Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Report: iPhone 8 could pack ‘rear-facing 3D laser’ for AR features & camera improvements
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/report-iphone-8-could-pack-rear-facing-3d-laser-for-ar-features-autofocus-improvements/
Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:13:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/siri-iphone-8-ar-siri-home-button-01.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>As has <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/22/opinion-we-may-all-want-apple-glasses-after-arkit-arrives/">been said many times in the past</a>, ARKit is perhaps the clearest sign yet that Apple is going all-in when it comes to augmented reality. With the iPhone 8 set to come later this year, it makes sense that it too would feature advanced AR features. Now, <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40440342/apple-is-working-hard-on-an-iphone-8-rear-facing-3d-laser-for-ar-and-autofocus-source">Fast Company</a> reports that the device will feature a rear-facing 3D sensor to aid with AR and other camera technology…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/report-iphone-8-could-pack-rear-facing-3d-laser-for-ar-features-autofocus-improvements/#more-490967" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490967&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490967&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:13:57 +00009to5MaciOS 11: How to customize AirPods controls
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/ios-11-how-to-customize-airpods-controls/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:24:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/how-to-customize-airpods-controls-ios-11-lead1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/airpods/">AirPods</a> have many great aspects, but the fully wireless earphones’ bare-bones controls are not one of them. Fortunately, Apple has brought expanded customizable controls to AirPods with iOS 11. Let’s take a look…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/ios-11-how-to-customize-airpods-controls/#more-490905" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490905&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490905&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:24:02 +00009to5MacLatest Gartner & IDC data shows Mac sales start to slow, but other manufacturers are falling faster
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/idc-gartner-q2-2016-report/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:20:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/macbook_pro_vs_xps_15-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=530" /></div><p>Gartner and IDC are today out with their latest releases concerning the state of the PC industry. Following the release of the new MacBook Pro models earlier this year, data <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/11/mac-marketshare-rebounds-with-new-macbook-pro/">showed Apple gain on other manufacturers</a> and now Mac sales are again starting to flatline, though other vendors are falling at a faster rate…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/idc-gartner-q2-2016-report/#more-490927" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490927&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490927&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:20:39 +00009to5MacAnalysts say supply chain evidence points towards 3-4 week delay for iPhone 8
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/iphone-8-delay-bofa/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:25:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/iphone-8-function-area-concept-image-005.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>A day after a report claimed that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/iphone-8-delays-panic-mode/">Apple is operating in a “panic” trying to make key iPhone 8 features ready for launch time</a>, analysts today are predicting a delay for the device itself. As noted by <a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/12/iphone-8-may-be-delayed-by-3-weeks-or-more-bank-of-america-says.html">CNBC</a>, Bank of America Merrill Lynch analysts released a report today claiming that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8">iPhone 8</a> will ship 3 to 4 weeks later than anticipated…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/iphone-8-delay-bofa/#more-490906" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490906&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490906&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 21:25:15 +00009to5MacOutlook for iOS updated with redesigned navigation, conversations, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/outlook-update-ios/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:08:41 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/outlook-ios-update.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Microsoft has today <a href="https://blogs.office.com/en-us/2017/07/12/redesigned-navigation-conversations-and-search-in-outlook-for-ios-and-android/">announced an</a> update to its Outlook app for iOS that brings a variety of changes and improvements. The two new headline features are redesigned conversations and navigation, while an improved search will be coming soon.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/outlook-update-ios/#more-490883" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490883&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490883&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:08:41 +00009to5MacCombined Google Photos and Drive ‘Backup and Sync’ app now available for Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/google-backup-and-sync-photos-drive-download/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:20:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/backup-and-sync-blog-post_1-2e16d0ba-fill-2844x1600.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>After a <a href="https://9to5google.com/2017/07/02/google-drive-backup-and-sync-delayed/">brief delay last month</a>, Google’s <a href="https://9to5google.com/2017/06/14/backup-and-sync-from-google-app/">Backup and Sync</a> desktop app for Mac is now available for download. With this revamped client, only one application is needed to back up files on a desktop to Google Photos and Drive.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/google-backup-and-sync-photos-drive-download/#more-490874" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490874&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490874&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 19:20:10 +00009to5MacApple releases second tvOS 11 public beta for Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-releases-second-tvos-11-public-beta-for-apple-tv/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:42:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-tv-4th-gen-siri-remote.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1337&h=752" /></div><p>The second tvOS 11 public beta for non-developers to test on Apple TV is now available. The tvOS 11 public beta includes new features like Home Screen Syncing, light and dark mode automatic switching, and full AirPods support.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-releases-second-tvos-11-public-beta-for-apple-tv/#more-490852" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490852&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490852&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:42:24 +00009to5MacSecond macOS High Sierra public beta is now available
