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Monthly Archives: April 2018

Analyst says Apple may forego Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter for new iPhones

April 30, 2018 mactips

Apple will probably stop bundling a Lightning-to-3.5 millimeter adapter with this fall’s new iPhones, according to a Barclays memo obtained by AppleInsider. The multinational bank also cut its price target for Apple stock from $168 to $157, citing worries about a “weaker iPhone franchise.”

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Giveaway: Enter to win The One Smart Keyboard Pro valued at $799

April 30, 2018 mactips

The One Music Group is partnering with AppleInsider this week to offer readers the chance to win a Smart Keyboard Pro digital piano valued at $799. Check out all the ways to enter today.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Roundup: Headphone mounts and stands from Twelve South, ElevationLab and Satechi help organize your desk

April 30, 2018 mactips

AppleInsider takes a look at a trio of vastly different headphone stands/mounts to help keep your desk more organized.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

How to use an unsupported NAS or a spare Mac on your network as storage for Time Machine backups

April 30, 2018 mactips

The end the AirPort product line could cause some issues in the future, when users want to back up their Mac’s data using Time Machine but find their Apple network appliance has died completely, with no immediate replacement available. Here’s how to set Time Machine to use a NAS or another Mac’s storage elsewhere on a home network.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

2016 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboards failing twice as frequently as older models

April 30, 2018 mactips

Apple launched its new butterfly key-switch keyboard with the MacBook, with some usability complaints starting nearly immediately, but it wasn’t until its adoption in the MacBook Pro in 2016 that reliability concerns started popping up — and AppleInsider has the hard data on failure rates.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple News claims first ‘exclusive’ with excerpt from book by Sen. John McCain

April 30, 2018 mactips

Apple has posted what appears to be its first-ever “exclusive” for Apple News on iOS, an excerpt of an upcoming memoir by U.S. Senator John McCain, “The Restless Wave,” written in tandem with Mark Salter.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple Q2 earnings expected to fall ‘in line,’ analysts cautious about June quarter

April 30, 2018 mactips

As they do every year at this time, analysts are looking past the concluded quarter and are expressing concern about how Apple may perform later this year mostly due to guesses at iPhone demand. Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s earnings release.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Deals: Apple HomePod on sale for $329 today only; 13″ MacBook Air from $869; $240 off 2017 27″ iMac 5K

April 30, 2018 mactips

Monday deals have arrived and if you’ve been waiting to purchase an Apple HomePod, today is your chance to save $20 instantly with no tax outside NY and NJ. Two popular Mid 2017 27″ iMac 5K systems are also $240 off with our exclusive coupon, while current 13″ MacBook Airs are $130 to $200 off instantly.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Review: Ecobee4 Thermostat a strong choice for Apple HomeKit & Amazon Alexa users

April 30, 2018 mactips

The ecobee4 is easily one of the best smart thermostats you can buy, the only questions being compatibility with your house and whether you can justify its hefty price tag.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Music Modernization Act will alter how old recordings are reimbursed by Apple Music and Spotify

April 30, 2018 mactips

The new Music Modernization Act bill has passed the House of Representatives that aims to bring laws for music licensing and royalty payments into alignment with modern technologies, like streaming through Apple Music and Spotify.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

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