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Apple Watch: Adjusting Your Move Goal on the Fly

woensdag 25 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Today’s Apple Watch Quick Tip is about adjusting your move goal. You may be getting notifications to change it on Mondays, but what if you want to switch things up later in the week? We’ll tell you how!

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Perspectives on Mac and PC Shipments and Sales for 2016

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Both Gartner and IDC reports are out for 2016 Mac and PC shipments. They are in good agreement. But interpreting the meaning of the numbers is tricky. John provides some perspective in the form of simple, easily digested statements.

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Direct Developer App Store Feedback Is Coming To iOS 10.3

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple is bringing a more direct form of developer feedback to the iOS and Mac App Stores. Starting in iOS 10.3, which is currently in beta, developers will be able to respond to reviews in the App Store.

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Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD for iOS, a Tower Defense Gem Burning a Hole In My Brain

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

I found a new tower defense game called Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD. I love the tower defense genre. I’ve written up the Kingdom Rush franchise many times, for instance. Defense Zone 3 is similar, but it uses photo realistic graphics with modern and sli…

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New FCC Chairman Sets His Sites on Killing Net Neutrality

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Net neutrality has just been put on notice. The Trump administration’s new Federal Communication Commission chairman is Ajit Pai‚ who openly opposed the Open Internet Order and and isn’t a fan of broadband privacy regulations.

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iPhone 8 and Contactless Charging – TMO Daily Observations 2017-01-24

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

It’s looking like Apple is moving away from plug-it-in-to-charge for the iPhone 8. Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at what technology Apple could use for that, and they dive into benefits and safety concerns of wire-free ra…

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How to Make Your Amazon Echo Respond to ‘Computer’ Instead of ‘Alexa’

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Star Trek taught us years ago that we get the attention of our interactive computer systems by saying, “Computer.” We’re sort of there with Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot by saying “Alexa” before issuing a command, but it would be so much cooler if we c…

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iPhone 8 May Sport Wireless Charging, But it Won’t Come From Energous

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple may include wireless charging in the iPhone 8, but the technology will most likely come from its own designs, and not Energous. Instead of the near field technology Energous has been working on, Apple looks to be going with the same type of in…

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macOS Sierra: PiPifier Gives You Picture-in-Picture For All Videos

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

macOS Sierra introduced Picture-in-picture. It’s a feature in which you can watch videos while doing another task. For example, watch a YouTube video while typing up a report. The video is displayed in a small window that you can drag around the scr…

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Private Internet Access VPN 2-Year Subscription: $59.99

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Hey VPN fans, we have a deal for you today on a two-year subscription to Private Internet Access. With this plan, you get unlimited bandwidth on up to 5 devices, including Mac, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux PCs.There are more than 3,300 servers i…

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Peter Dinklage From Game of Thrones Fears His iPhone

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

What does the actor who plays a character who faces dragons, monsters, magic, and even his very own father fear in real life? If it’s Peter Dinklage—Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, we’re talking about, it’s his iPhone 7. Mr. Dinklage gave an in…

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Yoky Matsuoka Left Apple to Return to Nest

dinsdag 24 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Former Nest executive Yoky Matsuoka joined Apple in May 2016, and by December she was gone. Now we know why: she’s back at Nest helping create the company’s long-term smart home technology plans.

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When Should a Robot just Say “No!”

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Should there be occasions when advanced AI’s, especially robots or androids, refuse a command by a human being?  Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics (mostly) dictate the rules, assuming the robot has been programmed with that in mind.  However, there ar…

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TMO Background Mode: Interview with 9News/KUSA TV Anchor/Reporter Kyle Clark

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Kyle Clark is a 9News TV news anchor and reporter in Denver. His parents were both teachers and, early on, inspired him to learn and then explain to others. When Kyle was in grade school, his father gave him an Apple IIGS and encouraged him to learn…

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Apple Patches 8 Security Flaws in Apple TV with tvOS 10.1.1

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released tvOS 10.1.1 for Apple TV (4th Generation) on Monday. Apple’s general release notes specify only that, “This update includes general performance and stability improvements.” The Security Content document for the update details eight se…

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Apple Releases Sierra 10.12.3 Update with Fixes for PDF, MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Security, More

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple shipped macOS Sierra 10.12.3 on Monday. The update includes some relatively minor bug fixes, an issue with Adobe Premiere Pro on MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, a PDF encryption fix, and more. The update also includes fixes for eight security flaw…

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Apple releases iOS 10.2.1 and watchOS 3.1.3 with Security Updates

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Apple released iOS 10.2.1 Monday, as well as watchOS 3.1.3. The patch notes for both updates say they include, “bug fixes and improves the security” of your devices. There are no other features or improvements specified.

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Sprint’s Tidal Purchase, Apple Watch as a Medical Sensor – TMO Daily Observations 2017-01-23

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Sprint now owns 33% of Tidal, and its cell service subscribers are going to get some exclusive content out of the deal. Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to sort out what the deal means, plus John explains how our Apple Watches could…

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Sprint Buys Its Way Into Streaming Music Market with Tidal Investment

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Sprint wants in on the streaming music game, so it just bought 33% of Tidal. The deal gives Sprint access to what they’re calling exclusive content available only to their subscribers, and it gives Tidal the financial boost it’s been looking for.

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Samsung Delaying Galaxy S8 Launch Following Note 7 Fire Investigation

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

Word leaked last week that Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 7 fire investigation would point to the device’s battery as the cause of the problem, and that’s exactly what the company said on Monday. Samsung also it’s delaying the launch of the Galaxy S…

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MailButler Professional 1-Year Subscription: $14.99

maandag 23 januari 2017 inThe Mac Observer (Mac algemeen)

We have a deal for you today on MailButler Professional, a collection of plugins for Apple’s Mail.app. With these plugins, you can mark your emails as to-do items, snooze emails, track emails to find out if recipients have actually opened them, sche…

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