M.G. Siegler worries that Amazon’s move to ban Apple and Google streaming devices is the start of a war of walled ecosystems.
Apple
On Apple’s Perceptio acquisition
The Perceptio acquisition is a big show of Apple’s commitment to privacy and, potentially, a huge step forward for the Photos app at the heart of your iOS device.
Apple begins selling official Apple Watch lugs to third-party band makers
This will surely open the door much more widely for third party Apple Watch bands.
The huge value of pinning a tab in El Capitan
Here’s how to pin Safari tabs in El Capitan, and some thoughts on the value of doing just that.
Porsche: Apple Play in, Google data collection out
Two different core approaches to privacy, now playing out in the marketplace.
Apple’s official statement on the YiSpecter iOS malware
Earlier today, we posted about a report from Palo Alto Networks about YiSpector, iOS malware that was said to attack non-jailbroken iOS devices.
We reached out to Apple for comment. Read on for their response.
YiSpecter: New iOS malware attacks non-jailbroken devices
This has the potential to be a real mess, but the sense I get is that this is something Apple can detect and eliminate with more stringent review controls.
Mac OS System 7. In your browser. Much fun.
Though this emulator will run on your iOS device, the taps are not responsive, so save the link to run on your Mac.
How to fix that iCloud “last backup could not be completed” error
Sébastien Page, writing for iDownloadBlog, digs into an error that is both common and non-obvious and lays out the fix. Worth bookmarking and passing along.
The diagnostic info on every iPhone and iPad
Joe Caiati, writing for dot info, digs into the completely visible diagnostic info found on each of your iOS devices.
Apple tops Interbrand’s 2015 list of best global brands
Third year in a row. Best brand in the world.
Tim Cook receives Human Right’s Campaign’s National Visibility Award [VIDEO]
On Saturday, Tim Cook was awarded the Human Rights Campaign’s National Visibility Award. Watch the video below, especially the embedded tribute that starts at about 2:50 in.
One quote from that tribute:
Knowing that the leader of the company that I work for, the boss’s boss’s boss’s boss, is advocating for the rights of those who have been disenfranchised, makes me beyond proud.
El Capitan, iOS 9 security and the new version of two-factor authentication
From Apple:
Two-factor authentication is a new service built directly into iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan. It uses different methods to trust devices and deliver verification codes, and offers a more streamlined user experience. The current two-step verification feature will continue to work separately for users who are already enrolled.
These differences are explained in the post and linked article.
Apple Watch is coming to Target, Target.com, starting this week
Think Target’s red card discount applies to Apple Watch? Turns out it does.
iPhone owners seeing their phones randomly shut off
This appears to be an iOS 9 issue, rather than a 6s, 6s Plus issue.
James Bell, former Boeing CFO, corporate president, joins Apple’s Board
Impressive resume, interesting choice.
Apple invents ring-style wearable device with voice control, haptics, cameras and more
Mac shrinks to phone, phone shrinks to watch, watch shrinks to ring. A natural progression.
Apple’s official list of El Capitan enhancements
That is one long list.
New York Times runs its own ad blocker test on its own home page, others
Brian X Chen put a series of web pages through an ad blocker test, including his own New York Times.
Apple’s Zane Lowe, on the birth of Beats 1
Zane Lowe used to work for Ben Cooper and Radio 1 before he left to help create Beats 1 for Apple. Now they’ve gotten together again, on stage at the Radio Festival in London. Terrific read, full of little insights into the birth of Beats 1.
A bit of Spotlight playing around
For your enjoyment, a few small Spotlight tips and tricks for iOS 9 and El Capitan.
First Prius. Then Tesla. Now Apple.
Interesting article shows the path taken by Prius and then Tesla Motors to bring a brand new car to market.
Use Safari’s responsive design mode in El Capitan
If you’ve got any interest in web development, take Safari’s Responsive Design Mode for a spin.
Box posts official take on Tim Cook fireside chat
Here’s the official take from Tim Cook’s fireside chat at the BoxWorks conference.
Google Maps makes its way to Apple Watch
It’ll be interesting to see how this compares to the excellent Apple Maps Apple Watch app.
Tim Cook: “We don’t believe in having one operating system for both mobile and PCs”
Tim said a lot of interesting things during his chat, but this is clearly a highlight comment.
The iMore El Capitan review
Terrific job by Rene Ritchie. Lots to absorb here, definitely worth the read.
Apple brings Apple Music, iTunes movies & iBooks to customers in China starting today
Follow the link to Apple’s press release. China is a hugely important market for Apple.
El Capitan pricing and availability
Some musing on Apple’s move, 2 years ago, to a free OS for the Mac.
First Apple Music free trials end today
Follow the link to yesterday’s post on Apple Music subscription settings.