Apple released iOS 11.0.1 this week. As noted by Samuel Axon of Ars Technica, the update fixes a bug that could have stopped your iPhone from sending emails if you (or your company) uses Microsoft Exchange 2016 or some other Microsoft products for email. I never had a problem with the email at my law firm, and hopefully not of you did either. In the meantime, Apple is already giving developers access to the beta version of iOS 11.1. And now, the news of note from the past week:
- Florida attorney Katie Floyd discusses some useful and inexpensive gadgets for your home.
- Horace Dediu of Asymco does the math and explains how Face ID on the upcoming iPhone X could save the equivalent of over 12,000 lifetimes.
- Dedui also estimates that 33 million Apple Watches have been sold.
- It often seems like a waste to pay for Gogo in-flight WiFi when you just want to send or receive a simple text message. Fortunately, Delta announced this week that starting October 1, passengers will be able to use iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger for free. It will only work for text; no photos or videos.
- Killian Bell of Cult of Mac reports that Netflix now provides HDR video when available if you have a premium subscription (the $11.99/month “Ultra HD” plan), resulting in a better image on the iPad Pro, iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
- Jason Snell explains, in an article for Macworld, Apple’s decision to unveil both an iPhone 8 and an iPhone X this year.
- After the passing of Hugh Hefner, Luke Dormehl of Cult of Mac discusses the Playboy interview of Steve Jobs back in 1985.
- Unlike the iPhone, there is not a built-in calculator on the iPad. Fortunately, Calcbot for iOS — a very good calculator app — has been updated for iOS 11, so you can use it in the split screen modes.
- Zac Hall of 9to5Mac has some great tips for customizing the new Siri face on Apple Watch in watchOS 4. I’m very impressed with the Siri face and I use it frequently.
- And finally, if you are a fan of the HBO show Silicon Valley (like I am), you’ll appreciate this Funny or Die video imagining how the characters in that show would react to the new iPhone X: