Feature Request: One new feature I’d like to see in iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12
Ahead of WWDC, this is my top software wish-list, addressing the number one feature addition I’d like to see for each of Apple’s platforms; iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.
These are just my personal picks, choosing just one thing per OS that I think I would appreciate the most for the iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 cycles.
Analyst speculates that this year’s LCD iPhone could come in blue, yellow and pink
There’s widespread expectation that Apple will launch three new iPhone models this year – an iPhone X successor, a larger Plus model, and a cheaper version with a similar design to the X but with an LCD screen instead of OLED.
One analyst thinks this creates a need for Apple to visually distinguish the cheaper model, and he believes color might be the solution …
Best Buy discounts nearly every official Apple Watch Band, deals start at $44
Best Buy is currently taking 10% off every one of Apple’s official Apple Watch Bands. Free shipping is available on the entire lot. It’s hard to underestimate how rare of a sale this is. We’ve seen discounts on Apple’s official bands a handful of times, but never the entire lineup. You’ll find deals on sport bands, nylon, Nike, milanese loop and more. Prices start at $44.10 and go up from there. Inventory is selling out quickly, so jump on this one while you can.
Facebook suspends 200 apps in data misuse investigation, says they may not be guilty
Apple versus Samsung patent battle which started in 2011 is back in court today
Yep, seven years after the billion-dollar patent trial between Apple and Samsung first began with a lawsuit by Apple, it still isn’t over yet.
The two companies are headed back to court today …
Apple sued by families of EgyptAir 804 victims, claim crash caused by Apple device
The families of several of those killed in an EgyptAir plane crash caused by an on-board fire have filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the fire started when one of its devices overheated …
Apple talks accessibility ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day
In the run-up to Global Accessibility Awareness Day this Thursday, Apple has been highlighting a few of the ways that it has worked to make life easier for people with disabilities …
New Yorker artist explains why he went from ‘technologically illiterate’ to iPad evangelist
Mark Ulriksen, an artist who created illustrations for New Yorker magazine for almost 20 years, says that he went from being ‘technologically illiterate’ to an iPad evangelist after buying an iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil and the drawing app Procreate …
Security flaws found in Apple Mail can reveal encrypted email as plaintext
Researchers have found flaws in the HTML rendering of Apple Mail on Mac and iOS, as well as Mozilla Thunderbird, that allows attackers to extract decrypted plain text from encrypted mail messages.
Whilst most email is sent unencrypted, many businesses and people rely on S/MIME and PGP encrypted email communications to talk in private. These newly-published security holes wholly undermine these security safety nets.
Tim Cook encourages fearlessness, echoes Steve Jobs during Duke commencement
As originally announced back in January, Tim Cook made the trek to Duke University this weekend to give the 2018 commencement address. That day has now come, with Tim Cook gracing the stage at Duke’s graduation to talk immigration, #MeToo, and more…