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News items you should check out: Jan. 28

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From 9to5Mac: The iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature is touted as a “game changer” by search and rescue teams. ° From MacRumors:...

One-act opera tells the life story of the late Steve Jobs

The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, an original opus by Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist Mark Campbell and DJ-slash-composer Mason Bates, premieres at the Santa Fe Opera in July, reports Wired. “Too often people think of opera as this stupid old European art form that...

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Is there enough of audience to make an ultra-pricey Mac Pro feasible for Apple to produce?

Most pundits are expecting the long-in-the-tooth Mac Pro to be updated with some serious Apple Silicon this year. However, is there a big enough audience for what is expected to be a very expensive computer? The current Mac Pro is over three years old. And it’s the...

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Saturday January 28
11:57 pm
New BRAW Toolbox app brings Blackmagic codecs to Final Cut Pro | AppleInsider
New BRAW Toolbox app brings Blackmagic codecs to Final Cut Pro
A new tool called BRAW Toolbox brings native Blackmagic BRAW support to Apple's Final Cut Pro, and it is available to preorder in the Mac App Store with a limited-time discount.BRAW Toolbox for BlackmagicBRAW Toolbox lets Mac users import their Blackmagic RAW files directly into Final Cut Pro without transcoding. The extension prepares all footage before import so users can change the RAW metadata and transfer it from different BRAW video clips. Read more...
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11:10 pm
Satechi Pro Hub Slim: Boost Productivity and Efficiency | iLounge
Satechi Pro Hub Slim: Boost Productivity and Efficiency
The Satechi Pro Hub Slim is the latest addition to the Pro Hub series from Satechi, and it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to ... Read more The post appeared first on iLounge.
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08:49 pm
M2 Pro vs M2 Max: Small differences have a big impact on your workflow (and wallet) | Macworld
M2 Pro vs M2 Max: Small differences have a big impact on your workflow (and wallet)
With the release of the 2023 MacBook Pro and the 2023 Mac mini, the shape of the second generation of Apple silicon on Mac has been revealed. It is, unsurprisingly, a bit of a replay of the first generation: Apple has segmented its chips into a few different varieties. As with the M1 generation, the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are closely related to each other and to the M2 chip introduced last summer. They’re all based on the same foundation, but each chip has some different characteristics. When it comes time to choose how much to pay for a Mac mini or a MacBook Pro, those differences matter. Round 1: M2 vs M1 Before I compare the M2 Pro and M2 Max, it’s only right to discuss the M2, which debuted last June with the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. The CPU and GPU cores in the M2 are the same ones found in Apple’s A15 chip, which formed the basis of the iPhone 13 line. Apple’s chips keep getting incrementally faster. In general, each M2 CPU core is about 12 to 15 percent faster than the equivalent M1 core. As a result, the M1-to-M2 transition can’t provide the quantum leap offered by Apple’s jump from Intel to its own processors. Instead, the Mac is now on the slow-but-steady progress path that we see every year with the unveiling of a new iPhone processor. The M2 Pro takes the M2 and increases the CPU cores, GPU cores, and memory.Apple However, Apple does keep tinkering around the edges from generation to generation. In the M2, Apple addressed one of the biggest failings of the M1 processor: limited RAM capacity. The M2 can support up to 24GB of unified memory, up from the 16GB limitation that made a lot of prospective M1 Mac buyers wince. Apple also increased memory bandwidth from 68GB to 100GB per second. While the M2 kept the same CPU core configuration of the M1–eight cores, four devoted to performance and the other four to efficiency–it increased the maximum number of GPUs available on the chip from eight to ten, boosting maximum graphics performance a bit. The next-generation Neural Engine on the M2 is more than 40 percent faster at machine-learning operations. Perhaps most significantly, the M2 offered a boost to video encoding. In the previous chip generation, Apple added dedicated hardware to the high-end M1 Pro, Max, and Ultra chips to allow them to encode and decode ProRes video files much more efficiently. Apple rolled that capability into the M2, making Macs with M2 processors much more capable video editors. The M2 is an impressive chip, but it really does pale in comparison to the M2 Pro and M2 Max. The M2’s four performance CPU cores make it remarkably powerful–but the M2 Pro and Max offer twice as many, which doesn’t quite double CPU performance… but it’s still about 1.6 times the speed. And then there’s the GPU side, where the M2’s maximum of 10 GPU cores goes up against up to 19 GPU cores on the M2 Pro and a staggering maximum 38 GPU cores of the M2 Max. The M2 Max has the same number of CPU cores as the M2 Pro, but the Max boosts the GPU cores.Apple And while the M2’s 24GB of maximum RAM is a lot better than the M1’s 16GB, the M2 Pro can go up to 32GB and the M2 Max can range as high as 96GB. Memory bandwidth on the M2 Pro is twice that of the M2, and on the M2 Max, it’s four times. Throw in limited USB/Thunderbolt ports and video-out support and you can see that there’s still a lot to differentiate the high-end chips from the M2. This is not to say that the M2 is in any way a loser! It’s actually a remarkably powerful chip. But Apple has designed the M2 Pro and M2 Max for a more demanding user. Round (M)2: Pro versus Max As with the M1 Pro and M1 Max, it’s important to note that the M2 Pro and M2 Max are identical in many ways. Apple offers M2 Pro chips with fewer than 12 CPU cores, but if you get a 12-core model you’ll get exactly the same 12 cores as offered on the M2 Max. The CPU power will be identical. Don’t believe me? Take a look: Everywhere else, the story is different. Apple has limited the M2 Pro to 19 GPU cores, but the M2 Max can have as many as 38 GPU cores. This means that if you need graphics horsepower, the M2 Max is the way to take it to the max. Similarly, the M2 Pro’s memory maxes out at 32GB, but the M2 Max can handle as much as 96GB. And memory bandwidth on the M2 Max is double that on the M2 Pro. And the M2 Max is better at video encoding at decoding because it’s got two video encoding engines and ProRes video engines to the M2 Pro’s one. That means that in some video encoding tasks, the M2 Max will be twice as fast, as our Final Cut Pro export showed. M2 Pro vs M2 Max: Choose wisely You can basically think of the M2 Max as the M2 Pro with a little bit extra–and based on Apple’s photos of the chips, you can take that literally. The two chips appear identical when viewed from the top to the bottom of the M2 Pro… but the M2 Max is larger, continuing a bit beyond. In that new area, Apple’s added a second bank of GPUs, an additional memory bus, and additional video-encoding engines. So which will it be, Pro or Max? If your workflows are largely driven by CPU speed, the extra GPU cores of the M2 Max chips will not help you, making an M2 Pro a better buy. That is unless you need enormous amounts of very fast RAM, in which case, again, the M2 Max is a better choice. Video encoding will be faster on M2 Max, but perhaps not enough for it to justify the increased prices. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Max, 12-core/38-core, 1TB) MSRP: $3,499 Best Prices Today: $3494 at Amazon US$3,494.00 at Amazon$3499.00 at Adorama Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023, M2 Pro, 12-core/19-core, 1TB) MSRP: $2,499 Best Prices Today: $2,492.86 at Amazon$2492.86 at Amazon US$2499 at Apple Read our comparison of the Mac Studio (M1 Max) and the Mac mini (M2 Pro). CPUs and Processors, Mac
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07:17 pm
Pestle iOS recipe app gets major update with Smart Folders, PDF scanning, and more | 9 to 5 Mac
Pestle iOS recipe app gets major update with Smart Folders, PDF scanning, and more
Popular recipe/cookbook iOS app Pestle is out with a big update that brings a number of upgrades. Headlining the release is Smart Folders plus new ways to import recipe cards and cookbooks via PDF, existing images, and more. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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07:05 pm
Apple's Studio Display doesn't shine in the light of competition | AppleInsider
Apple's Studio Display doesn't shine in the light of competition
Apple's Studio Display is finally facing direct competition, and it doesn't shine as brightly under the glare of competitors.Apple Studio DisplaySamsung and Dell both announced 5K and 6K resolution computer monitors, respectively, at CES this year, pointing towards increased Mac monitor competition. Read more...
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06:00 pm
The specs check out on new MacBook Pro and Mac mini [The CultCast] | Cult of Mac
The specs check out on new MacBook Pro and Mac mini [The CultCast]
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The first reviews and early benchmarks reveal impressive performance boosts from the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini. We’re talking the pros and cons of upgrading — including one very important “buyer beware” scenario. Also on The CultCast: What’s new in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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05:59 pm
Apple execs share in-depth details on creating the M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in new interview | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple execs share in-depth details on creating the M2 Pro/Max MacBook Pro in new interview
Sitting down with pro videographer, photographer, and YouTuber Tyler Stalman, two of Apple’s executives have shared an in-depth look into the process of creating the 2023 MacBook Pro laptops with M2 Pro and M2 Max Apple Silicon. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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05:47 pm
Apple's M2 Max MacBook Pro 16″ is on sale for $3,199 ($300 off) & in stock | AppleInsider
Apple's M2 Max MacBook Pro 16″ is on sale for $3,199 ($300 off) & in stock
The 2023 MacBook Pro 16-inch equipped with Apple's powerful M2 Max chip is $300 off with our exclusive coupon, delivering the lowest price available.Save $300 instantly.Save $300 on this M2 Max MacBook Pro Read more...
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05:00 pm
Today in Apple history: Apple moves into Bandley 1, its first custom HQ | Cult of Mac
Today in Apple history: Apple moves into Bandley 1, its first custom HQ
January 28, 1978: Apple Computer occupies its first custom-built office, giving the company a bespoke business center to house its growing operations. A full 15 years before One Infinite Loop, and almost 40 before Apple Park’s stunning “spaceship” HQ landed, 10260 Bandley Drive — aka “Bandley 1” — becomes the first purpose-built, permanent headquarters for […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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04:30 pm
What to check before you power on an old Macintosh | Cult of Mac
What to check before you power on an old Macintosh
When you pick up a classic Macintosh that hasn’t been used in a while, you need to inspect it before plugging it in and turning it on. Here’s what you need to look for. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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03:45 pm
Best MacBook Pro protective cases | AppleInsider
Best MacBook Pro protective cases
Buying a MacBook Pro is not a small investment, so it makes sense to add a layer of protection to keep it scratch and dent-free until your next upgrade. Here is a roundup of the best MacBook Pro cases for the latest 14 or 16-inch models.Best MacBook Pro cases for the latest 14 or 16-inch modelsA heavy-duty case helps to protect your MacBook if you regularly wield it through airport security, and a laser-cut design on a wood case adds artistic flair. Here is a list of MacBook Pro cases to consider whether you need some protection or a sprinkle of creative inspiration. Read more...
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03:09 pm
When did Apple rumors stop being fun? | Macworld
When did Apple rumors stop being fun?
Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Acrimony and recrimination in the rumorsphere this week, with the news that an iOS 17 leak might have been horsefeathers. Mark Gurman (in a mild conflict of interest is a leaker-analyst himself, and therefore a rival of the source under scrutiny) furiously tweeted that a seemingly innocuous story had been “entirely based on a troll account known to make up fake information,” and primly expressed his disappointment that respectable sites had fallen for the hoax. iMore agreed, pointing to LeaksApplePro’s “dismal track record” and outrageous past claims. 9to5mac wrote about it but refused to link to the story. AppleInsider vowed to implement a so-called “BS Meter,” and in the future to “label clearly what we think about the rumor in question before the click-through.” So first of all, the mea culpa. Macworld did indeed cover the story, and while we noted the source’s “mediocre track record” we perhaps weren’t clear enough about their shaky credibility. You can therefore feel free, if you wish, to dismiss everything else I’m about to say as the bitter ramblings of a hoax victim. (Weird “hoax,” though: a set of vague but perfectly plausible predictions that may well turn out to be accurate or at the very least hard to prove wrong.) But here’s the thing. No source is completely credible, and no leak is 100 percent reliable. Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo, the best in the business, have gotten things wrong in the past. Jon Prosser once dropped the ball so badly that he had to shave off his eyebrows as a forfeit. DigiTimes reported that Apple’s MacBook Pros were “delayed once again” less than a week before they arrived. And back in the early 2000s Think Secret had to shut down their whole site after reporting a false rumor of a FireWire audio interface box for GarageBand codenamed Asteroid. Rumors are a sketchy business at the best of times, and there was a time when Macworld preferred not to cover them. But it turns out that Apple fans are really interested in that sort of thing. Why? Because they’re fun. Apple rumors fill the sizable gap between product launches, raise expectations and simultaneously dash them, and were a large part of Apple’s success in the lean days. Sites like Spymac, Think Secret, and Macrumors, kept Apple relevant during the lean years and helped create a sizable buzz around events and releases. We didn’t spend much time debating what was true or not, they were just fun to read. These days, rumors are part of the tech landscape, but they’re ingrained in Apple’s culture like no other company. But that comes with risk. We can either cover rumors or only write accurate predictions. But we can’t do both. The path we’ve chosen to follow, then, is one of compromise. When covering rumors we try to look for interest–for fun. We write about the rumors that are weird and surprising, and the ones that (if accurate) will change our experience with Apple products. But we try to balance that with context and expertise. My colleague Jason Cross writes a Rumor Reality Check column that focuses on credibility and tries to give you an insight into which theories are likely to be true, and which ones should be regarded as a silly diversion. We’ve seen a lot of rumormongers come and go and generally have a decent idea of which ones are on the level. The LeaksApplePro rumor may have been made up out of thin air, but the information supplied seemed plausible. Even the good ones will get things wrong from time to time, and if you’re after rigorously accurate information you’re in the wrong game—you’d be better off waiting for the keynote presentation. And if you spend your time getting angry when people make mistakes, you don’t even get that. IDG Reviews corner This week Apple sent out the first units of its latest M2-based Macs, and Macworld was lucky enough to get two to test in our labs. Here’s what we made of the new machines: 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro) review: The final push for Intel holdoutsMac mini (M2 Pro) review: Nice upgrades that don’t quite justify the price Trending: Top stories of the week Is the power of Apple silicon holding back the Mac, wonders Dan Moren. In a sea of layoffs, observes the Macalope, Apple is a lifeboat of stability. Apple’s next battle in its ‘silent war’ against Google will be search and ads. We round up 5 reasons to upgrade your 2021 MacBook Pro to an M2 Pro or M2 Max. Apple is going to leverage its tight ecosystem to strap a $3,000 Mac display to your face. And you’ll like it. M2 Pro vs M2 Max: It comes down to memory–and money. The rumor mill The iPhone 15 just got a super exciting rumor of a ‘very beautiful’ redesign. The iPad Pro’s overdue ‘major revamp’ has been tipped to arrive in 2024. Apple’s next big thing has come into view with a huge ‘Reality Pro’ headset leak. The latest Apple silicon Mac Pro rumor brings more disappointment. There’s no new HomePod mini in the pipeline, according to the latest report. Will Apple hold a spring event this year? We reckon it might. Podcast of the week Apple’s new M2 Pro is here and we’ve had our hands on it. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chip, our experiences with the new Macs, and whether you should run out and buy them. You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Software updates, bugs & problems Apple updated billions of products this week—here’s everything they got. All parents should update their child’s iPad to fix this scary Screen Time flaw. Apple’s SSD slowdown has reared its ugly head again in the Mac mini and MacBook Pro. Apple just updated iOS 12 to patch a critical security flaw. A yanked iOS 16.2 feature will be restored with ‘version 2’ in an upcoming update. The original HomePod and HomePod mini just got a major update. And with that, we’re done for this week. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters. You can also follow us on Twitter or on Facebook for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Saturday, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and stay Appley. Apple
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03:00 pm
iOS 16 Home Screen master class: 85 tips, tricks, and hidden features – do you know them all? | 9 to 5 Mac
iOS 16 Home Screen master class: 85 tips, tricks, and hidden features – do you know them all?
