A subtle behind the scenes war between cable companies and HBO/Netflix, all over password sharing. Fascinating.
Use the old Apple TV remote with the new Apple TV
Kirk McElhearn tells you why you should be sure to keep your old remote around. Brilliant!
The best game controllers for Apple TV
AfterPad takes a look at game controllers for your brand new Apple TV.
Oh Samsung
Strange default behavior on the part of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Just odd.
Apple contemplating huge campus of up to 4.15 million square feet in north San Jose
Nathan Donato-Weinstein, writing for the Silicon Valley Business Journal:
Apple Inc. and the city of San Jose are working toward a development agreement that would allow the Cupertino-based juggernaut to build a north San Jose campus of up to 4.15 million square feet, according to city records — an amount larger than Apple’s “spaceship” campus under construction in Cupertino.
Some thoughts on this purchase…
Tony Fadell, Steve Jobs, and the early talks about building a car
Nest’s Tony Fadell talks about self driving cars and conversations with Steve Jobs about building a car back in 2008.
Google Maps for iOS updated with spoken traffic alerts
Like Waze. Every mapping app should have this feature.
Apple has patented a way for your iPhone to enter ‘panic mode’ when you unlock it with a specific finger
I love this idea. Could be a life saver.
Walgreens first to launch loyalty program integration with Apple Pay
Solid addition to Apple Pay.
Gaming tweak: Change your Apple TV remote tracking speed
A suggestion for better game play on the Apple TV.
Hands on with Apple Pay competitor CurrentC
If you are interested in the payments market, this is a good read. But the bottom line is the real takeaway. A recommendation from a real CurrentC user.
Drone’s-eye view of new Apple HQ, annotated with factoids
Love watching this unfold.
Kenny Chesney stars in new Apple Music commercial
This Apple Music commercial is a departure from the string of recent iPhone commercials, with their fast cuts and smart Lake Bell voiceover.
This is Kenny Chesney doing what he does best, heartfelt, dedicated, as earnest as they come, making his case for Apple Music as “All the Music You Want”.
Google scraps plan for flagship retail store in New York City
Ron Amadeo, writing for Ars Technica:
According to a report from Crain’s New York Business, Google has scrapped plans for a flagship retail store in New York City.
Interesting logic behind the plan change.
This is greatness: Graphic novel with dialog courtesy of Apple Legal
This is an astonishing effort.
Death Star waffle maker
Come to the dark side. We have waffles!
National Geographic Society sets biggest layoff in its history
Damn.
Two mysteriously magical things from the Apple TV install
My Apple TV install was a home run for me. Here’s why.
iOS 9 adoption rate hits 66%
Some thoughts on the latest iOS 9 adoption figures.
Apple core designer Marc Newson on the Apple Watch
Apple Watch designer Marc Newson weighs in on the Apple Watch.
Apple intros trade-in program, Gazelle’s value plummets
Remember Gazelle? Gazelle was one of the major used iPhone buyback services. Every time Apple released a new phone, Gazelle was there, buying folks’ previous generation phones, giving them cash to pay for the newest shiny.
Enter Apple. Wow!!!
Apple can’t decrypt your iPhone: Why it matters
Glenn Fleishman digs into the technology that makes iOS hard to crack, what elements are encrypted, beyond anyone’s reach.
AnandTech’s incredibly detailed iPhone 6s and 6s Plus review
An incredibly detailed review. Jump to the post for some highlights. AnandTech really digs into the nooks and crannies.
Apple TV remote meets tile floor
Here’s what might happen when you drop your Apple TV remote on a tile floor.
Apple adds Apple TV charts, shows they are still updating Apple TV experience
Apple adds charts to the Apple TV app store. This is a very good sign.
Women from Apple’s early days recall life with Steve Jobs
Wish there was video of this gathering. Would have loved to have seen it live.
Why Activision spent $5.9 Billion on the creator of Candy Crush
Yesterday, news broke that Activision bought King Digital Entertainment, creator of Candy Crush Saga, for $5.9 billion. Why did they do this deal?
Apple patents switch-less Force Touch keyboard for Mac
This will mean thinner MacBooks, yes, but even better are the myriad of ways this can be used in software.
Suspicious Package lets you look inside a third party Mac app before you install
Suspicious Package, from Mothers Ruin Software (got to love that name), is a free QuickLook plugin that reports on the contents of an installer package before you install it. Helps keep you just a bit safer.
Oh, Microsoft
Will Oremus, writing for Slate, points out the huge (read that in sarcastic tone, with air quotes) differences between the design of Microsoft’s new Manhattan flagship store and the Apple Store: