Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose calls Tim Cook ‘the Donald Trump of the music industry’
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has described Apple CEO Tim Cook as ‘the Donald Trump of the music industry’ …
Apple shares annual Supplier Responsibility report, attributes increase in ‘core violations’ to amount of new partners
Apple today has released its 12th annual Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, detailing the work the company is doing in improving conditions at supplier facilities. Apple touts that 15 million supplier employees have now been trained on their rights, including 3 million just last year.
The report, however, also offers colors at some of the issues Apple still faces in its supply chain…
Apple updates Workflow automation app with new Mask Image action & more
The Apple-owned Workflow app has been update today to version 1.7.8, bringing new features and enhancements to the popular automation tool…
California latest to join Right to Repair bill, forcing manufacturers to publish repair details
The Right to Repair bill is a tough pill to swallow. On one hand, it will allow customers easer access to parts and repair tools if a repair is warranted. However, on the other, it could force manufacturers to not alter designs and features in the name of easier repairability. However, the bill continues to gain steam…
MoviePass update on iOS ‘removes unused location capabilities’ following privacy concerns
Earlier this week, Mitch Lowe, CEO of the popular all-you-can-eat movie subscription service MoviePass, made headlines for bragging about how the app can track the location of its users. Shortly after that comment, MoviePass issued a statement clarifying its actions, and now the iOS app has been updated to remove the features…
How to use iPhone and iPad as a magnifying glass
Apple has some fantastic functionality packed into iOS with its accessibility features. While some users rely on these features daily, some of them go overlooked by many. One of these useful features is the ability to use your iPhone or iPad as a magnifying glass.
9to5Mac Daily 042 | March 7, 2018
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Square’s Cash app on iOS now supports direct deposit for receiving paychecks without a bank
If you’re already immersed in the Square Cash ecosystem, Square is adding support for yet another new feature to the app. In a tweet today, the company announced that the Cash app on iOS now supports direct deposits, making it so you can receive your paycheck or other transfers directly in the app…
Alexa spontaneously laughing at customers, Amazon hopes there’s a fix
HomePod may leave a lot to be desired in its current state (and the occasional wood-stained ring), but we’ve seen no reports of Siri spontaneously laughing for no apparent reason. The same can no longer be said for Amazon Echo’s Alexa…
UnitedHealthcare promoting healthy living with nearly free Apple Watch Series 3
UnitedHealthcare is the latest insurance firm to look to Apple Watch as an incentive to keep its customers healthy. The provider will not only offer the option to earn an Apple Watch for essentially free, but it will allow users to earn up to $1,000 toward medical bills after the cost of the wearable.