Apple Fixes Major FaceTime Bug, New Animoji in iOS 12.2, Angela Ahrendts Leaving Apple - MacRumors

Brought to you by: iOS 12.1.4 Now Available With Group FaceTime Bug Fix Following last week's disclosure of a major bug with Group FaceTime that could let a user eavesdrop on you without your knowledge, Apple has finally rolled out iOS 12.1.4 to address the issue. Apple initially said that a software update would be coming last week, but last Friday the company issued a statement apologizing for the situation and pushing the update back to this week. Users will need to update to iOS 12.1.4 in order to use Group FaceTime going forward, as the feature will remain permanently disabled for those on iOS 12.1.3 and earlier. An updated version of macOS 10.14.3 has also been released to address the issue on Mac.   Read Full Article Sponsor Solve iPhone Video Playback/Sharing Issues with VideoProc [License Giveaway & Win an iPhone XS Max]  A video converter like VideoProc is the must-have tool to set you free from all the annoying video playback/sharing/downloading issues for your iPhone/Mac/iTunes. Come participate in a VideoProc time-limited giveaway to grab a free copy ($78.90 value) and a rare chance to win over $2000 in gadgets including an iPhone XS Max! Troubled by video issues? Check out how VideoProc solves them seamlessly: Convert MKV, AVI, WMV videos to Apple’s format for iPhone offline playback. Transcode iPhone HEVC video to H.264, which is recognized by all video devices, editors, and sites. Adjust DSLR/DJI/GoPro videos parameters for smooth playback on iPhone. Download YouTube 4K HD videos and convert them to iPhone’s format. 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AT&T's branding is misleading, however, as 5G Evolution is not true 5G cellular technology and in practice is really no different from LTE. In other beta news, the iOS 12.2 update will by default limit the ability for websites to access your device's accelerometer and gyroscope data, which could break certain marketing websites including some of Apple's. The next Safari version in iOS and macOS will also end support for the outdated and useless "Do Not Track" standard.   Read Full Article Gruber: Apple TV is Sold at Cost, HomePod at Slight Loss Apple's HomePod and Apple TV have received some criticism for their high pricing compared to competing devices from other manufacturers, but a "reliable little birdie" has told Apple pundit John Gruber that Apple isn't making much money selling these products. In fact, Apple is reportedly selling the Apple TV roughly at cost while the HomePod may actually be selling at a slight loss. Other sources have pushed back on Gruber's claim, but it's clear Apple has prioritized quality and packing significant amounts of technology into these devices rather than trying to compete on cost. Apple has, however, been rumored to be working on a lower-cost HomePod and a dongle-style Apple TV stick that would decrease the price differential against competitors.   Read Full Article Angela Ahrendts Departing Apple in April, Deirdre O'Brien to Oversee Retail and People Retail chief Angela Ahrendts will be leaving Apple in April after five years at the helm of Apple's physical and online stores. Rather than searching for an external candidate to replace Ahrendts, Apple will be promoting internally with Deirdre O'Brien stepping up to oversee both Retail and People. O'Brien is a 30-year Apple veteran who has been a vice president in charge of areas traditionally falling under the human resources umbrella but also including Apple University, business partnerships, and diversity. With the addition of her retail responsibilities, O'Brien has moved up to the senior vice president level.    Read Full Article Some Popular iPhone Apps Secretly Record Your Screen for Analytics Purposes A few major brands are finding themselves in a bit of hot water this week after it was revealed that their iOS apps are capable of secretly recording the user's screen interactions while using the apps. Apps including Abercrombie & Fitch, Hotels.com, Air Canada, Hollister, Expedia, and Singapore Airlines are using the technology from Glassbox, a customer experience analytics firm. While some of the apps mask personal data like passport and credit card numbers while they are onscreen, others do not, and employees of these companies may have access to those details.   Read Full Article Five of the Best Email Apps on iOS Over on our YouTube channel, we recently took a look at some of our favorite email apps for iOS that offer somewhat different experiences compared to the stock Mail app or apps centered around a specific service like Gmail or Outlook. Shortly after we published our video, we were surprised to see Newton Mail make a return. It had been one of our favorites but was discontinued last September until being revived this week by new owners. In another video this week, we took a look at the latest Razer Blade Stealth PC laptop and compared it to Apple's notebook offerings. Razer has long been known for stylish gaming machines with some extra flair, and it was interesting to see how the latest model stacks up.   Read Full Article

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