Bare Bones Software, makers of BBEdit, is one of my favorite software companies — in fact, I’ve been using BBEdit for more than 20 years. BBEdit has just been updated and is now,available in the Mac App Store! Same great features. Same user experience. You can subscribe in the Mac App Store or purchase perpetual licenses directly from Bare Bones Software. Also, you can still get great merch, including Classic and Rebus T-shirts, enamel pins, and more in their merch store!
The Dalrymple Report: App Store and Portrait vs Landscape video
Dave and I had some fun today talking about The Supreme Court’s decision to allow a lawsuit to go ahead against Apple. We also talked about how we shoot video, portrait or landscape.
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Grumpy Cat dies
Grumpy Cat, arguably the internet’s most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died aged 7.
The furry sensation’s family announced her death on Twitter on Friday.
I laughed many times to Grumpy Cat.
PDFpen 11
Add signatures, text, and images. Make changes and correct typos. OCR scanned docs. Fill out forms. Proofread OCR text!
I love PDFpen and have used it for many years. The people that make this software care about their customers and the apps they release. I can’t recommend this enough.
The App Store antitrust case
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an antitrust case against Apple could move forward effectively allowing iPhone users to sue the company. The crux of the argument is that Apple only allows apps to be sold on its store and that it takes a 30 percent commission, which inflates the prices. […]
The Dalrymple Report: Potatoes and Google Privacy
Yes, you read that right, Dave and I kicked off this week’s episode talking about potatoes. We also talked about Google’s privacy stance.
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The Dalrymple Report: Parental Controls and Voice Assistants
Dave and I talk about the story that broke last weekend about Apple’s stance on Parental Controls on iOS, as well as a new poll on voice assistant usage.
Apple posts $58 billion quarterly revenue
Apple on Tuesday posted revenue of $58 billion for its fiscal second quarter of 2019. That is down 5 percent over the same period last year and down 10 percent per diluted share over the same period last year. However, there were some bright spots in the financial results. […]
The Dalrymple Report: 4K video, iCloud, and Apple News with Dave Mark
It was a sad day for Dave as his beloved Washington Capitals were beat out of the NHL playoffs, but we got past that and talked about where to get 4K video content, iCloud and AWS, and how Apple News+ is being displayed.
Google gets okay to start drone deliveries
Alphabet Inc’s Wing Aviation unit on Tuesday got the okay to start delivering goods by drone in Virginia later this year, making the sister unit of search engine Google the first company to get U.S. air carrier certification, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
This means Wing can begin a commercial service delivering goods from local businesses to homes, which includes flights beyond visual line of site and over people, the FAA and Wing said. Wing Aviation plans to start commercial package delivery in Blacksburg, Virginia later this year.
I’m honestly not sure how I feel about drone deliveries. There seems to be a lot that can go wrong, but we’ll see.
SoundSource
Change the volume and output device for individual apps. Adjust your Mac’s audio device settings and levels instantly, from anywhere. Even apply built-in and third-party audio effects to any audio on your Mac. It’s all possible right from your menu bar, with SoundSource. This is truly powerful audio control.
For years, if I need an audio utility app, I always go to Rogue Amoeba first. They make great quality apps and chances are they make something that will get the job done. The company’s newest is called SoundSource, but check out the other apps while you’re there.
Watch Tim Cook speak at the 2019 TIME 100 Summit
Tim spoke at the 2019 TIME 100 Summit this morning. You can watch it on the embedded video by going to the 1:41:30 mark.
AT&T, Sprint settle 5GE lawsuit
A spokesperson for AT&T today told Law360 that the matter has been “amicably settled.” Details on the terms of the settlement have not been shared, but AT&T is planning to continue to use its 5GE branding.
I don’t understand why Sprint settled if AT&T is allowed to continue using 5GE. The whole basis for the lawsuit was that 5GE would hurt Sprint’s planned 5G rollout, which makes sense. I don’t like AT&T’s 5GE branding at all—it’s misleading and has nothing to do with 5G.
The Dalrymple Report: An Apple Music rant and Dave buys a new TV
I took a few minutes at the start of this week’s podcast to rant a little about some of the mistakes Apple Music is making lately, and then I talk to Dave about all the things he considered before buying a new TV.
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BBEdit Back in the Mac App Store
I want to thank Bare Bones Software for sponsoring The Loop this week. Bare Bones Software, makers of BBEdit, is one of my favorite software companies — in fact, I’ve been using BBEdit for more than 20 years. Now, BBEdit is also available in the Mac App Store! Same great features. Same user experience. You can subscribe in the Mac App Store or purchase perpetual licenses directly from Bare Bones Software. Also, you can still get great merch, including Classic and Rebus T-shirts, enamel pins, and more in their merch store!
