Category: Apple Services

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services / iOS / iPhone

May 8, 2019

Apple Pay VP reveals plans to make iPhone NFC great again

Apple’s Apple Pay chief promised that 70% of US merchants will accept the service by the end of the year, and says we’re reaching a tipping point in which card-free payments will become the norm.

Apple / Apple Services / AR Glasses / iOS / iPhone

May 5, 2019

These are the first 35 games coming to Apple Arcade

Apple’s first 35 Apple Arcade titles have been confirmed, find all their names and watch all the available teaser videos for these cutting-edge titles here.

Apple / Apple Services / iOS / iPhone

April 24, 2019

Just 3% of U.S. iPhone buyers take out AppleCare protection

97 out of every 100 new iPhones sold in the U.S. lack AppleCare protection leaving owners exposed to sky high repair or replacement bills if their device is lost, damaged or stolen.

Apple / Apple Car / Apple Rumor / Apple Services

April 17, 2019

Apple Car: Get the brain right, wheels will follow

Apple is developing the brains to drive autonomous vehicles, when it gets that right, the wheels will inevitably follow.

Apple / Apple Services / iOS / Tips

April 12, 2019

How to subscribe (and unsubscribe) to iOS apps

Apple has improved the app subscription process to make it easier and more transparent for customers to use.

Apple / Apple Services / Apple TV

April 10, 2019

Will the Apple TV+ service come to the Mac?

Apple is expected to make Apple Music, Books, Podcasts and its TV app available to Macs using the new Marzipan APIs that make it much easier to use iOS apps on Macs — so Apple TV+ shows must be coming, too.

Apple / Apple Music / HomePod

April 4, 2019

Apple cuts the cost of HomePod worldwide

Apple has slashed the cost of HomePod systems by 15%, making the world’s best smart speaker system available to more people.

Apple / Apple AI Siri / Apple Services / iOS

March 27, 2019

To rescue privacy, Apple should sell a Siri chip to others

Apple should create and sell a Siri chip to third party consumer electronics manufacturers in order to help protect privacy as voice assistant technologies proliferate in smart homes.

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services

March 27, 2019

VIDEO: Apple’s full ‘Showtime’ event video is now online

Apple has published the complete video of its critical ‘Showtime’ keynote event for playback on YouTube, and you can watch it here if you wish.

Apple / Apple Services / Apple TV

March 26, 2019

Thoughts on Apple TV+

Why would so many of the planet’s biggest stars appear on stage and stake their reputation on an Apple TV channel that doesn’t launch for months unless they knew something we don’t?

Do Apple devices need anti-virus software? May 16, 2019
Apple’s devices are far better defended against malware and viruses than other platforms, but does that mean they don’t need anti-virus software?No, yes, and maybe I’ve lost track of the number of times Mac users have told me Macs don’t need virus protection because the machines are inherently more robust against such attacks.I’ve also lost […]
Apple invests in tomorrow’s coding talent May 15, 2019
While Apple CEO Tim Cook doesn’t think a four-year degree is necessary to be a proficient coder, he’s still prepared to invest in the nurturing next-generation engineering talent. And today Apple opened up the application process for new students to join its Developer Academy in Naples, Italy.The Naples connection The Apple Developer Academy at the […]
The iPhone user's guide to the WhatsApp hack attack May 14, 2019
Hackers have used a security bug inside WhatsApp to install spyware through an infected WhatsApp voice call, and Apple users are affected.What WhatsApp users need to do If you are one of the 1.5 billion people who use WhatsApp, you should immediately update both your app and your iOS software to the latest version.The app update includes […]
Digital transformation: Why every enterprise needs to think about UI May 13, 2019
You can throw all the money and technology you want at digital transformation, but if your end users are uncomfortable with your brand-new solutions, they will simply stop using them.Put the customer first Those are just some of the thoughts shared with me by Sam Johnson, chief customer officer at Jamf, following that company’s move […]
Is Apple really about to kill the iPhone SE? May 10, 2019
Apple may dramatically reduce the number of supported older iPhone models when it introduces iOS 13, a the latest rumor claims, but it isn’t yet clear on what consistent basis this decision may (or may not) be made.Closing the stable door Apple really did the right thing when it extended backward compatibility in iOS 12, […]
No, Google, Apple's privacy is not a luxury item May 9, 2019
Why is privacy a luxury? Possibly because surveillance capitalist firms have subsidized product prices by collecting and trading in the personal data of the people that use their products, enabling them to sell hardware cheap.The consequences of convenience The crux of Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s argument against firms such as (obviously including but never named) […]
The SAP/Apple partnership changes everything May 8, 2019
SAP and Apple are working together to help businesses build applications that use Apple’s machine learning and augmented reality (AR) technologies.Apple is the enterprise Apple CEO Tim Cook joined SAP CEO Bill McDermott at the latter company’s SAPPHIRE conference to announce the news.“A man who is the last to accept the status quo, and the […]
Hey, Siri, what’s the future of enterprise voice services? May 7, 2019
Apple’s focus on privacy is incredibly important when it comes to the development of Siri and voice services, as the potential goes way beyond asking your Apple Watch to turn off your lights.Silent whisper If you use HomePod, you already know that Siri will respond to commands only slightly louder than a whisper.You can use it […]
WWDC: iOS 13 brings iPad productivity, Watch independence and more May 6, 2019
With just weeks to go until WWDC 2019, initial claims concerning Apple’s iOS upgrade plans are becoming a torrent. Claims of speed, more apps, and key enhancements appear to be the order of the day.What to expect from iOS 13 Apple intends to release a bundle of its own new apps at the show and […]
How to use 'Hey, Siri' to control Google Assistant on iPhone May 3, 2019
The best way to compare accuracy between Siri and Google Assistant is to use both on one device, and you can do that with your iPhone.What is OK, Google? “OK, Google” is the Google Assistant equivalent of “Hey, Siri”— you use it to activate the intelligent assistant in order to get answers to your queries.The iOS […]