Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Tim Cook says ‘hate is a cancer’ & promises $2M donation in company email following Charlottesville tragedy
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/tim-cook-email-following-charlottesville/
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:18:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/tim-cook-donald-trump1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Following the company’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-pay-blocked-on-white-nationalist-sites/">decision to block Apple Pay</a> on websites promoting white supremacy and hate groups, Apple CEO Tim Cook this evening sent a mass email to all Apple employees to discuss the tragedy in Charlottesville that occurred over the weekend.</p>
<p>In the email, obtained by 9to5Mac, Cook expressed his dissonance with President Trump, while he also said that Apple will be making donations in support of equality…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/tim-cook-email-following-charlottesville/#more-495223" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495223&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=495223&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 17 Aug 2017 03:18:28 +00009to5MacAT&T brings back DirecTV Now deal offering free Apple TV w/ 3 month prepaid subscription
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/att-brings-back-directv-now-deal-offering-free-apple-tv-w-3-month-prepaid-subscription/
Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:07:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/12/dsc00583.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>When <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/11/28/att-directv-now-channels-price-launch-details/">first launched last year</a>, DirecTV Now offered new subscribers a free Apple TV when they prepaid for three months of service, but the deal was limited time only. Today, however, AT&T announced that it’s bringing that promotion back for a short period of time.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/att-brings-back-directv-now-deal-offering-free-apple-tv-w-3-month-prepaid-subscription/#more-495213" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495213&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=495213&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 17 Aug 2017 01:07:43 +00009to5MacApple blocks Apple Pay support on sites promoting white nationalism & hate groups
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-pay-blocked-on-white-nationalist-sites/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:05:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/apple_pay.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple today has joined the chorus of companies taking a firmer stand against white nationalists and hate groups. According to a new report from <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanmac/apple-removes-payments-support-from-white-nationalist?utm_term=.iwgBx3gKlL#.sob3K1b0zg">BuzzFeed</a>, Apple has disabled Apple Pay support on a handful of websites selling goods pertaining to such groups…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-pay-blocked-on-white-nationalist-sites/#more-495193" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495193&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=495193&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:05:25 +00009to5MacNew iPhone 8 concept imagines ‘HomeBar’ for virtual Home button, dark mode, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/iphone-8-ios-12-concept-images/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:37:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/screen-shot-2017-08-16-at-4-21-12-pm1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>A <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/03/iphone-8-concept/">variety of concepts</a> have taken on the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/10/iphone-8-renders-marketing/">task of imagining what</a> Apple’s upcoming <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8">iPhone 8</a> will look like, both in terms of hardware changes and iOS changes. This afternoon, a new concept from <a href="https://www.behance.net/gallery/55819385/Concept-iOS-12-on-iPhone-Pro">John Calkins</a> provides an optimistic look at how Apple will make changes to iOS for the iPhone 8…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/iphone-8-ios-12-concept-images/#more-495176" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495176&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=495176&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:37:30 +00009to5MacApple Music announces Daniel Caesar as latest Up Next artist
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-music-daniel-caesar-up-next/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:00:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/apple_music_up_next_daniel_caesar1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Continuing their showcase of new and upcoming artists, Apple Music has announced <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/episode/up-next-session-daniel-caesar/id1266505428?mt=4&at=1000lbbc&ct=danielcaesar">Daniel Caesar</a> as this month’s Up Next artist. As with previous artists, Caesar’s showcase includes a <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/episode/up-next-im-here-now/id1266498394?at=1000lbbc&ct=danielcaesar">documentary</a>, an <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/episode/up-next-session-daniel-caesar/id1266505428?at=1000lbbc&ct=danielcaesar">Up Next Session</a>, and an <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/episode/ebro-darden-and-daniel-caesar/id1266507031?at=1000lbbc&ct=danielcaesar">interview</a> with Beats 1’s Ebro Darden.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-music-daniel-caesar-up-next/#more-495149" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495149&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=495149&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:00:02 +00009to5MacPinterest adds pinch to zoom on Pins for iOS app, visual search improvements
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/pinterest-pinch-to-zoom-pins-ios-visual-search/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:32:58 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/pinterest-visual-search-zoom.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Pinterest is <a href="https://blog.pinterest.com/en/more-ways-search-outside-box">finally adding</a> a long requested feature with the ability to zoom in on Pins using a pinch to zoom gesture on your iPhone or iPad.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/pinterest-pinch-to-zoom-pins-ios-visual-search/#more-495130" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495130&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=495130&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:32:58 +00009to5MacKGI: LTE Apple Watch likely using eSIM, no phone calling or Android support expected
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/kgi-apple-watch-lte-esim-phone/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:09:57 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/apple-watch-series-2-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has an update to the recent LTE Apple Watch <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/14/kgi-apple-watch-3-lte-form-factor/">report</a> that includes a few details about what to expect. Kuo expects cellular models of the Apple Watch will use an eSIM and not a physical SIM card as a space-saving measure, and the cellular connection may only be used for data transfer and not phone call features.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/kgi-apple-watch-lte-esim-phone/#more-495118" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495118&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=495118&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:09:57 +00009to5MaciFixit selling Fix Kits for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus batteries, screens, and small parts
