Turkey’s president calls for boycott of Apple products
Amid rising trade tensions with the United States and local economic catastrophe, Turkey’s president has named Apple specifically as a boycott target. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Month: August 2018
Select 12-inch MacBook models sold out at Best Buy, could hint at fall refresh
Unlike previous years, Apple did not update the 12-inch MacBook this spring. Typically, the company does a spec bump to the line every March or April. more… 9to5Mac
Here are the vehicles and receivers with Apple CarPlay announced in 2018
Once an expensive niche option — and still that way, in some cases — CarPlay is becoming increasingly common on new cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as aftermarket receivers. Here’s a roundup of the introductions in 2018 so far, the latest being Toyota’s 2019 Camry and Sienna models. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Logic Pros: Using Selection-Based Processing for easy audio repairs & precision editing
Selection-Based processing might not be the most exciting feature you’ll find inside of Logic Pro X, but it is certainly one of the unsung heroes of Apple’s flagship audio software. While much of our discussions on Logic Pros are in some degree centered around making music for various applications, Selection-Based Processing is useful for just…
Comparing the 2018 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro with the Dell XPS 15 9570
The 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro is powerful and well designed, but can it keep competitors like the Dell XPS 15 9570 at bay? AppleInsider looks at both to see which is the better overall package. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Review: Apple and Blackmagic’s eGPU with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
AppleInsider takes an in-depth look at Apple and Blackmagic’s Thunderbolt-enabled eGPU, testing the MacBook-accelerating hardware with a gamut of tests from 5K gaming to video editing. We show you everything that sets this eGPU apart from the pack. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Save up to $1,400 on Macs, including the lowest prices ever on Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro
Just in, B&H has issued massive markdowns on Apple hardware with discounts of up to $ 1,400 off. Save $ 100 to $ 150 on all 2018 MacBook Pro models (the lowest prices ever). Apple’s 2017 13" MacBook Pro is also on sale for $ 1,099, 13" Touch Bars are $ 1,499 and the $…
Comment: First impressions after nearly a month with Apple’s 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro has been available for almost a month now and despite the fact that the update was announced via a press release, this year’s revision brings some notable changes. While everything looks the same on the surface, the 2018 MacBook Pro packs more power, an improved keyboard, and more. more… 9to5Mac
Apple Services and the ecosystem of value capture
Apple’s remarkable success in iTunes and its App Stores bears striking similarity to another example of a platform developer investing in its own ecosystem: transit Value Capture. App Store Value Capture has changed the game for Apple, and is now fueling a faster rate of revenue growth for the company than all of its hardware…
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This week on AI: What’s new in Apple’s iOS 12 & macOS Mojave betas, iPhones as passports & more
Apple’s latest iOS and macOS betas were the centerpiece of the week, but travel, CarPlay, and the performance of 2018 MacBook Pros were also on your minds. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Obscura 1.2 update brings advanced photography app to iPad
Today, the popular alternative camera client Obscura is rolling out an update with a handful of new features including iPad support. more… 9to5Mac
All the changes to Notifications on your iPhone in iOS 12
Everyone dreads the chore of dealing with a large influx of Notifications, but we still need them to keep up with what is going on. Fortunately, in iOS 12, Apple made a number of changes to the improve the user experience. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
After stint at Tesla, Doug Field returns to Apple to work on Project Titan w/ Bob Mansfield
After leaving in 2013 to join Tesla, Doug Field has now made his way back to Apple. As noted in a report from Daring Fireball, Field is returning to Apple to work alongside Bob Mansfield on Apple’s Project Titan car team… more… 9to5Mac
Marantz begins rolling out AirPlay 2 support to compatible audio accessories
Back in May, Apple revealed the full list of third-party speakers slated to receive updates with AirPlay 2 support. Now, one of the first manufacturers has started rolling out updates to their line of audio accessories… more… 9to5Mac
Samsung Galaxy Home will fight smart speakers from Apple, Amazon & Google
In addition to revealing the Galaxy Note9, one of Samsung’s other product announcements on Thursday was the Galaxy Home, the company’s first smartspeaker. AppleInsider – Frontpage News