The 9to5Mac Daily Report for 07/03/2019

The latest Apple news, analysis, and reviews - right here! View this email in your browser Tweet Share Forward Read Later   Today's Daily Report Jul 3rd 2019   Hands-on: iOS 13 beta 3 changes and features [Video] Jeff Benjamin - 4:22 pm EDT Yesterday Apple released its latest developer beta updates for iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. As expected, developer beta 3 brings about a substantial amount of new changes and features. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough as we step through what’s new in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 beta 3. more… The post Hands-on: iOS 13 beta 3 changes and features [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.   9to5Mac Daily: July 03, 2019 – iOS 13 beta 3, mysterious new MacBook Pro Chance Miller - 3:58 pm EDT Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Kolide: User focused security for teams that use Slack. Try Kolide's new product free for 30 days for your entire fleet. more… The post 9to5Mac Daily: July 03, 2019 – iOS 13 beta 3, mysterious new MacBook Pro appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Anker launches 60W PowerPort Atom MacBook charger as a Prime Day-exclusive 9to5Toys - 2:35 pm EDT Anker is taking advantage of Prime Day 2019 by launching its new 60W PowerPort Atom III Wall Charger as part of Amazon’s exclusive offerings in July. The latest from Anker delivers an affordable alternative to Apple’s official wall chargers, while still packing a 60W output via USB-C. Today’s news is a follow-up to the previous generation model announced earlier this year, which both packed an additional USB port and a higher price tag. Hit the jump for more. more… The post Anker launches 60W PowerPort Atom MacBook charger as a Prime Day-exclusive appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Stacktrace Podcast 043: "Accidental spelunking" Guilherme Rambo - 1:00 pm EDT John builds a hot reloading tool for writing HTML in Swift, Rambo accidentally discovers details on how SwiftUI's previews work, and Jony Ive goes indie. Also, tips on professional communication, different approaches when it comes to adding analytics to an app, and much more. Sponsored by Hyper: Get HyperCube to automatically backup photos & more to microSD or USB storage while you charge your iPhone. Special $29 preorder price (40% off). more… The post Stacktrace Podcast 043: “Accidental spelunking” appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Instagram confirms ongoing outage affecting uploads, says it's working on a fix Michael Potuck - 12:35 pm EDT Instagram has confirmed this morning that some users are currently unable to send or upload photos and videos. more… The post Instagram confirms ongoing outage affecting uploads, says it's working on a fix appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Best Buy July 4th sale has various Apple deals, plus save on iPad Pro and the official Apple Watch dock Trevor Daugherty - 12:19 pm EDT The Best Buy July 4th sale highlights today’s best deals, along with notable discounts on the current generation iPad Pro and Apple’s official Apple Watch dock. Head below for more in this episode of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Best Buy July 4th sale has various Apple deals, plus save on iPad Pro and the official Apple Watch dock appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Moment Pro Camera app for iPhone adds slow shutter mode for versatile long exposure shots Michael Potuck - 12:00 pm EDT Moment is bringing a new slow shutter mode to its Pro Camera iOS app to allow users to get creative with long exposure shots in a variety of ways. The new mode will save long exposures as Live Photos with options to export them as stills or short videos. more… The post Moment Pro Camera app for iPhone adds slow shutter mode for versatile long exposure shots appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Hands-on video offers detailed look at iPhone 11 Max clones running Android Michael Potuck - 11:53 am EDT We’ve seen a variety of CAD renders and cases for the upcoming iPhone 11 and now we’ve got a hands-on look at some iPhone 11 Max clones. They are running an iOS skinned version of Android and include the new square camera bump that we’re expecting Apple to implement with this year’s iPhone lineup. more… The post Hands-on video offers detailed look at iPhone 11 Max clones running Android appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Apple not alone in aiming to move some production out of China; HP, Dell, more Ben Lovejoy - 10:39 am EDT Apple is not the only tech giant aiming to move some production out of China, according to a new report today. HP, Dell, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Sony, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, and Nintendo are among the companies making or considering similar plans … more… The post Apple not alone in aiming to move some production out of China; HP, Dell, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.   HomePod owners complain Hey Siri is being activated by Apple's new AirPods ad Ben Lovejoy - 9:38 am EDT HomePod owners are taking to Twitter to complain that the Hey Siri feature is being activated by Apple’s new AirPods commercial. When the guy in the Bounce ad says Hey Siri at the beginning and asks it to play him something new, HomePods are being triggered… more… The post HomePod owners complain Hey Siri is being activated by Apple’s new AirPods ad appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Elago W6 stand reimagines the iPod as an Apple Watch dock, available now 9to5Toys - 9:17 am EDT Elago has been behind some of our favorite Apple Watch docks over the last few years. Its W3 stand was an instant recommendation in our hands-on review. Subsequent releases have sustained this trend as the brand has mastered nostalgia in many ways. The new Elago W6 stand continues this trend with killer iPod vibes, bringing Apple's iconic music player to your nightstand or desk in a whole new way. Much like Elago's other vintage releases, this is a must-have for any Apple fan looking to show off their Apple Watch and keep it charged all night. Head below for more. more… The post Elago W6 stand reimagines the iPod as an Apple Watch dock, available now appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Watch