How to use Light Mode for messages in Mail with Dark Mode on macOS Mojave
Dark Mode in macOS Mojave is really awesome, but it shines in some apps better than others. Dark Mode is excellent in iTunes and Photos where colors pop off the screen, but it can make reading more difficult in text-focused apps.
Analysts at odds over HomePod unit sales, but agree on 6% market share
A new report from Strategy Analytics offers up a look at estimated HomePod sales for the quarter ending in June. While this data lines up with what we heard from CIRP earlier this month as far as market share, the analysts’ sales estimations vary by over 1M units.
Apple patent (slightly) hints at Siri being able to recognize voices to personalize responses
One of the complaints many of us have about HomePod in particular is that it only supports a single user. So if anyone in the home asks HomePod to read their text messages, for example, Siri will always read those for the Apple ID used during set up …
ToothFairy Mac utility for AirPods updated with macOS Mojave Dark Mode, more
ToothFairy is a Mac utility app that makes connecting to AirPods and other Bluetooth accessories as easy as a menu bar icon click or even a keyboard shortcut. The latest version of ToothFairy for Mac adds support for Dark Mode in macOS Mojave ahead of its official release (seen above) as well as plenty of text description improvements for users.
Banks secretly monitoring how you use your phone and computer to detect fraud
Banks are secretly gathering up to 2,000 data points on how you use your phone and computer to help detect fraud. The data used can be anything from the angle at which you typically hold your phone to whether or not you use a numeric keypad when typing numbers on your computer …
Hundreds of reports of hacked Instagram accounts, possible Russian link
This week’s best iTunes movie deals from $4: 2-film bundles starting at $10, more
It’s a new week at the iTunes movie store and that means a fresh batch of deals across a wide range of genres from $4. You’ll also find this week’s $1 HD rental below. As always, these titles will become a permanent addition to your library (aside from the rental). Hit the jump to see all of this week’s best deals.
Home discovery app launches ‘Trulia Neighborhoods’ to give local insight and more to prospective house buyers
Trulia, a popular website and app for home buyers and renters is expanding how it’s helping users learn about communities with its new Trulia Neighborhoods. The main goal is giving people a “genuine feel for what it’s like to actually live in a neighborhood.”
Proposed Australian law threatens Apple with $7.3M fine, jail time, over encrypted data
The Australian government has today proposed a new law which would require tech companies like Apple to give authorities access to encrypted data on receipt of a warrant. Failure to comply would leave the company liable to fines of up to A$10 million ($7.3 million), and potential jail time.
Apple does already comply with court orders demanding access to encrypted data where it has the means to do so and is satisfied that doing this is legal, but cannot do so for Messages and FaceTime …
Turkish president calls for iPhone boycott, amidst breakdown of Turkey-US relations
The president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told his people to stop buying American electronics, specifically noting that Turkish population should switch from iPhones to Samsung devices.
He also promoted the Venus phone by Vestel, a local Turkish smartphone manufacturer. As it stands, Apple iPhone models hold about 15% market share in the region.