If you’ve been an iPhone user for any significant amount of time, chances are you’re well-versed in managing the iOS Home Screen. Seasoned veterans have no-doubt adopted best practices for managing Home Screen apps icons, interfacing with the App Library, widgets, etc. But here’s my challenge: Even if you consider yourself to be a Home Screen expert, you’ll likely find at least a few tips in this guide that you didn’t know before. And if you’re new to the iPhone? Then this nearly one-hour walkthrough will help you wrangle the iOS Home Screen like never before in 4K60p HDR. Watch our hands-on video, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more videos like this. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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02:30 pm
Make toys for your kids (or yourself) with this easy 3D printer | Cult of Mac
Make toys for your kids (or yourself) with this easy 3D printer
Toybox re-imagines the 3D printer as the limitless toy factory we all knew it could be. Get one for just $349 and print hundreds of toys. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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01:12 pm
Daily deals Jan. 28: $200 off 24-inch iMac, $500 off Sony 55-inch 4K OLED TV, 39% off Fezibo standing desk & more | AppleInsider
Daily deals Jan. 28: $200 off 24-inch iMac, $500 off Sony 55-inch 4K OLED TV, 39% off Fezibo standing desk & more
Some of the hottest deals we spotted today include 50% off H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, $15 off Apple AirPods Pro 2, $200 off the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G7 Gaming Monitor, and more.Net yourself $200 off a 24-inch iMac todayThe AppleInsider staff searches the internet for top-notch deals at online stores to create a list of stellar deals on great tech products, including discounts on Apple products, TVs, accessories, and other items. We share the best deals in our Daily Deals post to help put more money back in your pocket. Read more...
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11:04 am
App Store prices going up in the UK and other countries in February 2023 | Cult of Mac
App Store prices going up in the UK and other countries in February 2023
App Store prices will soon go up in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Colombia, and Egypt starting February 13, 2023. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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05:37 am
Leaked Apple documents confirm iPhone 15 Pro to feature Wi-Fi 6E and A17 Bionic | Cult of Mac
Leaked Apple documents confirm iPhone 15 Pro to feature Wi-Fi 6E and A17 Bionic
Leaked internal documents suggest the iPhone 15 Pro will exclusively use Apple's 3nm A17 Bionic chip and feature Wi-Fi 6E support. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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12:27 am
GOP-led U.S. House to target online censorship of conservatives | Mac Daily News
GOP-led U.S. House to target online censorship of conservatives
With a change in leadership on a key panel, the new GOP U.S. House majority is expected to focus on censorship of conservatives online… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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Friday January 27
10:54 pm
App Store prices set to increase in United Kingdom, others | AppleInsider
App Store prices set to increase in United Kingdom, others
Apple has announced that, due to changes in foreign exchange rates, it will raise prices of both apps and in-app purchases made in several countries starting on February 13.App Store prices to The countries that will see price increases include: Read more...
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10:31 pm
Apple changing App Store prices in the UK and several other countries | 9 to 5 Mac
Apple changing App Store prices in the UK and several other countries
Apple announced on Friday that it will soon change App Store prices in multiple countries, including Colombia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The price increases will take effect on both App Store apps and in-app purchases starting in February. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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10:14 pm
Apple stock climbs ahead of earnings report | Mac Daily News
Apple stock climbs ahead of earnings report
Despite facing numerous concerns ahead of its December-quarter earnings release on February 2nd, Apple stock has been rising… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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10:00 pm
Generate SEO-optimized content instantly with Juice.ai | Cult of Mac
Generate SEO-optimized content instantly with Juice.ai
Take the pain out of producing fresh, relevant content with this AI-powered tool. Get a lifetime subscription to Juice.ai for just $39. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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08:59 pm
Watch iFixit tear down the new MacBook Pro and test Apple’s official repair guides | 9 to 5 Mac
Watch iFixit tear down the new MacBook Pro and test Apple’s official repair guides
iFixit is well known for taking apart just about every new Apple product, as the company specializes in providing guides to third-party repairs. However, this time, iFixit decided to test the official Apple repair guides by taking apart the new 2023 MacBook Pro that was just released. more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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08:43 pm
Nomad High Volta accessories review: Help your iPhone & Apple Watch stand out | AppleInsider
Nomad High Volta accessories review: Help your iPhone & Apple Watch stand out
Nomad has just launched a new, eye-catching color for its Sport Case and Sport Band. We put them to the test with our iPhone and Apple Watch.Nomad's High Volta accessoriesThe Sport Case and Sport Band from Nomad aren't new, but the color is. High Volta is debuting as a limited-time offering, exclusive to these two Nomad SKUs. Read more...
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08:40 pm
Apple Devising Software To Help Anyone Build AR Apps, To Drive Headset Sales | Slashdot
Apple Devising Software To Help Anyone Build AR Apps, To Drive Headset Sales
Apple is developing software that offers an easy way for users of its upcoming mixed-reality headset to build their own augmented reality apps, as part of an effort to drive mass adoption of the device by broadening the array of content for it, The Information reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. From the report: With the software tools, Apple hopes that even people who don't know computer code could tell the headset, via the Siri voice assistant, to build an AR app that could then be made available via Apple's App Store for others to download. The tool, for example, could allow users to build an app with virtual animals moving around a room and over or around real-life objects without the need to design the animal from scratch, program its animations and calculate its movement in a 3D space with obstacles. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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08:31 pm
iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and rescue teams | 9 to 5 Mac
iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature touted as a ‘game changer’ by search and rescue teams
Apple debuted its new Emergency SOS via satellite feature for iPhone 14 users back in November, and we’ve already seen multiple stories about the feature being used in the real world. A new story out of Canada today offers another example of Emergency SOS via satellite helping save the lives of two women who found themselves stranded in the wilderness after a Google Maps mishap… more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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08:30 pm
Apple Watch named ‘official wearable’ of the World Surf League | Mac Daily News
Apple Watch named ‘official wearable’ of the World Surf League
Today, the World Surf League (WSL) announced its integration of Apple Watch as the official wearable equipment of the WSL… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.
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07:45 pm
Friday only: $300 off 14-inch 2021 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM | Cult of Mac
Friday only: $300 off 14-inch 2021 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM
The 2021 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro with added memory is a popular choice, and Friday you can get a configuration with 32GB of RAM for about $300 less than usual prices at Woot!, owned by Amazon. The configuration is a winner because folks know you can’t easily add integrated memory later to most Macs, […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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07:30 pm
Apple Watch Ultra is tough, but this new case makes it tougher | Cult of Mac
Apple Watch Ultra is tough, but this new case makes it tougher
Apple Watch Ultra, released in September 2022, is famously rugged and great for endurance sports. But no wearable is truly indestructible. So if you want to make your Ultra even tougher, put it in the new Elkson Quattro Pro 2.0 case for Apple Watch Ultra. The new case arrived Friday in the Cult of Mac […] (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
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07:06 pm
Hands-on: iPad Pro wireless charging isn’t built-in yet, but MagEZ makes it possible | 9 to 5 Mac
Hands-on: iPad Pro wireless charging isn’t built-in yet, but MagEZ makes it possible
As an iPad Pro enthusiast, I have always dreamed of a scenario where I can magnetically throw my iPad on a stand and have it just begin wirelessly charging, just as MagSafe does for iOS devices. The M2 iPad Pro was rumored to bring some version of Apple’s MagSafe tech, but it never did… more… The post appeared first on 9to5Mac.
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Saturday January 28
02:00 pm
Top Stories: iOS 16.3 Released, iPhone 15 Pro Rumors, macOS Tips and Tricks, and More | MacRumors
Top Stories: iOS 16.3 Released, iPhone 15 Pro Rumors, macOS Tips and Tricks, and More
Following last week's hardware announcements, this week saw the actual release of several of the new products as well as operating system updates bringing new features and bug fixes across Apple's platforms. This week also saw some fresh rumors about the iPhone 15 lineup and Apple's upcoming AR/VR headset, while we shared some tips to help you get the most of your macOS experience, so read for all the details on these stories and more! Everything New in iOS 16.3 for Your iPhone iOS 16.3 was released to the public this week following around six weeks of beta testing. The software update is relatively minor, but there are still a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone, so make sure to check out our list of everything new in iOS 16.3. Apple also released iPadOS 16.3, macOS 13.2, watchOS 9.3, tvOS 16.3, and HomePod software version 16.3 this week with new features across the iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Ultra-Thin Curved Bezels Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 Pro models will feature ultra-thin curved bezels around the display, according to the leaker known as ShrimpApplePro. The thinner bezels are said to be similar to those on the Apple Watch Series 7 and Series 8. The display glass itself and the rumored titanium frame are both expected to remain flat on the iPhone 15 Pro. Multiple reports this week also indicated that iPhone 15 models will support faster Wi-Fi 6E, but it will apparently be limited to the Pro models. Some New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini Models Have Slower SSD Speeds Than Previous Models While the new Mac mini with the M2 chip has a lower $599 starting price, the base model with 256GB of storage has slower SSD read and write speeds compared to the equivalent previous-generation model. The same is true for the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with 512GB of storage. The issue results from some new Mac configurations having fewer NAND storage chips than previous models. 10 macOS Tips to Boost Your Productivity When it comes to working on your Mac, there are so many handy time-saving tricks hidden away in macOS that there's a good chance you're missing at least one or two. Here are 10 quick tips, any of which could be key to turbo-charging your productivity. The list assumes you're using a Mac running the latest macOS Ventura software, but most of these tips also work in earlier versions of the operating system. Apple's Mixed Reality Headset to Feature iOS-Like Interface, Advanced Hand Tracking, and More Bloomberg's Mark Gurman this week shared a detailed article explaining how Apple's long-rumored AR/VR headset will function. Gurman said key features of Apple's headset will include advanced hand and eye tracking, an iOS-like software interface with a grid of apps, a Digital Crown-like control knob, and more. He also said the headset will be able to serve as an external display for a Mac. A separate report from The Information's Wayne Ma claims users will be able to create AR apps for the device simply by using Siri with no coding knowledge required. Apple Adjusts Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More After announcing new Mac and HomePod models last week, Apple adjusted its trade-in values for select devices, including the iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android smartphones. iPad trade-in values were not changed this time around. Notably, iPhone trade-in values decreased by up to $80. Check out our comparison of Apple's new and old trade-in values to see what your device is worth today. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Friday January 27
10:16 pm
App Store Prices Increasing in the UK and Other Countries on February 13 | MacRumors
App Store Prices Increasing in the UK and Other Countries on February 13
App Store prices are going up in the United Kingdom and several other countries starting on February 13, Apple announced today. The changes are being implemented due to shifts in taxes and foreign exchange rates. App and in-app purchase prices in Colombia, Egypt, Hungary, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom will go up, and prices in Uzbekistan will drop because of a three percent reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate. Updated prices are listed on Apple's ‌App Store‌ price chart [PDF]. Prices in Ireland, Luxembourg, Singapore, and Zimbabwe are not changing, but proceeds will be adjusted slightly due to VAT changes. Ireland: Reduction of value-added tax rate on electronic newspapers and periodicals from 9% to 0% Luxembourg: Reduction of value-added tax rate from 17% to 16% Singapore: Increase of goods and services tax rate from 7% to 8% Zimbabwe: Increase of value-added tax rate from 14.5% to 15% By the end of January, Apple says that proceeds are set to increase for local developers selling in Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. Back in December, Apple announced plans to provide developers with an additional 700 price points for ‌App Store‌ apps, allowing for more variation in ‌App Store‌ pricing. Apps will be able to be priced as low as 29 cents or as high as $10,000, and these changes are set to be implemented for all apps in spring 2023.Tag: App StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Best Apple Deals of the Week: 2021 MacBook Pro Gets Massive $500 Markdowns as Samsung Discounts TVs and Memory Accessories | MacRumors
Best Apple Deals of the Week: 2021 MacBook Pro Gets Massive $500 Markdowns as Samsung Discounts TVs and Memory Accessories
As we near the end of January, this week we saw a collection of deals on Apple's iPad Pro, iMac, and the 2021 MacBook Pro. Additionally, we're tracking new sales on TVs and memory accessories from Samsung. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Samsung TVs What's the deal? Save on Samsung TVs Where can I get it? Samsung TV SALESamsung TV Super Bowl Sale Samsung this week kicked off a sale on select TVs during its Super Bowl sale, with as much as $1,700 off Samsung 4K TVs. We've collected a few of the TVs on sale in the lists below, but be sure to visit Samsung for the full list. Crystal UHD 4K Smart TVs 75-inch - $679.99, down from $799.99 85-inch - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99 QLED 4K Smart TVs 55-inch - $899.99, down from $1,099.99 65-inch - $1,099.99, down from $1,399.99 75-inch - $1,299.99, down from $2,299.99 85-inch - $1,799.99, down from $3,299.99 Neo QLED 4K Smart TVs 55-inch - $1,199.99, down from $1,499.99 65-inch - $1,599.99, down from $1,999.99 85-inch - $2,299.99, down from $3,999.99 Samsung Memory and Drives What's the deal? Save up to 63% on Samsung memory and drives Where can I get it? Amazon UP TO 63% OFFSamsung Gold Box Sale In addition to the TV sale on its own website, Samsung is discounting a large collection of memory accessories on Amazon during today's Gold Box deal. You can save on microSD cards, internal memory cards, solid state drives, portable SSDs, flash drives, and more. All of the deals can be found on Amazon. MacBook Pro (2021) What's the deal? Take $500 off 2021 MacBook Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $500 OFF14-inch MacBook Pro (1TB) for $1,999.00 $500 OFF16-inch MacBook Pro (1TB) for $2,199.00 Amazon kicked off the week with steep discounts on Apple's 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, offering $500 off select models. The best deal of the bunch is the 14-inch MacBook Pro (1TB) for $1,999.00, and you can also get the 16-inch MacBook Pro (1TB) for the solid price of $2,199.00, both of which represent $500 discounts on their original prices and record low prices. iPad Pro (2022) What's the deal? Take $200 off 2022 iPad Pro Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $200 OFF11-inch iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi) for $1,699.00 $200 OFF12.9-inch iPad Pro (1TB Wi-Fi) for $1,599.00 Amazon also introduced fresh discounts on higher-end iPad Pro models this week, and a few remain on sale. You can get the 11-inch iPad Pro (2TB Wi-Fi) for $1,699.00 and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1TB Wi-Fi) for $1,599.00, both of which are $200 markdowns on these tablets and all-time low prices. M1 iMac (2021) What's the deal? Take $199 off 2021 M1 iMac Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $199 OFFM1 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,299.99 Apple's 24-inch M1 iMac saw a few discounts during the middle of the week, but only a few remain on sale today. You can get the 8-core/256GB iMac for $1,299.99, down from $1,499.00, which is an all-time low price. This one is available in Pink, Green, Orange, Purple, and Yellow. Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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06:39 pm
Apple wins a 2nd Design Patent for the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island display panel and files for a slightly updated 'Keynote' Icon TM | Patently Apple
Apple wins a 2nd Design Patent for the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island display panel and files for a slightly updated 'Keynote' Icon TM
This week Patently Apple discovered a second design patent published in the Hong Kong Patent Office database covering the iPhone 14's Dynamic Island. Interestingly this design patent comes close to what original rumors ...
