macdailynews.com/2021/12/03/police-warn-apple-airtags-are-being-used-by-thieves-to-track-and-steal-high-end-vehicles/ [click thru to view videos] Police warn Apple AirTags are being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles Friday, December 3, 2021 11:15 am Canadian police ware warning that Apple AirTags are being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles. Apple’s AirTag York Regional Police Ontario, Canada: Investigators with the … Continue reading Police warn Apple AirTags are being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles
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If you use HomeKit (with HomePods or otherwise) >> gifts
9to5mac.com/2021/12/03/homekit-weekly-the-essential-homekit-gift-guide-for-apple-fans/ HomeKit Weekly: The essential HomeKit gift guide for Apple fans Bradley Chambers @bradleychambers - Dec. 3rd 2021 9:00 am PT If you’re looking for gift ideas for Apple fans in your life, HomeKit accessories make one of the best options because of how it natively works with your products, low cost, and multiple use … Continue reading If you use HomeKit (with HomePods or otherwise) >> gifts
Securely storing COVID data on an iPhone using a shortcut with iOS 15
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/11/30/how-to-securely-show-your-covid-19-certificate-on-your-iphone How to securely show your COVID-19 certificate on your iPhone Malcolm Owen | Nov 30, 2021 If you have to physically hand over your iPhone to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, here's how to do so quickly in the most secure way possible. If you're entering a venue with a large number of people, such as a stadium … Continue reading Securely storing COVID data on an iPhone using a shortcut with iOS 15
Apple’s reliance on protecting users’ privacy paying off in more than the obvious ways
https://www.kqed.org/news/11896177/how-apples-privacy-protections-can-benefit-its-bottom-line-in-surprising-ways THE CALIFORNIA REPORT How Apple's Privacy Protections Can Benefit Its Bottom Line in Surprising Ways by Rachael Myrow Nov 13, 2021 This year, Apple is growing its business as an advertising platform, after giving consumers the ability to opt out of tracking by non-Apple (read: rival) apps. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Back in April, privacy advocates hailed Apple’s … Continue reading Apple’s reliance on protecting users’ privacy paying off in more than the obvious ways
Mail viewed on Apple Watch doesn’t share same privacy protection as on iPhone
https://www.ubergizmo.com/2021/11/mail-apple-watch-not-privacy-protected/ Mail On Apple Watch Isn’t Offering The Same Privacy Protections On iPhone By Tyler Lee, on 11/17/2021 17:12 PST iOS 15 brought a lot of privacy related features to Apple’s mobile operating system. One of those is Mail Privacy Protection that hides your IP address from web-based content in emails. This effectively blocks tracking pixels … Continue reading Mail viewed on Apple Watch doesn’t share same privacy protection as on iPhone
Apple’s decision to let users opt out of directed advertising paid off
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/13/apples-privacy-changes-show-the-power-it-holds-over-other-industries.html TECH Apple’s ad privacy change impact shows the power it wields over other industries PUBLISHED SAT, NOV 13 202111:28 AM ESTUPDATED SAT, NOV 13 202111:30 AM ESTKif Leswing@KIFLESWING KEY POINTS In April, Apple released an update for iPhones that gave users the option whether to prevent advertisers from using a device ID.Over six months … Continue reading Apple’s decision to let users opt out of directed advertising paid off
How to check your AirPod’s battery
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-check-airpod-battery How to check your AirPods' battery life on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac Christine Kopaczewski and William Antonelli Nov 17, 2021, 3:50 PM How to check your AirPods' battery on an iPhone or iPadHow to check your AirPods' battery on a Mac https://www.youtube.com/embed/KCujCXxMBU0 You can check your AirPods' battery on any paired Apple device.On an iPhone or … Continue reading How to check your AirPod’s battery
Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/11/apple-growing-health-workforce/ All > Apple's Increasing Focus on Health Seen in Recent Hiring Trends, New Board Member Thursday November 11, 2021 8:26 am PST by Sami Fathi Apple has been talking for years about the role it wants to play in human health, led by the Apple Watch and its array of health-related features. With the Apple Watch maturing … Continue reading Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
Are AirPods passé now? Or is just easier to keep headphones in your ears?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/are-airpods-out-why-cool-kids-are-wearing-wired-headphones-11636753407 Are AirPods Out? Why Cool Kids Are Wearing Wired Headphones Humble ‘retro’ corded headphones are making an unexpected return, for both aesthetic and practical reasons Lily-Rose Depp, seen here with simple corded headphones, in Manhattan this March.PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES By Rory Satran, Nov. 13, 2021 8:00 am ET Everyone wears AirPods these days…right? Since Apple launched the Bluetooth-enabled headphones … Continue reading Are AirPods passé now? Or is just easier to keep headphones in your ears?
Here’s how Safari works in Montery MacOS
9to5mac.com/2021/11/05/safari-in-macos-monterey-whats-new-how-it-works/ Here’s what’s new with the redesigned Safari in macOS Monterey and how it works Michael Potuck - Nov. 5th 2021 4:06 pm PT @michaelpotuck 9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac X. Find hidden junk, large old folders, unused apps, and heavy memory consumers. You can also use CleanMyMac X to remove malware, unwanted pop-ups, and virus … Continue reading Here’s how Safari works in Montery MacOS
Trying out iOS 15.1
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/10/26/hands-on-with-all-the-new-features-in-ios-151 Hands on with all the new features in iOS 15.1 Andrew O'Hara | Oct 26, 2021 Apple has released iOS 15.1 — as well as many other platform updates — and we are going hands on with all of the new features including SharePlay, camera enhancements, and more. SharePlay There is an entirely new way to share experiences … Continue reading Trying out iOS 15.1
Apple Music Voice Plan and a comparison of the new plan vs Apple Music vs Apple’s Family Plan
What is absolutely left out of the comparison is that, if you can gather a "family" of six people who need not be related or live under the same roof, the best options is to simply purchase Apple One which -- for $30 a month -- includes all of this: Apple TV+ (the streaming channel), … Continue reading Apple Music Voice Plan and a comparison of the new plan vs Apple Music vs Apple’s Family Plan
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