Time Stories: Apple Watch — from work to working out Zac Hall - 9:01 am EDT In the very first episode of our new Watch Time podcast, Benjamin Mayo and I talk about how the Apple Watch has become a critical part of our lives. We don’t have to use Apple Watches for our jobs, but we both insist on wearing it all day for the same reason: Apple Watch improves our lives. For the next three months, Watch Time will explore how the Apple Watch is making an impact in the lives of people from many backgrounds, and we’ll share highlights from those conversations at 9to5mac.com/guides/watch-time-stories. Subscribe to our 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast to automatically receive new episodes from season one every two weeks, and read on for highlights and more from our first episode. more… The post Watch Time Stories: Apple Watch — from work to working out appeared first on 9to5Mac.   9to5Mac Watch Time podcast episode 1: The Apple Watch warm up Zac Hall - 9:00 am EDT 9to5Mac Watch Time is a brand new seasonal podcast series hosted by Zac Hall. Over the next three months, we’ll talk to real people about how the Apple Watch is affecting their lives. In our very first episode, Zac talks to 9to5Mac author and Happy Hour podcast co-host Benjamin Mayo about how they both use the Apple Watch for work to working out, upcoming and long term fitness goals with the Apple Watch, and much more. 9to5Mac Watch Time is available on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and your favorite podcast player through RSS. Subscribe now to enjoy our first episode and automatically hear new episodes as soon as they’re released every two weeks from July through September. more… The post 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast episode 1: The Apple Watch warm up appeared first on 9to5Mac.   FaceTime eye contact correction in iOS 13 uses ARKit Ben Lovejoy - 8:57 am EDT We reported yesterday one funky new feature in iOS 13 beta 3: FaceTime eye contact correction. Currently, when you look at the screen to see the face of the person you’re talking to, they will see your eyes looking down as the camera is above the screen. But the latest iOS 13 beta offers a feature called FaceTime Attention Correction… more… The post FaceTime eye contact correction in iOS 13 uses ARKit appeared first on 9to5Mac.   China installs spyware on tourists' Android phones, downloads data from iPhones Ben Lovejoy - 8:17 am EDT Foreigners visiting certain areas of China are having their smartphones searched at the border. With Android phones, authorities install a piece of spyware that has access to the user’s calendar, phone contacts, call logs, and text messages — as well as the apps they use and their usernames in some of those apps. iOS protections mean that an iPhone app wouldn’t give them the same access, so they instead take a different approach … more… The post China installs spyware on tourists’ Android phones, downloads data from iPhones appeared first on 9to5Mac.   9to5Mac Happy Hour 232: Jony Ive leaving Apple, Watch Time teaser Zac Hall - 8:00 am EDT This week Benjamin and Zac discuss new Bluetooth smart lights from Philips Hue, how Apple HomeKit setup could be easier for new users, a new charging solution from TwelveSouth, and our live reactions to the news that Jony Ive is leaving Apple. (We recorded on June 27th just as the news was crossing the wire. We’ll talk more about the reports that have followed next week.) Stick around for a sneak peek at Zac’s new podcast series called Watch Time — with a familiar guest this week. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post 9to5Mac Happy Hour 232: Jony Ive leaving Apple, Watch Time teaser appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Apple now under third privacy investigation in Ireland; other tech giants too Ben Lovejoy - 7:13 am EDT Apple is now under a third privacy investigation in Ireland, this time looking at whether the company fully meets GDPR requirements in regard to a data access request from a customer. Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law imposes a wide range of strict privacy rules on companies, one of which is that a customer has a right to see a copy of all the data held on them … more… The post Apple now under third privacy investigation in Ireland; other tech giants too appeared first on 9to5Mac.   How to find the serial number on your Mac Michael Potuck - 3:00 am EDT Need to find the serial number of your Mac? Read on for four different ways for how to figure out what it is. more… The post How to find the serial number on your Mac appeared first on 9to5Mac.   iOS 13 beta 3 suggests new wired method for transferring data between devices Guilherme Rambo - 10:42 pm EDT Earlier today, Apple released the third developer betas of iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, watchOS 6 and macOS Catalina. While new betas are usually focused mostly on performance improvements and bug fixes, it's not uncommon for new features to be discovered. more… The post iOS 13 beta 3 suggests new wired method for transferring data between devices appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Apple publishes latest transparency report detailing requests for data and App Store removals Chance Miller - 10:21 pm EDT Apple today published its latest transparency report, detailing the requests it received from governments and private parties for customer data. For the first time, the report also includes information about requests Apple received to remove apps from its App Store. more… The post Apple publishes latest transparency report detailing requests for data and App Store removals appeared first on 9to5Mac.   Agenda note taking app for iOS and macOS adds full integration with Apple's Reminders Chance Miller - 8:07 pm EDT The popular note-taking app Agenda has received a major update today, adding seamless integration with Apple’s Reminders app. It works much like Agenda’s integration with Calendar, and it works across all platforms. more… The post Agenda note taking app for iOS and macOS adds full integration with Apple’s Reminders appeared first on 9to5Mac. Visit 9to5Mac Here: Web Twitter Facebook YouTube Copyright © 2019 925, LLC. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for our emails at 9to5Mac.com. 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