| You're not alone, Twitter is down and no one can tweet [Fixed]
Michael Potuck - 3:19 pm EDT Twitter is down this afternoon and it looks like most users can’t tweet or view their feeds for the time being. Those experiencing issues are having trouble loading the website as well as mobile apps and third-party clients not functioning. more… The post You're not alone, Twitter is down and no one can tweet [Fixed] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Comment: Apple's $999 MacBook Air and Beats education deal is the most compelling in years
Trevor Daugherty - 2:43 pm EDT Earlier this week, Apple announced this year’s rendition of its annual Back to School promotion. 2019’s student-focused offer delivers a free pair of Beats headphones with the purchase of iPad Air, iPad Pro, and any Mac. Apple’s roots in education have been well-documented, but over the years its Back to School deals have lost some luster as it has gone through a series of changes. Missteps along the way, the exclusion of gift cards in favor of headphones, and more have caused Apple to miss the mark on one of its most popular first-party promotions. Launching the 2019 Back to School sale in combination with refreshed MacBook hardware has turned that all around. Here’s why… more… The post Comment: Apple’s $999 MacBook Air and Beats education deal is the most compelling in years appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Belkin expands USB-C and Lightning lineup with durable nylon cables, up to 10-ft lengths
Michael Potuck - 2:17 pm EDT Belkin is out today with a line of new Lightning and USB-C cables. The new Boost Up Charge cables include a USB-C to Lightning version, USB-A to Lightning, and more. The company highlights durability and style as key features of the braided nylon cables that include integrated leather cable management. more… The post Belkin expands USB-C and Lightning lineup with durable nylon cables, up to 10-ft lengths appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Alexa hardware helping Amazon Music outpace Apple Music growth, but Apple remains ahead
Chance Miller - 1:39 pm EDT A new report from The Financial Times today details that Amazon Music Unlimited has become the fastest growing music streaming service, outpacing both Spotify and Apple Music. This comes after Apple VP Eddy Cue recently confirmed that Apple Music had hit 60 million subscribers. more… The post Alexa hardware helping Amazon Music outpace Apple Music growth, but Apple remains ahead appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Popular Speedtest iOS app hides an epic Easter egg behind this gesture
Michael Potuck - 12:23 pm EDT Ookla’s popular Speedtest iOS app has included fun Easter eggs in the past, and the app currently has quite the epic one hidden right now. The latest surprise continues the legend of Lord Ookla which can be found behind a simple gesture. more… The post Popular Speedtest iOS app hides an epic Easter egg behind this gesture appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Sonos AirPlay lineup hits all-time low pricing, official Apple Watch Bands 50% off, more in today's deals
Trevor Daugherty - 12:05 pm EDT One of the best Sonos sales ever highlights today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break, along with rare deals on official Apple Watch bands and the annual pre-Prime Day Anker event at Amazon. Hit the jump for more. more… The post Sonos AirPlay lineup hits all-time low pricing, official Apple Watch Bands 50% off, more in today’s deals appeared first on 9to5Mac.
What happens when an AirPod gets lost in a NYC subway station? [Video]
Zac Hall - 11:56 am EDT We often hear about Apple products being used as lifelines in remarkable ways. But rarely do we see customers go to extraordinary lengths to rescue their devices. The tables turned this week when Ashley Mayer saved her lost AirPod from a grim fate in the depths of a New York City subway station. more… The post What happens when an AirPod gets lost in a NYC subway station? [Video] appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Five of the best under-the-radar features in iOS 13 [Video]
Jeff Benjamin - 9:11 am EDT Features like Dark Mode, and improved multitasking made headlines when iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 were revealed back in June, and rightfully so. That said, I find that many of the smaller, under-the-radar features lend a measurable improvement to the user experience as well. Watch as I discuss my five favorite sleeper features in iOS 13 in this latest hands-on video walkthrough.
