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MacSurfer's Archive: Friday, September 29, 2017
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple: A semiconductor superpower in the making/US company's chip ambitions risk disrupting supply chain" ["Industry sources and analysts suggest that Apple is keen to expand its semiconductor capabilities further. They say the company is interested in building core processors for notebooks, modem chips for iPhones, and a chip that integrates touch, fingerprint and display driver functions."]  Nikkei 8:12 AM
  • "Apple Interested in Developing ARM-Based Mac Processors and iPhone Modems in House" MacRumors 8:34 AM
  • "Apple would like to remind the FCC that it can't activate imaginary FM radios that iPhones don't have"  TechCrunch 7:30 AM
  • "Turn on iPhone FM radio chips, urges FCC. But iPhone 7, 8 don't have any, says Apple" ZDNet 8:12 AM
  • "Apple just schooled the FCC on iPhones" BGR 7:39 AM
  • "Where Did Apple Go Wrong With Apple TV?" Quora 10:31 AM
  • "Data Sheet—Apple, Dell and Bain Grab Toshiba's Memory Unit" Fortune 8:09 AM
  • "Design patents: Apple, Samsung reject each other's proposals for identifying the relevant article of manufacture"  Foss Patents 7:51 AM
OS X
News
  • "An alarming number of Macs remain vulnerable to stealthy firmware hacks: At-risk EFI versions likely put Windows and Linux PCs at risk, too."  Ars Technica 7:49 AM
  • "Critical EFI Code in Millions of Macs Isn't Getting Apple's Updates" Wired 7:31 AM
  • "Security firm finds some Macs vulnerable to 'firmware' attacks" Reuters 7:29 AM
  • "Apple computers are at risk from flawed updates, researchers find: Your Mac should be getting these patches automatically. But it may not be, and that could spell trouble." CNET 7:47 AM
  • "Apple Mac Firmware Updates Are Quietly Failing and No One Knows Why" Fortune 8:09 AM
  • "Failed updates leave Mac computers at risk from targeted attacks on firmware" BetaNews 8:35 AM
  • "PSA: You can't yet edit iOS 11 iPhone video in FCP X, fix likely coming soon" 9to5Mac 7:25 AM
  • "Warning: Final Cut Pro X Isn't Compatible With iOS 11"s New H.265 High Efficiency Video Codec" MacTrast 7:53 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "APFS in High Sierra causing problems for Unity Engine, Cities: Skylines, Civilization V, more" AppleInsider 12:33 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "How to create a bootable macOS High Sierra installer drive: Put the macOS High Sierra on an external USB thumb drive or hard drive and use it to install the operating system on a Mac." Macworld 8:50 PM
  • "A Beginner's Guide to Web Searching" MacMost 10:25 AM
Op/Ed
  • "Apple: Macintosh a better platform for 3D animation than Amiga" OSNews 4:49 PM
  • "macOS 10.13 High Sierra discussion includes Siri, voices, and geolocation issues; various user interface issues (and options); file-sharing issues (SMB, AFP, etc.); Apple Watch unlock; installers, stubs and App Store issues; firmware and Mac Pro systems; stealthy, unwanted preference changes; file system issues (APFS vs. HFS+) and more." MacInTouch 10:52 AM
Press Releases
  • "Fixing an Important High Sierra Incompatibility" Rogue Amoeba 4:41 PM
  • "Cocktail 11.0 (High Sierra Edition) has been released" Maintain 1:02 PM
  • "Mac CAD/3D Tidbits: Strata 3D, Twinmotion 2018, IrisVR and more..." Architosh 7:27 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "Apple quietly acquired computer vision startup Regaind"  TechCrunch 10:57 AM
  • "Apple reportedly buys French computer vision startup" CNET 4:42 PM
  • "Apple is World's 'Most Technologically Advanced' Company, Based on a Worldwide Survey of Technology Professionals by Decision Analyst" Decision Analyst 8:18 AM
  • "Apple is looking into reports that some iPhone 8s are falling apart"  Quartz 7:51 PM
  • "Apple Investigating 'iPhone 8 Plus Splitting Open' Reports: Two incidents of the iPhone 8 Plus casing splitting have been reported so far, but it is unclear why this is happening."  PC Magazine 8:35 AM
