If you’re into this type of thing, John Gruber’s take on Jony Ive, Apple’s longtime design guru, leaving Apple is a good read. Gruber is the designer and inventor of Markdown. He also writes Daring Fireball, an Apple-focused blog and hosts a related podcast The Talk Show. Jony Ive Is Leaving Apple I don’t worry … Continue reading Jon Gruber on Jony Ive leaving Apple
Category: Apple News
2018 and newer MacBook Pro and MacBook Air now included in Apple’s Keyboard Service Program
I meant to write about the changes to Apple’s Keyboard Service Program a few weeks ago but I never got around to it. So, here it is now. These changes were particularly good news for me because I bought my wife a 2018 MacBook Air for Christmas and I have been hearing rumbles that some … Continue reading 2018 and newer MacBook Pro and MacBook Air now included in Apple’s Keyboard Service Program
Apple Now Providing Free Data Migration for Mac
Apple is now offering data migration services for free when you purchase a new Mac or need to have a Mac replaced or repaired. Until now data migration was $99. Tidbits heard about the policy change from a reader and confirmed the change with an Apple Store Operations Specialist. Beginning April 2, there will be … Continue reading Apple Now Providing Free Data Migration for Mac
Watch out for Apple Phone Phishing Scams
Security researcher Brian Krebs on his Krebs on Security blog recently outlined one of the latest phishing scams he's seen, where an incoming phone call appears to be from a legitimate Apple support line. I'm writing about this to make you aware so that you don’t fall for the scam. Please take the time to … Continue reading Watch out for Apple Phone Phishing Scams
Watch Apple’s Full Video of the October iPad Pro and Mac Event
If you missed Apple's "There's more in the making" October 30 event that focused on new iPad Pro models and Macs, the event video in its entirety is now available from Apple's Apple Event website.
Web Finds for October 26, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Apple's Privacy Website Updated to Reflect Latest Measures Taken in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave - Mac Rumors Apple updated its privacy website to reflect the latest measures it has … Continue reading Web Finds for October 26, 2018
Web Finds for September 13, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Credit Freezes Will Soon Be Free With the one-year anniversary of the Equifax breach just behind us, here’s a reminder that you will be able to freeze your credit … Continue reading Web Finds for September 13, 2018
Today’s Apple Keynote in 6 minutes
If you missed Apple’s big event today like I did, here’s everything they announced in just 6 minutes thanks to MacRumors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzDlYCuGZWs
Web Finds for August 31, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Apple to Embrace iPhone X Design With New Colors, Bigger Screens Apple Inc. is not only doubling down on the iPhone X, it’s tripling down. The world’s most valuable … Continue reading Web Finds for August 31, 2018
Apple is secretly encouraging paid app developers to switch to subscription
I’m disappointed to hear that Apple is encouraging developers to move to a subscription model. As I’ve written before, I think this will be the demise of many small developers. Many users dislike subscriptions. If you don’t believe me just read the App Store reviews for some of the developers that have switched their app … Continue reading Apple is secretly encouraging paid app developers to switch to subscription
Apple removes apps from their Affiliate Program
Members of the iTunes Affiliate Program (myself included) received an email from Apple yesterday that announced iOS and Mac apps would no longer be included: Affiliate Program App Store Updates Thank you for participating in the affiliate program for apps. With the launch of the new App Store on both iOS and macOS and their … Continue reading Apple removes apps from their Affiliate Program
Web Finds for June 23, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Textor Textor is a plain text editor, fully optimized for iOS. It’s the equivalent of Text Edit on the Mac. Files can be opened from anywhere, including iCloud Drive … Continue reading Web Finds for June 23, 2018
Web Finds for March 28, 2018 – Apple’s education event
Apple introduced a new entry-level iPad that is pencil compatible and 200 GB of free iCloud storage for students at their educational event in Chicago this week. Here are a couple of event related articles that I found worth reading. How to choose between Apple’s iPad and iPad Pro If you look at an iPad … Continue reading Web Finds for March 28, 2018 – Apple’s education event
iCloud data is stored on Google servers
I always thought my iCloud data was stored in an Apple-owned data center. I’m not sure why I thought that. I guess I just assumed. Turns out it’s not. It’s being stored on Google and Amazon S3 servers. I’m not sure how I feel about that. I started avoiding Google services several years ago. I … Continue reading iCloud data is stored on Google servers
Worth Reading Today
How Apple Plans to Root Out Bugs, Revamp iPhone Software - Bloomberg Technology News “This change is Apple beginning to realize that schedules are not being hit, stuff is being released with bugs – which previously would not have happened,” when Apple was a smaller company with fewer engineers, customers and devices to manage, says one person … Continue reading Worth Reading Today
Web Finds for February 1, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Agenda – A new take on Notes Agenda for Mac is a date-focused note taking app for planning and documenting your projects. With its unique timeline, Agenda gives you … Continue reading Web Finds for February 1, 2018
Web Finds for January 24, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! How Bill Gates limits tech use for his kids For all his success in designing world-changing technology, Bill Gates has set surprisingly strict rules for how his kids can … Continue reading Web Finds for January 24, 2018
Web Finds for January 12, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! Apple planning new, “robust” parental controls to help protect children, teens In a report by The Wall Street Journal, Apple states it has plans to create new software features … Continue reading Web Finds for January 12, 2018
No tracking, no revenue: Apple’s privacy feature costs ad companies millions
This is a testament to the effectiveness of Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) announced in June of 2017. For Safari version 11 users, ITP prevents tracking as we move around the internet through the management of cookies, small pieces of code that allow advertising technology companies to continually identify us as we browse. Apple takes … Continue reading No tracking, no revenue: Apple’s privacy feature costs ad companies millions
Web Finds for January 4, 2018
Web Finds are from my web surfing travels. You’ll find some unique and informative news, apps and websites that you may have never known existed. Enjoy! FAQ: What to Know About Apple Slowing Down iPhones to Prevent Unexpected Shutdowns By now, you've probably seen headlines about Apple slowing down your iPhone, but it's not nearly … Continue reading Web Finds for January 4, 2018
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