| Apple's ad agency makes leadership change, appoints new executives for iPhone and Services
Chance Miller - 5:29 pm EDT Apple’s advertising agency TBWA\Media Arts Lab has made a notable and rare change in leadership. Adweek reports that Geoff Edwards and Chuck Monn have been named executive creative directors, with the former overseeing creative for Apple’s growing Services sector and the latter focusing on the iPhone. more… The post Apple’s ad agency makes leadership change, appoints new executives for iPhone and Services appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Poll: Which iOS 13 feature are you most excited to try on iPhone and iPad?
Chance Miller - 4:30 pm EDT Apple will officially unveil iOS 13 on Monday at WWDC. We’ve already rounded up all of the new features you can expect, including things such as Dark Mode, new iPad features, and more. What are you most excited to see? more… The post Poll: Which iOS 13 feature are you most excited to try on iPhone and iPad? appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Not only are your aging AirPods recyclable, you can make a few bucks on them too
Stephen Hall - 3:47 pm EDT AirPods don’t exactly have a reputation for standing the test of time. Many who bought a pair back when they launched in December 2016 have probably experienced this by now, most often in a wasting battery (not to mention horrid earwax buildup in the case!). It turns out that not only are AirPods more recycle-able than you’d think, but you can also get cash for repurposing them… more… The post Not only are your aging AirPods recyclable, you can make a few bucks on them too appeared first on 9to5Mac.
IDC: Huawei and Samsung see huge YoY gains in wearable market but still bow to Apple
9to5Google - 1:50 pm EDT The wearable market is continually growing each year with new smartwatches, headphones, and fitness trackers. Today, IDC has posted an update on wearable market share, detailing huge growth from the likes of Samsung and Huawei thanks to products such as the Watch GT and Galaxy Buds that still sit behind Apple on the whole. more… The post IDC: Huawei and Samsung see huge YoY gains in wearable market but still bow to Apple appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Leap Motion sells to rival VR company after failed acquisition talks with Apple
Chance Miller - 1:40 pm EDT Late last year, a report claimed that Apple had made a $50 million offer to acquire virtual reality startup Leap Motion. Now, The Wall Street Journal reports that Leap Motion has agreed to sell itself to UltraHaptics, a UK-based competitor. more… The post Leap Motion sells to rival VR company after failed acquisition talks with Apple appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Halide iPhone app celebrates 2nd anniversary with photo contest, $5,000 Leica camera as top prize
Michael Potuck - 1:40 pm EDT Popular iPhone photography app Halide is marking its two-year anniversary with a photo contest. Users can shoot images with either Halide or Spectre to earn recognition and some neat prizes. Read on for more details about the contest. more… The post Halide iPhone app celebrates 2nd anniversary with photo contest, $5,000 Leica camera as top prize appeared first on 9to5Mac.
