Apple

Mac Rumors (www.macrumors.com)

Brings all the latest news (and rumors, of course) about Apple. It's the most popular Apple blog on the web.

• Greenpeace Criticizes Apple's 'Daisy' Recycling Robot, Says Focus Should be on 'Repairable and Upgradeable Product Design'
• Apple Shares 2018 Environmental Report With Details on Daisy Recycling Robot, Progress on Closed-Loop Supply Chain
• Best Buy Discounts Entry-Level 15-Inch MacBook Pro to $1,499 in One-Day Sale
• Apple Open Sources FoundationDB
• Apple Debuts New iPhone Recycling Robot Daisy and GiveBack Trade-In Program
• Tim Cook Insists Merging Mac and iPad Would Result in Compromises
• eBay for iOS Gains Barcode Scanning Feature That Can Complete Listing Process 'Within Seconds'
• Verizon Announces Updated 'Smart Family' iOS App With Screen Time Management, Content Filters, and More

Reddit Apple (www.reddit.com)

Over half a million Mac lovers unite on the Reddit Apple page to share news, hacks, tips, and tricks.

• Tim Cook says merging the Mac and iPad would require ‘trade offs and compromises’
• Macbook Pro: 2.9 GHz Core i7 (2012) vs. 3.1GHz 7th-gen Core i5 processor (2018) - How do they compare??
• This may be a big security hole, it may be nothing....
• Apple Customer Service Delivers
• Sleep Cycle is now available on the Apple Watch
• Why do my “disliked” songs keep playing on my personal radio?
• Here’s how Apple is fighting GrayKey iPhone unlocker
• Apple Open Sources FoundationDB

Reddit Mac (www.reddit.com)

Dedicated specifically to Macs––that is, the computers, not Apple phones or tablets). Learn news and get help here.

• 2015 MacBook Air trackpack repair / replacement?
• Why does my MBP screen look like this?
• Pandora & iMac...how?
• Any way to improve the cooling of a macbook?
• Tim Cook insists merging Mac and iPad would result in compromise
• Thunderbolt 1/2 hard drive enclosures? M.2 ones?
• Question for Mid 2011 21.5inch iMac and eGPU
• Can you change the display settings of a monitor without plugging it in?

9 to 5 Mac (9to5mac.com)

Daily news site for all things Apple, hitting up all sorts of leads to learn more about Apple and people in the industry.

• How to change and customize your Watch face on Apple Watch
• Tim Cook says merging the Mac and iPad would require ‘trade offs and compromises’
• Hands-on: DaVinci Resolve’s eGPU-accelerated timeline performance and exports totally crush integrated GPU results [Video]
• How to make iPhone buttons easier to use
• Apple’s Environmental Responsibility Report touts improving energy efficiency, sustainability, more
• Apple’s cloud database FoundationDB now open source
• Report: Verizon takes most activations for Q1, data points to why T-Mobile and Sprint have resumed merger talks
• Apple unveils new iPhone disassembly robot Daisy, donating to Conservation International for each recycled or traded-in device [Video]

Apple Insider (appleinsider.com)

This site focuses on deals, reviews, and best of all, price guides.

• Original Mac designer Susan Kare to receive prestigious AIGA medal
• Libratone Zipp: Can this AirPlay speaker best Apple's HomePod?
• Apple's 2018 Environmental Responsibility Report zeroes in on renewable energy, takes flak from Greenpeace
• How to block and filter phone numbers on your iPhone with the tools in iOS
• Apple-owned FoundationDB open sources the core technology at the heart of iCloud
• Apple's Tim Cook denies company heading towards software merger of Mac & iPad
• Apple ushers in most advanced iPhone recycling robot 'Daisy' alongside Earth Day donations
• Apple's iPhone now key to global economy growth, claims IMF

Power Page (www.powerpage.org)

Power Page publishes daily rumors about upcoming Apple releases, updates, and more.