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06:01 pm
Internal Apple Document From Leaker 'Unknownz21' Confirms Wi-Fi 6E Will Be Limited to iPhone 15 Pro Models | MacRumors
Internal Apple Document From Leaker 'Unknownz21' Confirms Wi-Fi 6E Will Be Limited to iPhone 15 Pro Models
Multiple rumors have suggested that the next-generation iPhone 15 models will adopt the Wi-Fi 6E standard that Apple has already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, and now a leaked document appears to confirm Apple's plans. Sourced from researcher and Apple leaker Unknownz21 (@URedditor), the document features diagrams of the ‌iPhone 15‌'s antenna architecture. D8x refers to the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models, and the information indicates that the faster Wi-Fi 6E specification will be limited to the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro Max. The standard ‌iPhone 15‌ models, labeled as D3y, will continue to use Wi-Fi 6 rather than Wi-Fi 6E. For further reference, D7x refers to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and D2y refers to the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, with the document outlining antenna design changes between the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro. MacRumors has seen additional documentation indicating that Wi-Fi 6E will be a Pro only feature. As of now, Wi-Fi 6E has already been added to some of Apple's product lineup, but it is limited to the latest ‌iPad Pro‌, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models. Apple has not previously restricted new Wi-Fi standards to a Pro iPhone, but the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models will have several features that are not available in the ‌iPhone 15‌, and limiting it makes sense from a cost and availability perspective. Wi-Fi 6E allows devices to connect to routers and modems that support the Wi-Fi 6E standard, but it is a newer technology and is not yet widespread. Wi-Fi 6E routers are readily available, but because they have only started launching over the past few years, many people and businesses have not yet upgraded. Wi-Fi 6E routers include the 6GHz band in addition to the 2.4 and 5GHz bands, and to use 6GHz, both a Wi-Fi 6E router and a Wi-Fi 6E device are required. Compared to Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E offers more bandwidth, providing faster connectivity speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity. Wi-Fi 6E provides 1.2GHz more spectrum in the 6GHz band, and it can support whole home gigabit coverage, multi-gigabit connectivity for venues, and it has the bandwidth for higher data streams like those used for AR and VR experiences. Since Wi-Fi 6E requires both routers and devices to support the standard, it is largely an empty band at this time with little traffic, which means ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models with Wi-Fi 6E will be able to connect to Wi-Fi 6E networks that don't have much competition in terms of traffic from other devices. Unknownz21 has in the past leaked information on devices like the ‌iPhone 14‌, and back in 2020, he was able to source a copy of iOS 14 ahead of its launch, sharing details about the update. Unknownz21 told MacRumors that the diagram is "only the tip of the iceberg" and that additional leaks on the ‌iPhone 15‌ series, including full images, will be coming ahead of when the ‌iPhone 15‌ models are scheduled to move into the EVT (engineering validation test) stage in March. Documents that he has obtained also confirm that the ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models will feature faster 3nm A17 chips and solid-state volume and power buttons. The ‌iPhone 15‌ models will continue to use A16 chips, as previously rumored, and will not feature the redesigned volume buttons.Related Roundup: iPhone 15Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:10 pm
World Surf League Adopts Apple Watch as Official Wearable | MacRumors
World Surf League Adopts Apple Watch as Official Wearable
The World Surf League (WSL) today named the Apple Watch as its official wearable, with the device set to be used as official competitor equipment in a sports environment for the first time. During the 2023 Championship Tour, WSL athletes will use the WSL Surfer app on the Apple Watch Series 8 and the Apple Watch Ultra to get updates while they're surfing in the competition. The app is designed to sync with the WSL Scoring System in real time, offering athletes important details on scores, wave priority, and time remaining in the heat. Each competitor will receive an Apple Watch before each heat, with the watch to come preloaded with the WSL app. The app has been in testing with Championship Tour surfers during the prior two tours to make sure that it meets the needs of competitors. Apple's Director of Apple Watch Product Marketing Eric Jue said the company is "thrilled" the WSL is adopting the Apple Watch."We're thrilled the WSL is utilizing Apple Watch for the Championship Tour, making it simple and easy for surfers to quickly glance at their wrist for instant access to vital information," said Eric Jue, Apple's Director of Apple Watch Product Marketing. "This innovative solution leverages many of the advanced features of Apple Watch -- bright high-resolution display, durability, water resistance, cellular connectivity, and a powerful platform for organizations to build custom apps -- and the new WSL Surfer app will empower surfers competing at the highest level with the information they need while in the water."The 2023 Championship Tour includes 10 events in seven countries, and is set to kick off in January with the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Tour events will be broadcast in the WSL app, on the WSL YouTube channel, and on the website. Apple TV+ surfing documentary "Make or Break," which covers the WSL Championship Tour, is set to return on February 17, 2023.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:55 pm
Apple Invents an advanced Autonomous Vehicle System that covers Tactical Maps using Neural Networks | Patently Apple
Apple Invents an advanced Autonomous Vehicle System that covers Tactical Maps using Neural Networks
The last Project Titan patent for this week covers a deep dive into processing graph representation of tactical maps using neural networks. In other words, taking a look at the sophisticated brain center of systems and algorithms for reasoning, decision making and motion planning with respect to controlling the motion of autonomous or partially autonomous vehicles. Apple also covers training a fleet of autonomous vehicles.
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04:18 pm
The MacRumors Show: Tyler Stalman Talks New Mac First Impressions and iPhone 15 Camera Rumors | MacRumors
The MacRumors Show: Tyler Stalman Talks New Mac First Impressions and iPhone 15 Camera Rumors
Tyler Stalman joins us this week on The MacRumors Show to discuss first impressions of the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models, as well as iPhone 15 camera rumors. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos Tyler is a Canadian YouTuber and podcaster who often discusses Apple in the context of professional photo and video production. After spending some time with Apple's latest Macs, Tyler shares his thoughts on the new machines with particular attention to the $599 entry-level ‌Mac mini‌. We discuss their capabilities, pricing, the process of turning around tech reviews in a short time frame, and more. Apple is reportedly set to introduce its first periscope telephoto camera with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, offering up to six-times optical zoom, alongside new Sony image sensors on the other models. Tyler tells us how he feels about these early rumors and what he would like to see Apple address in terms of camera upgrades with the ‌iPhone 15‌ lineup. See Tyler's work on his website and YouTube channel, and follow him on Twitter @stalman. Listen to The MacRumors Show in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, Google Podcasts, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. Watch a video version of the show on the MacRumors YouTube channel. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, be sure to catch up for our immediate reactions to the new MacBook Pro, ‌Mac mini‌, and HomePod. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for more episodes, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by exciting guests like Jon Prosser, Sam Kohl, Quinn Nelson, John Gruber, Federico Viticci, Sara Dietschy, Luke Miani, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, iJustine, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, Jon Rettinger, Rene Ritchie, Andru Edwards, and Mark Gurman. Remember to rate and review the show, and let us know what subjects you would like the podcast to cover in the future.Tag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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04:00 pm
Satechi Launches Pro Hub Slim for Apple's Latest MacBooks | MacRumors
Satechi Launches Pro Hub Slim for Apple's Latest MacBooks
Satechi today announced the launch of the Pro Hub Slim, which adds a selection of ports to Apple's latest MacBook models. Designed specifically for the M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, it has seven ports and joins the Pro Hub Max and Pro Hub Mini in Satechi's hub lineup. The Pro Hub Slim is equipped with a USB4 port that supports up to 100W passthrough charging or 40Gb/s data transfer speeds, a 4K HDMI port, a USB-C port that supports data transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s, two USB-A ports with data transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s, and SD and microSD card readers with UHS-I data transfer speeds. It is designed to attach to a ‌MacBook Air‌ or MacBook Pro using two USB-C ports, and it can be purchased in Midnight, Space Gray, or Silver to match Apple's notebooks. Though designed for the ‌M2‌ MacBook models, it is also compatible with older MacBook Pro and ‌MacBook Air‌ machines. The Pro Hub Slim can be purchased from the Satechi website for $80, and through February 3, there is a 20 percent discount available with the promo code SLIM20.Tag: SatechiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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03:41 pm
Apple's Headset Will Reportedly Let Customers Create AR Apps via Siri | MacRumors
Apple's Headset Will Reportedly Let Customers Create AR Apps via Siri
Apple is working on new software tools that will allow both developers and customers to create augmented reality apps for its widely-rumored AR/VR headset, according to a paywalled report today from The Information's Wayne Ma. Interestingly, the report claims that customers will be able to create and release AR apps for the headset via Siri, even if they do not have the ability to code:With the software tools, Apple hopes that even people who don't know computer code could tell the headset, via the Siri voice assistant, to build an AR app that could then be made available via Apple's App Store for others to download. The tool, for example, could allow users to build an app with virtual animals moving around a room and over or around real-life objects without the need to design the animal from scratch, program its animations and calculate its movement in a 3D space with obstacles.Apple's headset is widely expected to be released later this year. The software tools for the headset could be revealed at Apple's annual developers conference WWDC in June, giving developers time to create apps for the headset before it launches later in the year. More details to follow… Related Roundup: AR/VR HeadsetTag: theinformation.comRelated Forum: Apple Glasses, AR and VRThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:43 pm
Two Apple Patents surfacing this week related to Adjustable Tinted Windows for Semi and Fully-Autonomous Vehicles | Patently Apple
Two Apple Patents surfacing this week related to Adjustable Tinted Windows for Semi and Fully-Autonomous Vehicles
Last week Patently Apple covered a Project Titan project patent from Apple that we covered in a report titled "Apple Invents 'Adjustable Exterior Lighting' Systems for future Semi and fully Autonomous Vehicles" This week the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published more Project Titan patents. This report covers two of them that relate to "adjustable tinting windows.'
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01:33 pm
Apple Original Films has begun shooting the Thriller titled 'Wolves' in Harlem N.Y. Starring Brad Pit | Patently Apple
Apple Original Films has begun shooting the Thriller titled 'Wolves' in Harlem N.Y. Starring Brad Pit
Brad Pitt and George Clooney are ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple in a new Apple Original Film 'Wolves.'
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12:46 pm
Kuo: With Apple Halting Development of its own Wi-Fi Chips, Broadcom becomes the winner for the iPhone 15's upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E+ | Patently Apple
Kuo: With Apple Halting Development of its own Wi-Fi Chips, Broadcom becomes the winner for the iPhone 15's upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E+
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has tweeted that "Apple has halted developing its own Wi-Fi chips; Broadcom is the biggest winner of the iPhone 15’s upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E and the leading beneficiary of the ...
