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08-18-18 -
Get Amazons highest rated iPad case now available in Ferrari Red
ZUGU CASE, maker of Amazon’s highest rated case for iPad, is releasing a new version of the case available today. Based out of California, ZUGU has made a name for itself in recent years for its highly-rated iPad case called The Progidy....
08-18-18 -
Photos: Apple welcomes customers to new stores at Orland Square Mall, Irvine ...
Apple Irvine Spectrum Center (left, via Instagram) and Apple Orland Square Mall (right) Apple revealed two completely reimagined retail stores today as part of its continued effort to update or expand every “classic” location. The new stores i...
08-18-18 -
Would you pay the premium for a 512GB iPhone? [Poll]
We heard news this week that Apple could bring three storage tiers to the 5.8- and 6.5-inch iPhones this year, with the top end offering 512GB. While we’ve heard that the base price of the OLED models could drop this year, the addition o...
08-18-18 -
This weeks top stories: Teenager hacks into Apples servers, low-cost 13-inch ...
In this week’s top stories: An Australian high school student hacked into Apple’s servers, we hear more about a new low-cost 13-inch MacBook, this year’s iPhones said to include Apple Pencil Support, Apple releases ...
08-18-18 -
Making The Grade: Lets move past iPad vs Mac and look at the future
Making The Grade is a weekly series from Bradley Chambers covering Apple in education. Bradley has been managing Apple devices in an education environment since 2009. Through his experience deploying and managing 100s of Macs and 100s of iPads, Br...
08-17-18 -
iOS Twitter client Leaf joins others as it announces end of life due to Twitt...
Popular iOS Twitter client, Leaf, has announced today that the app will no longer be getting updates. With the announcement, the developer iPlop, and app designer Surenix have shed some light on what they’ve been working on, but will ult...
08-17-18 -
U.S. government asks Facebook to break Messenger encryption to wiretap voice ...
Facebook has arguably always been in a grey area with its business model. On one hand, it’s super popular and nearly everyone you know likely has an account, but on the other hand, it’s been caught using shady practices regar...
08-17-18 -
9to5Rewards: Still time to enter our 2018 MacBook Pro giveaway!! (+ 10% off a...
Thanks to our sponsor Hyper, we have Apple’s brand new 2018 MacBook Pro to give away to one lucky reader!! Valued at $1,799 USD, you can enter for your chance at winning below. After raising over $3.1M on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, Hyper now ...
08-17-18 -
Netflix testing ads for its own content in between episodes on ad-free service
Netflix is practically built upon being able to binge watch content, especially tv series while seamlessly moving from one episode to the next. Now, the platform is causing some waves by testing out promo videos in between episodes for some users...
08-17-18 -
Can you use MacBook Pro chargers for iPhone and iPad fast charging?
Recommendations to fast charge iPhone or iPad with the USB-C to Lightning cable often include picking up the $49 30W power adapter (previously 29W). But what if you already have a higher powered USB-C charger for your MacBook Pro? Follow along for...
08-17-18 -
Brooklynn Prince will playHilde Lysiak in Apples upcoming TV series
Variety reports that Brooklynn Prince from “The Florida Project” has been picked to play Hilde Lysiak in Apple’s upcoming TV series based on the young journalist. Lysiak is a 12 year old pre-teen reporter who went viral after sh...
08-17-18 -
Will Apple add AirPlay 2 to AirPort Express?
AirPlay 2 has been out for a few months now and it has generally been well received, but there’s one mystery left for Apple’s upgraded audio streaming feature: will AirPlay 2 support come to the AirPort Express? There&#8217...
08-17-18 -
9toyToys Last Call: Best Buy Anniversary Apple Sale, $200 off iPad Pro, Amazo...
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08-17-18 -
24 Prince albums now available on Apple Music, including brand new compilation
Prince’s Warner Brothers catalog hit Apple Music early last year, but that left many of his albums missing. That’s been corrected today, thanks to an agreement between the Prince’s Estate and Sony Legacy Recordings &a...
08-17-18 -
Feature Request: iBeacon-based locations in the home for smarter HomeKit control
The Next Web has an interesting piece talking about what Jeff Powers refers to as ‘Class 2 smarthomes.’ With today’s tech – Class 1 – we do have things liked timed automations, but a lot of the time we’r...
08-17-18 -
Comment: Latest rumor could give Apple a fantastic (and sensible) MacBook lin...
