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macOS Mojave 10.14.4 breaks G-Suite Account Access in Mail.app

UPDATED:
Add the accidentally deleted “Two-Factor Authentication” bit.

With the release of macOS Mojave 10.14.4, another bug that was originally introduced in 10.14.4 beta. This bug also presents in macOS 10.4.5 beta, iOS 12.2 and iOS 12.3 beta.

Google-hosted G Suite account with Two-Factor Authentication enabled will not be able to log in properly.

When adding a G Suite account you will get a message:

Enter the password for the account “(null)”.
Google requires completing authentication in Safari.

In macOS 10.14.4, to authenticate Google Accounts, Safari opens in Private Browsing Mode.

This bug had been reported multiple times by Apple Developers and Beta testers since the release of macOS 10.14.4 beta 1.

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Dream Theater: “Fall into the Light”

The second single off Dream Theater’s upcoming “Distance Over Time” record is now available for listening.

It is also available for purchase from among other, iTunes.

Dream Theater – Fall into the Light

“Distance Over Time” track list:

  1. Untethered Angel 06:14
  2. Paralyzed 04:17
  3. Fall Into The Light 07:04
  4. Barstool Warrior 06:43
  5. Room 137 04:23
  6. S2N 06:21
  7. At Wit’s End 09:20
  8. Out Of Reach 04:04
  9. Pale Blue Dot 08:25
  10. Viper King (Bonus Track) 04:00

“Distance Over Time” is due on February 22, 2019.

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Year Over Year, from 2013 to 2018

The year 2018 has been one of the toughest year for one small business. Based on the statistic gathered from 2013, business was generally increasing Year-over-Year. Earnings on year 2017 was better than any previous years only to find a 25% drop in 2018.

According to customers randomly surveyed, they were stocking-up in 2017 fearing price increase in 2018. This somewhat contributed to higher revenues in 2017.

Based on the chart, year 2018 revenues were close to year 2013 when this statistic were first recorded. One difference is in the year 2013, sales were increasing in the last quarter of the year. In the last quarter of 2018, sales were dropping by 37% on average each month compared to 2017.

It is still unclear how 2019 would fare as there are a lot of uncertainties that would contribute to customers’ spending habit.

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Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto on Mazda3

I received an email on Monday, November 19, 2018 from our local Mazda Dealer that Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto available as a dealer-installed update.

One short phone call later, the installation as scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2018. As mentioned in the email, the dealer pricing was $399.95 plus tax. I assumed that the pricing includes the $199 for the parts and software, and the labor cost.

I dropped off my 2014 Mazda3 early in the morning and was given a loaner 2018 Mazda3. I was hoping that the loaner Mazda3 would have CarPlay installed, but it did not. I was told that November 21, 2018 was the first day the dealer starts providing the upgrade.

Around 3:00 pm, I received a notification that my car was ready. I left for the dealer to pickup my car. After signing the paperwork and making the payment for the installation, I finally got into my Mazda3.

I connected my iPhone to the newly upgraded 2.1-amp USB port and turned the car on. There it is, Apple CarPlay in my Mazda3.

One thing I noticed is that I also have the latest version of Mazda Infotainment system. According to Mazda, the latest version  available for the OS was version 59; my Mazda3 had OS version 55.

After the CarPlay installation, the car now has OS version 70.

I only had Apple CarPlay in my Mazda3 for 2 days. The $399.95 + tax seems a bit high according tony colleagues. To me it is a worthy upgrade.

Mazda models compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto upgrade:

  • 2014-2018 Mazda3
  • 2016-2018 Mazda6
  • 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5
  • 2017-2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
  • 2016-2019 Mazda CX-3
  • 2016-2018 Mazda CX-5
  • 2016-2018 Mazda CX-9

The retrofit includes installing new software and 2.1-amp USB ports.