• Fortnite clears more than $25 million in first 30 days on iOS platform
• EEC filings hint at upcoming iPhone models for 2018
• GrayKey cracking device posts average time of 11 hours to break 6-digit iPhone unlock code
• Apple Pay expands to banks, credit unions in Canada, Italy, Russia, Spain, and China
• Rumor: Samsung expected to begin production of OLED units for 2018 iPhones in May
• Apple launches three year extended repair program for first-gen iPad Pro Smart Keyboard units
• Apple begins offering free repairs of 42 mm Apple Watch Series 2 units with swollen batteries, startup issues
• Apple Store locations bring in external contractors to help with backlog of iPhone battery replacement

Cult of Mac (www.cultofmac.com)

Are you so in love with Macs that you sometimes feel like you're part of a cult of Mac? Then this how-to, review, and news site is for you.

• PUBG Mobile‘s new modes ease you into the battleground
• Verizon Smart Family app gives parents new tools
• Drafts 5 for iOS goes free, adds fantastic pro features
• Apple’s new recycling robot Daisy will rip apart iPhones
• Inside Oddmar, the Viking follow-up to the lovable Leo’s Fortune
• Tim Cook won’t compromise Mac and iPad by combining them
• Save 97 percent on a WordPress master class [Deals]
• How to translate webpages on iPhone or iPad

OSX Daily (osxdaily.com)

OSX Daily brings daily tips and tricks for using your Mac.

• How to Remove Widgets from Today Screen of iPhone or iPad
• How to Write Image Files to SD Card with dd from Command Line of Mac or Linux
• How to Delete Specific Safari History on Mac
• MacOS High Sierra 10.13.5 Beta 2 Released for Testing
• How to Set an “Out of Office” Auto-Reply Email Message on iPhone or iPad
• iOS 11.4 Beta 2 Released for Testing
• How to Enable Dark Mode on Twitter for iPhone and iPad
• How to Use the Fast & Private CloudFlare DNS on iPhone or iPad

MacPrices (www.macprices.net)

If you're on the market for a new Mac or Apple product, then this site is for you. It tracks prices on all sorts of Apple products.

• New 2017 15″ MacBook Pros available for up to $250 off MSRP, plus pay no sales tax in 48 states
• Thursday roundup of Certified Refurbished iPads, iPad minis, and iPad Pros available at Apple. Prices start at $239
• Apple Canada customers can save up to $560 with these refurbished MacBooks and iMacs
• 27″ iMacs on sale for $150-$200 off MSRP, plus pay no sales tax in 48 states
• Save 10% on an iPhone 7 with these certified refurbished models at Apple
• 8-Core iMac Pro on sale for $4499, $500 off MSRP
• Apple offers refurbished 21″ 1.6GHz iMacs for only $849
• Amazon offers Silver 13″ 2.3GHz MacBook Pro for $150 off MSRP, only $1149

Daring Fireball (daringfireball.net)

John Gruber is a writer who invented Markdown publishing format and closely follows Apple and offers his analysis on Apple news and products

• CNN: YouTube Ran Ads From Hundreds of Mainstream Brands on Extremist Channels
• Amazon and Best Buy Team Up to Sell Smart TVs
• [Sponsor] Turn Touch Wooden Smart Home Remote
• Pew: Majority of U.S. Teens Worry About School Shootings
• Barack Obama on the Parkland Students
• A Flaw-by-Flaw Guide to Facebook’s New GDPR Privacy Changes
• How Jason Snell Writes on iPad
• Reuters: Facebook to Put 1.5 Billion Users Out of Reach of New EU Privacy Law

Reddit iPhone (www.reddit.com)

Over 400,000 redditors share iPhone tips, gossip, news, and more.

• Iphone SE 128GB vs Iphone 6 with 32GB
• My iPhone 8 back has some cracks, should I get a skin?
• Daisy is Apple’s new iPhone-recycling robot
• How do you arrange apps?
• 1Blocker Premium gone - 1Blocker X ad ?
• How can I buy an iPhone and cell data plan while abroad?
• Refurbished iPhone 6 worth it in 2018?
• How is having a glass back iPhone treating you

iPhone Life (www.iphonelife.com)

iPhone Life is for those who live and breathe their iPhones, covering news, ho-tos, and reviews.