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12:14 pm
Apple Remained the Smartphone Leader in China in Q4 and even managed to grow Shipments despite COVID Lockdowns | Patently Apple
Apple Remained the Smartphone Leader in China in Q4 and even managed to grow Shipments despite COVID Lockdowns
Late Wednesday Patentlly Apple posted a report titled "In Spite of China's COVID Lockdown issues hurting iPhone 14 Shipments, Apple was still the top Smartphone Company in the World in Q4-22." Today we're learning that Apple was also the top smartphone company in China for Q4.
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11:10 am
How to Reduce Google Chrome's Memory and CPU Usage | MacRumors
How to Reduce Google Chrome's Memory and CPU Usage
Google's Chrome browser has long been criticized for being a system resource hog, which is why Chromium developers have been busy working on ways to free up memory and keep things running smoothly when users have multiple windows and tabs open. The latest effort in that regard comes in the form of Memory Saver, a new feature that deactivates open tabs you haven't used in a while so that the tabs you are using offer the smoothest possible experience. With Memory Saver enabled, your inactive tabs remain open, and when you access an inactive tab, it reloads automatically. Google claims the new Memory Saver feature means Chrome uses up to 40% and 10GB less memory. The company says the new performance setting is particularly good at keeping active video and gaming tabs running smoothly. Google is rolling out Memory Saver mode over the next several weeks globally for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS, but not everyone will see it yet. Fortunately, if the new Settings - > Performance menu is not visible for you, you can activate it manually by using the experimental features in Chrome Flags. The steps below show you how. How to Enable Memory Saver Mode in Chrome Before you proceed, be sure to bookmark any important tabs and save anything important that you're working on in Chrome, then update the browser to the latest version available (109.0.5414.119 as of writing). Launch Chrome and paste the following into the address bar: chrome://flags/#high-efficiency-mode-available Next to "Enable the high efficiency mode feature in the settings", change the Default setting to Enabled, then restart Chrome. Now paste the following into the address bar: chrome://settings/performance In the new "Performance" menu, toggle the switch next to Memory Saver to enable it. Restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.After you've done that, Memory Saver will be working in the background to free up memory for other tasks. You can can control the mode at any time by clicking Settings in the three-dot menu and selecting the "Performance" sub-menu. It's also here that you can stop Chrome from deactivating specific sites, using the Add button next to "Always keep these sites active." Google cautions that there are a few settings and activities that may prevent tab deactivation. They include active audio calls or video playback, screen shares, page notifications, active downloads, partially filled forms, and connected devices via USB or Bluetooth. How to Enable Energy Saver Mode in Chrome Apart from Memory Saver, Google is also rolling out an Energy Saver mode that makes Chrome automatically limit battery draining tasks when the battery hits 20 percent. It does this by reducing its image capture rate and other background tasks, so you may notice changes in gaming and video performance. Google advises turning it on to extend your device's battery for a long road trip or plane ride. The mode can be toggled on or off in the same "Performance" page in Settings. If you don't see it and don't want to wait for it to roll out to you, simply follow the same steps as above, but replace the address in Step 1 with chrome://flags/#battery-saver-mode-available and select Enabled next to "Enable the battery saver mode feature in the settings," then restart the browser. Have you had success with the new Memory Saver or Energy Saver modes in Chrome? Let us know in the comments.Tag: Google ChromeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:09 am
Kuo: iPhone 15 Models to Adopt Wi-Fi 6E | MacRumors
Kuo: iPhone 15 Models to Adopt Wi-Fi 6E
The upcoming iPhone 15 models that are set to be introduced later in 2023 will adopt the Wi-Fi 6E standard, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a note about Apple's work on a Wi-Fi chip, Kuo said that the company will upgrade the ‌iPhone 15‌ to Wi-Fi 6E. Apple is already using Wi-Fi 6E for the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models introduced last year, along with the new Mac mini and 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Apple did not use Wi-Fi 6E for the iPhone 14 lineup, but it is ready to bring the technology to the iPhone with the 2023 update. Along with Kuo, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley have also said that the ‌iPhone 15‌ models will get a Wi-Fi 6E upgrade. No rumors at this time have confirmed whether Wi-Fi 6E will be brought to all ‌iPhone 15‌ models or limited to the higher-end ‌iPhone 15‌ Pro models. With compatible routers and cable modems, Wi-Fi 6E devices can connect to the 6GHz band, providing faster connectivity, lower latency, and less interference than you might see on the standard 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Wi-Fi 6E is the first Wi-Fi standard that allows for 6GHz connectivity, as the prior Wi-Fi 6 standard remains limited to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. Wi-Fi 6E is becoming more prevalent, and to take full advantage, a Wi-Fi 6E router is required. A range of companies from Netgear to Asus to Linksys are already selling Wi-Fi 6E hardware. Other ‌iPhone 15‌ features will include USB-C connectivity, faster 3nm A17 chips for the Pro models, periscope lens technology for the highest-end ‌iPhone 15‌, solid-state volume and power buttons, an upgrade to titanium, and the expansion of the Dynamic Island to the standard ‌iPhone 15‌ line. More information is available in our iPhone 15 roundup.Related Roundup: iPhone 15Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Thursday January 26
08:14 pm
Hands-On With the New M2 Max MacBook Pro | MacRumors
Hands-On With the New M2 Max MacBook Pro
New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the latest M2 Pro and ‌M2‌ Max chips are available in Apple retail stores and are already in the hands of customers, and we picked up one of the new ‌M2‌ Max machines to answer all of the questions MacRumors readers considering a purchase might have. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Yesterday, we asked MacRumors fans on Twitter what they wanted to know about the new ‌M2‌ Pro and ‌M2‌ Max MacBook Pro machines, and we got all kinds of questions about whether it's worth the upgrade, how the SSD performs, what RAM choices might be best based on usage needs, how hot it runs, and more. MacRumors videographer Dan answers all of those questions and more in the video up above, so make sure to watch it. Have another question we didn't cover? Let us know in the comments.Related Roundup: 14 & 16" MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 14" & 16" MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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05:37 pm
Kuo: Development on Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip Paused 'for a While' | MacRumors
Kuo: Development on Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip Paused 'for a While'
Apple has paused work on the Wi-Fi chip that it has in development, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. The development of the Apple-designed Wi-Fi chip has been "halted" at the current time, and Kuo says Apple will hold off "for a while." That means that Apple supplier Broadcom will continue providing Apple with Wi-Fi chips for the foreseeable future, including supplying the chips for the upcoming iPhone 15 models that are set to be released in 2023.Tag: Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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02:47 pm
Apple Invents a new Airflow Sensor that is designed to deliver Superior Audio for Future devices such as the iPad Pro | Patently Apple
Apple Invents a new Airflow Sensor that is designed to deliver Superior Audio for Future devices such as the iPad Pro
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to improving audio for a wide range of Apple devices such as iPads, iPhones, MacBook, Apple Watch and even AirPods using new airflow sensors for speakers.
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02:30 pm
Mac Pro Enthusiasts Raise Concerns Over Upgrade Limitations of Apple Silicon | MacRumors
Mac Pro Enthusiasts Raise Concerns Over Upgrade Limitations of Apple Silicon
The new Mac Pro coming later this year is expected to feature the same spacious modular design as the 2019 model, but with fresh concerns over its lack of upgradeability surfacing, some users are beginning to wonder what the transition away from Intel architecture actually means for Apple's most powerful Mac. The current Intel Mac Pro that Apple sells is popular with creative professionals because of its modular, highly upgradeable design. It accepts Xeon processors with up to 28 cores and 64 PCI Express lanes, and up to 1.5TB of high-performance memory. It also has eight PCIe expansion slots, while the APX Modules can be configured with six different GPUs. All of the components can be upgraded after purchase. Given that Apple's high-end M2 Extreme chip has reportedly been cancelled, the new Mac Pro is expected to feature a new M2 Ultra chip, which is essentially two ‌M2 Max‌ chips connected together,‌ featuring up to a 24-core CPU, up to a 76-core GPU, and at least 192GB of unified memory. But it is just this unified architecture that is raising doubts about the Mac Pro's modularity among prospective owners. Earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that unlike the current Intel-based ‌Mac Pro‌, the upcoming model will not feature user-upgradeable RAM because the memory is tied directly to the M2 Ultra's motherboard. Now, Gurman has seemingly doubled down on this limitation of Apple's unified architecture by suggesting that the next Mac Pro "may lack user upgradeable GPUs" in addition to non-upgradeable RAM. As he points out: "Right now Apple Silicon Macs don't support external GPUs and you have to use whatever configuration you buy on Apple's website." Considering the end user the Mac Pro (and rack mountable Mac Pro) are aimed at, this would be a total mistake. PCIe support and huge user-upgradable RAM quantities are a requirement for people that are interested in buying a 50k$ rack-mountable Mac. Otherwise, buy Mac Studio— Enrico Teofilo (@Enrico_Teofilo) January 26, 2023 defeated the point, bring back the trashcan design then.— yourgood (@goodo1dday) January 26, 2023 Apart from space for media and networking cards, that leaves only storage as the main user-upgradeable component in the Mac Pro. As for the seemingly large empty space that would remain in the unchanging tower case, Gurman suggests it could accommodate a larger cooling system, which would differentiate it from the Mac Studio by affording significantly faster performance. It's worth noting that on the subject of non-upgradeable GPUs, Gurman appears to be reaching this conclusion based on logical reasoning rather than specific insider information. But if it turns out that he is correct, it could dissuade would-be buyers from investing so much money in a machine that does not offer the same future-proofing expandability. The ‌Mac Pro‌ currently starts at $5,999, with the potential to price it up to over $52,000 in custom configurations. The base model Apple silicon ‌Mac Pro‌ with the ‌M2‌ Ultra is almost certain to cost more than the high-end ‌Mac Studio‌ with the ‌M1 Ultra‌, which starts at $3,999. That’ll leave it dead in the water. A dud for all but a tiny tiny fraction of power users. Really, what would be the point of the massive expenditure, if the AS GPU will be so far behind nVidia’s best.— Dutch Dimension (@DimensionDutch) January 26, 2023 Apple has already teased the launch of the first Apple silicon Mac Pro, so it is undoubtedly coming regardless of the rumors. Indeed, Apple is already testing one of the new ‌Mac Pro‌ models, and it is running macOS Ventura 13.3, an updated version of ‌macOS Ventura‌ coming out later this year. Timing wise, ‌macOS Ventura‌ 13.3 is expected to come out around March or April, so we could also see the ‌Mac Pro‌ launch in this timeframe.Related Roundup: Mac ProTag: Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Mac Pro (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Mac ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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12:21 pm
Apple Takes Continuity to another Level with Overlapping User Interfaces between Devices | Patently Apple
Apple Takes Continuity to another Level with Overlapping User Interfaces between Devices
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to what appears to be 'Continuity' on steroids wherein devices may be positioned so that the displays of the devices overlap each other using position sensors and more.
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09:46 am
iPhone Shipments Suffered Double-Digit Drop Over Holiday Quarter, Says IDC | MacRumors
iPhone Shipments Suffered Double-Digit Drop Over Holiday Quarter, Says IDC
Worldwide smartphone shipments suffered their worst quarterly drop on record over the holiday period, according to IDC, and Apple was not immune to the cooling consumer demand amid the global economic downturn. The research firm estimates that Apple shipped 72.3 million iPhones in the December quarter, down year-on-year from 85 million units, representing a 14.9% drop in shipments compared to the same quarter a year ago. Other major smartphone brands suffered similar double-digit setbacks. Samsung's shipments fell by 15.6% year-on-year, and Chinese mobile makers OPPO and vivo suffered almost equivalent declines, with Xiaomi performing worst over the quarter with a 26.3% drop in shipments. Overall, global smartphone shipments declined 18.3% in the December quarter compared to a year earlier, to a little over 300 million units. The drop marks the largest-ever decline in a single quarter and contributed to a steep 11.3% decline for the year. "We have never seen shipments in the holiday quarter come in lower," Nabila Popal, research director at IDC, said in a press release. "However, weakened demand and high inventory caused vendors to cut back drastically on shipments." In addition to inflation and economic uncertainties, lockdowns in China were another factor that hurt the industry, including Apple's iPhone shipments, she said. "Heavy sales and promotions during the quarter helped deplete existing inventory rather than drive shipment growth." Riots broke out in late November at the world's largest ‌iPhone‌ factory in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, where Foxconn workers were unhappy with Covid restrictions and unpaid bonuses. ‌iPhone‌ production at the factory in Zhengzhou was said to have been significantly affected by the protests, leading to lengthy shipping delays over the holiday period. According to IDC, 2022 ended with global smartphone shipments of 1.21 billion units, which represents the lowest annual shipment total since 2013 due to significantly dampened consumer demand, inflation, and economic uncertainties. Despite the difficult holiday period, Apple's market share remained steady, and the company maintained its position as the top smartphone maker for the December quarter with 24.1% market share, up 1% from a year ago. For the year, Apple reached 18.8% market share compared to 17.3% the previous year, coming second only to Samsung, which took 21.6% market share in 2022 compared to 20% over 2021, according to IDC estimates. Tag: IDCThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Deals: Apple Studio Display Drops to Record-Low $1,299.99 at Amazon ($299 Off) | MacRumors
Deals: Apple Studio Display Drops to Record-Low $1,299.99 at Amazon ($299 Off)
Just a day after the launch of new MacBook Pro and Mac mini models, Amazon has slashed its pricing on the Apple Studio Display to $1,299.99, down from its regular price of $1,599.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This $299 discount on the Apple Studio Display is the steepest we've ever seen and is available only on the lowest-cost model with standard glass and a tilt-adjustable stand. $299 OFFApple Studio Display for $1,299.99 Upgrading to nano-texture glass for even less glare increases the price to $1,749.00, which is still a solid deal at a $150 savings over the regular price. Versions with the tilt- and height-adjustable stand are priced higher. For more discounts, check out our Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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01:39 am
iPhone 15 Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E Like Latest Macs and iPad Pro | MacRumors
iPhone 15 Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E Like Latest Macs and iPad Pro
The iPhone 15 will support Wi-Fi 6E, according to a research note shared this week by Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley. The analysts did not specify whether the feature will be available on all models or limited to the Pro models. Apple has added Wi-Fi 6E support to a handful of devices so far, including the latest 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models, while all iPhone 14 models remain limited to standard Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6 operates on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, while Wi-Fi 6E also works over the 6GHz band, allowing for faster wireless speeds, lower latency, and less signal interference. To take advantage of these benefits, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi 6E router, which are available from brands like TP-Link, Asus, and Netgear. Wi-Fi 6E was also rumored for iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models and failed to materialize, but now that Apple has started rolling out Wi-Fi 6E support to its latest devices, it is more likely that the iPhone 15 will finally support the standard. Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max in September as usual. Rumors suggest all four models will feature the Dynamic Island and a USB-C port, while the Pro models are expected to gain Apple's latest A17 Bionic chip, a titanium frame, solid-state volume and power buttons, and more. Apple has a support document with more details about Wi-Fi 6E.Related Roundup: iPhone 15Tags: Barclays, Wi-Fi 6ERelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Wednesday January 25
11:21 pm
In Spite of China's COVID Lockdown issues hurting iPhone 14 Shipments, Apple was still the top Smartphone Company in the World in Q4-22 | Patently Apple
In Spite of China's COVID Lockdown issues hurting iPhone 14 Shipments, Apple was still the top Smartphone Company in the World in Q4-22
According to the latest IDC report, worldwide smartphone shipments declined 18.3% year over year to 300.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22). Apple came out on top...
