JAMF Now adds custom .pkg deployment and in-house applications

JAMF is the maker of the Apple-focused mobile device management platform. They have two products: JAMF Now and JAMF Pro. I am actually a JAMF Pro customer, but JAMF Now is a really great platform as well. JAMF Now is aimed at businesses without an IT department, while JAMF Pro has a number of bells and whistles that IT departments often require.
These are the top reasons users switch from Android to iOS, according to a new survey
iPhone: How to customize transit directions in Apple Maps

While Apple is continuously rolling out the feature, Transit for Apple Maps is a pretty nifty tool if it’s available in your city, and if you rely on public transportation heavily.
Just in time for 2018 iPhones, T-Mobile users can now join the iPhone Upgrade Program online

T-Mobile is making life much easier for customers looking to upgrade their iPhone on a yearly basis. Starting this month, the Uncarrier is allowing customers to enroll in the iPhone Upgrade Program online or via the Apple Store app.
Tesla responds to ongoing poaching war with Apple: ‘We have 100 times less money than Apple’

Following a report earlier this month indicating that Doug Field was back at Apple after a brief stint at Tesla, CNBC is out today with a broad look at the ongoing poaching war between Apple and Tesla. The report highlights that so far in 2018, some 46 Tesla employees have jumped ship to join Apple.
Apple releases iOS 12 beta 10 for iPhone and iPad

Three days after the last iOS 12 beta for developers, Apple has released an updated build. iOS 12 developer beta 10 is now available.
watchOS 5: How to add sports updates to the Siri watch face

The Siri watch face arrived last year and offers a nice mix of smart recommendations and alerts from weather, calendar, reminders, Apple Music, and more. But what about sports scores and updates? Fortunately for sports fans, Apple is bringing this functionality to the Siri watch face with watchOS 5, here’s how to turn it on.
Back to the Mac 011: Are longer Thunderbolt 3 cables slower? [Video]

Whenever I complain about how companies tend to ship 0.5-meter cables with their Thunderbolt 3-enabled products, I sometimes encounter pushback reminding me that longer cables noticeably hinder performance. But is that really the case? more…
Tim Cook co-signs letter to Trump administration asking for more consistent and streamlined immigration laws

Tim Cook is anything but shy when it comes to human rights issues, diversity, and to an extent — immigration.
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