tvOS 11.1 update for Apple TV (4th-gen) and Apple TV 4K now available
Apple has publicly released the tvOS 11.1 update for Apple TV (fourth-gen) and Apple TV 4K. tvOS 11.1 was previously only available as a beta version. more… 9to5Mac
Month: October 2017
Samsung looks to reinvent Apple’s Genius Bar with WeWork ‘care centers’
Samsung is partnering with shared workplace startup WeWork to roll out a string of "care centers" at which customers can receive help with their Samsung device while taking care of business, an idea that aims to one-up Apple’s Genius Bar. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Instagram adds mid-feed preview tiles for Stories, tests new stop-motion camera feature
Over a year ago, Instagram rolled out its clone of Snapchat’s popular Stories feature and has since said that its version of Stories reaches over 250 million daily users. Now, Instagram is making a change to its iOS app that makes Stories even more prominent… more… 9to5Mac
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BMW Z8 owned by Apple’s Steve Jobs heads to auction, valued up to $400K
A BMW Z8 luxury convertible once owned by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is being auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York next month, where it’s expected to fetch between $ 300,000 and $ 400,000 or possibly more. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Review: CalDigit 3TB AV Pro 2 good storage choice for USB-C MacBook users
USB-C enclosures proliferate now, at a range of prices. However, not all single-drive enclosures are created equal — and AppleInsider takes a look at the new CalDigit 3TB AV Pro 2. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Face ID, TrueDepth camera component supplies ‘stable,’ technology will span 2018 iPhone line
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the 2018 model-year iPhone will launch "on time" and with a "stable supply" sporting the existing TrueDepth system, and Face ID user authentication. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple says ‘working hard’ to get iPhone X orders to iPhone Upgrade Program customers after Citizens One snafu
Apple this weekend is contacting iPhone Upgrade Program customers who stayed up, or woke up, to order an iPhone X early Friday only to find the company’s financial partner, Citizens One, was unable to process loan applications. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Keep your iPhone X safe with one of these protective cases
Anyone looking to buy an iPhone X at launch is probably concerned with keeping their new mobile device as safe as possible. AppleInsider has rounded up a selection of the cases on the market that offer protection with style. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Were you able to get the iPhone X model you wanted during pre-orders? [Poll]
For many, the iPhone X pre-order process was surprisingly smooth, but for others, it was as frustrating as ever. With issues ranging from the Apple Store not coming back online on time to iPhone Upgrade Program failures, some customers weren’t able to get the model they wanted when they wanted it. Were you successful on…
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Final Cut Pro 10.4 announced and demoed with VR, HDR workflow support, enhanced color tools, and more
Today was the first day of the third-annual Final Cut Pro X Creative Summit in Cupertino, CA. The event is geared towards professional video editors using Final Cut Pro X. Talks, demonstrations, along with a visit to the Apple campus is involved. There’s also communication with the product team behind the popular NLE. The first…
Best Buy charging a $100 premium on full iPhone X price, says customers ‘want this flexibility’
In the lead up to iPhone X preorders today you may have noticed that Best Buy’s website was showing the full price cost of both iPhone X models $ 100 above the retail price. I also noticed it last week and figured it was just a mistake that would be corrected sooner or later. As…
Google reveals higher traffic acquisition payouts, supporting claims of costlier Apple search deal
While Google parent company Alphabet beat forecasts in this week’s third-quarter results, pulling in $ 27.77 billion in revenue, the company simultaneously warned of higher traffic acquisition costs — likely supporting claims that it’s paying Apple more to be the default option in Safari search. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Best iPhone X cases, folios, covers and screen protectors
The day is finally upon us. Pre-orders for the new iPhone X will be kicking off very soon and we are expecting stock to be limited. But don’t worry we have tips for you right here on how to ensure you get your hands on one. While Apple has encouraged customers to arrive early, it…
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How to preorder iPhone X with Apple’s battle-tested Apple Store app
Apple’s iPhone X is by far the most hotly anticipated device of 2017. With all signs pointing to a quick sellout of initial stock, prospective buyers will have to go into Friday’s preorder process with a game plan. AppleInsider – Frontpage News