Comment: Apple needs to publicize its store device security measures to deter robberies
I’ve seen a couple of pieces recently on what appear to be increasingly frequent snatch-and-grab robberies of display devices from Apple Stores.
One thing stood out for me: neither author appeared aware of the security measures Apple takes to render stolen display devices useless. And if tech writers don’t know about them, it’s guaranteed that thieves don’t either …
2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro suffering kernel panics; Apple suggests drastic solution
Just as one glitch with the 2018 MacBook Pro gets resolved, another one appears.
Some owners are reporting repeated kernel panics – as often as once or twice a day. The same issue has been experienced by a number of iMac Pro owners, with some clues suggesting it may be the fault of one component found only in these two machines …
Best Buy Black Friday in July event now live! Save on Apple, TVs, Smart Home, much more
Best Buy’s Black Friday in July event is officially underway this morning with some of the season’s best deals on Apple gear, smart home tech, TVs, kitchen accessories and more. There’s a lot to sort through here, but we’ve rounded up our top picks below. You’ll need to have a My Best Buy membership to enjoy early access to the event, which is slated to run through Saturday. It’s free to sign-up if you don’t yet have a membership. Free shipping is available on orders over $35 or you can opt for in-store pickup as well. Head below for our favorite deals.
Google Street View for iOS updated with iPhone X optimization
Slowly but surely, Google has been rolling out updates to its collection of iOS apps to add support for the iPhone X. Earlier this month, it finally released an update for Inbox to add iPhone X optimization, and now the Street View app is getting the same treatment…
Samsung reveals UL-approved ‘unbreakable’ OLED screen destined for smartphones
Samsung, Apple’s sole supplier of OLED displays for the iPhone X, today announced that it has developed an “unbreakable” OLED panel. The company made the somewhat vague announcement in a press release, saying the display has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories as unbreakable….
iPhone & iPad: How to use Do Not Disturb for Messages
Whether you’re in a group iMessage or SMS, the notifications can be insane at times. In certain situations, you don’t want to leave the group, especially when its family, but at the same time you don’t want to keep getting spammed with notifications. So, there’s the next best thing: Do Not Disturb for individual message threads.
Apple continues expansion of App Store Search Ads to new countries in Europe & Asia
Apple today is expanding its Search Ads program to handful of new countries. As reported by TechCrunch, Search Ads is now available to developers in six new countries across Europe and Asia…
Qualcomm says future iPhones will solely use modems from Intel
Amidst its ongoing legal battle with Apple, Qualcomm today stated that it expects the iPhone maker will not use any Qualcomm modems in its upcoming iPhones. While Qualcomm will still provide modems for older iPhones that remain available for sale, losing out on all new business is a huge blow for the company…
Mac: How to delete a user on macOS
Whether you’ve been sharing your Mac with someone or just need to tidy up your machine, follow along below for how to delete user accounts on macOS.
9to5Mac Daily: July 25, 2018
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