Month: May 2018

Report: Apple to sell subscription services via Apple TV app called “TV”

Dan Uff May 10, 2018 0

“Apple Inc.’s plan to reinvent cable TV is starting to look a lot like the strategy of its rival Amazon,” Lucas Shaw, Gerry Smith, and Mark Gurman report for Bloomberg. “For the first time, Apple plans to begin selling subscriptions to certain video services directly via its TV app, rather than asking users to subscribe to them through apps individually downloaded from the App Store, according to people familiar with the matter.”

“This would simplify the process and bolster Apple’s TV app on Apple TV, iPhones and iPads, making it a central place for people to find, watch, and buy content,” Shaw, Smith, and Gurman report. “Right now, the TV app aggregates content from other providers, allowing people to locate shows from a wide array of apps and channels like ABC, NBA League Pass and HBO, rather than having to hop between different apps. But then Apple sends customers outside its app to buy access to those channels or watch shows. With the pending change, subscription purchasing would move to the TV app. Apple could eventually move the streaming to its own app, instead of sending users to third parties.”

“Cupertino, California-based Apple plans to roll out this feature in the next year, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing plans that aren’t public,” Shaw, Smith, and Gurman report. “Potential partners described Apple’s efforts with the TV app as the company’s latest experimentation. ”

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Apple’s 9.7-Inch iPad (5th Generation) for $80.00 off at Walmart

Dan Uff May 9, 2018 0

“If you’re in dire need of a tablet, Walmart has a great deal on Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad (5th Gen), but you’ll probably have to hurry since these deals tend to disappear quite fast,” Cosmin Vasile reports for phoneArena. “Here is your chance to score a cheaper Apple iPad 9.7-inch (5th Gen) slate.”

“First off, it’s worth mentioning the 32GB Wi-Fi Apple iPad (5th Gen) usually sells for $330, but some retailers have it available for $300,” Vasile reports. “Walmart is now selling the 32GB Wi-Fi version of the 9.7-inch iPad (5th Gen) for only $249, which means you could save $80 when you buy.”

Vasile reports, “It’s also worth mentioning that you can get the 9.7-inch iPad (5th Gen) in either silver or gold colors, as the space gray model isn’t on sale.”

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Are you Disabled and can’t pick up your iPhone? Here’s an easier option

Dan Uff May 6, 2018 0

Some Persons with Disabilities may have a hard time with grasping objects, depending on the type of disability. One such object maybe the iPhone when trying to bring the device to the user's ear.

The iPhone has a way that persons can answer it in three ways: Normal speaker, Airpods, or Speaker phone. This tip will show how to set it up to answer by speaker phone.

1. Go to SETTINGS > GENERAL > ACCESSIBILITY.

2. Scroll down to where it says "CALL AUDIO ROUTING.

3. Select the SPEAKER option.

4. That's it.

Now, when you answer the phone, it'll go right to the speaker phone.