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/second-macos-high-sierra-public-beta-is-now-available/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:34:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/macos-high-sierra-egpu-native.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Apple has released the second macOS High Sierra public beta for Mac. This allows users who are not registered developers to test pre-release versions of macOS with new features for free.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/second-macos-high-sierra-public-beta-is-now-available/#more-490847" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490847&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490847&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:34:53 +00009to5MacApple releases iOS 11 public beta 2 for iPhone and iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-releases-second-ios-11-public-beta-for-iphone-and-ipad/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:09:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/ios-11-public-beta-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=899" /></div><p>Apple has released the second iOS 11 public beta for the iPhone and iPad. As has been the case with previous public beta releases, this allows users who are not registered developers to test pre-release versions of iOS with new features for free.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-releases-second-ios-11-public-beta-for-iphone-and-ipad/#more-490839" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490839&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490839&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:09:33 +00009to5MacStreet Fighter IV Champion Edition releases today for iOS w/ MFi controller support
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/street-fighter-iv-champion-ios/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:41:17 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/street-fighter-iv-champion-edition.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p class="p1"><span class="s1">Capcom has now officially released <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/street-fighter-iv-champion-edition/id1239299402?mt=8&at=11l3Qo"><span class="s2">Street Fighter IV Champion Edition</span></a></span><span class="s3"> for iOS. After some minor delays, the game is now available in the App Store for purchase with a solid roster of characters and classic Street Fighter gameplay. </span> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/street-fighter-iv-champion-ios/#more-490813" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490813&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490813&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:41:17 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 4 128GB $320, Jaybird Freedom Earbuds $80, Linksys Mesh Router $280, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/9to5toys-ipad-mini-4-jaybird-freedom-more/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:29:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/9to5toys-header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/9to5toys-ipad-mini-4-jaybird-freedom-more/#more-490805" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490805&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490805&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:29:48 +00009to5MacAffinity Designer for iPad teased on video
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/affinity-designer-for-ipad-teased-on-video/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:06:55 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/affinity-designer-ipad.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>With the success and popularity of Serif’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/23/friday-5-affinity-photo-a-must-have-photo-editing-app-for-ipad-pro-owners-video/">Affinity Photo for iPad</a>, it seemed like a given that its companion app, Affinity Designer, would soon make its way to iPad. In a video posted via Twitter earlier this morning, Affinity Designer’s project manager, Matt Priestly, <a href="https://twitter.com/mattp4478/status/885144323351867392">shared a teaser</a> of the app in action. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/affinity-designer-for-ipad-teased-on-video/#more-490801" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490801&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490801&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:06:55 +00009to5MacFantastical 2.4 for Mac brings lots of new features and improvements to the popular calendar app
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/fantastical-2-4-mac-calendar-app/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:00:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/fantastical-4-2-adding-attachments.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Fantastical 2, the popular calendar app from developer, Flexibits, has received <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fantastical-2-calendar-and-reminders/id975937182?mt=12&uo=4&at=11l9Le">a big update for the Mac</a>. Version 2.4, which just landed on the Mac App Store, brings several notable new features to the fore.</p>
<p>Users will be happy to learn that you can now add attachments directly to iCloud and Exchange calendar events on the Mac. The update also lends the ability to add travel time to events, letting you receive notifications that correspond to the amount of time it will take to reach the event location.</p>
<p>Have a look at the full change log inside, which highlights the biggest Fantastical update since <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/03/25/fantastical-2-mac/">version 2 launched back in 2015</a>. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/fantastical-2-4-mac-calendar-app/#more-490698" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490698&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490698&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 14:00:49 +00009to5MacApple 2017 Back to School deal: free Beats headphones with select Mac and iPad Pro purchases