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/ifixit-iphone-7-fix-kits-batteries-screens-parts/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:30:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/ifixit-fix-kit-iphpne-7.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>iFixit has launched a <a href="https://bit.ly/2w2fYSq">new range of Fix Kits</a> for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus for affordable do-it-yourself repairs at home. Specialized kits include parts and tools for screen swaps, batteries replacements, and more so you can avoid expensive repair costs.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/ifixit-iphone-7-fix-kits-batteries-screens-parts/#more-495102" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495102&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=495102&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:30:34 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch Series 1/2 $70 off, Philips Hue Dimmer Kit $28, Logitech Wireless Keyboard $18, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-watch-philips-hue-more/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:28:37 +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/2017/08/16/9to5toys-lunch-break-apple-watch-philips-hue-more/#more-495100" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495100&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=495100&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:28:37 +00009to5MaciDevices launches HomeKit-enabled Dimmer Switch to upgrade your existing lights
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/idevices-dimmer-switch-homekit/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:32:50 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/idevices-homekit.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>iDevices is expanding its HomeKit lineup with the launch of its new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/iDevices-Dimmer-Switch-Required-HomeKit/dp/B0743Q7VCL/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1&ie=UTF8&keywords=idevices%2Bdimmer%2Bswitch&tag=n003f1-20&qid=1502892498">$99 Wi-Fi Enabled Dimmer Switch </a>which works without a hub. iDevices first showed off the new smart lighting solution back in <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/01/05/idevices-homekit-sock-wall-dimmer-switch-outlet/">January at CES</a>. Dimmer Switch replaces traditional wall light switches to add smart home features to traditional lights.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/idevices-dimmer-switch-homekit/#more-495080" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495080&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=495080&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:32:50 +00009to5MacThree Apple suppliers hit by Taiwanese power outage, but iPhone production on-track
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/taiwan-power-outage-apple-suppliers/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:17:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/39913089-taiwan-wallpapers.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Three Apple suppliers in Taiwan say that production was hit by a widespread power failure across many parts of the country. One of the companies, which assembles and tests radio and Touch ID chips for the iPhone, says that the outage did have a significant impact on production …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/taiwan-power-outage-apple-suppliers/#more-495079" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495079&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=495079&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:17:15 +00009to5MacHaving a trustworthy VPN on your side is important, grab a two-year subscription for $47
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/vpn-service-deal/
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<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/vpn-service-deal/#more-495078" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495078&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=495078&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:15:00 +00009to5MacOpinion: Are subscription-based apps the future, or will they implode?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/opinion-subscription-based-apps-future-implode/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:41:31 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/subscription.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>The decision of the popular writing app <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/ulysses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ulysses</a> to switch from a one-off purchase to a monthly or annual subscription has attracted a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/10/ulysses-subscription-pricing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">great deal of criticism</a>. Here’s a sprinkling of views from the comments.</p>
<blockquote><p>Subscribe to a text editor? I’m out.</p>
<p>I bought this on iOS last week. As far as I’m concerned, that was a total waste of money now they’re moving to this subscription model.</p>
<p>This “rent your software” crap needs to stop, and people need to stop defending it.</p>
<p>Ulysses is a great app and I wish the developers all the best, but I’m out, looking for alternatives.</p>
<p>Read: “Popular iOS and Mac writing app Ulysses Digs Its Own Grave and Gets In”</p></blockquote>
<p>The company, of course, has its own rationale …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/opinion-subscription-based-apps-future-implode/#more-495064" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495064&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=495064&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:41:31 +00009to5MacESPN for Apple TV can now live stream four games simultaneously
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/espn-apple-tv-multicast-sports/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:31:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/espn.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=901" /></div><p>ESPN is launching a new version of its Apple TV app that lets viewers watch up to four live streams simultaneously. The new MultiCast feature is designed for following multiple games at the same time so you don’t miss key plays or have to flip between streams to see a score.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/espn-apple-tv-multicast-sports/#more-495066" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495066&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=495066&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:31:34 +00009to5MacApple & other tech companies ask U.S. Supreme Court to apply 4th Amendment protection to location data
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/cellphone-location-data-u-s-supreme-court/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:37:38 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/us-supreme-court-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=750" /></div><p>Apple has joined with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Verizon and others in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that 4th Amendment protections apply to cellphone location data. This would mean that location data could not be accessed without a warrant or court order.</p>
<p>The issue is before the Supreme Court as a result of a 2011 conviction …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/cellphone-location-data-u-s-supreme-court/#more-495061" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495061&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=495061&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:37:38 +00009to5MacCrazy rumor time: blurry images claim to show a ’60-inch OLED Apple television’
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/60-inch-oled-apple-television-debunk/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:08:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/blurry.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Four photos have been posted to Chinese social media site Weibo claiming to show an ‘OLED Apple television’ of around 60 inches. There are, however, just a few problems with this claim …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/60-inch-oled-apple-television-debunk/#more-495054" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495054&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=495054&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:08:52 +00009to5MacApple to spend $1bn on original content and produce up to 10 new shows over the next year, according to report
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-original-content-1-billion-ten-shows/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:45:30 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-tv.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>[Update: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-16/apple-said-to-plan-1-billion-investment-in-tv-shows-and-films"><em>Bloomberg</em></a> cooberates.]</p>
