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Apple responds to ad group’s criticism of Safari cookie blocking
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkApple is introducing a new feature in Safari with macOS High Sierra and iOS 11 – Intelligent Tracking Prevention. We’ve all seen it, you visit a site and then move on to another site. While on the new site, you see ads for products on the site you were just on. These advertisers are tracking […]
Apple Introduces iPhone 8, iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K
/in News from Apple/by Adam EngstAt its highly anticipated product announcement event at the new Steve Jobs Theater, Apple didn’t disappoint. The big news was the revolutionary iPhone X, which eliminates the Home button and unlocks by recognizing your face. Apple also announced the evolutionary iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus; a cellular-capable Apple Watch Series 3; and the Apple […]
How Apple finally made Siri sound more Human
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkI found this article interesting. I’ve been using the beta of iOS 11 and Siri definitely sounds more human. There are other nice tidbits about Siri in this article as well. This fall, when iOS 11 hits millions of iPhones and iPads around the world, the new software will give Siri a new voice. It […]
Watch ‘The Talk Show: Live from WWDC 2017’
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkIf you want to understand my love for Apple a bit better, watch this. So good to see executives be so frank and be able to speak in general laymen’s terms. They are not perfect, but the moral code that runs through the company is shown here. Also, you’ll understand how just a simple feature, […]
Apple Wows at WWDC with the New HomePod, iMacs, iPad Pros, and OSes
/in News from Apple/by Adam EngstApple used the keynote address at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in early June to unveil new versions of macOS, iOS, and watchOS, new iMacs and faster notebooks, and new iPad Pros. In a “one last thing” announcement that hearkened back to the days of Steve Jobs, the company also gave a sneak peek […]
Apple Tweaks iPad and iPhone Product Lines
/in News from Apple/by Adam EngstApple often adjusts its iPad and iPhone lineup in March, and this year’s changes make the selection more attractive and affordable while adding a new way to support the (RED) international charity. Let’s take a closer look at what Apple has done and what it means for you. New iPad replaces iPad Air 2 […]
MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkCurious on what the Touch Bar is all about and how it works? Check out Jason Snell’s review of the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar on his site Six Colors. He also created a great video showing how it works. Highly recommended to watch if you want to see the Touch Bar in action.
Jimmy Lovine Is Officiating a Marriage of Tech and the Arts
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkHannah Karp from the Wall Street Journal has a nice short interview with Jimmy Lovine. We were trying to hire people for Beats, and it became apparent that there was a big hole when it comes to merging the arts, business and technology. When you go to college, one side of your brain usually gets […]
Does the Mac still matter?
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkShara Tibken and Connie Guglielmo of cnet got an exclusive interview earlier this week with Apple. It’s an interesting read. “The calendar isn’t what drives any of the decisions,” Schiller says in a 90-minute briefing at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. “We challenge the teams to do great work and sometimes that great work can […]
iPhone 7 Camera Review: Rwanda
/in News from Apple/by Dan WassinkA great review by Austin Mann showing what the iPhone 7 camera can do. Make sure you watch the video too. These are great! So this year, in collaboration with Nat Geo Travel + Nat Geo Adventure and the amazing team at Ker & Downey operating our tour, we’ve set out to get you the answers. I’m writing […]