Qualcomm and Apple agree to drop all litigation
Qualcomm and Apple today announced an agreement to dismiss all litigation between the two companies worldwide. The settlement includes a payment from Apple to Qualcomm. The companies also have reached a six-year license agreement, effective as of April 1, 2019, including a two-year option to extend, and a multiyear chipset supply agreement.
I’m glad this is over.
BBEdit Back in the Mac App Store [Sponsor]
Bare Bones Software, makers of BBEdit, is one of my favorite software companies — in fact, I’ve been using BBEdit for more than 20 years. Now, BBEdit is also available in the Mac App Store! Same great features. Same user experience. You can subscribe in the Mac App Store or purchase perpetual licenses directly from Bare Bones Software. Also, you can still get great merch, including Classic and Rebus T-shirts, enamel pins, and more in their merch store!
The Dalrymple Report: iPad, The Met’s display of rock instruments, and Netflix
Imagine having your iPad locked for 25 million minutes—it happened! Apple added an Air Quality Index to Apple Maps and The Met has an exhibit of some really cool rock instruments.
Pixelmator Photo now available
Pixelmator Photo is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use photo editor for iPad. It features a collection of nondestructive, desktop-class photo editing tools, a set of stunning, machine learning-enhanced film emulation presets, a magical Repair tool to remove unwanted objects from your photos, support for editing RAW images, and more. Simply put, it’s the best way to edit your photos on iPad.
This is such a great app. If you work with photos on your iPad, you have to check this out.
The Dalrymple Report: Dave plays piano
Dave has been talking about how he is learning to play piano lately, so in addition to talking about counterfeit iPhones, BBEdit returning to the Mac App Store, and Apple News, we get to hear him play a little for us.
Pixelmator Photo for iPad available for pre-order
Pixelmator Photo is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use photo editor for iPad. It features a collection of nondestructive, desktop-class photo editing tools, a set of stunning, machine learning-enhanced film emulation presets, a magical Repair tool to remove unwanted objects from your photos, support for editing RAW images, and more. Simply put, it’s the best way to edit your photos on iPad.
There is no company in the industry that knows photos like Pixelmator. The pre-order price for Pixelmator Photo for iPad is $3.99—that is a no-brainer. Take a look at all of the features on the company’s web site.
Release Notes Conference 2019
Release Notes is an event meticulously designed to help you grow your online business. At its heart are practical talks on a range of business topics, but those who have attended past events know that Release Notes has more to offer. Plenty of networking time is built into the schedule, and organized activities are designed to stimulate great conversation and build new relationships. Whether you are a developer, designer, marketer, salesperson, or founder, Release Notes can help you take your next step with your business.
I love this conference so much. It’s not just the speakers, but the attendees and the events organized around the conference. It’s a great time and you learn a lot. The conference runs from October 3-5 in Mexico.
The Dalrymple Report: Video, Apple News+, and the new AirPods
Dave and I talk about my sudden change of heart regarding Apple News+ and why I’m liking the service. We also look at the new AirPods we picked up this week and delve into the Apple’s new video service.
David Gilmour’s “Black Strat” up for auction
This is some music history. I would love to have this guitar, but the estimated price is $100k-$150k—next time.
Apple News+: I’m liking it
I mentioned on Monday as part of my first look at Apple’s announcements that I wasn’t so sure about Apple News+. After just a couple of days of use, I’m starting to change my mind.
Apple’s Event: Some initial thoughts
There was a lot of new Apple services announced today, so I wanted to give you some of my initial thoughts. I’ll dig in a bit deeper in the next couple of days.
The Dalrymple Report: Apple’s new products and a sports room
This week Dave and I look at Apple’s new iMac, iPad and AirPod announcements, as well as a look at the company’s sports surveillance room.
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Bare Bones Merchandise store (Sponsor)
Bare Bones, makers of BBEdit, is one of my favorite software companies—in fact, I’ve been using their software for more than 20 years. Now, with the opening of their new online store, you can also own some Bare Bones clothing. T-shirts, hoodies, pins, fleece jackets, sweat pants and combinations of all of the products in a bundle are available from the store.
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The Dalrymple Report: WWDC19 and an Apple event with Dave Mark
It was a big week for Apple. First they announced an event for March 25 where they are widely expected to announce a video and news service. Then they officially announced the dates for WWDC19. Lots to discuss this week!
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Apple announces WWDC19 from June 3-7
Apple on Thursday officially announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The event will be held in San Jose, Calif. from June 3-7, 2019.