Steve Sande

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While the cameras built into our iPhones and iPads are getting better every year, they're no match for a digital SLR camera with a much better sensor. What if you could turn your iPhone or iPad into a camera that rivals most DSLRs? You can with the <a href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/the-pay-what-you-want-2018-super-mac-bundle?utm_source=appleworld.today&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-pay-what-you-want-2018-super-mac-bundle_061818&utm_term=scsf-290991&utm_content=a0x1a000003nbu3&scsonar=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>DxO ONE</strong></a>, and we have it on sale for $379.99 -- that's a 24% savings on the regular $499.99 price.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's a light news day in the Apple world, so we'll give you some stories about rumored Apple Watches, the upcoming Walkie-Talkie feature of the Apple Watch, how a 6.5-inch iPhone X might be the biggest seller this fall, and a new replacement power cord for MacBooks could shed some light on dark places:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">That Brazilian developer has done it again, this time finding references to four new Apple Watch models in the latest iOS 12 developer beta release</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you and a friend are both running the second developer beta of watchOS 5, you can start to use the new Walkie-Talkie function</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rumors from Korea and the Apple supply chain show that Apple thinks the "iPhone X Plus" will be the top seller when it arrives this fall</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ten One Design introduced a totally innovative replacement power cord for the MacBook/MacBook Pro. "Stella" has a plug that lights up the socket when you get near it, and other impressive features</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Machine is one of the unsung heroes of macOS, automating the process of backing up your primary data drive to an external drive. It's easy to use; just plugging in an external drive displays a dialog asking whether or not you'd like to use that drive for Time Machine backups. Restoring a failed drive from Time Machine is simple, too -- just restart your Mac in Recovery mode (press Command-R during a reboot), then select "Restore from Time Machine Backup". There's only one problem with Time Machine; it runs hourly by default, and it can monopolize disk I/O and CPU cycles, bringing even fast Macs to a crawl. That's why I'll demonstrate a couple of utilities that adjust Time Machine's backup schedule.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A slow day for Apple news, so we're covering three short stories for you regarding 911 location services, Apple Pay and an upcoming change in macOS Mojave:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple partners with a 911 infrastructure company in the USA to integrate its HELO technology into existing call centers so iOS 12 911 calls will send specific and detailed location information</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple Pay is making it to Poland as early as tomorrow</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">System software updates are moving from the Mac App Store to a System Preference pane in macOS Mojave, returning to the location they were before OS X Lion</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most highly anticipated deals of the year is here: today, the <a href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/the-pay-what-you-want-2018-super-mac-bundle?utm_source=appleworld.today&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-pay-what-you-want-2018-super-mac-bundle_061818&utm_term=scsf-290991&utm_content=a0x1a000003nbu3&scsonar=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Pay What You Want 2018 Super Mac Bundle</strong></a> is available, and you can literally pay what YOU want to pay for up this 10-app bundle. Just beat the average price ($2.69 at the time this post was being written on 6/15) and you get all 10 apps -- a value of $672! If you wish, you can pay a lot more and be entered into a giveaway for a Super NES Classic!</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before you head off for your fun weekend, be sure to load this episode of the Apple World Today News Update podcast so you can be up to speed on the latest news in the world of Apple and the telecom industry:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple debuts a new portal for the Apple Online Store that features a modern design that's clean and easy to use</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The HomePod can now read the news in Canada, France and Germany</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5G networks are coming, and it looks like the 2018 iPhones may use a new modem chip from Intel that not only supports 5G and all existing wireless standards, but also runs on both CDMA and GSM networks</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time Warner has now officially been devoured by AT&T, and T-Mobile and Sprint will file their merger application on Monday</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lots of people use Siri on their iPhones; hey, it's a great way to get things done while you're walking or driving. But poor Siri gets ignored by most Mac users for some strange reason, so today I'll show you two ways that you can make use of Siri to speed up common daily tasks -- making lists and calendar appointments with your voice instead of your keyboard.</p>

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<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to Thursday's episode of the Apple World Today News Update, brought to you this week by <a href="https://appleworld.dreamhosters.com/blog/2018/6/10/pdfelement-6-create-edit-and-annotate-pdf-files-on-mac-and-ios" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PDFelement 6</a>from Wondershare.  Today we have news of cheap iPhones (new in the box!), a security scare that doesn't seem too scary, and how Apple employees at Apple Park are going to be made uncomfortable so they'll stand at least part of each work day:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get an iPhone in South Korea for $40! They're new in the box, they're unlocked, but there's a catch...</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Russian smartphone cracker ElcomSoft says they can read your entire iMessages history...but they pretty much need all of your login information before they can do it</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Every desk at Apple Park is a standing desk that converts for sitting use, but the chairs are made to make you uncomfortable</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">My office at AWT HQ is beginning to look like a specialty store for earbuds. While most are AirPod wannabes or typical Bluetooth earbuds, the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1080098723/firefly-fast-charging-wireless-earbuds-to-stay-act">Jabees Firefly wireless earbuds</a> I recently received for testing have some features that make them a standout in a crowded market.</p><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br>The buds are in the last stages of a Kickstarter funding drive that’s already almost 10 times past its goal. You can still grab a pre-order reward for as little as $64, with delivery expected next month. </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I heard Dave Hamilton and John F. Braun discuss this tip on <a href="http://workingsmarter4productions.acemlna.com/lt.php?s=d761e775a0ccfec972b1fe9bd2436384&i=204A458A2A1399" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mac Geek Gab</strong></a><strong> </strong>recently. It's a technique I've been using for long enough to have forgotten it's not the default (i.e. Built-in). </p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's Slow News Wednesday™, but we dredged up some great little stories designed to both inform and hopefully entertain you:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Former KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hasn't let his new career stop his rumors, this time about the Apple Watch Series 4</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular + GPS will now run on two more carriers in the US: US Cellular and C Spire</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like your Ring Video Doorbell? That experience is about to come to a full do-it-yourself home security system from the company, now available for pre-order and shipping in early July</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want to keep your Mac running smoothly and get rid of unneeded files, logs, and junk? You can always do this manually, but we have a better idea: <a href="https://deals.appleworld.today/sales/cleanmymac-3-1-pack-2?utm_source=appleworld.today&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cleanmymac-3-1-pack-2_061318&utm_term=scsf-290117&utm_content=a0x1a000003naT8&scsonar=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CleanMyMac 3</strong></a> is a fast and easy way to remove gigabytes of accumulated junk, and it's on sale today for $27.99 -- 29% off the regular price of $39.95.</p>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For this late spring podcast of Apple-related news, we take you to Macau, tell you about changes to the Apple Support iOS app, and talk about a new iPhone app that can help you to get a better night's sleep:</p><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Apple's newest retail outlet will be the second for Macau, a thriving resort and casino area</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Apple Support app gained 20 new regions and nine new languages today</p></li><li><p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Want a better night of sleep? The new SleepScore app uses your iPhone to capture body movement to tell you how you're sleeping, and makes suggestions that can help you obtain more restful sleep</p></li></ul>

<p style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you been scratching your head about what to get Dad for Father's Day? We've got just the solution! Since the baseball season is well underway, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Major League Baseball has reduced the price of an MLB.TV subscription from $116 (for the full season) down to $49.99 for the remainder of the season</a>. </p>