We discuss using Siri to access application settings in our #askMTJC. We fact check on Indian Partitioning dates. We follow up on Apple Music arriving on Amazon’s Echo, Apple vs Qualcomm trial date set, 5G iPhone maybe as late as 2020, wireless charging for AirPods and AT&T first to support eSim. We discuss changing laws with GitHub pull requests. Apple’s program for women entrepreneur developers. Siri Shortcuts Not Working for many people. Real-time text support for Wi-Fi calling. Touch ID used in app scams to bilk users. Picks: Xcode Short Cuts, Run macOS on iPad, Play Retro Dark Castle on iPad with System 6.0.8, Optimizing Siri on HomePod in Far‑Field Settings
Episode 224 – Show Links:
- Mike Hendley on Twitter: “#askmtjc Invoking Siri and saying “Settings” when in an app will bring you directly to the settings for that app.”
- Apple Music arrives on Amazon’s Echo speakers starting December 17 | Ars Technica
- Judge officially sets Apple v Qualcomm trial date as Apple lawyer refutes possibility of settlement – 9to5Mac
- Don’t expect a 5G iPhone before 2020 – The Verge
- Report: AirPods with wireless charging expected in early 2019 | Ars Technica
- What carriers support iPhone XS & iPhone XR eSIM? – 9to5Mac
- How I changed the law with a GitHub pull request | Ars Technica
- Apple launches app development program to support women entrepreneurs – Apple
- Siri Shortcuts Not Working Properly For Some iPhone Users [Fixed] – MacRumors
- How to use real-time text on macOS and iOS – 9to5Mac
- Scammy iOS apps used Touch ID to push users toward $99 payouts – The Verge
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Marc Martel (one-take) – YouTube
- What Makes This Song Great? Ep.51 THE BEATLES – YouTube
Episode 224 Picks
- Jordan Morgan on Twitter: “Here’s a thread of some of my favorite #Xcode keyboard shortcuts, in particular order. Reveal all tabs (a lá Safari) 1) command + shift + \… https://t.co/H8N4dcAmDW”
- How to use Apple’s MacOS on an iPad – Business Insider
- zydeco/minivmac4ios: Mini vMac for iOS
- Optimizing Siri on HomePod in Far‑Field Settings – Apple
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