This is a really interesting idea. An app that manages all your subscription and junk email, keeping it out of your main email stream.
How to pick brilliant color combinations
This tutorial on the use of color in graphic design is basic, but easy to get through and well designed. At the end, you’ll invest just a few minutes but gain an understanding of the five basic color combination categories.
Apple restoring Apple Pencil gesture navigation
Apple responded to an outpouring of complaint about iOS 9.3 removing Apple Pencil navigation capability.
The many-faced Apple vs FBI poll results
The most negative poll, with the least amount of context, is the one grabbing all the headlines.
IDC: Apple Watch leapfrogs all but FitBit, ships 4.1 million in 4th quarter
Not too shabby for a product that just started shipping 9 months ago.
How to present information
A fantastic way to present information. Even if you don’t care about the subject matter, take a minute to click through, play with the chart.
Apple, don’t cripple the Pencil’s navigation in iOS 9.3
Serenity Caldwell, writing for iMore:
Unfortunately, whether by bug or intentional design, the Pencil’s navigational prowess appears to have vanished in the iOS 9.3 public betas. With 9.3, you can no longer scroll or manipulate text; the only places the Pencil works are on canvas or when pressing digital buttons.
Sure hope this changes before the official release.
If you hate telemarketers, you’ll love this robot designed to waste their time
The Washington Post:
In a typical call, the robot keeps the telemarketer on the phone for a few minutes, but in some cases they go on for much longer. The robot does this by cleverly exploiting a flaw in the telemarketer playbook: staying on the line if the person is agreeable. So the system leans on “yeah,” “sure,” “okay” and “yes.” In one instance the robot kept a cable company on the line for 22 minutes.
Yes, please.
The government’s precedent in their case against Apple
You’ll no doubt hear more about the Fricosu case. According the EFF, the government is hanging their hat on this as a precedent.
Apple to stream live concert, by The 1975, this Thursday on Beats 1
The show is 9a PT, this Thursday, on Beats 1.
Newly discovered video of Woz and Apple Fest from 1988
From the Apple User Group Connection, some newly digitized video tapes from 1988. There’s also a link to one of my favorite videos from long ago, Apple’s fantastic vision for the future, The Knowledge Navigator.
Apple vs. FBI: Protests planned across the nation over phone privacy
From the Fight for the Future press release:
Concerned iPhone users and digital security supporters will gather at Apple stores in more than 30 cities this coming Tuesday, February 23rd, exactly one week after a court order that attempts to force Apple to write software that would undermine the safety and security of millions of people.
Bill Gates disputes report that he backs FBI in Apple case
“Bill Gates back FBI iPhone hack request”? Please. That does both Bill Gates and Apple a terrible disservice.
How to get a free data plan for your iPad
In a nutshell, T-Mobile has long offered a 200 megabyte per month free plan for the iPad. Read on for more details.
Apple tops list of World’s Most Admired Companies
Apple, Alphabet, and Amazon, numbers one two and three.
Justice Department brings in lawyer to represent San Bernardino victims, in effort to compel Apple to unlock iPhone
From a Reuters article, sounds like the Justice Department brought in a lawyer to represent the San Bernardino shooting victims. But there’s also an article about a mom of one of the victims siding with Apple. Complicated.
Tim Cook’s all hands email explains Apple’s position to employees
Amazing to watch the CEO of one of the largest companies in the world take such a strong stance based on personal beliefs.
Apple posts FAQ about their response to the court order
Apple posted an FAQ clarifying their position in terms of the court order and their response to the FBI. A well reasoned response.
iPhone back door: What’s the worst that could happen?
An image is worth a thousand words.
John McAfee’s offer to the FBI: “I’ll crack the iPhone”
Anti-virus pioneer, Cyber Party presidential candidate, and sometime fugitive John McAfee made a public offer to crack the San Bernardino iPhone for the FBI. As of this writing, McAfee’s offer was not accepted.
Justice Department files motion in federal court to force Apple to comply
The pressure is ratcheting up on both sides. Donald Trump is also getting into the mix.
Night Shift in iOS 9.3: Explained!
Really interesting explanation of the new Night Shift feature: how it works and why it’s valuable.
Noise complaints and secret doings at Apple Sunnyvale facility
No fun living in a quiet neighborhood that suddenly becomes noisy at 3 in the morning. Seems like a problem Apple should address.
Too many people try to sign up on Apple Pay’s first day in China
Sounds like Apple may have underestimated demand for Apple Pay in China. Short term a problem. Longer term, a nice problem to have. UPDATE: Sounds like Apple is turning on Apple Pay in waves, not unanticipated demand. See the update in my post.
No, Apple has not unlocked 70 iPhones for law enforcement
TechCrunch refutes a rumor that was flying around the interwebs yesterday, fueling a lot of arguments against Apple’s position.
Apple’s response deadline said to be extended from Tuesday to Friday
Sounds like the next big news on this will be a week from today.
Not a slippery slope, but a jump off the cliff
Trust is critical. Imagine a scenario where you weren’t sure what entity was on the other side of that automatic update.
Tim Cook’s stance on privacy could define his Apple legacy
Tim Cook is establishing his legacy in front of our very eyes. Deservedly so.
Privacy advocates gather outside San Francisco Apple Store to support Apple
EFF and Fight for the Future are throwing their support behind Apple.
Mark Cuban to Apple: Standing ovation
Mark Cuban praises Apple, brings up some interesting points.