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Jamf adds new iOS teacher tools ahead of 2019-2020 school year
Bradley Chambers - 9:00 am EDT Jamf, the popular mobile device management solution for Apple, is announcing some new features ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. Earlier this year, Jamf launched Jamf School along with new apps for parents and teachers with the aim to simplify the entire Apple experience from home to school. Today, they have announced some new teacher and parent tools for Jamf School aimed at furthering that mission. more… The post Jamf adds new iOS teacher tools ahead of 2019-2020 school year appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Eve app updated with dark theme, new watering controls for Eve Aqua
Benjamin Mayo - 8:36 am EDT The Eve app for HomeKit has today been updated with a new dark theme option (available to iOS 12 users only), in addition with a few new scheduling features for the HomeKit-compatible Eve Aqua. more… The post Eve app updated with dark theme, new watering controls for Eve Aqua appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Tesla engineer admits uploading Autopilot source code to iCloud before leaving for competitor
Electrek - 7:38 am EDT Tesla is currently suing a former Autopilot engineer who they claim stole the source code of the autonomous driving system for a Chinese competitor, Xpeng. Now the former employee has admitted to uploading the Autopilot source code to his iCloud at a suspicious time in his move to Xpeng, but he denies misconduct. more… The post Tesla engineer admits uploading Autopilot source code to iCloud before leaving for competitor appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Hong Kong's Octopus confirms Apple Pay support coming later this year for iPhone and Apple Watch
Cam MacMurchy - 7:36 am EDT Apple Pay is finally coming to Hong Kong’s Octopus card system after rumors first surfaced last month that it would be part of iOS 13. more… The post Hong Kong’s Octopus confirms Apple Pay support coming later this year for iPhone and Apple Watch appeared first on 9to5Mac.
iPhones made in India now being exported to European markets, not simply sold domestically
Benjamin Mayo - 7:18 am EDT Representing a significant milestone, some Apple iPhones manufactured in India are now being exported to countries in Europe for sale, via The Economic Times. Initially, Apple set up iPhone manufacturing in India to avoid import taxes and allow the company to be more price-competitive in the Indian smartphone market, which is seen as a potential growth opportunity over the next few years. more… The post iPhones made in India now being exported to European markets, not simply sold domestically appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Sweeping glass facade of Apple Jewel Changi Airport unveiled in Singapore
Michael Steeber - 7:13 am EDT Apple's second store in Singapore opens on July 13th at the monumental Jewel Changi Airport. The new location marks an important expansion of Apple's retail services for travelers and tourists passing through the region or visiting Singapore. Apple has previewed the store ahead of its opening and offered more details about what customers can expect. more… The post Sweeping glass facade of Apple Jewel Changi Airport unveiled in Singapore appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Apple disables Walkie-Talkie due to exploit that could allow someone to secretly listen in without consent
Benjamin Mayo - 4:22 am EDT Apple has disabled the Walkie-Talkie service on Apple Watch this morning, due to an unknown exploit that could have allowed a stranger to eavesdrop the Apple Watch microphone without consent. Apple told TechCrunch it just became aware of the issue. The company says they do not believe any unscrupulous actor took advantage of the vulnerability. more… The post Apple disables Walkie-Talkie due to exploit that could allow someone to secretly listen in without consent appeared first on 9to5Mac.
How to use auto lock and unlock on iPhone with folio cases
Michael Potuck - 3:00 am EDT Are you using your iPhone with a folio case and want to take advantage of the auto lock and unlock feature for a more seamless experience? Read on for how to make sure this feature is enabled on your iPhone. more… The post How to use auto lock and unlock on iPhone with folio cases appeared first on 9to5Mac.
US to investigate France's proposed digital tax on Apple, other tech companies
Chance Miller - 7:42 pm EDT Earlier this year, it was reported that France was pushing ahead with its tax on big tech companies including Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Now, the United States has plans to investigate that tax and its merits. more… The post US to investigate France’s proposed digital tax on Apple, other tech companies appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Apple pushes silent macOS update to remove web server secretly installed by Zoom
Chance Miller - 7:27 pm EDT Earlier this week, a security researcher detailed how the Zoom video conferencing app installed a hidden web server on Macs, leaving users vulnerable to having their webcams hijacked. Now, TechCrunch reports that Apple has pushed a silent update to macOS to remove that hidden web server. more… The post Apple pushes silent macOS update to remove web server secretly installed by Zoom appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Supply chain reports say Apple developing in-screen Touch ID, will ditch Face ID by 2021
Chance Miller - 7:07 pm EDT A new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today says that at least one of the new iPhones introduced in 2020 will have a smaller front-facing camera cutout, making for an improved screen to body ratio and a smaller notch. more… The post Supply chain reports say Apple developing in-screen Touch ID, will ditch Face ID by 2021 appeared first on 9to5Mac.
Which MacBook is right for you? Here's how the 2019 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro compare
Michael Potuck - 6:49 pm EDT After launching updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks yesterday, Apple also pared down its lineup by discontinuing the 12-inch MacBook and previous-generation MacBook Air. Whether you’re looking to pick up a new Mac for school, work, or general use, read on for a detailed look at how the new MacBook lineup compares. more… The post Which MacBook is right for you? Here’s how the 2019 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro compare appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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