Tom Magrini

Tom is the author of six books in the best-selling Customizing macOS and OS X series. His latest book is “Customizing macOS High Sierra: Fantastic Tricks, Tweaks, Hacks, Secret Commands, & Hidden Features." Tom is also the author of "Cut the Cord: How to Cut Your Cable or Satellite Cord & Save Big Bucks." Tom's books are available in paperback and Kindle formats at Amazon and in paperback at Barnes & Noble and other fine booksellers.

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Apple Watch
Apple Watch authentication expanding beyond unlocking your Mac in macOS 10.15
9to5Mac - Guilherme Rambo
Usernames and passwords have been used for authentication since the dawn of computing. Apple has introduced many ways to facilitate the usage of strong passwords for authentication by including biometric
Foxconn
Foxconn Wisconsin saga continues, as state seeks to renegotiate deal to reflect reality
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
The long-running Foxconn Wisconsin invisible factory saga continues, with the state seemingly now admitting that the much-touted job-creation deal isn’t going to deliver. The $10B LCD factory deal was
Apple Watch
Apple quadruples iPhone recycling program, promotes environmental credentials on homepage
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Apple has announced that it is quadrupling its US iPhone recycling program by placing its Daisy recycling robots into Best Buy stores throughout the country. The machines will also be available in KPN
Apple
TSMC profits see their steepest drop in 7 years ahead of Apple’s earnings report
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
TSMC profits have seen their steepest quarterly drop in seven years. The news from Apple’s A-series chip supplier comes just twelve days before the iPhone maker reports its earnings for the same quarter
Qualcomm
Experts explain why development of an Apple 5G chip will take years
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Industry experts have explained why Apple needed to sign a multi-year purchasing deal with Qualcomm after its hopes of switching to Intel finally fell apart: it will take years to design, develop and an
Apple Watch
Apple shares Mother’s Day 2019 gift guide including AirPods 2, iPhone cases, more
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
As is tradition, Apple today has posted its full Mother’s Day gift guide for this year. The company’s picks are rather uneventful, focusing on the spring collection of Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases,
T-Mobile
T-Mobile says it’s working with Apple to bring its new robocall screening feature to iPhone
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
T-Mobile today launched a new anti-robocalling feature for select Android phones. The carrier also says, however, that it is working with Apple to bring the technology to the iPhone. T-Mobile’s technology
iPhone
Kuo: Apple upgrading front camera in 2019 iPhones to 12 megapixels, ultra-wide lens ‘inconspicuous’ thanks to new coating
9to5Mac - Benjamin Mayo
Kuo today said that Apple plans to upgrade the front camera in the 2019 iPhones from 7-megapixels to 12-megapixels. He also said that the much rumored triple-camera system will come to the 6.5-inch and
Apple Pencil
Apple’s Notes App Is Extraordinarily Powerful But Most Users Don’t Realize It
idropnews.com - Jesse Hollington
From its humble beginnings as a very basic note-taking app on the original 2007 iPhone, Apple’s Notes has grown into a powerhouse of advanced …
Apps
Procreate illustration app for iPad adds long-awaited Text features
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Procreate, the incredibly popular illustration app on iPad, has been updated to version 4.3 today. The update includes one of the most oft-requested features among Procreate users: support for Text. Savage,
Technology
Racing fans rejoice: Forza Street coming to Android and iOS this year, now available for Windows 10
9to5Toys - Patrick Campanale
I’m a huge racing fan. I’ve played racing games since Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit on the original PlayStation, which was the start of a lifelong passion of mine as I now work on old muscle cars to
Technology
Yamaha says AirPlay 2 is coming to these speakers, receivers, and more starting this month
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
After a long waiting period for users, Yamaha today officially announced its AirPlay 2 plans. The company says it will roll out AirPlay 2 to a handful of its home audio products starting later this month.
Apple Pencil
Apple warns iPad Pro users of bizarre interference issue between Apple Pencil and car key fobs
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Apple has recently updated its Apple Pencil support document to note of a bizarre issue some users have experienced. According to the updated document, if you’re charging your second-generation Apple with
WWDC
Apple notifying WWDC 2019 scholarship applicants of award status
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
We’re less than two months away from WWDC 2019, and Apple today has started notifying scholarship applicants of their award status. WWDC scholarship winners receive free access to WWDC, as well as lodging.