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-2017-back-to-school-deal-free-beats-headphones-with-select-mac-and-ipad-pro-purchases/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:52:27 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/screen-shot-2017-07-12-at-14-50-32.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1148&h=663" /></div><p>Apple has just announced its Back to School deals for 2017. This year, students at the Apple Store can get a pair of Beats Solo3 headphones, Powerbeats3 or BeatsX bundled with Macs and iPad Pro purchases. This is in addition to the usual Apple Store education discount.</p>
<p>The company will bundle <a href="http://amzn.to/2uiv0D4">Beats Solo3 headphones</a> when buying a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac Pro. A free pair of <a href="http://amzn.to/2sPHz4i">BeatsX</a> comes with a purchase of a 10.5-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro<em>. </em>Details after the jump …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-2017-back-to-school-deal-free-beats-headphones-with-select-mac-and-ipad-pro-purchases/#more-490735" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490735&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490735&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:52:27 +00009to5MacPokémon GO Fest details announced alongside more real-world events across Europe
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/pokemon-go-fest-details/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:46:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/pokc3a9mon-go-fest.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>On the heels of a Pokémon GO <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/06/pokemon-go-anniversary-celebration/">update last week</a> which included a special Pikachu, and other limited time items, the Pokémon GO team has announced details about the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/08/pokemon-go-chicago-event-solstice-event/">first official live event</a> in Chicago on July 22.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/pokemon-go-fest-details/#more-490757" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490757&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490757&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:46:57 +00009to5MacMicrosoft launches amazing AI-powered iPhone app that narrates the world to blind people [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/microsoft-seeing-ai-app-iphone/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:25:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/seeing-ai.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Arthur C Clarke once said that any sufficiently advanced technology was indistinguishable from magic, and Microsoft’s Seeing AI app gets pretty close to qualifying. It’s an app designed to ‘narrate the world’ to people who are blind or visually impaired, and the video demo (below) shows off some incredibly impressive capabilities.</p>
<p>It can, for example, recognize friends, guess the emotions of people from their facial expressions, read text, identify bank notes, identify products from their bar-codes, and even recognize images in apps like Twitter …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/microsoft-seeing-ai-app-iphone/#more-490753" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490753&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490753&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:25:07 +00009to5MacApple Stores featuring Apple Home app and new interactive HomeKit demos
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-store-homekit-demos/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:57:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-homekit.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple has rolled out new in-store displays to select Apple Stores, demoing how users can take advantage of the Home app and HomeKit accessories to create smart home experiences.</p>
<p>The company has constructed special areas in the Apple Store where customers can test out the Home app on iOS devices and see the changes update live in the virtual home pictured on the screens. If visitors like what they see, they can then buy accessories like <a href="http://amzn.to/2sQ0OuC">Philips Hue bulbs</a> off the shelf using the Apple Store app.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-store-homekit-demos/#more-490742" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490742&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490742&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:57:28 +00009to5MacEFF reduces Apple’s score for handling of government data requests from 5 stars to 4
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/electronic-frontier-foundation-apple/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:47:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/eff.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>The latest <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/eff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Electronic Frontier Foundation</a> report on how tech companies handle government data requests has given Apple four out of a possible five stars. The company previously earned <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/06/17/apple-eff-transparent-data/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">five stars</a> before the EFF added a new requirement to this year’s scorecard.</p>
<p>The report, titled <a href="https://www.eff.org/files/2017/07/08/whohasyourback_2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Who Has Your Back</em></a>, gives Apple top marks in all but one area …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/electronic-frontier-foundation-apple/#more-490739" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490739&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490739&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:47:49 +00009to5MacSpotify successfully negotiates lower royalties as it seeks to maintain lead over Apple Music
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/spotify-royalty-rate-sony-music-entertainment/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:05:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/spotify.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a> has succeeded in negotiating a reduced royalty rate to Sony Music Entertainment, and is hoping to do the same with Warner.</p>
<p>The service is not, however, getting the deal without offering something in return …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/spotify-royalty-rate-sony-music-entertainment/#more-490734" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490734&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490734&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:05:08 +00009to5Mac40 tech giants ask for your help in Day of Action to protect net neutrality [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/net-neutrality-day-of-action/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:15:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/net-neutrality.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>It’s not often that a huge list of tech giants get together to speak with one voice, and it’s even more remarkable when they are protesting legislation which could actually benefit them, but that’s what’s happening today. A Day of Action has been called to ask the FCC to retain <a href="https://9to5google.com/guides/net-neutrality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net neutrality</a> rules.</p>