The rumor mill notched up a surprise today. We’ve long been hearing reports of Apple working on an entry-level 13-inch MacBook, and there has been speculation of a price in the $899 to $999 range. That all seemed to make perfect sense. T...
08-17-18 -
Best Buy 2-day Anniversary Sale: up to $750 off MacBooks, Apple Watch, TVs, m...
Best Buy has launched its 2-day Anniversary Sale this morning, discounting MacBooks, Apple Watch, TVs, smart home accessories and much more. You can find all of the deals on this landing page, or hit the jump for more details and our top picks. A ...
08-17-18 -
Digitimes: $1200 13-inch entry-level MacBook in September, $160 AirPower, no ...
Digitimes has today released a report that covers a variety of topics, focused on Apple’s September launch schedule. Quoting industry sources, the site says that Apple will launch a $1200 Kaby Lake ‘entry-level’ MacBo...
08-17-18 -
Apple says no personal data compromised in teenager hacking incident
Yesterday, we reported on a hacking incident by an Australian teenager, who downloaded about 90 GB of data from Apple servers. Apple has given a statement to the press that confirms no personal customer data was exposed or compromised in this inci...
08-17-18 -
iOS 12: How to customize the metric units in the Measure app
Depending on where you are in the world you might want to change the default metric units used in the Measure app in iOS 12. more…
08-17-18 -
How to use streaming for Twitter on Mac
With third-party Twitter clients like Tweetbot and Twitterrific being forced to abandon key features this week, many will be looking for ways to restore some of the lost functionality. Here’s how to use streaming for Twitter on Mac. mo...
08-17-18 -
Review: Lifx Tile is a fun but flawed HomeKit accent lighting accessory
One thing is for sure: accessory makers are pulling out all of the stops when it comes to decorative HomeKit lighting accessories. Back in May, we took a look at the Lifx Beam accessory, which offers smart lightning in a neon tube-like format. Now...
08-16-18 -
Amazon looking to expand its brick-and-mortar presence with potential Landmar...
As MoviePass is digging its own grave, the e-commerce company Amazon may be looking at ways to acquire the movie theater chain Landmark Theaters, which would push the company into the brick-and-mortar cinema industry. more…
08-16-18 -
Review: Levitons USB-C & USB-A wall outlet offers lots of charging convenience
While the tech industry is still in the middle of a transition to USB-C, it can be easy to wind up with lots of various charging bricks and adapters. Leviton’s Type A & Type C USB Charger/Receptacle caught our eye as a way to si...
08-16-18 -
9to5Mac Daily: August 16, 2018
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5ma...
08-16-18 -
Tips for making Launchpad a useful app launcher for Mac
As part of Apple’s “Back to the Mac” event in late 2010, Apple introduced OS X Lion which included lots of features and user interface decisions inspired by the iPhone and iPad. While much of the signature Lion design...
08-16-18 -
MoviePass finds new way to limit remaining members with daily movie lineup re...
In another erratic move, today MoviePass is letting customers know that it will begin limiting what movies will be available on a daily basis. more…
08-16-18 -
Twitter explains why its hurting Tweetbot and Twitterrific in internal email
TechCrunch has published an internal Twitter email that includes the company’s explanation for shutting down their API that powered many features in useful apps like Tweetbot and Twitterrific. more…
08-16-18 -
9to5Toys Last Call: 12 MacBook $250 off, Philips Hue Bundle w/ HomeKit $100, ...
Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: http...
08-16-18 -
Back to School 2018: The best tech and accessories to help you succeed
Back to school season is in full swing as we move through the month of August. With many students already back in the classroom and many preparing, it’s crucial to start off the year with the right technology and accessories to succeed. ...
08-16-18 -
T-Mobile targeting switchers with 30-day trials without changing carriers
Along with announcing a new approach to customer service and some perks like a free year of Pandora Plus for customers yesterday, T-Mobile is offering a new free 30-day trial program to attract new customers. Although there are a few caveats, the ...
08-16-18 -
BundleHunt Summer Mac App bundle starts at $5 with your choice of popular titles
BundleHunt has a new offer this morning with over 40 popular Mac Apps available from just $5. Here’s how it works, simply pay the initial $5 fee than you can add each listing at your leisure for an additional $1 each. Many of these apps sell fo...