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Wednesday January 25
10:32 pm
Logic Pro release notes | Apple Remote Desktop
Logic Pro release notes
Learn about the enhancements and improvements in the most recent versions of Logic Pro.
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Tuesday January 17
07:30 am
Microsoft Mesh: Creating connections at the World Economic Forum 2023 | Office for Mac
Microsoft Mesh: Creating connections at the World Economic Forum 2023
Discover how Microsoft Mesh enables collaboration, connection, and shared experiences at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Friday January 13
05:00 pm
4 goal-setting trends for 2023 and how Microsoft Viva Goals can help | Office for Mac
4 goal-setting trends for 2023 and how Microsoft Viva Goals can help
Discover four goal-setting trends for 2023 and how to use Microsoft Viva Goals to elevate your business and align your teams with OKRs. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Wednesday January 11
05:00 pm
10 years of Microsoft 365: More benefits at even better prices | Office for Mac
10 years of Microsoft 365: More benefits at even better prices
Today, we’re excited to share details about how Microsoft 365 is getting better with lower-cost membership options and simpler experiences that make it easier than ever to achieve your goals. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Tuesday January 10
04:00 pm
How Microsoft Teams empowers your retail workers to do more with less | Office for Mac
How Microsoft Teams empowers your retail workers to do more with less
The retail industry has changed dramatically over the past few years due to supply chain disruptions, economic fluctuations, and changing customer demands. Discover the latest Microsoft 365 and Teams innovations that we’ll be showcasing at NRF here. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Wednesday December 07
07:45 pm
Post with Content | Office for Mac
Post with Content
Paragraph GIf and Text Media and Text caption ^ Heading The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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02:00 pm
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share | Office for Mac
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share
We’re excited to announce Communities in Microsoft Teams—a new set of easy-to-use features that enable people to come together, connect, share, and collaborate. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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02:00 pm
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share | Office for Mac
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share
We’re excited to announce Communities in Microsoft Teams—a new set of easy-to-use features that enable people to come together, connect, share, and collaborate. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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02:00 pm
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share | Office for Mac
Communities in Microsoft Teams: Connect, collaborate, and share
We’re excited to announce Communities in Microsoft Teams—a new set of easy-to-use features that enable people to come together, connect, share, and collaborate. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Monday December 05
04:00 pm
5 ways Microsoft Viva helps businesses save time and money | Office for Mac
5 ways Microsoft Viva helps businesses save time and money
A new Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Viva study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Microsoft, details five ways Microsoft Viva can help organizations save time and money while improving business outcomes. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Wednesday November 30
06:00 pm
Microsoft named a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide | Office for Mac
Microsoft named a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide
We are honored to announce that Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) Magic Quadrant™ report. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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05:00 pm
From sign language capabilities to gaming in Teams—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365 | Office for Mac
From sign language capabilities to gaming in Teams—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365
Empowering today’s digitally connected, distributed workforce requires the right culture powered by the right technology. This month in Microsoft 365, we’re highlighting new capabilities to boost productivity and inclusion. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.
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Pelican Ranger is a good, all-purpose laptop sleeve at a reasonable price

There are a lot of good laptop cases and sleeves out there. On the premium (as in pricey) range there’s Andar Wallets’ Helm (US$179 to $199) For a hardshell case, I’d recommend Eco-HardShell Case ($44.99). One of my favorite sleeves is the Mujjo Laptop ($95). However,...

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Today is Friday the 13th. Let’s look at two apps to help you celebrate the infamous day. Friday the 13th from Pocketkai is a free app that calculates all Fridays the 13th for the next 50 years. (Every year has one to three Friday’s that fall on the 13th.) If you like...

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MacTech Events and COVID

Due to the pandemic, the regional MacTech Pro events were pushed into 2021 — as early as reasonably possible. This means at best, early in the third quarter of the year. But depending on guidance and public health, it could be later than that. Once there are details,...

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Friday January 27
01:20 pm
How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac | Intego Mac Security
How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
You can now protect your Apple ID account with a security key, a hardware device that acts as a second factor for two-factor authentication. But should you? The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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Thursday January 26
11:16 am
The Year in Mac Malware 2022 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 276 | Intego Mac Security
The Year in Mac Malware 2022 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 276
Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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Wednesday January 25
07:58 pm
Experian Glitch Exposing Credit Files Lasted 47 Days | Krebs on Security
Experian Glitch Exposing Credit Files Lasted 47 Days
On Dec. 23, 2022, KrebsOnSecurity alerted big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian that identity thieves had worked out how to bypass its security and access any consumer's full credit report -- armed with nothing more than a person's name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. Experian fixed the glitch, but remained silent about the incident for a month. This week, however, Experian acknowledged that the security failure persisted for nearly seven weeks, between Nov. 9, 2022 and Dec. 26, 2022.
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09:00 am
The top 20 most notable Mac malware threats of 2022 | Intego Mac Security
The top 20 most notable Mac malware threats of 2022
We recently compiled our list of the top Apple security and privacy stories of 2022. Now we turn our focus specifically to the Mac malware threats of the past year. Here are all of the top malware threats that made headlines each month throughout 2022. Note that most of the dates below relate to when […] The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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04:41 am
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, and more | Intego Mac Security
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, and more
Apple released OS updates this week, fixing vulnerabilities and adding features in macOS Ventura 13.2, iOS and iPadOS 16.3, and more. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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Tuesday January 24
07:00 pm
Administrator of RSOCKS Proxy Botnet Pleads Guilty | Krebs on Security
Administrator of RSOCKS Proxy Botnet Pleads Guilty
Denis Emelyantsev, a 36-year-old Russian man accused of running a massive botnet called RSOCKS that stitched malware into millions of devices worldwide, pleaded guilty to two counts of computer crime violations in a California courtroom this week. The plea comes just months after Emelyantsev was extradited from Bulgaria, where he told investigators, “America is looking for me because I have enormous information and they need it.”
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Friday January 20
04:09 am
New T-Mobile Breach Affects 37 Million Accounts | Krebs on Security
New T-Mobile Breach Affects 37 Million Accounts
T-Mobile today disclosed a data breach affecting tens of millions of customer accounts, its second major data exposure in as many years. In a filing with federal regulators, T-Mobile said an investigation determined that someone abused its systems to harvest subscriber data tied to approximately 37 million current customer accounts.
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Thursday January 19
09:36 am
M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 275 | Intego Mac Security
M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 275
Apple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instant messaging apps. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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Wednesday January 18
03:16 pm
Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod | Intego Mac Security
Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod
Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips power new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models. The post Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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02:47 am
How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023 | Intego Mac Security
How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023
If you want to buy a new Mac, you have several options. This guide looks at the pros and cons of each type of Mac. The post appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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02:30 am
Thinking of Hiring or Running a Booter Service? Think Again. | Krebs on Security
Thinking of Hiring or Running a Booter Service? Think Again.
Most people who operate DDoS-for-hire services attempt to hide their true identities and location. Proprietors of these so-called “booter” or “stresser” services — designed to knock websites and users offline — have long operated in a legally murky area of cybercrime law. But until recently, their biggest concern wasn’t avoiding capture or shutdown by the feds: It was minimizing harassment from unhappy customers or victims, and insulating themselves against incessant attacks from competing DDoS-for-hire services. And then there are booter store operators like John Dobbs, a 32-year-old computer science graduate student living in Honolulu, Hawaii. For at least a decade until late last year, Dobbs openly operated IPStresser[.]com, a popular and powerful attack-for-hire service that he registered with the state of Hawaii using his real name and address. Likewise, the domain was registered in Dobbs’s name and hometown in Pennsylvania. The only work experience Dobbs listed on his resume was as a freelance developer from 2013 to the present day. Dobbs’s resume doesn’t name his booter service, but in it he brags about maintaining websites with half a million page views daily, and “designing server deployments for performance, high-availability and security.” In December 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice seized Dobbs’s IPStresser website and charged him with one count of aiding and abetting computer intrusions. Prosecutors say his service attracted more than two million registered users, and was responsible for launching a staggering 30 million distinct DDoS attacks.
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Saturday January 28
05:21 am
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Madness/Endless’ | iOS App of Day
TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘Madness/Endless’
Sometimes a game comes along that feels so purely built for mobile, and its controls and mechanics come together so … Continue reading ""
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Friday January 27
11:16 pm
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘ATONE’, ‘Dance of Death’, ‘Beholder 3’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales | iOS App of Day
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘ATONE’, ‘Dance of Death’, ‘Beholder 3’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 27th, 2023. In today’s article, we mop up the … Continue reading ""
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06:40 pm
Samba 4.17.5 – File and print server for SMB and CIFS clients. | MacUpdate
Samba 4.17.5 – File and print server for SMB and CIFS clients.
Samba is the standard Windows interoperability suite of programs for Linux and Unix. Samba is Free Software licensed under the GNU General Public License, the Samba project is a member of the Software Freedom Conservancy. Since 1992, Samba has provided secure, stable and fast file and print services for all clients using the SMB/CIFS protocol, such as all versions of DOS and Windows, OS/2, Linux and many others. Samba is an important component to seamlessly integrate Linux/Unix Servers and Desktops into Active Directory environments. It can function both as a domain controller or as a regular domain member. Bug 14808: smbc_getxattr() return value is incorrect. Bug 15172: Compound SMB2 FLUSH+CLOSE requests from MacOSX are not handled correctly. Bug 15210: synthetic_pathref AFP_AfpInfo failed errors. Bug 15226: samba-tool gpo listall fails IPv6 only - finddcs() fails to find DC when there is only an AAAA record for the DC in DNS. Bug 15236: smbd crashes if an FSCTL request is done on a stream handle. Bug 15277: DFS links don't work anymore on Mac clients since 4.17. Bug 15283: vfs_virusfilter segfault on access, directory edgecase (accessing NULL value). Bug 15240: CVE-2022-38023 [SECURITY] Samba should refuse RC4 (aka md5) based SChannel on NETLOGON (additional changes). Bug 15243: %U for include directive doesn't work for share listing (netshareenum). Bug 15266: Shares missing from netshareenum response in samba 4.17.4. Bug 15269: ctdb: use-after-free in run_proc. Bug 15243: %U for include directive doesn't work for share listing (netshareenum). Bug 15266: Shares missing from netshareenum response in samba 4.17.4. Bug 15280: irpc_destructor may crash during shutdown. Bug 15286: auth3_generate_session_info_pac leaks wbcAuthUserInfo. Bug 15268: smbclient segfaults with use after free on an optimized build. Bug 15282: smbstatus leaking files in msg.sock and msg.lock. Bug 15164: Leak in wbcCtxPingDc2. Bug 15265: Access based share enum does not work in Samba 4.16+. Bug 15267: Crash during share enumeration. Bug 15271: rep_listxattr on FreeBSD does not properly check for reads off end of returned buffer. Bug 15281: Avoid relying on C89 features in a few places. Download Now
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06:34 pm
Acorn 7.3.2 – Bitmap image editor. | MacUpdate
Acorn 7.3.2 – Bitmap image editor.
Acorn is a new image editor built with one goal in mind - simplicity. Fast, easy, and fluid, Acorn provides the options you'll need without any overhead. Acorn feels right, and won't drain your bank account. Take screenshots using Acorn and edit them right away. Chain together image filters to create stunning effects. Layer based image editing, an industry standard. Make new images and layers using your built-in iSight. Easy image and canvas resizing, just by changing the size of your window. Take advantage of every pixel of your monitor with full screen image editing. Tablet sensitive for pressure strokes and using the tablet's eraser. Vector shape and text layers. Freeform, elliptical, rectangular, and magic wand selections. Gradients. Create and apply custom text styles. Control opacity and blending modes for each layer. Write plugins using the Python scripting language, as well as in Objective-C. GPU powered. The same graphics card that makes your gaming experience smooth, helps Acorn fly through the toughest of graphics operations. Note: Currently available for $29.99 Fixes: Fixed an occasional crasher with the zoom palette. Fixed a problem where the color picker might not work in multi-window mode. Other: Updated iPhone specs in the New Image window. Download Now]] >
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06:10 pm
Reeder 5.4 – RSS reader. | MacUpdate
Reeder 5.4 – RSS reader.
