Mac: How to restore ‘Save As…’ functionality
In more recent revisions of macOS, Apple has swapped the old Save As functionality for Duplicate. So, instead of allowing you to re-name and re-locate your very important Pages document, it instead creates the same version with ‘copy’ tacked on to the end, in the same exact location as the original one.
9to5Mac Happy Hour 186: Group FaceTime delay, Twitter API damage, 2018 iPhone rumors
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Group FaceTime’s delay, Twitter’s destructive API change, new details about AirPower, iPhone rumors including Apple Pencil support, Apple Car development, and much more.
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Review: iOttie’s iON wireless chargers are versatile options that can charge more than just your iPhone
Wireless chargers are a dime a dozen nowadays, with a slew of companies attempting to hop on the bandwagon now that Apple has rolled out Qi support to its latest iPhone models. In the past, we’ve taken a look at options from companies like Aukey, Nomad, and many more.
Now, popular accessory maker iOttie is out with its latest products for the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. The company has released a pair of wireless chargers dubbed the iON. Read on for our thoughts…
Mac: How to customize your Safari toolbar
Whether you’re new to Mac or it’s been a while since you’ve adjusted the toolbar in Safari, follow along below for how to customize yours.
Pokémon GO gaining parental controls with ‘Niantic Kids’ log in feature
Pokémon GO will be getting an update soon that will let parents easily manage their kid’s profile and permissions.
Tour Apple’s global data command center at its 1.3 million square foot facility in Mesa, AZ
Apple’s Mesa, Arizona facility was the previous home to GT Advanced Technologies, the sapphire glass supplier, before it went bankrupt back in 2014. Now the 1.3 million square foot building is one of Apple’s data centers and local publication, The Arizona Republic got the rare access to take a look around.
HomeKit Weekly: Four ways to control cooling with fans and air conditioners
HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.
We’re halfway through August, but summer doesn’t feel anywhere near like letting up: it’s hot outside! Luckily there are lots of ways to keep cool indoors — including four methods that work with HomeKit and Siri. Controlling cooling with HomeKit doesn’t have to be expensive either.
Tweetbot loses timeline streaming, activity/stats tab, and Apple Watch app over Twitter API change
Tapbots has released an updated version of Tweetbot for iPhone and iPad that removes or degrades lots of useful features due to Twitter’s API change set to occur tomorrow. Due to the API changes, Tweetbot’s Apple Watch app which focused largely on showing alert activity has also been removed.
Japan investigating Apple over allegations of anti-competitive practices with App Store and Yahoo
After making it out of a Japanese antitrust investigation unscathed just last month, Apple is being probed once again by the country’s Fair Trade Commission over alleged interactions with Yahoo and its Game Plus platform. more…
T-Mobile customer service ditches robots and call transfers as ‘Team of Experts’ offers dedicated 24/hr. support
At its un-carrier next event this morning, T-Mobile detailed its latest move, “Team of Experts” to evolve customer support. Designed to be good for customers and good for business, the new plan focuses on offering personal 24-hour support. T-Mobile has also announced new perks for customers like a free year of Pandora Plus and exclusive ticket access via Live Nation.