Technology
Some publishers are already growing frustrated with Apple News+, report says
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Apple News+ hasn’t even been available for a month yet, and some publishers are already growing frustrated with it. A new report from Digiday details how some publishers are experiencing headaches with
IPad Pro
Apple highlights iPad Pro power and portability in fun new ad and how-to videos
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Apple today has shared a handful of new iPad Pro tutorial videos on YouTube, as well as a new Shot on iPhone XS video from The Reef, Maldives. There’s also a new iPad Pro ad that focuses on the combination
Facebook Messenger’s Dark Mode setting on iOS now rolling out to everyone
9to5Mac - Michael Potuck
Last month, Facebook rolled out a hidden Dark Mode for Messenger that could be activated by sending a moon emoji in a message for some users. Now, the feature is officially rolling out globally with a
Apple Music
Apple Music upgrading ‘For You’ based on themes, feature updated throughout the day with totally unique recommendations
9to5Mac - Zac Hall
Apple Music has a strong foundation of handpicked playlists and curated music collections, and changes to the music service’s ‘For You’ section is dramatically improving Apple Music’s recommendation features.
Lebron James
Beats promotes upcoming Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones in action-packed athlete teaser
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Powerbeats Pro were officially announced earlier this month as the first real competitor to AirPods. Now, Beats is hyping the launch of its truly wireless earphones with a star-studded advertisement entitled
Asia
Active smart speakers estimated to hit over 200 million this year, HomePod reach could be a factor
9to5Mac - Michael Potuck
The global installed base of smart speakers is expected to break 200 million by the end of this year, says analytics firm Canalys. China and East Asia are expected to produce the most growth. A new report
Earbuds
AirPods gaining new competition with upcoming truly wireless earbuds from Libratone and Microsoft
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
AirPods are set to gain a pair of new competitors in the truly wireless earbuds market. In addition to Amazon’s forthcoming headphones, both Microsoft and Libratone are also seemingly working on completely
Report: US malls can’t rely on Apple and Tesla to increase foot traffic
9to5Mac - Michael Potuck
New data out today about retail store closures in the US shows that “experiential” tenants like Apple and Tesla aren’t driving consumer traffic to malls like landlords expect. As reported by CNBC, analytics
Apple
iOS 13 will reportedly include a dark mode and huge improvements to iPad multitasking
The Verge - Chris Welch
True multi-window support and a better undo gesture are coming soon Apple’s next major iOS update, iOS 13, will feature a system-wide dark mode and numerous enhancements to productivity on the iPad, according
Apple Music
Amazon expected to take on Apple Music with free, ad-based music service next week
9to5Mac - Michael Potuck
Amazon is reportedly working on a free, ad-supported music offering as another option to its paid Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music services to better compete with Apple Music and Spotify. According
Apple Store
Mall in Columbia Apple Store expansion planned; upgrades coming to Scottsdale Quarter and more
9to5Mac - Michael Steeber
As Apple pushes to expand or upgrade all of its existing classic store locations with increased customer capacity and better capabilities to host Today at Apple sessions, we’ve learned about some of the
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Fall Detection Saves Lives. Here’s How To Make Sure It’s Enabled
idropnews.com - Jesse Hollington
While the ECG and other heart monitoring features on the Apple Watch seem to get the lion’s share of credit for saving lives, the Apple Watch Series …
Technology
Foxconn confirms that it will begin mass-production of iPhones in India this year
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
Foxconn’s founder and chairman Terry Gou has confirmed earlier reports that the company is to begin mass-production of iPhones in India. He did so at an event at which he announced that he plans to take
Google News
19 countries approve EU Copyright Directive that puts future of Google News in doubt
9to5Google - Ben Lovejoy
The future of Google News in Europe is now in doubt as EU member states approved The EU Copyright Directive. The new law – which could see Google having to pay publishers to include brief snippets in results
Technology
Apple versus Qualcomm battle set to be world’s biggest case of its kind, worth up to $30B
9to5Mac - Ben Lovejoy
The main Apple versus Qualcomm court battle, which starts today, looks set to be by far the world’s biggest patent or antitrust case, making previous lawsuits seem trivial in comparison. Apple and four
Apple
TSMC reportedly introducing new 7nm ‘N7 Pro’ process for iPhone A13 chip production later this year
9to5Mac - Benjamin Mayo
Apple appears to be ready to once again lead smartphone chip architecture with manufacturing partner TSMC readying 7-nanometer fabrication to be used to manufacture the A13 chip for the 2019 iPhone later