News from Six Colors
It’s official: Apple Event on April 20
Apple announced (and pre-announced) that it’s holding a virtual event next Tuesday at 10 a.m. “Spring Loaded” is the tagline.Apple announced (and pre-announced) that it’s holding a virtual event ne...
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Report: Siri spills on April 20 event ↦
MacRumors reports that the beans have been spilled on the upcoming spring Apple event from an unlikely source: Upon being asked “When is the next A...MacRumors reports that the beans have been spilled on the upcoming sprin...
(Podcast) Upgrade 347: The Hubris of the HomePod
Apple’s making moves both outdoors (Find My) and in (rumored new smart home products)...Apple’s making moves both outdoors (Find My) and in (rumored new smart h...
First, do no Harmony ↦
Late on Friday, as befits disappointing news, Logitech announced that it would be discontinuing its Harmony remote line: While Harmony remotes are ...Late on Friday, as befits disappointing news, Logitech announced that it...
Apple is running out of chances to get gaming right (Macworld/Dan Moren)
Apple has made several attempts to make a go of the game market over the years—anyone remember when Apple had Game Evangelists? Pippin? Game Sprock...Apple has made several attempts to make a go of the game market over the...
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6C Podcast: April 9, 2021
No AirTags, driving to the Apple Store, and why you might not need your own wiki.No AirTags, driving to the Apple Store, and why you might not need your ...
Apple adds support for third parties to Find My network ↦
Apple Newsroom: Apple today introduced the updated Find My app, allowing third-party products to use the private and secure finding capabilities of...Apple Newsroom: Apple today introduced the updated Find My app, allowing...
(Podcast) The Rebound 336: Remember ALF?
Tim Cook was on a podcast. But not this podcast.Tim Cook was on a podcast. But not this podcast.
(Podcast) Clockwise 393: The Sprinkles of Success
Apple’s latest Arcade updates, LG exits the smartphone market, rumors of an iMac with a bigger display, and our automation and Stream Deck experien...Apple’s latest Arcade updates, LG exits the smartphone market, rumors of...
- #iMac
Safari is the Loneliest Browser (Member Post)
A few years ago, I switched from Chrome back to Safari, wanting a more fluid experience between my Macs and iOS devices...A few years ago, I switched from Chrome back to Safari, wanting a more f...
When technology won’t let you forget ↦
Really great read from Lauren Goode at WIRED about the persistence of digital memory, even in the face of things you might prefer to forget: Of the...Really great read from Lauren Goode at WIRED about the persistence of di...
(Podcast) Upgrade 346: Float It Like a Hologram
It’s a big news week! Myke and Jason break down Tim Cook’s podcast interview with Kara Swisher, and discuss some big changes at Apple Arcade...It’s a big news week! Myke and Jason break down Tim Cook’s podcast inter...
Kara Swisher interviews Tim Cook ↦
Kara Swisher of the New York Times interviews Tim Cook on her podcast this week: In this episode of “Sway,” Ms. Swisher presses Mr...Kara Swisher of the New York Times interviews Tim Cook on her podcast th...
These three annoying Apple problems finally have fixes on the way (Macworld/Dan Moren)
Let’s all say it together: Apple’s not perfect...Let’s all say it together: Apple’s not perfect...
6C Podcast: April 2, 2021
Apple Arcade, User Automation, and baseball caps.Apple Arcade, User Automation, and baseball caps.
Apple bolsters Arcade catalog with classic games ↦
Apple’s vice president of the App Store, Matt Fischer, in a press release today: “Today we’re launching our biggest expansion since the service deb...Apple’s vice president of the App Store, Matt Fischer, in a press releas...
PSA: The MLB iPad app works on M1 Macs
Being a baseball fan who watches games on a Mac hasn’t always been easy...Being a baseball fan who watches games on a Mac hasn’t always been easy...
TripMode appears on the Mac App Store ↦
David Dudok de Wit: What you may not know is why TripMode wasn’t available on the Mac App Store...David Dudok de Wit: What you may not know is why TripMode wasn’t availab...
Keyboard Maestro’s most mind-blowing feature
In my recent piece about automation on macOS and iOS, I mentioned the witchcraft that is possible on the Mac with Keyboard Maestro: Keyboard Maestr...In my recent piece about automation on macOS and iOS, I mentioned the wi...
Amazon sued over price fixing with Big Five, anticompetitive behavior ↦
Writing at Ars Technica, Tim De Chant reports that a class-action lawsuit is underway over Amazon’s deals with major publishers: The suit seeks to ...Writing at Ars Technica, Tim De Chant reports that a class-action lawsui...
HoverBar Duo: The MacStories Review ↦
John Voorhees reviews the Twelve South HoverBar Duo: There is no shortage of iPad stands...John Voorhees reviews the Twelve South HoverBar Duo: There is no shortag...
- #iPad
(Podcast) Clockwise 392: Baaaaaa
Apple TV remote changes we’d like to see (and what should stay the same), our tech spring cleaning habits, whether in-person WWDC should return, an...Apple TV remote changes we’d like to see (and what should stay the same)...
The Mac needs Shortcuts
I’m a big believer in user automation...I’m a big believer in user automation...
The Back Page: Brow Beaten (Member Post)
Dear Tim, It is my deepest pleasure to report the satisfactory conclusion of Phase One of Operation PETARD...Dear Tim, It is my deepest pleasure to report the satisfactory conclusio...
Siri’s voice will no longer default to female as of iOS 14.5 ↦
TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino: Apple is adding two new voices to Siri’s English offerings, and eliminating the default ‘female voice’ selection in...TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino: Apple is adding two new voices to Siri’s...
WWDC 2021 kicks off June 7 ↦
Apple Newsroom: Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 7 through 11, in an all-online format...Apple Newsroom: Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide ...
(Podcast) Upgrade 345: Hovering Over My Desk on New Years Eve
We’re celebrating 20 years of OS X with a discussion of how we use our Macs today and what we might upgrade later this year! Also, the future of Ap...We’re celebrating 20 years of OS X with a discussion of how we use our M...
How macOS will still steer Apple for the next 20 years (Macworld/Dan Moren)
I’ve been a Mac user for about 30 years...I’ve been a Mac user for about 30 years...
6C Podcast: March 26, 2021
HomePod screen dreaming, OS X reminiscing.HomePod screen dreaming, OS X reminiscing.
(Podcast) 20 Macs for 2020 podcast 27: The 21st Mac
Stephen Hackett joins Jason to wrap up the series and discuss all the Macs that didn’t make the list.Stephen Hackett joins Jason to wrap up the series and discuss all the Ma...
- #Mac
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