MacBook Pro battery explodes and catches fire during what user claims was 'normal use' [Video]
Michael Potuck - 12:46 pm EDT Swollen batteries and thermal events are a possibility (although rare) for any device with a battery, but a recent video has captured an unfortunate scenario where a MacBook Pro has caught fire and created enough smoke to set off the user’s home smoke alarms. more… The post MacBook Pro battery explodes and catches fire during what user claims was ‘normal use’ [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Twelve South accessories from $13, iPad Pro and LG UltraWide monitors are in today's best deals
Trevor Daugherty - 12:08 pm EDT Twelve South accessories for iPhone and Mac, big deals on iPad Pro, and LG UltraWide monitors highlight today’s best deals. Head below for more in this episode of 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Twelve South accessories from $13, iPad Pro and LG UltraWide monitors are in today’s best deals appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Apple highlights developer stories and diversity ahead of WWDC 2019
Michael Potuck - 11:24 am EDT Apple has shared a Newsroom post today featuring two unique developer stories ahead of WWDC next week. One highlights a young developer who has just launched her first app, while another profiles a veteran who creates communication aids for people with disabilities. While there is great diversity among all the Apple developers in the world, Apple notes WWDC is “a gathering of dreamers, bound together by a shared belief in the power of technology to positively change the world.” more… The post Apple highlights developer stories and diversity ahead of WWDC 2019 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Congress could be running out of time for GDPR-style federal privacy law
Ben Lovejoy - 10:33 am EDT While there’s now widespread consensus among tech giants on the need for a GDPR-style federal privacy law in the US, progress has been slow, and some are now concerned that Congress could be running out of time. When Europe first implemented the gold-standard GDPR privacy law, Apple was one of the first companies to pledge to offer similar protections to its customers globally, not just to EU citizens … more… The post Congress could be running out of time for GDPR-style federal privacy law appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Majority of parents think they spend too much time on mobile devices
Ben Lovejoy - 9:38 am EDT The majority of parents now feel they spend too much time on their mobile devices, and more than a third of teens agree with them … more… The post Majority of parents think they spend too much time on mobile devices appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Spark for iOS and Mac getting new font style and size options with latest update
Michael Potuck - 9:00 am EDT Popular mail client, Spark, is seeing an update today that brings enhanced font options for users on both iOS and macOS. more… The post Spark for iOS and Mac getting new font style and size options with latest update appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Apple agrees to wait for c.$1.5B owed by Japan Display, to assist bailout
Ben Lovejoy - 8:47 am EDT Apple has agreed to wait for money owed to it by Japan Display in order to assist the bailout of the troubled display-maker … more… The post Apple agrees to wait for c.$1.5B owed by Japan Display, to assist bailout appeared first on 9to5Mac.
After New York, Apple Pay Express Transit in London is on the way
Ben Lovejoy - 8:15 am EDT After Japan, Beijing, Shanghai and – this week – New York City, Apple Pay Express Transit in London is up next. When iOS developer Aled Samuel tweeted Transport for London to ask, the organization confirmed that it will be introduced ‘in the coming months’ … more… The post After New York, Apple Pay Express Transit in London is on the way appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Apple, Google & others condemn UK proposal to secretly add law enforcement to encrypted chats
Ben Lovejoy - 7:30 am EDT Apple, Google, Microsoft and 44 other organisations and security experts have signed an open letter condemning a proposal to secretly add law enforcement organizations to encrypted chats and calls. The proposal by GCHQ – Britain’s equivalent of the NSA – seeks to provide an encryption workaround that would breach privacy and security in apps like Messages, FaceTime, WhatsApp and Signal … more… The post Apple, Google & others condemn UK proposal to secretly add law enforcement to encrypted chats appeared first on 9to5Mac.
How to add AppleCare to your iPad after purchase
Michael Potuck - 3:00 am EDT Have you already purchased an iPad but now decided that you'd like to protect it with AppleCare? Follow along for how to add AppleCare to your iPad within 60 days of purchase, even if you didn’t buy it from Apple. more… The post How to add AppleCare to your iPad after purchase appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Report: DOJ officials want T-Mobile and Sprint to create a new competitor as part of merger
Chance Miller - 8:12 pm EDT Last week, a report explained that while the FCC verbally approved T-Mobile’s proposed merger with Sprint, the Department of Justice is ready to block the deal. Now, Bloomberg reports that top Justice Department officials want T-Mobile and Sprint to “lay the groundwork” for a fourth carrier as part of the deal. more… The post Report: DOJ officials want T-Mobile and Sprint to create a new competitor as part of merger appeared first on 9to5Mac.
What to expect from macOS 10.15: New apps, Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more
Chance Miller - 6:31 pm EDT We’re less than a week away from WWDC 2019, and this year is shaping up to be a big one. Thus far we’ve rounded up everything we know about iOS 13 and watchOS 6, but this year’s WWDC will also mark the unveiling of macOS 10.15. Read on for a roundup of what features, improvements, and more to expect with macOS 10.15 this year. more… The post What to expect from macOS 10.15: New apps, Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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