Can Thank Samsung for the iPhone 8's High Price Tag
Apple’s iPhone 8 could cost upwards of $1,000 and that’s thanks in part to the heft price Samsung is charging for its OLED screen.
Your iPhone, Caller ID Spoofing & All That Jazz
If you’ve been receiving robocalls from numbers not in your contacts, they’re fairly easy to block. But Caller ID spoofing is another, more difficult, matter.
Siri, Alexa Susceptible to Ultrasonic Voice Commands
Apparently Siri, Alexa, and other voice assistants are susceptible to hacks from bats and dolphins—or maybe just hackers that know how to use ultrasonic frequencies.
Apple Patent Shows an iPhone Disco Light Syncing to Music
This is a continuation of patents that date back to 2004, as suggested by an illustration of an iPod Classic in the patent filing.
Apple's New Entertainment Industry Hires, Dealing with Spam Callers - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-07
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s latest entertainment industry hires, plus they talk about dealing with spam callers.
iOS 11: How to Focus Lock the iPhone's Default Camera
Locking the focus isn’t new in iOS 11, but since the user interface is different it’s time for a refresher.
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Dollars – Mac Geek Gab 673
Moving your Photos to a new drive, managing your Finder’s smart searches, reasons for a VPN, and remote access to your own Macs are just the first few topics that Dave and John discuss this week. Then it’s on to managing your document syncing, finding an old version of Mac OS X for an older Mac, some cool scripts that other listeners developed for monitoring your network, and more! Press play and enjoy!
These Could Be the Official Names of Apple's New iPhones
Kudos to 9to5Mac‘s publisher, Seth Weintraub, for a huge scoop. Reporting from Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA), an electronics trade show in Berlin, Mr. Weintraub uncovered what could well be the official names of Apple’s next round of iPhones. Specifically: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone Edition. The news is based on leaks from Apple’s supply chain that wound up in the hands of case makers. Those case makers were confident enough in their intel to start printing up packaging for cases for unannounced iPhones. Read through his entire piece, as he makes a very compelling argument for why this information is likely reliable. If it does turn out to be true, it would mean that Apple is skipping the “iPhone 7s” and jumping straight to iPhone 8 for its base iPhone line. The much-rumored special iPhone, which had been dubbed everything from iPhone Pro to iPhone 8, will be iPhone Edition. It’s a good lineup of names, in my opinion, and I think there’s a lot of merit to this story.
Absorbits Wet Phone Rescue Pouch for Home Smartphone Drying
There’s a new company called Absorbits tackling the problem of wet iPhones and other smartphones. The company’s self-titled products is a sleeve designed to draw moisture out of a wet device. It’s reusable, comes in four colors, and is a DIY solution for drying your iPhone for $9.99 through Amazon. I haven’t tested it yet, but will should I dunk my iPhone in the future.
Apple Sends Media Invites for September 12th 'Let's Meet at Our Place' Event
The date of the event is in keeping with rumors, and Apple is expected to announce new iPhones, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and possibly the WWDC-teased iMac Pro.
iOS 11: How to Set Up and Customize Do Not Disturb While Driving
Here’s everything you need to know to use and customize iOS 11’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature on your iPhone.
Essential Gadgets for iPhone Photography
Dr. Mac has collected quite an assortment of photography-related gadgets he uses with his iPhone, all aimed at helping him capture the best possible image every time.
Apple Releases iOS 11 Developer Beta 8 (15A5368a)
Monday’s release continues an accelerated release cycle, as the last round of developer betas hit just one week ago.
On a Thousand-Dollar iPhone and If It Will Be Worth it
Jeff Butts muses on this, debating whether or not the premium iPhone 8 will be something he’ll upgrade to.
iOS: How to Prevent Your Child from Disabling Find My Friends
In case tracking your kid’s device at all times is necessary, this is how you’ll prevent anything being changed or disabled.
Apple's Secure Enclave Encryption Key Revealed, Apple Music Content Investment - TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-18
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to sort out the news that the encryption key for the iPhone and iPad Secure Enclave has been released on the internet, and they also look at Apple’s US$1 billion investment in original programming for Apple Music.
Here are the iPhones and iPads that Support iOS 11 ARKit
Just because your iPhone or iPad can run iOS 11 doesn’t mean it supports ARKit. Check out TMO’s list of ARKit-capable devices.
iOS: How to Duplicate a Live Photo as a Still One
In Photos under iOS, you can easily duplicate a Live Image as a still one. So if you’d like to preserve the extra info in your live shot while creating a still version, you can!
iOS 11's Device Setup Feature, Coding iPhone Apps for Arduino - TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-16
Jeff Butts and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to talk about iOS 11’s new way to set up our devices, plus Mr. B fills us in on the iPhone app he wrote to monitor the Arduino thermometer he made.