Bob Iger, Disney Chairman and CEO, wrote the appreciation piece for Tim Cook’s Tim page. I think words do not do Tim Cook justice.
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Apple hires former Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering Chris Porritt
Porritt was a former Chief Engineer at Aston Martin, certainly a solid hire for Apple, not a “Tesla Graveyard” pick.
On Apple’s new MacBook: Wow, that’s some Turbo Boost!
A first look at the new MacBook and some math on processor speed. Wow, that’s some Turbo Boost.
Apple’s mysterious rollout of tvOS app web links/previews
Federico Viticci, writing for MacStories:
Apple has begun rolling out web links and iTunes web previews for Apple TV apps. The change, first noticed by Jeff Scott and which we were able to confirm via Safari on OS X, allows users to link to tvOS apps in a web browser, which will show an iTunes Preview with screenshots, app description, and other information.
Why is this self-discovery for tvOS developers? Puzzling rollout.
Coalition with Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, others post letter to authors of encryption bill
The coalition is called Reform Government Surveillance (RGS). The letter, posted yesterday on the RGS Tumblr page, addresses the potential harm from the Burr Feinstein encryption bill.
On the possibility of embedding Apple Maps in your own web pages
Developers have long been able to embed Apple Maps in their apps, but the ability to embed an Apple Map in a public web page would be a big step forward.
Apple’s security blind spots
Glenn Fleishman digs into the differing privacy models maintained by Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple. Most important to me is the iCloud blind spot.
On Apple’s balance between usability and security
Terrific post from Ben Bajarin, an insider’s look at security and the balance it finds with usability.
A game you can play in your iPhone’s pulldown Notification Center
There’s a free game that will run in Notification Center on your iPhone. Read the post for the link and install instructions.
Apple announces MacBook update
New MacBook, nice battery bump. Looking forward to a MacBook Pro update.
Apple’s WWDC press release
Interesting quote from Phil Schiller. Live streaming of sessions. Looking forward to this.
Getting Siri to understand you
Great post from Mac Kung Fu. Just understanding where the mics are is a big help.
Putting iPad Pro keyboard solutions through their paces
Jason Snell used the TapTyping app to measure his typing speed using the two iPad Pro keyboards, the soft keyboard, and the 12.9″ Magic Keyboard. Very useful info if you are in the market for an iPad and do a lot of typing.
Amazon to offer Netflix rival for $8.99 a month
Build an Apple TV app and I will gladly pay for the service. Without it, zero interest.
Apple hires German auto expert for iCar lab in Berlin
Follow the link and read the Google translated German-to-English version of the article, conclusion draw your own do.
Sold!: Sir Jony Ive creates unique Apple wares for Design Museum auction
Put me in for one of each, please.
Another Taylor Swift Apple Music commercial
[VIDEO] Hard not to like this. Great song choice.
Live TV options on Apple TV not ready for prime time
My 2 cents on the experience of watching live TV on my Apple TV.
Jean-Louis Gassée takes on the Burr Feinstein Senate Encryption Bill
Jean-Louis does a terrific job. The whole post is right on, top to bottom.
Nine notebooks worth remembering
What was your first laptop? Mine was not on this list but it does have a Wikipedia page.
Apple’s new Environmental Responsibility Report
Apple’s latest Environmental Responsibility Report is a great read, full of incredible achievements, noble efforts. Amazing priorities, especially for one of the largest companies on the planet.
Another (quickly hidden) clue that Apple may shift OS X back to MacOS
This is speculation. But mounting speculation.
The continuing problem with iOS copy and paste
Yesterday we wrote about Kirk McElhearn’s bug daylighting column, “Hey Apple, fix this!”. Rene Ritchie from iMore also has a bug daylighting column called Bug Fix. One particular bug that I’m experiencing is glitchy copy and paste.
How to download files and documents to iPhone or iPad
Very useful walkthrough from Sébastien Page.
Why the L-shaped headphone connector is disappearing
Interesting insight into how Apple design decisions throughout the industry.
How to improve your Touch ID finger recognition
Have you ever had trouble getting Touch ID to recognize your fingerprint? Happens to me when I am sweaty from working out. My guess is, the moisture plays havoc with the sensors. The video embedded in the main post walks you through two potential solutions.
Apple’s move to add real-time audio/video communications capability in future version of Safari
From No Jitter:
Apple has given its seal of approval by placing WebRTC into development for WebKit, the engine that powers its Safari browser.
WedRTC brings real time audio and video communications to Safari. Note that this was originally announced back in February.
Nintendo’s first smartphone app, Miitomo, bringing in $280K a week
Roughly 80% of that money comes from the iPhone version of the app. Fascinating numbers.
The Guardian’s jarring iPhone SE review
Taking issue with the Guardian’s review of the iPhone SE.
Hey Apple, fix this!
Kirk McElhearn has a new column out, daylighting a major Mac or iOS flaw, with a goal of getting Apple to fix it. I love the idea and propose one issue that could use some daylighting.