<p>Apple appears to be taking original content production very seriously. Building on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/06/16/apple-original-content-hires-sony-television-execs/">significant talent</a> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/apple-hires-former-wgn-america-head/">hires</a>, the Wall Street Journal writes Apple has readied a $1 billion budget to ‘procure and produce’ content over the next year.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-readies-1-billion-war-chest-for-hollywood-programming-1502874004">The report says</a> the sum is about half what HBO spent on production last year. Apple could launch up to ten new shows, with Apple SVP Eddy Cue said to have ambitions to offer shows that rival Game of Thrones.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/16/apple-original-content-1-billion-ten-shows/#more-495049" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495049&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=495049&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:45:30 +00009to5MacAs high quality 4K video goes mainstream, Apple’s HEVC will help keep file sizes at bay
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/4k-video-hevc-codec-file-size/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:59:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/use-hvec-quicktime.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Upcoming support of the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding ) codec in macOS High Sierra and iOS 11 will help to improve file efficiency of high quality video files. With an added emphasis on high quality 4K content in upcoming Apple hardware and software, the deployment of such technology is occurring at an ideal time. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/4k-video-hevc-codec-file-size/#more-495013" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495013&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=495013&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 01:59:03 +00009to5MacApple hires former WGN America president for its growing worldwide video team
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/apple-hires-former-wgn-america-head/
Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:02:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/tim-cook2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=840" /></div><p>As it continues to expand its video efforts, Apple has hired the former president and general manager of WGN America and Tribune Studios, Matt Cherniss. According to a report from <a href="http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/matt-cherniss-apple-1202528939/">Variety</a>, Cherniss will oversee development at Apple’s growing worldwide video unit.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/apple-hires-former-wgn-america-head/#more-495024" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495024&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=495024&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:02:25 +00009to5MacFacebook announces News Feed interface changes, new features for Camera
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/facebook-updates-camera-newsfeed/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:24:43 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/news-feed.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=797" /></div><p>Facebook today has announced a host of updates for both mobile and desktop users. Most notably, the company is making changes to how users go about navigating the News Feed on desktop and mobile, while the Camera functionality is also gaining a handful of new features.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/facebook-updates-camera-newsfeed/#more-495016" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495016&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=495016&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:24:43 +00009to5MacIntel teases upcoming 10nm+ Ice Lake processor series for 2018/2019
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/intel-ice-lake-processor/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:12:27 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/intel-skylake.png?w=1424&h=712" /></div><p>Intel today has announced early details of its future Ice Lake series of processors. Ice Lake is a successor to Intel’s Coffee Lake processors, which will be officially unveiled next week.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/intel-ice-lake-processor/#more-495001" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495001&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=495001&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:12:27 +00009to5MacWalmart’s Vudu video service coming to Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/walmart-vudu-apple-tv/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:06:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-tv-tvos.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Walmart’s <em>Vudu</em> video streaming and download service is set to debut on Apple TV later this month as the company officially plans to launch an app for the platform, <a href="http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/vudu-apple-tv-app-launch-date-1202528465/"><em>Variety</em> reports</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/walmart-vudu-apple-tv/#more-495002" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=495002&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=495002&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:06:10 +00009to5MacApple Pay expands to several more banks across the US, Russia, and China
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/new-apple-pay-banks-mid-august/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:00:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/apple-pay-cash.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>New banks and credit unions across the US, UK, Australia, Russia, and China have joined Apple’s list of participating partners as part of the second expansion of Apple Pay this month. Check out the latest Apple Pay banks below:</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/new-apple-pay-banks-mid-august/#more-494999" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=494999&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=494999&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 19:00:52 +00009to5MacInstagram begins rolling out thread-organized comments
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/instagram-threaded-comments/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:22:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/instagram-threaded-comments.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Today Instagram unveiled <a href="https://instagram-press.com/blog/2017/08/15/keep-the-conversation-going-with-comment-threads/">support for threaded comments</a> on its popular social media platform. The introduction of comment threads follows in the footsteps of parent-company platform Facebook, making it easier to track and follow conversations related to the photos and videos posted on the service. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/instagram-threaded-comments/#more-494982" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=494982&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=494982&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:22:25 +00009to5MacTwelve South unveils matte black aluminum Curve stand for MacBook
https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/twelve-south-curve-macbook-stand/
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:15:48 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/twelvesouth-curve.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Twelve South is out today with a newly designed MacBook Pro stand called <a href="https://bit.ly/2fJeDcN">Curve</a>. Designed specifically for modern Apple notebooks, Curve features two padded arms with lips on either side that hold your MacBook in place without blocking the lid opening.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/15/twelve-south-curve-macbook-stand/#more-494979" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=494979&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=494979&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:15:48 +00009to5Mac