<p>Amazon, Dropbox, eBay, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Reddit, Snap, Spotify and Twitter are just 11 of the <a href="https://netneutrality.internetassociation.org/action/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40 tech companies</a> encouraging you to have your say. Sadly, Apple isn’t among them …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/net-neutrality-day-of-action/#more-490730" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490730&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490730&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:15:11 +00009to5MacApple launching first data center in China in response to new local cybersecurity laws
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-data-center-china/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:58:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-renewable-energy-data-centre.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple is opening a new data center in China, in partnership with a local Chinese data management firm, following tightened legislation over how companies can store data about users in the country.</p>
<p>Apple says the new data center will allow it to comply with the regulations and improve the speed of Apple cloud services in the region. It reaffirmed earlier statements that it would not create a backdoor for any third-party (<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/12/apple-sets-up-china-data-center-to-meet-new-cybersecurity-rules.html">via CNBC</a>).</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-data-center-china/#more-490711" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490711&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490711&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:58:15 +00009to5MacApple adds PayPal as payment option for the App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Music
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-adding-paypal-as-payment-method-for-the-app-store-itunes-store-and-apple-music/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:41:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-paypal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1195&h=598" /></div><p>Apple today announced that it is adding PayPal as a new payment method to the App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore and Apple Music services. This means Apple users will be able to add PayPal to their Apple ID in order to buy apps, musics, movies, TV shows and more.</p>
<p>PayPal is a nice alternative to <a href="http://amzn.to/2u862pj">gift cards</a> for users who don’t want to (or can’t) attach credit cards to their account. The option is available now in select countries and will roll out to more customers soon, including the United States …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/12/apple-adding-paypal-as-payment-method-for-the-app-store-itunes-store-and-apple-music/#more-490712" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490712&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490712&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:41:06 +00009to5MacReport: Apple in ‘panic’ mode as iPhone 8’s 3D face detection & wireless charging potentially delayed
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/iphone-8-delays-panic-mode/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:57:42 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/iphone-8.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/24/kgi-iphone-8-mass-production-delayed-to-octobernovember-as-major-component-upgrades-cause-supply-bottlenecks/">trials and tribulations over the upcoming iPhone 8</a> have been <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/07/iphone-8-delay-september-october-oled-3d-sensing/">well documented thus </a>far and a new report this evening from <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40439915/a-sense-of-panic-at-apple-as-the-next-flaghship-iphones-software-problems-persist?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds">Fast Company</a> continues that trend. The report explains that Apple’s team of engineers and designers working on the iPhone are operating with a “sense of panic in the air” as we near the device’s unveil later this year…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/iphone-8-delays-panic-mode/#more-490693" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490693&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490693&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:57:42 +00009to5MacNew Bolt USB-C cable brings MagSafe functionality to all MacBook models
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/new-bolt-usb-c-cable-brings-magsafe-functionality-to-all-macbook-models/
Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:49:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/magsafe-bolt.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple’s decision to move completely to USB-C was met with mixed reactions following the unveil of the redesigned MacBook Pro models last year, with the removal of MagSafe charging a notable point of contention. We’ve seen a few <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/03/kickstarter-snapnator-magsafe-alternative-macbook-pro/">third-party companies aim </a>to bring magnetic charging, but <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/02/magsafe-for-new-macbook-pros-griffin-breaksafe/">they’ve generally had their limitation</a>.</p>
<p>A new solution <a href="https://bolt.vinpok.com">from accessory maker Vinpok</a>, however, aims to solve everyone’s problems…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/new-bolt-usb-c-cable-brings-magsafe-functionality-to-all-macbook-models/#more-490690" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490690&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490690&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:49:07 +00009to5MaciOS 11: How to scan documents with the Notes app
https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/ios-11-how-to-scan-documents-notes-app/
Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:27:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/how-to-scan-documents-ios-11-lead.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple has been improving its Notes app each year, and this time around one of the main updates is the ability to scan documents within the app in iOS 11. Follow along after the break for a look at how this useful feature works.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/07/11/ios-11-how-to-scan-documents-notes-app/#more-490680" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490680&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=490680&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:27:12 +00009to5Mac