  • "Taiwanese media report iPhone 8 Plus cracked open mid-charge, probably due to battery fault"  The Next Web 7:25 AM
  • "Where Ideas Sing: Apple Celebrates Upcoming Chicago Riverfront Store With Two Local Artists" MacRumors 11:56 AM
  • "Apple collaborates with Chicago artists for new Michigan Avenue store" Cult of Mac 4:41 PM
  • "Apple Discloses Record Number Of US Government Data Requests" Silicon UK 8:08 AM
  • "Cook and Schiller point to new privacy page, much more direct and user-friendly" 9to5Mac 7:25 AM
  • "Apple touts environmental credentials of iPhone X with model-specific report" 9to5Mac 10:32 AM
  • "iPhone X report shows device with less environmental impact than any other Apple product" AppleInsider 11:14 AM
  • "Florida Resident Sues Apple for Sustaining an Injury while in the Apple Wellington Green Store" Patently Apple 7:25 AM
  • "Watch This iPhone 8, Galaxy S8 Blender Showdown: Which flagship smartphone holds up better in a blender, and which makes a superior smoothie? Watch the video below to find out. Just don't try this at home." PC Magazine 1:19 PM
Non-Apple News
  • "FCC head, a critic of net neutrality rules, likely to be reconfirmed: Despite Democrats' protests over plans to dismantle net neutrality, Ajit Pai will likely keep his position as chairman thanks to the Republican-led Senate." CNET 4:53 PM
  • "Google plans to upgrade two-factor authentication tool after high-profile hacks" The Verge 7:27 PM
  • "What to expect at Google's Pixel 2 event: New phones, new Home devices and maybe another expensive Chromebook." Engadget 10:32 AM
  • "Google may be working on its own version of Amazon's Echo Show" Engadget 8:48 AM
  • "Ikea buys Taskrabbit, GoPro has a new Hero" [Video Report] CNET 8:48 AM
  • "Social media warned to crack down on hate speech" BBC 8:12 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "iMore show 573: Dude, it's chocolate cake" iMore 7:27 PM
  • "How does Face ID work? Apple lets us know (Apple Byte Extra Crunchy, Ep. 103)" CNET 6:28 PM
  • "#45: Files and File Providers in iOS 11/With iOS 11 released, apps are starting to receive updates to be compatible with features like the new Files app. In this episode, Fraser and Federico dig into what's possible for cloud storage." Relay FM: Canvas 4:53 PM
  • "Understanding 4K Video Upscaling, Tim Cook's Real Role at Apple -TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-29" The Mac Observer 12:55 PM
  • "AppleInsider podcast reviews iPhone 8 & Apple Watch Series 3, plus iPhone X impressions" AppleInsider 7:56 AM
Hardware/Software
  • "US Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Won't Work in Europe: Or Australia. Why? Blame frequency bands. There are two models of the Apple Watch LTE, a North American one and an 'overseas' one." PC Magazine 12:38 PM
  • "Welcome to iPhone 8 release day. Again." BGR 7:39 AM
AppleCare/Helps
  • "Texting problems on Apple Watch 3? Here's what's going on: The Apple Watch Series 3 includes cellular connectivity, but SMS messages are not treated the same way as phone calls and iMessages. Here's what you need to know." CNET 7:38 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "15" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:05 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:05 AM
  • "12" MacBook Prices (2017 models)" MacPrices 7:05 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "iPhone 8 review: so this is what good battery life feels like" The Guardian 7:36 AM
  • "iPhone 8 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 8: which dual camera is better? We tested out the dual cameras on Apple's iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung's Note 8 to see which one takes better portraits, landscapes and low-light shots." CNET 7:47 AM
  • "iPhone 8 Plus vs Galaxy Note 8: which takes better photos?" [Slideshow] CNET 7:48 AM
