Evaluating the rumors of the 2020 and 2021 iPhones (Macworld)
9:43am By Dan MorenIt hasn’t even been three months since the release of Apple’s latest iPhone lineup and already the rumor mill is working overtime on what might arrive in the company’s smartphones next year and, believe it or not, the year after that.…Solved: iPhone 11 sneaks a peek at location data for Ultra Wideband ↦
Thu 2:56pm By Jason SnellThere was a minor tempest in a teapot earlier this week when security reporter Brian Krebs reported that an iPhone appeared to be searching for its location even when the location feature was turned off.…How MLB verifies the robot strike zone ↦
Thu 2:30pm By Jason Snell(Content warning: Baseball. But I swear, tech folks, you don’t have to be a sports person to think this is cool.)…(Podcast) Rebound 267: A Cybertruck Full of Mac Pros
Thu 1:38pm By Dan MorenThis week, on the irreverent tech show that’s primed for the holiday season, we discuss the deals we took advantage of on the recent shopstravaganza holiday. Lex has a beef about Apple Card, John’s got some questions about Apple Arcade, and Dan is having…The Mac Pro is an important symbol, but you probably shouldn't buy it (Macworld)
Wed 2:34pm By Jason SnellThe new Mac Pro is coming very, very soon—in the next couple of weeks, if we hold Apple to the astronomical definition of “coming this fall.” It’s safe to say that this is the most anticipated Mac in history—if only because its existence was…(Podcast) Clockwise #323: Everything in My Computing Life is Chaos
Wed 1:37pm By Dan MorenThis week, on the 30-minute show where the bells, the bells are ringing, Dan and Mikah are joined by special guests Aleen Simms and James Thomson to discuss our favorite tech gifts, given and received; our guesses for the future of the HomePod; what we do with…Amazon's mystifying paper catalogs
Mon 5:50pm By Jason Snell[This post is adapted from an item from the November Six Colors members-only newsletter. Become a subscriber today to support the site and get access to our monthly newsletter, a members-only podcast, and more.]…(Podcast) Upgrade #274: More Clunky!
Mon 3:19pm By Jason SnellThis week we get caught up on Apple services (Apple Pay, Apple News+, Apple Arcade), Jason gives Myke a tour of CarPlay in iOS 13, and we feed the tech podcast ecosystem with discussions of office lighting and weather stations.(Podcast) Rebound 266: And That's How They Made Google Wave
Nov 29, 2019, 11:45 am By Dan MorenThis week, on the irreverent tech show where we’re not above crass commercialism, we take a trip down technology memory lane to our formative years with computers, then discuss the continuation of everything sad for Apple this month, and finally try to end…Apple software features to be thankful for (Macworld)
Nov 29, 2019, 8:51 am By Dan MorenIt’s that time of year here in the U.S. where we take a break from viewing everything through the lens of what technology companies can do in the future and instead remind ourselves of all the things we’re lucky to already have in the present. And so,…Jony has left the building ↦
Nov 29, 2019, 8:49 am By Dan MorenThe Verge reports that Jony Ive’s profile has been removed from Apple’s leadership page, marking the end of his official tenure at the company, which was announced earlier this year. 1…(Podcast) Clockwise #322: I'm More Surprised That I Was Surprised
Nov 27, 2019, 5:38 pm By Dan MorenThis week, on the 30-minute show that’s talking turkey, Dan and Mikah are joined by special guests Carolina Milanesi and Kevin Clark to discuss the California DMV selling personal data; our thoughts on Loom, a video sharing service for business; our best…Tech accessories to be thankful for (Macworld)
Nov 27, 2019, 10:28 am By Jason SnellWe sweat the big purchases, the Macs and iPhones and iPads and Apple Watches, but our technology-using lives would fall apart (or at least be a lot less pleasurable) without accessories. There’s not often much glamour in being the glue that holds together a…SuperDuper! backup utility now compatible with macOS Catalina
Nov 26, 2019, 2:45 pm By Dan MorenYou probably don’t need me to remind you of the importance of backing up your data, but for those who’ve made the jump to macOS Catalina, life has gotten a little bit easier now that Shirt Pocket’s SuperDuper! is officially compatible with Apple’s…Pixelmator Photo is free Tuesday ↦
