Apple cracking down on applications that send location data to third-parties
Over the last few days, Apple has seemingly started cracking down on applications that share location data with third-parties. In such cases, Apple has been removing the application in question and informing developers that their app violates two parts of the App Store Review Guidelines…
New SEC filing reveals MoviePass is running on fumes it continues to burn through cash
MoviePass has had a rough start to 2018 with privacy concerns, plan changes, and more running rampant. While there have long been concerns about the service’s profitability, a new SEC filing shows things may be even more dire than originally thought…
Netgear releases special firmware to address HomeKit issues with Orbi mesh routers
Netgear says it is tracking issues related to using HomeKit accessories with its Orbi mesh routers. Apparently, a recent firmware updated was intended to fix an issue with Google Home integration but accidentally broke the Apple HomeKit protocol in the process. The company is releasing special firmware updates, downloadable here, as an interim fix.
Soldier uses FaceTime to witness daughter’s birth after flight delay
Apple technology has been credited multiple times with saving lives and allowing people to be connected in crucial moments. Now, a new story out of Mississippi highlights how a soldier was able to witness his daughter’s birth despite his delayed flight…
How I use my iPad: Yoink – a powerful drag and drop companion app [Video]
I constantly get questions about how I use my iPad, and posts like our recent iOS 11 iPad multitasking walkthrough have only increased interest among those looking to get more out of their tablets. With this in mind, I plan on sharing my iPad workflows with you on a more regular basis, including some of the key apps that help keep me productive when I’m away from my Mac.
Yoink, the brainchild of indie developer Matthias Gansrigler, is one such app that can boost productivity. Gansrigler’s company, Eternal Storms Software, launched Yoink on macOS years ago, and to this day it remains one of the staple apps in my Mac workflow.
The Yoink Mac app is a handy utility that acts as a temporary storage location for moving files more efficiently around macOS. The iOS version of Yoink is similar in that it can work as a temporary storage location for files, but there is a lot more to it than initially meets the eye. Watch our hands-on video for a look at how I use Yoink, and why you should consider adding it to your essential list of iPad apps. more…
9to5Mac Daily 069: May 8, 2018
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Google I/O 2018: Assistant beats Siri to multiple actions & phone conversations, ‘Digital Wellbeing’, more
Google’s 2018 I/O developer conference has begun today and the company has announced a slew of new features and updates for its software and services. Among the most interesting features are impressive updates to Google Assistant and a new Digital Wellbeing dashboard, putting more pressure on Apple to deliver in these areas.
Apple’s ‘Barbers’ Portrait Mode ad wins Best In Show at ADC Awards
At last night’s ADC Awards in New York City, Apple was honored for their work on last May’s ‘Barbers’ ad, a 1-minute piece promoting Portrait Mode on the iPhone 7 Plus.
iOS 11.4’s USB Restricted Mode prevents tethered cracking attempts, Lightning becomes charge-only
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