Week 3, August 2021
“People should pursue what they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.” — Elon Musk
1. Adobe MAX 2021 Free for Everyone, Registration Now Open
● Adobe MAX 2021 is set to take place from Tuesday, October 26 to Thursday, October 28, and it will be a free event for all who want to attend. Registration for Adobe MAX is open as of today, and those interested in signing up can do so on the Adobe website.
2. Apple Releases iCloud 12.5 for Windows With iCloud Keychain Password Manager App
● Apple today released a new version of its iCloud for Windows app, with the 12.5 updates adding a new iCloud Keychain password manager app for Windows users.
3. iOS 15 lets you turn off iPhone camera’s Night Mode feature (and keep it off)
● Apple introduced a major photography upgrade to iOS in 2019 with Night Mode on the iPhone 11. Extremely low light shots that would otherwise be lost to the limits of small camera sensors instantly became shareable.
4. Gurman: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, more coming this fall
● In about a month, Apple should unveil its new iPhone models with the Apple Watch Series 7, the long-rumored AirPods 3 as well as a redesigned iPad mini. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman roundups everything Apple is expected to launch this fall.
5. Gurman: Apple Planning Multiple Events for the Fall, M1X MacBook Pros to be Available by November
● Apple is planning to hold multiple events this fall, which will collectively include the launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, updated AirPods, revamped iPad mini, and the redesigned MacBook Pros, according to respected Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
6. HBO Max to Completely Overhaul Buggy Apple TV App By End of Year
● HBO Max will release a completely rebuilt Apple TV app by the end of the year to overcome a variety of issues users have experienced with the current version, according to a new report.
7. Top Stories: New MacBook Pro Models Enter Mass Production, iOS 15 Beta 5, and More
● While much of the rumor mill remains focused on the imminent debut of the iPhone 13 lineup in just about a month, many Mac fans have been holding out for the redesigned MacBook Pro models. A new report says they’ve finally entered mass production, so keep your fingers crossed that they’re coming soon.
8. What’s New With the iOS 15 Wallet App: ID Support, Home Keys, Car Keys, Archived Passes and More
●Apple in iOS 15 is a new features to its digital Wallet app that will allow people to leave their physical cards and keys behind.
9. Concept replaces MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar with Apple Pencil dock
● Rumors suggest that Apple will ditch the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar in its new entry. While we still have to wait and see whether this will happen, a new concept imagines the Touch Bar replaced as an Apple Pencil case inside the computer.
10. Apple details the ways its CSAM detection system is designed to prevent misuse
● Apple has published a new document that offers additional detail on its recently announced child safety features. The company is addressing concerns about the potential for the new CSAM detection capability to turn into a backdoor, with specifics on the threshold it’s using and more.
11. Twitter cites application and review process for latest verification program hiatus
● Twitter announced the latest unplanned verification program hiatus, citing improvements to be made to the application and review progress.
12. Facebook adds end-to-end encryption to audio and video calls in Messenger
● Facebook has announced that it is rolling out support for end-to-end encrypted video calls and audio calls to Facebook Messenger. The company is also planning changes for Instagram direct messages and will begin rolling out those features soon.
13. Apple-backed ‘Matter’ smart home standard delayed to 2022
● Back in 2019, Apple announced that it was teaming up with Samsung, Amazon, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance to create a more open and secure standard for smart home accessories. Then referred to as “Connected Home over IP” and eventually rebranded to “Matter,” the launch has now been delayed until 2022.
14. HomeKit Weekly: The new Eve Weather brings Thread support for tracking your local weather
● Weather plays a huge part in the automation of your home. From understanding when to heat and cool your home to running the sprinklers at optimal temperatures, being able to drill down with your home’s actual temperature will be a handy feature. Over the past month, I’ve been using the new Eve Weather as yet another data point in understanding my home’s weather.