• 12 Must-Have Apple TV Apps: Best Picks for Your Home Theater Experience
• How to Import Medical Records to iPhone's Health App with iOS 11.3
• This Smart Keybox Is Perfect for Your Rental or Airbnb Property
• Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS: Creative Keyboard Adapts to Apps
• How to Customize the For You Section in iPhone's News App with iOS 11.3
• How to Stream the 2018 NHL Playoffs Live on Your Apple TV without Cable
• How to Turn Off Throttling on iPhone with iOS 11.3
• How to Check Your iPhone's Battery Health with iOS 11.3

Life in LoFi (lifeinlofi.com)

Life in LoFi offers tips and tricks as well as the latest apps for the iPhone photographer.

• iOS 11 Update Day: iOS 11 will break some apps
• Scan and straighten photos with Dropbox
• Latest Snapseed Update Adds New Curves Tool
• The iPhone Turns 10 Today
• How to move your photos from Google Photos to Apple Photos
• Sports photographer Brad Mangin talks shooting pro with iPhone
• The P1XELS Social Network for the Mobile Arts Launches!
• Photosaurus: The NEW Monthly Mobile Photo Contest!

iPhone Hacks (www.iphonehacks.com)

iPhone Hacks offers more than just literal iPhone hacks; it also offers news and reviews.

• Greenpeace is Not a Fan of Apple’s New Disassembly Robot, Daisy
• Apple Goes Open Source With its Cloud Database FoundationDB
• Apple Introduces Daisy, the the New Disassembly Robot and GiveBack Environmental Program
• Stop Giving Out Your Personal Phone Number with a Subscription to Hushed Business Line [Deals Hub]
• Tim Cook Says Apple Users ‘Don’t Want iOS to Merge With macOS’
• Here’s Why Your AirPods or Other Bluetooth Headphones Cut out While Crossing a Street
• iOS 11.3 Jailbreak Update: Hacker Gets Root Shell Access
• Netflix Mobile App Now Shows 30-Second Vertical Preview Videos

iPhone Photography Blog (iphonephotographyschool.com)

iPhone Photography teaches you all the ins and outs of your iPhone camera, which will help you maximize your photography.

• 9 iPhone Camera Effects: How To Use Them For More Creative Photos
• SANDMARC Lenses For iPhone X: Wide, Fisheye, Macro & 3x Telephoto
• Olloclip Lenses For iPhone 8 & 8 Plus: Pick The Best Lenses For You
• Camera+ App Tutorial: How To Create Stunning iPhone Photos
• The 100 Best iPhone Photos Of 2017
• iPhone Camera Lens: Pick The Best Lens For You
• 8 Essential iPhone Camera Accessories
• The 10 Best Photo Editing Apps For iPhone (2018 Edition)

Unlock Boot (www.unlockboot.com)

Visit Unlock Boot all of your non-Apple sanctioned needs.

• iPhone X Runs Windows 7 After It’s Hacked (Video)
• How to Get ‘Sim Network Unlock Pin’ for your Android Phone
• How to Split Screen on iPhone For Multitasking
• Download NDS4iOS ROMs – The Best ROMs & Sources
• iMyfone Umate Pro Lets You Safely Wipe Data from iOS Devices
• Why the iPhone X Camera is Vertical? Here’s the Answer
• Top 16 iPhone Apps Gone Free Today – April 19 2018
• Best Kodi Wizards in 2018

Six Colors (www.sixcolors.com)

Daily coverage of Apple by Jason Snell & Dan Moren

• (Podcast) Rebound 183: A Smith Corona Tagline
• Writing on my iPad at home
• (Podcast) Clockwise #237: We Call Those Features
• QuickTime Player 7: Goodbye to Apple's brushed-metal dinosaur (Macworld)
• iPhone war on buttons, redux ↦
• Apple is serious about machine learning, but maybe the wrong parts
• Clicky keyboards are back! ↦
• (Podcast) Upgrade #189: Obsolescence Isn't What It Used to Be