Reader is a news reader for the Mac with support for various sync services. Reeder adds new features like: The new Bionic Reading mode An in-app Read Later service which syncs with iCloud Image previews in the articles list (finally) An image viewer Much improved article viewer More layout options, including automatic layout depending on window size Improved reader view Navigate the app using gestures for a great reading experience. Customize shortcuts and gestures to fine-tune the app to your needs. Supported sync services: Feedbin Feedly Feed Wrangler FeedHQ NewsBlur The Old Reader Inoreader BazQux Reader Instapaper Pocket If you want to use a self-hosted service, Reeder should work with services which use the Fever or the Google Reader API. Or just standalone RSS (without syncing) if you don't want to use any service.New: Mastodon RSS feeds are now displayed like Twitter feeds. (Note: only for new items, this is not applied to existing items in Reeder.) Improved: Mastodon RSS feed lookup (iCloud Feeds and Local/RSS) "Reader View" for recipes Feed discovery when subscribing iCloud Feeds sync performance Fixed: Overlapping text in article viewer Missing images in Reader View for certain sites Potential crash/freeze when signing in to Reddit/Twitter Download Now]] >
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05:47 pm
ungoogled-chromium 109.0.5414.87 – A lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency. | MacUpdate
ungoogled-chromium 109.0.5414.87 – A lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency.
Without signing in to a Google Account, Chromium does pretty well in terms of security and privacy. However, Chromium still has some dependency on Google web services and binaries. In addition, Google designed Chromium to be easy and intuitive for users, which means they compromise on transparency and control of internal operations. ungoogled-chromium addresses these issues in the following ways: Remove all remaining background requests to any web services while building and running the browser Remove all code specific to Google web services Remove all uses of pre-made binaries from the source code, and replace them with user-provided alternatives when possible. Disable features that inhibit control and transparency, and add or modify features that promote them (these changes will almost always require manual activation or enabling). These features are implemented as configuration flags, patches, and custom scripts Features: These are the core features introduced by ungoogled-chromium Replace many web domains in the source code with non-existent alternatives ending in qjz9zk (known as domain substitution; see docs/design.md for details) Strip binaries from the source code (known as binary pruning; see docs/design.md for details) Disable functionality specific to Google domains (e.g. Google Host Detector, Google URL Tracker, Google Cloud Messaging, Google Hotwording, etc.) This includes disabling Safe Browsing. Consult the FAQ for the rationale. Add many new command-line switches and chrome://flags entries to configure disabled-by-default features. See docs/flags.md for the exhaustive list. Enhancing Features: These are the non-essential features introduced by ungoogled-chromium. Use HTTPS by default when a URL scheme is not provided (e.g. Omnibox, bookmarks, command-line) Add Suggestions URL text field in the search engine editor (chrome://settings/searchEngines) for customizing search engine suggestions. Add more URL schemes allowed to save page schemes. Add Omnibox search provider "No Search" to allow disabling of searching Add a custom cross-platform build configuration and packaging wrapper for Chromium. It currently supports many Linux distributions, macOS, and Windows. (See docs/design.md for details on the system.) Force all pop-ups into tabs Disable automatic formatting of URLs in Omnibox (e.g. stripping http://, hiding certain parameters) Disable intranet redirect detector (extraneous DNS requests) This breaks captive portal detection, but captive portals still work. (Iridium Browser feature change) Prevent URLs with the trk: scheme from connecting to the Internet Also prevents any URLs with the top-level domain qjz9zk (as used in domain substitution) from attempting a connection (Iridium and Inox feature change) Prevent pinging of IPv6 address when detecting the availability of IPv6. See the --set-ipv6-probe-false flag above to adjust the behavior instead. Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated. Version for Apple Silicon Download Now
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05:25 pm
‘Prehistoric Isle 2 ACA NEOGEO’ Review – A Shoot ‘Em Up From a Lost Age | iOS App of Day
‘Prehistoric Isle 2 ACA NEOGEO’ Review – A Shoot ‘Em Up From a Lost Age
It’s somewhat surprising how clearly one can draw a line between SNK before NEOGEO’s launch and after. The likes of … Continue reading ""
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02:59 pm
Thortspace 1.5.40 – 3D visual thinking for creative brainstorming. | MacUpdate
Thortspace 1.5.40 – 3D visual thinking for creative brainstorming.
Thortspace is a 3D visual thinking for creative brainstorming, problem solving, collaborative research and education. Beyond 3D mind mapping - reflecting how minds work. Thortspace diverges from conventional mind-mapping and concept-mapping software in a number of ways: Maps are structured around the surfaces of one or more spheres which are presented to the user in 3D Map-nodes (called "thorts" in the product) can be associated in groups according to proximity, as well as connected by paths Paths can be made to connect thort to group, thort to thort, group to group, thort to sphere, group to sphere, sphere to sphere Multiple alternative arrangements of subsets of nodes can be stored and transitioned between The concept of "Journeys" allows a series of viewpoints of maps in the 3D space to be visited sequentially, so as to make something of the form of a presentation The product supports a rudimentary implementation of social networking and a newsfeed that allows users to track their own and others contributions across collaborative spheres Features Supports a consistent interface and data sharing across all major operating system platforms and devices: Linux, Windows, MacOSX, iOS and Android 3D associative and linking structures based on spheres Linking and association at multiple different levels of structure Real-time collaboration Sharing by email, social networking account, or by private link 1-click publishing to the web Thorts can contain images, URL links, and be colour coded in multiple alternative categorizations Thortspace is designed to support: Experimental multi-perspectival reflection and play, The creation of chunks of thinking as building blocks that can be used to build thinking structures, Process-orientation - thortspace empowers the journey, not just the destination, Synthesis as well as analysis Bug fixes and usability enhancements. Download Now
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02:47 pm
Wolf 3.04 – Build responsive Web sites. | MacUpdate
Wolf 3.04 – Build responsive Web sites.
Wolf lets you build beautiful and mobile-friendly websites. Now available for Mac, iPhone and iPad (iOS edition sold separately). Wolf focuses exclusively on responsive layout design, with support for unlimited number of websites and full offline editing. Once you are done with your design, you can export all design into responsive source code, ready for publishing to any web host using your FTP client. Features: Brought to you by the team behind the Orion Mac Suite, Wolf's editor interface is designed with key focuses on simplicity and ease-of-use. Drag-and-drop to add objects to your design, click-and-drag to resize and manage layout. Zero coding: We think web design should be simple and fun, so anyone can build beautiful websites without needing to learn or understand how to code. Responsive and mobile friendly: Integrated with the powerful Bootstrap framework, your website will look amazing on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices. Shared website header and footer: Easily build and maintain a consistent theme for the entire website using Wolf's exclusive Shared Header and Footer feature. Professional templates: Beautiful templates allows you to get a jump start on your web design. Standalone software: Unlike many other web design solutions that are based on monthly subscriptions, Wolf is a true standalone app. No subscription fees, just a straightforward, one-time purchase. Beautiful web fonts: Beautiful web fonts is key to a building a successful website. Wolf provides you with a wide selection of gorgeous web fonts so you can format and style with ease. Carousel: Add more interactivity to your website with amazing, full-screen width, image, and text carousels. Galleries: Gorgeous lightbox galleries. Display your photos in a lightbox when they are clicked. HTML snippets: You're never limited to the drag-and-drop interface. Easily add code snippets to achieve custom effects and special plug-ins. Bug fixes and performance improvements Download Now]] >
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02:40 pm
Project Snippets 1.5 – Simple snippets manager with focus on projects. | MacUpdate
Project Snippets 1.5 – Simple snippets manager with focus on projects.
Simple Snippets manager with focus on projects. Some features: Editor with code highlighting Code completion Project categorisation Language categorisation Searching Export / import json Small bug-fixes Download Now
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01:19 pm
Ferris Mueller's Day Off 1.2.1 – Life moves pretty fast. | MacUpdate
Ferris Mueller's Day Off 1.2.1 – Life moves pretty fast.
Ferris Mueller’s Day Off is all about searching for a mule that is off sick. It’s full to the brim with clever puzzles, interesting characters, colourful locations and puns galore. It is your role as the headteacher and owner of Ferris to find him and bring him back. Speak to the townspeople and solve puzzles to find the 9 golden carrots that Ferris has hidden for you to locate. Features: Inspired by classic point’n’click adventure games and the love of great 80’s films. Colourful hand drawn artwork. In game camera so you can take photos of all the clues and rooms you find. A fantastic soundtrack by Richard Moir that also includes the music of Franc Cinelli. A built in hint system included at no extra cost to ensure you never get stuck for too long. Auto-save feature with 8 separate save slots, never lose your progress again. "Life moves pretty fast." says Ferris Mueller, a barnyard mule. "If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Small fixes and changes Download Now]] >
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01:09 pm
CMake 3.25.2 – Cross-platform, Open-Source build system. | MacUpdate
CMake 3.25.2 – Cross-platform, Open-Source build system.
CMake is a family of tools designed to build, test, and package software. It is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform- and compiler-independent configuration files. CMake generates native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler environment of your choice. It was created by Kitware in response to the need for a powerful, cross-platform build environment for Open-Source projects such as ITK and VTK. CMake can handle in-place and out-of-place builds, enabling several builds from the same source tree, and cross-compilation. The ability to build a directory tree outside the source tree is a key feature, ensuring that if a build directory is removed, the source file remains unaffected. Another feature is the ability to generate a cache to be used with a graphical editor, which, when CMake is run, can locate executables, files, and libraries. This information goes into the cache, which can then be tailored before generating the native build files. Complicated directory hierarchies and applications that rely on several libraries are well supported by CMake. For instance, CMake is able to accommodate a project that has multiple toolkits, or libraries that each have multiple directories. In addition, CMake can work with projects that require executables to be created before generating code to be compiled for the final application. Its Open-Source, extensible design allows CMake to be adapted as necessary for specific projects. It can generate makefiles for many platforms and IDEs including Unix, Windows, Mac OS X, OS/2, MSVC, Cygwin, MinGW, and Xcode. Projects which use CMake include Blender, Bullet physics engine, LLVM and Clang, MariaDB, MuseScore, MySQL, Qt5, Second Life, Stellarium, and SuperTux. CUDA language level 20 (corresponding to C++20) is now supported with NVCC 12.0 and above. On Windows, the icpx compiler now provided by Intel oneAPI 2023.0 and above is no longer selected because its GNU-like command-line is not yet supported by CMake. Download Now
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01:03 pm
Integrity Pro 12.6.2 – Easily find your website's broken links. | MacUpdate
Integrity Pro 12.6.2 – Easily find your website's broken links.
Integrity Pro builds on Integrity Plus. It checks links and generates a sitemap with all the searching, filtering and exporting functionality of the Plus version. It adds SEO details and a sitewide spellcheck and more. It isn't intended to replace Scrutiny, but to be pitched between Integrity Plus and Scrutiny, a more affordable step for Integrity Plus users. There is, of course, an upgrade from Integrity Plus. Fixes pdf documents (if being checked) were being included in some SEO tests that should only apply to html pages, such as missing title / description The default threshold for the 'too many links' SEO test has been raised to 1000. This is no longer a very relevant test but may still be useful to know if a page has an excessive number of links Similarly, default keyword density threshold increased to 6% for more relevant results Download Now
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12:06 pm
Calendr 1.8.3 – Menu bar calendar. | MacUpdate
Calendr 1.8.3 – Menu bar calendar.
Calendr is an easy-to-use, customizable menu bar calendar for macOS.Bugs: All-day overdue reminders would show up twice in today's view Prevent showing interval between events if less than a minute Fix missing space in reminders actions for the Italian localization Improvements: Show overdue reminders on top of the list Fade overdue reminders in today's view Show relative dates in overdue reminders sections (i.e.: Yesterday, 2 days ago, Last week) Download Now
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12:02 pm
iTrain 5.1.5 – Control your model railroad on your Mac. | MacUpdate
iTrain 5.1.5 – Control your model railroad on your Mac.
iTrain offers an easy-to-use solution for controlling your model railroad with your computers, especially if you want to automate only parts of your layout and keep control of the rest yourself. For example automatic block control avoids collisions and you control which train is driving manually or fully automatically according to a selected route. It is not necessary to study for weeks to be able to use iTrain. Simply draw the layout and assign the signals and feedbacks to the blocks for automatic control of your block signals without providing difficult rules. Defining a route can be as simple as selecting the order of blocks, but more advanced options are also possible. In case you are using a modern system like the Central Station or ECoS, iTrain will import all loc, turnout and signal definitions so you can start even faster. iTrain comes in three editions: Lite, Standard, and Professional. They differ in the supported features and you can easily upgrade later by purchasing a new license. There is no need to do a reinstall or to make changes to your definitions. In general the Lite edition is for users who only want to drive manually with their locomotive and to use the switchboard to easily set turnouts and signal. The Standard edition adds fully automatic driving via preselected routes. The Professional edition contains everything including networking (use of multiple computers at the same time with optionally different operating systems) and/or to make use of a second screen (to display another switchboard and/or locomotive overview). Faster BiDiB nodes retrieval. Calculated mass simulation uses higher step size if step delay becomes too low. Better hand over from Dinamo to other system. Bug fix: BiDiB node address not visible on master client in node overview. Bug fix: Interface node identify button not enabled. Bug fix: Better clearing of current and address data if feedback is inactive. Bug fix: Single slip for roads drawn incorrectly. Corrected French screen messages. Platform side handling improved. Import of vehicles does not copy node ID, but only decoder ID. Bug fix: Manual feedback state change in switchboard incorrect in feedback monitor of LinkS88. Additions to Massoth protocol for better error handling. Bug fix: Model clock weekday check not correct in an AND. Time action not only changes the time, but also starts the time if paused. Bug fix: Formatting of feedbacks could suddenly change in feedback editor. Add special (servo) turnout command to DCC++ EX interface. Handling of feedback in block in combination with on/off relais improved. Bug fix: Direction of ghost train in block with one feedback improved. Better scaling of fonts on Linux for HiDPI monitors. Turntable direction choices are based on the train direction (for a loc train this is the same). Download Now]] >
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11:56 am
MedINRIA 3.2.0 – Processes wide range of magnetic resonance data. | MacUpdate
MedINRIA 3.2.0 – Processes wide range of magnetic resonance data.
