It’s all a lie, but here it is on my iPhone XS:
I really do not like that Apple allowed this.
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Apple’s March 25 Event
There’s a lot to process about today’s event, but in the meantime, here’s some stuff you should check out:
Keynote Details
- Apple’s March 25 Keynote: By the Numbers
- Apple Shares Videos from “It’s Show Time” Event
- Official keynote video
- Everything Announced at Apple’s Star-Studded Services Event
Apple News
- Apple News
- Apple Announces Apple News+ Service for Magazines: MacStories’ Overview and First Impressions
Apple Card
Apple Arcade
Apple TV
Apple’s Very Good Event Introduction Video⇢
I love this.
Mac Power Users #475: Something Smells Funny⇢
The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps … again.
This was my first “feedback” episode of MPU, and I had a lot of fun with David on it.
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The Late 2012 iMacs⇢
Yours truly, over at MacStories:
The recent iMac updates brought additional power and flexibility to Apple’s all-in-one desktop, but didn’t redesign or modernize the iMac as we’ve known it for many years.
As the 21.5- and 27-inch machines are here to stay for at least a while longer, I thought it would be a good time to look back at the first of their kind, introduced at a press event in October 2012.
Clippy’s Brief Resurrection⇢
Hi, it looks like you want to read an article about Clippy. I can help you with that!
On Time Tracking⇢
I went into 2019 with a lot of plates in the air, and a lot of change, having joined Mac Power Users. My schedule felt chaotic, so I restarted time tracking, something I haven’t done since 2015 when I first went independent with Relay FM.
My app of choice for this has been Toggl, but the tools aren’t the point; knowing how your time is spent is.
My friend Quinn Rose has been going though something similar, as she recently wrote:
Kbase Article of the Week: MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.1⇢
I had forgotten all about this:
Apple has discovered that a small percentage of flash storage drives in these MacBook Air models have an issue that may result in data loss. This update tests your drive and, in the majority of cases, installs new firmware to resolve the issue. If your drive cannot be updated, Apple will replace it, free of charge.
This firmware update is recommended for MacBook Air (mid 2012) models.
A Look at an Original iPhone Prototype⇢
Apple Announces New AirPods with ‘Hey Siri’ Support, Better Talk Time and Optional Wireless Charging Case⇢
Good news if your AirPods are slowly dying:
The new Apple-designed H1 chip, developed specifically for headphones, delivers performance efficiencies, faster connect times, more talk time and the convenience of hands-free “Hey Siri.” AirPods come with either a standard charging case or a new Wireless Charging Case for convenient charging at home and on the go.
Here’s a bit more on the H1 chip, which replaces the W1 in the old models:
Connected #235: Stephen’s Hellish Nightmare of Dates⇢
The boys take some time to mark National Ravioli Day, then dive into Apple’s new iPads and iMacs before making predictions for the company’s upcoming media event.
I am either going to dominate those predictions or lose by a mile.
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Apple Tweaks iMac Pro Options (Updated)⇢
In addition to the iMac changes, Apple has quietly adjusted many options for the iMac Pro, as Joe Rossignol reports:
Alongside a spec bump to standard iMac models, Apple today quietly added 256GB RAM and Radeon Pro Vega 64X graphics options to the iMac Pro.
Upgrading to 256GB of 2,666MHz DDR4 ECC memory will set you back a steep $5,200, more than the $4,999 price of the base iMac Pro itself. Radeon Pro Vega 64X graphics can be added for $700. Both are configure-to-order options.