  • "Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Review: 3 ways to make it better" [Video Review] CNET 8:27 PM
  • "Review: Apple TV 4K is an impressive extension of the iTunes ecosystem to the living room" AppleInsider 10:43 AM
  • "Apple TV 4K Review: Almost picture perfect" Cult of Mac 7:53 AM
  • "Better late than never: the Apple TV 4K is a fantastic upgrade" Apple World Today 11:54 AM
  • "Fitbit Ionic review: More fit than bit" iMore 11:15 AM
  • "GoPro Hero6 Black hands-on: Amazing stabilization on the Rocket Boat" VentureBeat 7:53 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Inside the betas: watchOS 4.1 adds Apple Music streaming Article" iLounge 6:28 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "How to measure distance in Google Maps for iOS" Cult of Mac 4:53 PM
  • "How to Make iPhone Camera Shoot JPEG Pictures in iOS 11" OS X Daily 12:33 PM
  • "How to access and use Siri Search Suggestions (Spotlight) on your iPhone and iPad" iMore 7:52 AM
  • "How your iPhone can save your life: Your Apple smartphone can be useful in some emergency situations, even if you can't always get online." Computerworld 7:47 AM
  • "How to set up and use cellular on the Apple Watch Series 3" Apple World Today 7:34 AM
  • "How to Turn Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in iOS 11" Wired 7:26 AM
Tips
  • "13 Incredibly Handy New iOS 11 Features" Mashable 10:32 AM
  • "Seeing blobs when shooting low-light Portrait mode? Here's what's going on" iMore 8:06 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "iPhone 8 is so much faster than Android that even Geekbench creator can't believe it" BGR 8:06 PM
  • "The iOS 11 32-Bit Appocalypse Isn't Actually That Bad" Wired 4:48 PM
  • "How does this emdash look in Apple News?" Wired 4:40 PM
  • "Is Tim Cook a Product Visionary? Does He Need to Be?" The Mac Observer 4:31 PM
  • "Billboard interview with Apple Music team, and two things I really want from Apple Music" The Loop 10:33 AM
  • "Apple is tired of relying on Intel or Qualcomm for anything" BGR 6:28 PM
  • "Apple ARM-Based MacBooks: The Pros And Cons" Seeking Alpha 4:42 PM
  • "Apple reportedly wants develop its own chips for Mac laptops (which makes sense)" Apple World Today 8:34 AM
  • "Has Apple Finally Made a Dud iPhone?" Bloomberg 7:56 AM
  • "Why Apple is probably working on a heads-up display: Since Apple is ramping up its augmented reality efforts, it seems like a heads-up display will be in the pipeline at some point... right?"  Macworld 7:54 AM
  • "iOS 11"s Most Obnoxious Features" Lifehacker 7:53 AM
  • "What happened to my iTunes wish list in iOS 11?" iMore 7:53 AM
  • "Trump's FCC Commissioner Calls on Apple to 'Activate' iPhone FM Antennas That No Longer Exist" ["I've dug around, and what I've been told is that there is an FM radio chip in older iPhones, but it's not connected, and there's no antenna designed for FM radio. The chip is just part of a commodity component part, and Apple only connected the parts of the chip that the iPhones were designed to use. No iPhone was ever designed to be an FM radio, and there is no 'switch' that can be 'flipped' — nor software update that could be issued — that could turn them into one. It's a complete technical misconception."]  Daring Fireball 7:30 AM
  • "What Face ID means for iOS and device access: Apple's new biometric technology – a highlight feature in the soon-to-be-released iPhone X – could someday launch 1,000 ships (or open 1,000 doors)."  Computerworld 7:26 AM
Non-Apple
  • "Google Pixel 2 event: what to expect" The Verge 8:48 AM
  • "Pixel 2 haters are stuck in the past" BGR 8:22 AM
  • "Digital Drawing Heaven?—First Reviews of reMarkable Tablet Seem Glorious" Architosh 7:28 AM
  • "Android 8.0 Oreo: Behind-the-scenes improvements make it better than ever" PCWorld 7:26 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "Google Drive for iOS updated to make stored documents accessible in Files app" AppleInsider 4:50 PM