medInria is a multi-platform medical image processing and visualization software. It is free and open-source. Through an intuitive user interface, medInria offers from standard to cutting-edge processing functionalities for your medical images such as 2D/3D/4D image visualization, image registration, diffusion MR processing and tractography. medInria can be used for a wide variety of tasks. It provides in its current release 6 main feature categories including: Database management and file import: DICOM read, PACS interrogation, various file formats handling, etc. Visualization: 2D to 4D image visualization, tensor, surfaces visualization in a drag-drop and tabs interface Diffusion images processing: from tensor estimation to tractography, including the visualization of tensor fields and bundling of fiber tracts Image segmentation: manual interactive (and soon automatic) segmentation of images Registration of images: register images utilizing either linear or non-linear transformations Filtering of images: Apply basic or advanced filters to an image (from some ITK-based basic filters to more advanced denoising algorithms) Switch ITK to version 5.1.1 Add some tooltips in view navigator Avoid crashes if you try to open fibers data in some toolboxes DICOM: keep more metadata Remove the Generic Workspace, you can use the many existing workspaces, or create your own easily if needed Fix a bug where, if there is a volume and a mesh in the 2D view, changing the LUT of the mesh would also change the LUT of the image Fix a bug double-cliking in Polygon ROI Scenes: add an import and export functionality, to save the view and your parameters Video Export: add the export of a view as .ogv [or .mp4 possibility] or batch of .jpeg. By time, rotation of a mesh or slice Fix some small bugs Download Now]] >
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11:55 am
SmashTunes 4.3.1 – Control Apple Music and Spotify from your menu bar. | MacUpdate
SmashTunes 4.3.1 – Control Apple Music and Spotify from your menu bar.
SmashTunes is a Music (/ iTunes) and Spotify controller that lets you control your favorite music apps by keyboard shortcuts (hot keys). It displays the currently playing song in your menu bar and artwork floating in a window. SmashTunes automatically adopts to the available menu bar space. This means no more interruptions of your work, to lookup what song's palying. From the menu you can control rate the songs as well. Features Spotify and Music control Media keys support. Display artist, track, duration, rating info (& more) in the menu bar. Change the rating of a track. Love or dislike tracks. Directly select a playlist from the menu Control volume of Spotify and Music through keyboard shortcuts. Countdown of song time Start at login This release fixes the display of the count down time when a song was paused. It also improves on displaying Apple Radio track information. Download Now]] >
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11:07 am
Old School RuneScape announces landmark result to player vote | 148Apps
Old School RuneScape announces landmark result to player vote
Jagex has announced some groundbreaking news for fans of its iconic MMORPG, Old School RuneScape. For the first time in the game's 15-year history, the player base has voted in favour of the implementation of a new skill to the retro masterpiece. [Read more]
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08:18 am
ASPPPPP 1.3.99999999999 – Create cursor shortcuts to jump across large screens instantly. | MacUpdate
ASPPPPP 1.3.99999999999 – Create cursor shortcuts to jump across large screens instantly.
ASPPPPP brings Aperture Science's portal technology to your desktop. Avoid carpal canal syndrome and save millions of pixels of cursor moving. When launching the app, you first set the position of the first portal. And then move across the screen and set the second position. These positions then remain static for jumping your mouse's cursor back and forth between the two points. If you want to move the portal locations, simply hold the COMMAND key and click and drag a portal to a new location. Lastly, just for fun, the app keeps track of how many meters of wasted mouse movement you've saved. And if you don't like meters, it measures it by school bus lengths, shower curtains or a dollar bill. The fix for Spaces did not work so well. We tried to make it better. Download Now]] >
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07:50 am
After Dark Classic Set 1.3 – A collection of three screen savers. | MacUpdate
After Dark Classic Set 1.3 – A collection of three screen savers.
A collection of five screen savers from the popular After Dark screen saver. You can enjoy the Flying Toasters, Mowing Man, Boris, Satori and Rose screen savers. The screen savers all use the graphics and sounds from the original After Dark screen savers. The Flying Toasters screen saver features 31 characters, including all four generations of toasters. It also includes three versions of the Flying Toaster song. You can control which characters appear on the screen. In addition there are a number of surprise characters. Mowing Man just keeps on mowing that grass, it never seems to end. While cute little Boris frolics around the screen, chasing butterflies, running, washing himself and sometimes taking a nap. In Boris you can have from one to three kittens playing on the screen In Mowing Man you can set the speed of the mower and how fast the grass grows.All three screen savers let you adjust the size of the characters to suit your screen, and come with sound effects. Satori and Rose have been added. Download Now
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07:44 am
beaTunes 5.2.31 – Organize your music collection. | MacUpdate
beaTunes 5.2.31 – Organize your music collection.
beaTunes is a full-featured music player and organizational tool for music collections. How well organized is your music library? Are your artists always spelled the same way? Any R.E.M. vs REM? beaTunes can easily fix this and other problems with its unique inspection feature (license required for applying one-click solutions). Could your last mix CD's song order use some improvement? Let beaTunes re-arrange your playlist for you! Always wondered how you could take advantage of the BPM (beats per minute) field? Let beaTunes fill in the blanks and help you while DJ'ing at your next party. Here are some more examples of what you can do with beaTunes: Navigate in songs semantically (i.e., segment to segment) Automatically determine BPM (beats per minute) Automatically determine the musical key your songs are in Sort existing playlists so that matching songs succeed each other Create matchlists (i.e., playlists based on one or more sample songs) Browse songs from your music collection that match the currently selected song Find all songs iTunes marks with an exclamation mark and remove them from the library Find duplicates via acoustic fingerprinting Fixed a lyrics issue (missing jlink dependency). Fixed encoding of relative paths in WPL playlist exporter. Fixed ConcurrentModificationException during initial synchronization. Increased search trigger delay for single characters. Updated to Java 11.0.17+7. Updated built-in Discogs database. Download Now]] >
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07:03 am
Physics Puzzler ‘Squiggle Drop’ From Noodlecake Games Is Out Now on Apple Arcade Alongside Some Notable Game Updates | iOS App of Day
Physics Puzzler ‘Squiggle Drop’ From Noodlecake Games Is Out Now on Apple Arcade Alongside Some Notable Game Updates
Noodlecake’s Squiggle Drop () featuring more than 100 puzzles is the final new Apple Arcade release of January 2023. When … Continue reading ""
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12:06 am
‘Of Two Minds’, a Psychoanalytical FMV Game First Filmed in 1989, is Heading to iOS Devices | iOS App of Day
‘Of Two Minds’, a Psychoanalytical FMV Game First Filmed in 1989, is Heading to iOS Devices
We are truly in the renaissance of full-motion video games since the genre first arrived in the late ’80s and … Continue reading ""
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Thursday January 26
10:22 pm
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Goldeneye’ Coming to Switch Online Tomorrow, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales | iOS App of Day
SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Goldeneye’ Coming to Switch Online Tomorrow, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 26th, 2023. The big news is that Goldeneye for … Continue reading ""
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05:59 pm
RoboForm 9.4.1 – Password manager; syncs across all devices. | MacUpdate
RoboForm 9.4.1 – Password manager; syncs across all devices.
RoboForm is a password manager that offers one-click login, mobile syncing, easy form filling, and reliable security. Password Manager. RoboForm remembers your passwords so you don't have to! Just remember your one Master Password and RoboForm remembers the rest- it's that easy! Our bookmark-style Logins automatically log you in to your favorite websites with one click. Everywhere. Whether it's on your PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or even USB drive, RoboForm gives you secure access to your passwords wherever you go! One license works on all of your devices. You can be confident knowing that our advanced syncing technology always keeps each device up to date. Security. RoboForm's industry-leading encryption technology securely stores your passwords, with one Master Password serving as your encryption key. Your Master Password is not stored on our servers and you're the only one that knows it, so be sure you don't forget it! Form Filler. Do you shop online? Wouldn't it be great to fill out those long forms instantly? With RoboForm, it's just one click and you're done. RoboForm is free to use on a single device. Additional options are available. View full pricing info. Fixed Auto-Sync does not work after switching to one free device or read-only mode. Miscellaneous bug fixes. All common RoboForm changes up to RoboForm Windows ver 9.4.1. Download Now]] >
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Friday January 27
04:32 pm
Connectivity Issue – EU-Central (Frankfurt) | Linode
Connectivity Issue – EU-Central (Frankfurt)
Jan 27, 16:32 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating a connectivity issue in our EU-Central (Frankfurt) data center. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors for all services deployed in this data center. We will share additional updates as we have more information.
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02:09 am
Network Analytics Delays | CloudFlare
Network Analytics Delays
Jan 27, 02:09 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Jan 27, 01:56 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare Network Analytics processing is running behind. This affects timely delivery of customer data.
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Thursday January 26
11:49 pm
UPDATE: Global: Cloud Memorystore for Redis is experiencing issue with enabling customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) from Cloud Console at the time of instance creation | Google Cloud
UPDATE: Global: Cloud Memorystore for Redis is experiencing issue with enabling customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) from Cloud Console at the time of instance creation
Incident began at 2023-01-26 15:21 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Global: Cloud Memorystore for Redis is experiencing issue with enabling customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) from Cloud Console at the time of instance creation Description: We are experiencing an issue with Cloud Memorystore beginning at Thursday, 2023-01-26 15:12 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2023-01-26 17:00 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers creating Redis customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) instance will see success for instance creation but the created instance will not have CMEK enabled. Workaround: Customers can create Redis CMEK instance from gcloud. Refer to below link for gcloud command usage: https://cloud.google.com/memorystore/docs/redis/use-cmek#creating_a_memorystore_for_redis_instance_that_uses_cmek Affected products: Cloud MemorystoreAffected locations: Taiwan (asia-east1), Hong Kong (asia-east2), Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Osaka (asia-northeast2), Seoul (asia-northeast3), Mumbai (asia-south1), Delhi (asia-south2), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Jakarta (asia-southeast2), Sydney (australia-southeast1), Melbourne (australia-southeast2), Warsaw (europe-central2), Finland (europe-north1), Madrid (europe-southwest1), Belgium (europe-west1), London (europe-west2), Frankfurt (europe-west3), Netherlands (europe-west4), Zurich (europe-west6), Milan (europe-west8), Paris (europe-west9), Tel Aviv (me-west1), Montréal (northamerica-northeast1), Toronto (northamerica-northeast2), São Paulo (southamerica-east1), Santiago (southamerica-west1), Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1), Northern Virginia (us-east4), Columbus (us-east5), Dallas (us-south1), Oregon (us-west1), Los Angeles (us-west2), Salt Lake City (us-west3), Las Vegas (us-west4)
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11:46 pm
FRA (Frankfurt) on 2023-01-27 | CloudFlare
FRA (Frankfurt) on 2023-01-27
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 10:30 - 11:30 UTCJan 26, 23:41 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2023-01-27 between 10:30 and 11:30 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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09:20 pm
Alert and Data Ingest Latency in EU Region | New Relic
Alert and Data Ingest Latency in EU Region
Jan 26, 13:20 PSTInvestigating - Some customers in the EU region may be experiencing delayed data ingest and delayed and/or missing alert notifications. We are currently investigating and will be providing updates as available.
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06:24 pm
UPDATE: Global: CreateLake requests in Dataplex have degraded performance. | Google Cloud
UPDATE: Global: CreateLake requests in Dataplex have degraded performance.
Incident began at 2023-01-26 09:58 (all times are US/Pacific).Summary: Global: CreateLake requests in Dataplex have degraded performance. Description: We are experiencing an issue with Dataplex beginning at Thursday, 2023-01-26 06:30 US/Pacific. Our engineering team continues to investigate the issue. We will provide an update by Thursday, 2023-01-26 11:30 US/Pacific with current details. We apologize to all who are affected by the disruption. Diagnosis: Customers are not able to create a new Lake in Dataplex Workaround: Affected customers could retry the create lake request Affected products: DataplexAffected locations: Tokyo (asia-northeast1), Singapore (asia-southeast1), Sydney (australia-southeast1), Belgium (europe-west1), London (europe-west2), Montréal (northamerica-northeast1), Iowa (us-central1), South Carolina (us-east1), Northern Virginia (us-east4), Oregon (us-west1)
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04:46 pm
WAW (Warsaw) on 2023-01-27 | CloudFlare
WAW (Warsaw) on 2023-01-27
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 08:00 - 17:00 UTCJan 26, 16:40 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in WAW (Warsaw) datacenter on 2023-01-27 between 08:00 and 17:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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04:07 pm
RESOLVED: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail. We will provide more information shortly. | Google Apps
RESOLVED: We’re investigating reports of an issue with Gmail. We will provide more information shortly.
