Building more than apps: The welcoming community at WWDC 2018
“What did you think of the keynote?” was the default greeting last week in San Jose. This year’s WWDC was the second to return to the McEnery Center, and the first I had the opportunity to be in town for. I’ve spent the last few days collecting my thoughts on the week’s events, and more than any new software feature, what stood out to me was the welcoming and enthusiastic Apple community around WWDC.
Snapchat update lets you delete sent messages, Spectacles hit Amazon․com
Snapchat messaging has always been ephemeral in nature with chat logs disappearing moments after being opened, but what about taking back messages that you regret sending before they’re opened? Now you can do that with Snapchat’s new clear chat feature! Snapchat is also making it easier to buy its photo and video capturing shades…
Samsung rejects $539M Apple patent infringement verdict, demands a retrial
The seven-year long battle between Apple and Samsung over the Korean company infringing iPhone patents seemingly isn’t over yet.
Samsung has rejected the ‘final’ $533M damages awarded against it, and has now filed a motion to have the verdict thrown out …
Sketchy claim of triple-lens 2018 iPhone schematic likely based on misunderstanding
While there have been plausible-seeming reports of a triple-lens iPhone in 2019, a schematic claiming to show three lenses on this year’s ‘iPhone X Plus’ is likely based on a misunderstanding …
Three key Apple vs Qualcomm hearings may lead to early settlement, says Bloomberg
The long-running patent dispute between Apple and wireless chip supplier Qualcomm didn’t look likely to end anytime soon, with more than 50 separate proceedings filed across 16 jurisdictions in six different countries. Apple accuses Qualcomm of unfair terms for the use of its chips and patent licenses, while Qualcomm accuses Apple of infringing those patents.
But a Bloomberg Intelligence analyst thinks key hearings in three countries could lead to a speedier than expected settlement …
FBI and police departments use labradors for canine Find My iPhone duties
Find My iPhone can be a useful tool if you’ve misplaced your own device, but investigators seeking electronic evidence have a surprising approach at their disposal: electronics-sniffing dogs …
Feral Interactive now supports eGPUs for macOS, starting with Tomb Raider game
Feral Interactive, the video games publisher specializing in porting popular PC and console games to Mac, has announced that it has begun offering official support for external GPUs …
B&H Father’s Day Sale: latest 9.7-inch iPad $299, high-end MacBooks, much more
B&H has kicked off its annual Father’s Day sale with a wide selection of deals that includes plenty of Apple offers. Free shipping is available across the board. As usual, tax only applies at the time of purchase for New York and New Jersey shoppers. Leading the way is Apple’s latest 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 32GB in Space Gray for $299. That’s a $30 discount and a match of our previous mention. With the added tax benefits, that’s about as good as we’ve seen on this popular tablet. More top picks below.
Co-inventor of 3D Touch and Taptic Engine working on AR features for mapping startup
A former Apple engineer listed as a co-inventor of both 3D Touch and Apple’s Taptic Engine says that he is excited to be joining mapping startup Mapbox to work on augmented reality features …
Apple teases grand opening of second store in Macau with aquatic-themed signage
Apple is nearly finished constructing a second retail location in the Chinese region of Macau. New signage installed over the building’s facade teases the store’s imminent opening for the first time.