08-16-18 -
Review: Understands Butler, a neat wooden shelf for an iMac or Apple monitor
I like to keep a clean desk. That’s helped enormously by being paperless, but another key is what I refer to as my OCDesk: a custom-built desk with a rear undershelf to hold all the power-strips, power bricks, external drives and so on. ...
08-16-18 -
ARM-powered Mac idea boosted by firm claiming its chips can out-perform Intel
It’s long been rumored that Apple is working on Macs powered by custom-designed ARM CPUs, moving away from Intel ones. Here at 9to5Mac we’ve long argued that it’s a question of when and not if, with one report even s...
08-16-18 -
Further report that this years OLED iPhones will support the Apple Pencil
A new report echoes one just a couple of days ago, stating that the two OLED models in this year’s iPhone lineup will support the Apple Pencil … more…
08-16-18 -
High school student hacked into Apple servers and downloaded 90GB of secure f...
An Australian high school student repeatedly hacked into Apple servers, succeeding in downloading 90GB of what were described as ‘secure files.’ The teenage boy also reportedly accessed customer accounts … more&#...
08-16-18 -
Kickstarter campaign offers nostalgic Apple pillow collection without saying so
I wouldn’t have foreseen much overlap in the market for Apple memorabilia and that for throw pillows, but one Kickstarter campaign seems to be proving me wrong … more…
08-16-18 -
iPhone: How to enable True North in Compass
The Compass app is arguably one of the most underrated built-in apps on the iPhone. There aren’t many options to begin with, however the one option it does have can be very helpful for those who prefer it. That option is True North. mor...
08-16-18 -
iPhone & iPad: How to customize notes settings
Whether you’ve been using the iOS notes app for a while and never customized it or are just starting to use it, follow along below for how to dial in your settings. more…
08-16-18 -
Hands-on: iOS 12 beta 7/8 changes and features [Video]
After pulling the 7th iOS 12 beta due to issues with performance, Apple today released the 8th developer beta for iOS 12. In this brief hands-on walkthrough, we cover new changes and features across both betas. more…
08-16-18 -
Watch this breathtaking GIF of Apple Parks 3-story lunchroom door opening
This afternoon, Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter regarding updates to the lunchroom at the company’s spaceship headquarters. more…
08-16-18 -
9to5Mac Happy Hour 186: Group FaceTime delay, Twitter API damage, 2018 iPhone...
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Group FaceTime’s delay, Twitter’s destructive API change, new details about AirPower, iPhone rumors including Apple Pencil support, Apple Car development, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is ...
08-15-18 -
Review: iOtties iON wireless chargers are versatile options that can charge m...
Wireless chargers are a dime a dozen nowadays, with a slew of companies attempting to hop on the bandwagon now that Apple has rolled out Qi support to its latest iPhone models. In the past, we’ve taken a look at options from companies like Aukey...
08-15-18 -
Pokmon GO gaining parental controls with Niantic Kids log in feature
Pokémon GO will be getting an update soon that will let parents easily manage their kid’s profile and permissions. more…
08-15-18 -
Tour Apples global data command center at its 1.3 million square foot facilit...
Apple’s Mesa, Arizona facility was the previous home to GT Advanced Technologies, the sapphire glass supplier, before it went bankrupt back in 2014. Now the 1.3 million square foot building is one of Apple’s data centers and lo...
08-15-18 -
HomeKit Weekly: Four ways to control cooling with fans and air conditioners
HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. We’re halfway through August, but summer doesn’t feel anywhere near like lettin...
08-15-18 -
Tweetbot loses streaming, activity/stats tab, and Apple Watch app over Twitte...
Tapbots has released an updated version of Tweetbot for iPhone and iPad that removes or degrades lots of useful features due to Twitter’s API change set to occur tomorrow. Due to the API changes, Tweetbot’s Apple Watch app whic...
08-15-18 -
Japan investigating Apple over allegations of anti-competitive practices with...
After making it out of a Japanese antitrust investigation unscathed just last month, Apple is being probed once again by the country’s Fair Trade Commission over alleged interactions with Yahoo and its Game Plus platform. more…
08-15-18 -
T-Mobile customer service ditches robots and call transfers as Team of Expert...
At its un-carrier next event this morning, T-Mobile detailed its latest move, “Team of Experts” to evolve customer support. Designed to be good for customers and good for business, the new plan focuses on offering personal 24-h...
08-15-18 -
9to5Toys Last Call: up to $450 off MacBook Pro, Elago MacBook Stand $22, Anke...
Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: http...

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