Nov 26, 2019, 11:19 am By Jason SnellPixelmator Photo’s retouch tool, which Photos lacks, is worth the price of admission. (Which is free.)…(Podcast) Upgrade #273: Sideways the Game
Nov 25, 2019, 3:57 pm By Jason SnellThis week we discuss Tim Cook’s political high-wire act, Apple’s attempts to reduce bugs in future iOS releases, and Jason’s wishes for iOS 14. Finally, just in time for the holidays, Myke at the Movies returns with 1988’s “Die Hard.”(Podcast) Rebound 265: The Bearable Lightness of AirPods
Nov 22, 2019, 11:30 am By Dan MorenThis week, on the irreverent tech show featuring the man of a thousand voices, it’s all about Apple’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad November. The president visits an Apple factory (and lies about it), Apple shuts down a developer known for digging…Software bugs have become Apple's greatest vulnerability (Macworld)
Nov 22, 2019, 7:21 am By Dan MorenReports of bugs have plagued many of Apple’s software releases this fall, from iOS 13 to iPadOS to macOS Catalina. Even the HomePod received an update that resulted in some of the smart speakers becoming unresponsive, causing Apple to temporarily pull the…Apple locks 'spelunker' Rambo's developer account ↦
Nov 21, 2019, 5:40 pm By Jason Snell[Nov. 22 Update: Rambo says that Apple reached out and resolved the situation.]…Bloomberg: Apple changing software procedures in wake of iOS 13 ↦
Nov 21, 2019, 4:50 pm By Jason SnellMark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that Apple’s changing its software test procedures in the aftermath of the buggy iOS 13 launch:…(Podcast) Clockwise #321: Stick an Apple on It
Nov 20, 2019, 1:58 pm By Dan MorenThis week, on the 30-minute tech show that’s only half an hour, Dan and Mikah are joined by special guests Rosemary Orchard and Florence Ion to discuss our note-taking and information snippet solutions, Apple’s expansion in Austin, our exposure to TikTok,…AirPods Pro is just the start of Apple's audio-processing revolution (Macworld)
Nov 20, 2019, 10:30 am By Jason SnellI’ve been loving my AirPods Pro since I got them a few weeks ago. I was originally an AirPods skeptic—I never liked the way EarPods fit or sounded—but their wire-free convenience made me a believer. The AirPods Pro took it further with the introduction…(Podcast) Upgrade #272: Double Secret Vice President of Keyboards
Nov 18, 2019, 2:37 pm By Jason SnellA week later, we’re pondering the 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it means about how Apple listens to customers and criticism. We also look into the future to wonder where Apple will take touchscreen devices and whether we’re uncomfortable about Apple’s…Wish List: Edit iOS's autocorrect dictionary
Nov 18, 2019, 10:41 am By Dan MorenRecently a friend of mine complained that he was having trouble with iOS not recognizing his daughter’s name. It’s not a particularly unusual name, but it’s just not in Apple’s built-in dictionary, and so the system kept changing it to another name…Apple listens strategically, but acts tactically (Macworld)
Nov 15, 2019, 7:45 am By Dan MorenApple listens.…Why the 16-inch MacBook Pro is a repudiation of the 'Ive doctrine' (Macworld)
Nov 14, 2019, 6:13 pm By Jason SnellIt’s not the first and it won’t be the last, but Wednesday’s announcement of the 16-inch MacBook Pro is probably the clearest sign thus far that Apple has changed its priorities when it comes to the Mac.…(Podcast) Rebound 264: Free Pack of Slim Jims
Nov 14, 2019, 6:05 pm By Dan MorenThis week, on the irreverent tech show that has either two or three hosts depending on the week, Dan and John talk about Apple’s brand spanking new 16-inch MacBook Pro and what it bodes for the rest of the company’s laptop lineups. Then it’s on to the…(Podcast) Upgrade #271: The 16-inch MacBook Pro
Nov 13, 2019, 8:32 am By Jason SnellThe butterfly keyboard era is over! Apple is releasing a new 16-inch MacBook Pro this week, featuring a Magic Keyboard, upgraded audio, the biggest battery allowed by law, and a lot more. Jason has an exclusive interview with Apple’s MacBook Pro product…Key upgrade: A first look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Nov 13, 2019, 8:30 am By Jason SnellHere it is, the new generation of Mac laptop.…Why my iPad podcast workflow still includes the Mac
Nov 11, 2019, 8:22 pm By Jason SnellI’ve long been a proponent of using the iPad for podcasting, whether recording or editing them.…
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