Apple rolling out ‘Report Junk’ feature for iCloud Calendar invites from unknown senders to address spam
Apple is rolling out a fix for te iCloud Calendar spam issue that has plagued users over the past few weeks. On iCloud.com, the company has added a new Report Junk feature. This lets users remove spammy invites from their calendar and reports the sender to Apple for further investigation.
The feature is currently only available on Apple’s iCloud.com Calendar web app but it is likely to roll out to iOS and Mac native Calendar in a future software update.
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Tim Cook and other top tech leaders reportedly headed for Dec. 14 summit at Trump Tower
Last week, USA Today shared an article reporting that President-elect Donald Trump has invited top technology leaders to a summit in Manhattan at Trump Tower on December 14. The invitations were reportedly sent by his campaign manager, Reince Priebus, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and transition advisor, Peter Thiel.
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Holiday Sale: Grab 30% off thin iPhone cases by totallee
The iPhone accessory market is crowded with overpriced and heavy-duty cases. One company, however, has spent the last couple of years specifically going against the grain. This week’s sponsor, totallee, an iPhone accessory startup based in Southern California, has been shaking up the industry by producing thin and affordable iPhone cases.
For years, iPhone accessory makers have charged people upwards of $40 for a phone case. Totallee decided to make high-quality cases more affordable by cutting out the middleman and selling directly to consumers. All their cases are priced at only $19 and they offer free shipping within the U.S. To make your order completely risk-free, totallee backs every case with a 2 year warranty.
To sweeten the deal totallee is offering all 9to5mac readers 30% off their entire product line until December 31, 2016. Simply use coupon code “UGLYSWEATER” during checkout to get your 30% discount.
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This week’s top stories: MacBook Pro analysis, red iPhone 7 reports, Super Mario Run teasers, iOS 10.2 betas & more
In this week’s top stories: Our continued MacBook Pro analysis after a few weeks of usage, we kick off a round of gift guides for the holidays, Super Mario Run teasers, red iPhone rumors, and hands-on with the the ultimate MacBook Pro dongle in this week’s top video.
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Gift Guide: Michael’s favorite wallet cases for iPhone
I’m excited to share my top picks for useful, minimal wallet cases for iPhone as you think about gift ideas or maybe something for yourself. I’ve included choices that not only check the boxes for what I consider great form, but also provide multiple useful functions. After the break are three solid options that will fit a variety of tastes and budgets from $14-$50.
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Play piano on the new MacBook Pro Touch Bar with this free app
The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has been available for a few weeks now … and the inevitable has finally happened. Graham Parks has made a nifty little Mac app to play piano on the Touch Bar display that is available to download. It puts a polyphonic keyboard in the center of the Touch Bar which you can then tap on and play notes.
The free app is obviously meant as a bit of fun but amusingly includes a few settings to add some depth to the experience. Video demo after the jump …
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Apple’s first original documentary ‘808: The Movie’ now available for Apple Music subscribers
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Best Buy Apple Mega Sale, Toshiba 3TB Portable Hard Drive $95, QNAP NAS from $139, more
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DuckTales Remastered for iOS now matching its all-time low at $1 (Reg. up to $10)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Linia minimal puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $4)
- Apple Mac App of the Year Affinity Photo is now matching its lowest price: $40 (Reg. $50)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2 for iOS get rare price drops: $1 ea. (Reg. $7)
9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Save 25% on a 1-yr Kindle Unlimited membership for yourself or as a gift: $89 (Reg. $120)
- Better than Black Friday pricing on these monitors: Dell 27-inch 1080p w/ HDMI $180, more
- Games/Apps: Titanfall 2 $30, Mario Kart 7 for 3DS $19, Monument Valley $2, more
- Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 20000mAh QC 3.0 Power Bank $29 (Reg. $43), more
- Daily Deals: Polk SurroundBar Home Theater System w/ Bluetooth $350, more
- DEWALT Self Leveling 360-Degree Line Laser: $125 shipped (Reg. $170+)
- Do it all with Dremel’s 77-piece Platinum Edition Corded Rotary Tool for $149
- Amazon has everything for the camping enthusiast in today’s Gold Box, deals from $20
- Pick up PORTER-CABLE’s Pancake Air Compressor with 13-accessories for $100
- Just in time for the holiday visitors, grab a WonderSleep Air Mattress w/ pump for $89
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
DODOcase has handmade accessories for iPhone 7/Plus and MacBook this holiday season, exclusive 20% discount
Get 20% off Pad & Quill’s hand-crafted iPad covers and cases just in time for the holidays
Black Friday Price! VIZIO 50-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV w/ four HDMI inputs: $398 shipped (Reg. $500+)
You can’t go wrong gifting any of Amazon’s best-selling books of 2016
Easy gift idea your family will love! Save 60% on all custom cards, calendars and books from Amazon – 12 mos. Wall Calendar $6
Get a free Gund Plush Teddy Bear with the purchase of $150+ Amazon Gift Cards
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Gift Guide: Benjamin’s picks for ten iOS & Mac tech gifts any Apple user will love
Apple products span all sorts of demographics with all sorts of products, from wearable Watches to iPhones to post-PC tablets to desktop Macs. There’s a lot out there in the Apple ecosystem to buy this holiday season as a gift for someone you know (or for yourself) who loves Apple products.
Here are my top ten picks for cool iPhone, iPad and Mac tech toys, gadgets and accessories spanning Apple enthusiasts and the casual iPhone user. Every single pick might not be relevant to you but something should take your fancy — let me know what you bought in the comments …
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WSJ: AirPods delay may be due to handling dual Bluetooth connectivity, performance
There are only a few weeks left in the year and we haven’t received an update on when Apple’s new wireless AirPods will be available to purchase. Originally planned for release in late October, Apple said it needed “a little more time” before the totally wireless Bluetooth earphones were ready for customers just days before that deadline arrived. While we have not received any specific explanation for the delay, a new report highlighting the situation may offer some details…
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