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Apple says it will add controls requiring more explicit user action to grant apps Full Disk Access. The change follows concerns that some developers use the permission in ways that can expose sensitive user data, including files, mail and messages.
David Pogue, in his newsletter: The new AI Siri came out this week as part of OS 27 for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac, and it’s a life changer.…
Qualcomm: Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the renewal of its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027. “We are pleased to extend the Apple license agreement,” said John Han, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm Technology…
Leaked images and details reportedly offer a first look at smart-home accessories being developed by Apple and LG, including a deadbolt, thermostat, and temperature sensor. The accounts attribute the emerging product details to leaks and, in one case, FCC filings; the products’ release plans remain unconfirmed.
In this bonus episode, Jason interviews former Apple SVP of Retail Ron Johnson about why Steve Jobs wanted to get into retail, understanding what Apple’s brand represents, the customer-service model of the Apple Store, and much more.…
I had to listen to a bunch of TTS voices to make my final choices. An audio newsletter producer’s job is never done. I got a weird email the other day from OpenAI that ended up causing a great deal of work for me: As part of our continuous upgrade process, we are deprecating the…
Nice use of the rainbow logo, Apple. Apple has announced that it’s planning something for October 13. The assumption—amplified by the “Welcome Home” slogan—is that Apple is going to roll out a bunch of new home-oriented products, most notably a touchscreen home hub that’s been…
Leaked Apple smart home gadgets, Apple’s upcoming smart home hub with a screen, our feelings on smart recording tech, and whether we want a touchscreen on our MacBook.…
Sometimes, putting these columns about intriguing macOS and iOS apps together feels a little like improvisational jazz — I’m not always sure where this is going or how it’s going to wind up, but hopefully there’s a note or two that someone gets some enjoyment out of.…
Gil Amelio and Steve Jobs make a deal that will change the future trajectory of Mac OS, Apple, and the tech industry. But is Steve happy to be the CEO at Pixar, or is he secretly plotting to take over Apple?…
Late last month I got several emails from Spotify, all pretty much the same: Hello, Our automatic review tools determined that this podcast may contain content that infringes the rights of a third party.…
Back in June, I tried to elaborate on why building software is more than coding in an age of AI coding assistants: Whatever you call it, whether it’s being a producer or product manager or something else that isn’t a programmer, creating good software in the AI era still requires…
Apple introduced iMessage within Messages in 2011 as its house-brand, end-to-end encrypted messaging product. The promise of iMessage is that posts are always encrypted, using servers and technology developed by Apple and controlled by it.…
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, writing at The Verge, illuminates some challenges with the new parental controls Apple added in this year’s software updates: I’m not even trying to use Screen Time on my son’s devices.…
Credit cards, dryers, and, if we have time, the two Apple events expected this month.…
Together in Memphis, Myke and Jason discuss John Ternus prodding Apple to move faster, Apple’s regret about giving apps Full Disk Access, and the impending release of Apple’s long-rumored home hub product.…
Way back in January I noted that one of the features that had kept me from using Passwords as my only password management app was its inability to manage SSH keys, a feature offered by competitor 1Password.…
Hello from Memphis, where we are currently hosting the 8th annual 12-hour Podcastathon. I’m here for the fourth straight year, along with Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley, Kathy Campbell, Casey Liss, and Brad Dowdy.…
Amazon on Thursday announced new Kindles, including a new base model, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft. All three models come in multiple varieties (plastic and aluminum) and in a variety of new colors.…
ElevationLab has released an AirTag product I find appalling, and I strongly urge they immediately withdraw it from sale and recall all inventory. The AirTag Silencer is a simple device: remove the back panel and battery from an AirTag, position the Silencer’s highly engineered…
Apple has become one of the world’s most valuable companies because of its products: the Mac, the iPad, the Apple Watch and most especially the iPhone.…
Minor bugs that drive us mad, app blasts from the past, smart home infrastructure, and our non-car navigation systems.…