  • "Wired Keyboards for iPad Make iPads Serious Writing Tools, Apple MFi Certified" MacPrices 1:19 PM
  • "Reactant is a new native framework for iOS apps" TechCrunch 11:23 AM
  • "NTT Resonant Adds iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 11 Support for iPhone 7 and Other Devices to Cloud-Based App Testing Service 'Remote TestKit'" PRNewswire 7:55 AM
  • "Google Drive Now Plays Nice With Apple's Files and iCloud Drive App" MacTrast 7:53 AM
  • "5 excellent iPad Pro apps for college students" iDownload Blog 7:51 AM
  • "'Flower' brings its zen gameplay to iPhone and iPad" Engadget 7:37 AM
  • "Vito Technology introduces Satellite Tracker 1.0 for iOS/Android" prMac 7:24 AM
  • "myTuner Radio - Major Release of Version 6 for iOS and Android" prMac 7:24 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Satya Nadella says there are now only 1 billion Windows users worldwide" MSPoweruser 8:35 AM
  • "Microsoft's Nadella talks hardware and Windows" ZDNet 12:07 PM
  • "Microsoft 'Windows Core OS' aims to turn Windows 10 into a modular platform for the future" Windows Central 8:38 AM
  • "Microsoft's Satya Nadella: Judge us on value we add, not tax we pay" [Video Report] BBC 4:48 PM
  • "From slow batches to fast files, how Microsoft is luring folks into Azure" The Register 8:33 AM
  • "IBM's Stock Refuses to Recover, as Its Posturing Falls on Deaf Ears" 24/7 Wall St. 8:27 AM
  • "Dell EMC will offer Azure Stack" Channel Eye 8:24 AM
  • "Why Intel built a neuromorphic chip: Intel is already working on several chips designed to train and run deep neural networks faster. With Loihi, the chipmaker hopes to solve a whole different class of AI problems." ZDNet 4:53 PM
  • "Intel's low-power 'Gemini Lake' chips coming in October/November?" Liliputing 8:24 AM
  • "Intel Coffee Lake Vs. Ryzen: A Side-By-Side Comparison" Tom's Hardware 8:23 AM
  • "Another Core i7-8700K & Core i5 8600K Review Leaks" Guru3D 8:22 AM
  • "Intel and Ericsson in Nordic project to roll-out first 5G services in Europe" Electronics Weekly 8:23 AM
  • "Intel rolls out first 5G public test in Europe" IT PRO 8:21 AM
  • "The Ericsson and Intel 5G roadshow heads to Tallinn" Telecoms 8:21 AM
  • "New Intel Slides Reveal Product Roadmap up-to 2018" Guru3D 8:21 AM
  • "MSI Launches new X370 Gaming M7 ACK Mobo For AMD Ryzen" Guru3D 8:17 AM
  • "Former Oracle employees sue company for alleged pay discrimination" TechCrunch 4:50 PM
  • "Oracle introduces Live Experience Cloud for customer engagement" ZDNet 7:34 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Investors are valuing Roku more like Google than Apple" CNBC 7:36 AM
  • "Apple: The great hardware seesaw" Apple 3.0 [Subscription Required for Full Article] 10:33 AM
  • "Lumentum Has Appeal Beyond the iPhone: Lumentum is the only optical-components company with a clear path to a near-term beat and raise." Barron's 8:10 AM
Industry News
  • "S&P 500 hits intraday record as stock market tries to end month higher: Dow and the S&P on track for their sixth straight monthly gain; S&P aims 8th quarterly gain in a row" MarketWatch 12:40 PM
  • "S&P 500 Touches New Intraday Record, on Track for Sixth Straight Monthly Gain" TheStreet 12:40 PM
  • "S&P, Nasdaq hit record on gains in tech, financials" Reuters 12:40 PM
  • "Stocks on Track for Quarterly Gains: The S&P 500 has added 3.6% over the past three months, with most daily moves fairly small" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 12:40 PM
  • "Nikkei scores its best month of 2017: Australian stocks log fifth-straight month of losses" MarketWatch 8:41 AM
  • "European stocks set for best month of 2017: European stocks advanced on Friday, staying on track for their best month of the year after a string of upbeat data and a rally for the banking sector on rising expectations for tighter monetary policy." MarketWatch 7:18 AM

 
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