iMac Turns 20, Lightning USB Restrictions in iOS 11.4, MacBook Pro vs. Surface Book 2 - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Steve Jobs Unveiling the iMac This week marked the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the iMac, with its colorful design and consumer friendliness setting the stage for Apple's rebirth under Steve Jobs and Jony Ive. The iMac has seen a number of changes over the years, but the unique design and forward-thinking technological advances of the original model made it one of the most iconic technology products of all time.  Twenty years later, the iMac remains an accessible consumer desktop, but Apple's latest addition to the family is the professional-level iMac Pro that starts at $5000. 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Visit Sponsor Popular Stories May 10, 2018 iOS 11.4 Disables Lightning Connector After 7 Days, Limiting Law Enforcement Access Amid reports that law enforcement agencies and others are purchasing a "GrayKey" hardware box that is capable of cracking passcode-locked iPhones, Apple appears to be taking steps to further protect users' privacy. In iOS 11.4 betas, Apple has initiated a one-week expiration period on data access through the Lightning connector. If a device hasn't been unlocked or connected to a paired computer in the last seven days using a passcode, the Lightning port becomes useless for data access and limited to charging. The feature also appeared in iOS 11.3 betas but did not make it into the public release, so it's unclear if it will ship as part of iOS 11.4, but it's clear Apple is aiming to thwart tactics used to work around passcode security.   Read Full Article Apple's MacBook Pro vs. Microsoft's Surface Book 2 Microsoft's Surface Book lineup goes head-to-head with Apple's MacBook Pro, and the two notebooks even look relatively similar from certain angles, so we decided to take a look at the different feature sets in one of our latest YouTube videos. There are certainly some differences between the two, with the Surface Book 2 offering an unusual hinge design that lets the display be folded backward or separated entirely from the keyboard, while the MacBook Pro offers the Touch Bar with Touch ID support. Make sure to check out our video for a full comparison of the two machines!   Read Full Article Apple Acknowledges Microphone Issue With Some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Models on iOS 11.3 and Later Apple has acknowledged that some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models may be experiencing microphone issues following updates to iOS 11.3 and later. Service technicians have been provided with some troubleshooting steps, but if those don't work they've been instructed to process repairs for affected devices. Separately, Apple has rolled out internal service instructions regarding iPhone X devices experiencing problems with Face ID. While Face ID uses the front TrueDepth camera system, in some cases replacement of the rear camera system can fix Face ID issues. If that doesn't work, Apple is also authorizing complete device replacements to address Face ID problems.   Read Full Article 2018 6.5-Inch iPhone to Be Similar in Size to iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 12 Could Feature Horizontal Face ID Support The so-called "iPhone X Plus" with a 6.5-inch display that's expected to launch later this year will be approximately the same physical size as the iPhone 8 Plus, but the full-front display will allow for the larger screen size. Support for horizontal Face ID may also be added in iOS 12, but that's likely more for the iPad Pro, which is rumored to be gaining the authentication feature. We're also hearing that the lowest-cost iPhone model launching in the fall, rumored to be a 6.1-inch LCD model, could use the same ultra-bright, low-power LCD technology found in the new LG G7 ThinQ phone. Finally, we're again hearing that the 2019 iPhone lineup could move to a triple-lens rear camera for improved optical zoom and likely other performance enhancements.   Read Full Article Hands-On With Android P's New Swipe-Based Gesture System At its I/O conference this week, Google announced a number of new features for its apps and services, including details on the upcoming Android P operating system version. Android P will adopt new iPhone X-style swipe gestures for navigation, using swipes up from the bottom of the screen at any time to access additional apps and other functions. We went hands-on with the Android P developer preview to get a better idea of how similar the new gestures are to the iPhone X gestures, while also checking out some of the other changes in the next version of Android.   Read Full Article

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