David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. On MPU this week, he joined us to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made.
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United States DOJ Sues Apple⇢
Lauren Feiner, writing at The Verge:
The US Department of Justice and 16 state and district attorneys general accused Apple of operating an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market in a new antitrust lawsuit.
The DOJ and states are accusing Apple of driving up prices for consumers and developers at the expense of making users more reliant on its iPhones. It alleges that Apple “selectively” imposes contractual restrictions on developers and withholds critical ways of accessing the phone, according to a release.
Connected #494: Esse Tiere⇢
Myke surprises his co-hosts, Federico finished the alphabet, and Stephen thought he had an exciting project on his hands.
Manuals, Specs, and Downloads⇢
Chris De Jabet pointed me to this new page on Apple’s Support site. I totally dig it.
3D Printing a Macintosh⇢
Well, this is delightful:
Weather Forecasts Are Much Better Than They Used to Be⇢
Weather forecasts are often seen as just a nice thing to have. Useful when planning a Sunday barbecue, or when we want to know if we’ll need an umbrella for the day. But in many ways weather forecasts are absolutely crucial: they can be a matter of life and death.
Accurate forecasts can save lives by giving early warnings of storms, heat waves, and disasters. Farmers use them for agricultural management, which can make the difference between a lost harvest or a harvest of plenty. Grid operators rely on accurate forecasts of temperatures for heating and cooling demand, and how much energy they’ll get from wind and solar farms. Pilots and sailors need them to carry people across oceans safely. Accurate information about future weather is often absolutely vital.
We’re Going Matte to the Future
A pair of rumors are circulating about the screens on future Apple devices.
Up first, we have Chance Miller, writing at 9to5Mac:
A new rumor today says that Apple has invested billions in a new coating technology for future iPhone displays. This technology would allegedly make future iPhone displays “more scratch-resistant” and add a new anti-reflection layer, but it won’t be ready for the iPhone 16 this year.
The rumor comes from the account Instant Digital on Weibo, which has previously shared accurate information about upcoming iPhone announcements. Apple has reportedly developed equipment that adds a “super-hard” anti-reflective layer to the iPhone’s display, which is also more scratch-resistant than before.
Sponsor: Black Ink for iOS⇢
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Mac Power Users #736: Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware⇢
This week on Mac Power Users, David Sparks and I offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company’s car project.
Connected #493: Ends in Potify⇢
The guys cover what’s new in Apple’s DMA response and make some picks about what could come next. Then, they provide updates on their Apple Vision Pro experiences.
Apple Style Guide: March 2024⇢
Hot off the presses, a new PDF from Apple, complete with this silliness:
Apple Vision Pro: Always use the full name. In general references, don’t use the with Apple Vision Pro. It’s OK to use another article or a possessive adjective: Adjust the fit of your Apple Vision Pro.
You put on and take off Apple Vision Pro. When you have it on, you’re wearing it.
And this:
Don’t refer to Apple Vision Pro as a headset. In most cases, use the product name; in content where the name is repeated frequently, you can use device.
Sponsor: Rogue Amoeba’s SoundSource⇢
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