Incident began at 2023-01-26 14:45 and ended at 2023-01-26 16:07 (times are in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)). The problem with Gmail has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and continued support. Affected products: Gmail
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01:29 am
Cloudflare Tenant accounts not being able to access managed WAF features | CloudFlare
Cloudflare Tenant accounts not being able to access managed WAF features
Jan 26, 01:29 UTCUpdate - We are continuing to investigate this issue.Jan 26, 01:28 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple Tenant accounts not being able to access managed WAF features. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Wednesday January 25
11:46 pm
MEL (Melbourne) on 2023-01-26 | CloudFlare
MEL (Melbourne) on 2023-01-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 14:30 - 21:00 UTCJan 25, 23:41 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in MEL (Melbourne) datacenter on 2023-01-26 between 14:30 and 21:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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06:46 pm
IAD (Ashburn) on 2023-01-26 | CloudFlare
IAD (Ashburn) on 2023-01-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 10:00 - 12:00 UTCJan 25, 18:41 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IAD (Ashburn) datacenter on 2023-01-26 between 10:00 and 12:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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06:39 pm
Issues with Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) / Bring Your Own IP On-Demand feature | CloudFlare
Issues with Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) / Bring Your Own IP On-Demand feature
Jan 25, 18:39 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) / Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) On-Demand feature. Customers may see delays in changes to their Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) prefix configuration, including prefix advertisement status. We are working to analyse and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.
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05:49 pm
Content Upload Scanner Errors | CloudFlare
Content Upload Scanner Errors
Jan 25, 17:49 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Jan 25, 17:49 UTCInvestigating - Customers using Content Upload Scanner will see an increased error rate for failed scans in the UI. We are currently investigating the issue.
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02:46 pm
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline | Twilio
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 28, 11:00 - 20:00 PSTJan 25, 06:20 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 28 January 2023 at 11:00 PST until 28 January 2023 at 20:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Beeline Russia handsets.
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11:41 am
Cloudflare DNS Analytics API increased errors | CloudFlare
Cloudflare DNS Analytics API increased errors
Jan 25, 11:41 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Jan 25, 11:24 UTCIdentified - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Cloudflare DNS Analytics API.These issues do not affect the DNS services or other API.
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06:49 am
Zap runs in Zap History are Stuck in Playing State | Zapier
Zap runs in Zap History are Stuck in Playing State
Jan 24, 22:49 PSTIdentified - Hi all 👋We're currently investigating Zap runs in Zap history stuck in Playing State.We're currently investigating the Filter steps in Zaps that may be causing this. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience.Please subscribe to updates to receive notifications about this incident.For any other issues, please contact: https://zapier.com/app/get-help.We'll get back to you with more information as soon as we can.All the best!
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12:46 am
BKK (Bangkok) on 2023-01-26 | CloudFlare
BKK (Bangkok) on 2023-01-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 18:00 - 22:00 UTCJan 25, 00:41 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in BKK (Bangkok) datacenter on 2023-01-26 between 18:00 and 22:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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Tuesday January 24
08:16 pm
SEA (Seattle) on 2023-01-27 | CloudFlare
SEA (Seattle) on 2023-01-27
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 27, 10:00 - 14:00 UTCJan 24, 20:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2023-01-27 between 10:00 and 14:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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08:16 pm
SEA (Seattle) on 2023-01-26 | CloudFlare
SEA (Seattle) on 2023-01-26
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Jan 26, 10:00 - 14:00 UTCJan 24, 20:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SEA (Seattle) datacenter on 2023-01-26 between 10:00 and 14:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.
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08:13 pm
HTTP/3 Performance Issues | CloudFlare
HTTP/3 Performance Issues
Jan 24, 20:13 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating a performance regression for certain customers using HTTP/3.
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Friday January 27
02:00 pm
Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023 | MacPrices.net
Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023
Apple Card is offering special offers for January & February, 2023 which include a $75 Daily Cash offer for customers who open a new Apple Card through February and a $55 Daily Cash offer for new Apple Card holders who subscribe to a year of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) All Access Digital. Apple also offers 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on all purchases with the […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023 | MacPrices.net
Apple Card special offers for January and February 2023
Apple Card is offering special offers for January & February, 2023 which include a $75 Daily Cash offer for customers who open a new Apple Card through February and a $55 Daily Cash offer for new Apple Card holders who subscribe to a year of Wall Street Journal (WSJ) All Access Digital. Apple also offers 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on all purchases with the […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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New low price: Clearance 14″ M1 Pro MacBook Pros for $1699, $300 off MSRP | MacPrices.net
New low price: Clearance 14″ M1 Pro MacBook Pros for $1699, $300 off MSRP
B&H Photo has dropped prices on Apple’s previous-generation 14″ 8-Core M1 Pro MacBook Pros by $300 off original MSRP, now only $1699. Free 1-2 day shipping is available to most US addresses: – 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro/8-Core CPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Gray: $1699, $300 off MSRP – 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Pro/8-Core CPU/16GB RAM/512GB SSD/Silver: $1699, $300 off MSRP See our 14″ MacBook Pro Price Tracker […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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Thursday January 26
06:10 pm
Apple has clearance 27-inch 5K iMacs in stock starting at only $1169 | MacPrices.net
Apple has clearance 27-inch 5K iMacs in stock starting at only $1169
Apple has a full line of Certified Refurbished 2020 27″ 5K iMacs available starting at only $1169 and ranging up to $810 off original MSRP. Apple’s one-year warranty is standard, shipping is free, and each iMac features a new outer shell. The following standard configurations are available: – 27″ 5K 8-Core Intel i7 3.8GHz iMac: $1489 $810 off original MSRP – 27″ 5K 6-Core Intel […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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01:27 pm
Price drop! Apple has M1 Mac mini in stock for only $469, Certified Refurbished | MacPrices.net
Price drop! Apple has M1 Mac mini in stock for only $469, Certified Refurbished
Apple has dropped prices on clearance M1-powered Mac minis in their Certified Refurbished section to a new low starting price of only $469. Each mini comes with Apple’s one-year warranty, and shipping is free: – M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/256GB SSD): $469 was $589 Step up to a mini with 512GB of storage for $759: – M1 Mac mini (8GB RAM/512GB SSD): $639 was $759 […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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Wednesday January 25
06:40 pm
The Latest Rumors and Potential Features of a New Apple iMac Pro | MacPrices.net
The Latest Rumors and Potential Features of a New Apple iMac Pro
The rumors are flying and speculation is running rampant around the possibility of a new Apple iMac Pro. It is expected to be a powerful computer in Apple’s lineup, and people are already asking what features it could possess. The current rumors suggest that Apple will be incorporating a version of Apple’s new M2 processor, probably an M2 Pro or M2 Max with up to […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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05:53 pm
New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200 | MacPrices.net
New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays on sale for $200-$150 off MSRP for a limited time. Shipping is free: – Studio Display (Standard glass): $1399.99 $200 off MSRP – Studio Display (Nano glass): $1749 $150 off MSRP Their price for the model with Standard glass is the lowest we’ve seen so far for that model, new, from any Apple retailer. For the latest prices and sales, […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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05:53 pm
New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200 | MacPrices.net
New low price: Apple Studio Display for $1399, save $200
Amazon has Apple Studio Displays on sale for $200-$150 off MSRP for a limited time. Shipping is free: – Studio Display (Standard glass): $1399.99 $200 off MSRP – Studio Display (Nano glass): $1749 $150 off MSRP Their price for the model with Standard glass is the lowest we’ve seen so far for that model, new, from any Apple retailer. For the latest prices and sales, […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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05:07 pm
Week’s Best Apple Deals: Clearance 14-inch M1 MacBook Pros now available for up to $570 off original MSRP | MacPrices.net
Week’s Best Apple Deals: Clearance 14-inch M1 MacBook Pros now available for up to $570 off original MSRP
With the introduction of new M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered 14″ MacBook Pros, Apple and its retailers have dropped prices on standard-configuration 14″ MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs by as $570 off original MSRP. Here are the best prices available this week: (1) Apple has Certified Refurbished standard-configuration 14″ MacBook Pros with M1 Pro CPUs in stock starting at $1539. Each model features a […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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04:54 pm
$150 discounts on Apple 24-inch iMacs with 256GB of storage available, prices start at $1149 | MacPrices.net
$150 discounts on Apple 24-inch iMacs with 256GB of storage available, prices start at $1149
Amazon has Apple’s 24″ M1 iMacs with 256GB of SSD storage on sale for $150 off MSRP. Their prices are currently the lowest available for new iMacs among the Apple retailers we track: – 24″ M1 iMacs (8-Core CPU/7-Core GPU/256GB SSD): $1149.99 $150 off MSRP – 24″ M1 iMacs (8-Core CPU/8-Core GPU/256GB SSD): $1349.99 $150 off MSRP Note that some sale prices may be restricted […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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04:09 pm
Apple Education is offering $100 discounts on MacBook Airs | MacPrices.net
Apple Education is offering $100 discounts on MacBook Airs
Need a new Apple MacBook for school? Whether you’re a student, teacher, or staff member, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take $100 the price of a new 13-inch MacBook Air. All teachers, students, and staff of any educational institution with a .edu email address qualify for the discount, including parents of students. Education discounts are also available […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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04:09 pm
Apple Education is offering $100 discounts on MacBook Airs | MacPrices.net
Apple Education is offering $100 discounts on MacBook Airs
Need a new Apple MacBook for school? Whether you’re a student, teacher, or staff member, you can use your .edu email address when ordering at Apple Education to take $100 the price of a new 13-inch MacBook Air. All teachers, students, and staff of any educational institution with a .edu email address qualify for the discount, including parents of students. Education discounts are also available […] The post first appeared on MacPrices.net.
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Wednesday January 25
10:48 pm
Apple Mac Mini M1 Desktop (2020) for $549 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple Mac Mini M1 Desktop (2020) for $549 + free shipping
Although price matched at B&H Photo Video, it's $151 under list and the best price we could find. Buy Now at Best Buy Features Apple M1 Chip 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural engine 8GB unified RAM & 256GB SSD macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) Model: MGNR3LL/A
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Tuesday January 24
10:31 pm
4th-Gen. Apple iPad Pro 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $729 + free shipping | DealNews iPads
4th-Gen. Apple iPad Pro 11″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2022) for $729 + free shipping
That's $70 below Apple's direct price. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video
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01:29 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G14TXLL/A – $2,209.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G14TXLL/A – $2,209.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G14TXLL/A $2,209.00 (description not yet available) Product page on the Apple Store…
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01:29 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16F8LL/A – $2,989.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16F8LL/A – $2,989.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16F8LL/A $2,989.00 (description not yet available) Product page on the Apple Store…
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Monday January 23
11:48 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXCLL/A – $2,269.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXCLL/A – $2,269.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXCLL/A $2,269.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 2TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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11:48 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16FCLL/A – $4,159.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16FCLL/A – $4,159.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – G16FCLL/A $4,159.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors, Nano-textured glass True Tone technology 128GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 1TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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11:48 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXDLL/A – $2,659.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXDLL/A – $2,659.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display – G0ZXDLL/A $2,659.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 4TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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07:47 am
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Blue – G14M0LL/A – $1,269.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU – Blue – G14M0LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Blue – G14M0LL/A $1,269.00 Originally released April 2021 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 8GB unified memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Product page on the Apple Store…
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Thursday January 19
07:48 pm
Apple Deals at B&H Video: Up to $600 off + free shipping | DealNews iPads
Apple Deals at B&H Video: Up to $600 off + free shipping
Save on this selection of MacBooks, iPads, and more, like the pictured Apple 27″ Studio Display for $1,749 (a low by $50). Shop Now at B&H Photo Video
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07:48 pm
Apple Deals at B&H Video: Up to $600 off + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple Deals at B&H Video: Up to $600 off + free shipping
Save on this selection of MacBooks, iPads, and more, like the pictured Apple 27″ Studio Display for $1,749 (a low by $50). Shop Now at B&H Photo Video
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07:32 pm
Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip Desktop w/ 16GB RAM (2020) for $799 + free shipping | DealNews Laptops
Apple Mac Mini M1 Chip Desktop w/ 16GB RAM (2020) for $799 + free shipping
That's the best price we could find by $80. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video Features Apple M1 8-core CPU 16GB RAM; 256GB SSD macOS 11.0.1 (Big Sur) Model: Z12N000G0
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12:24 pm
Refurb 2nd-Gen. Apple Pencil for iPad Pro for $95 + free shipping | DealNews Accessories
Refurb 2nd-Gen. Apple Pencil for iPad Pro for $95 + free shipping
That's $26 less than what you'd pay for it new elsewhere. Buy Now at Walmart Tips No warranty info is available, but there's a 90-day return window. Features compatible with iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini (check product page for specific models) magnetically attaches and pairs Model: MU8F2AM/A
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04:24 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G11WFLL/A – $1,489.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G11WFLL/A – $1,489.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G11WFLL/A $1,489.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 16GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 512GB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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04:24 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G16FDLL/A – $2,789.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G16FDLL/A – $2,789.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 with Retina 5K display, 10GB Ethernet – G16FDLL/A $2,789.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors True Tone technology 32GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 2TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5700 with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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04:24 am
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display, Nano-texture glass – G11R9LL/A – $2,209.00 | Refurb Tracker
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display, Nano-texture glass – G11R9LL/A – $2,209.00
Refurbished 27-inch iMac 3.8GHz 8-core Intel Core i7 with Retina 5K display, Nano-texture glass – G11R9LL/A $2,209.00 Originally released August 2020 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120-by-2880 resolution with support for one billion colors, Nano-textured glass True Tone technology 16GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory 2TB SSD 1080p FaceTime HD camera Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory Product page on the Apple Store…
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Sunday January 29
6 mins ago
*Apple* Specialist – TEKsystems (United States) | Job Search Engine
*Apple* Specialist – TEKsystems (United States)
Description: Our client has a need for an engagement for an Apple MacIntosh specialist/engineer. Our client utilizes JAMF and JAMF Connect as MDM components. They
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6 mins ago
Senior *Apple* STE / Entertainment Industry – Motion Recruitment Partners (United States) | Job Search Engine
Senior *Apple* STE / Entertainment Industry – Motion Recruitment Partners (United States)
…user base, you will collaborate with the content and streaming teams as an Apple STE. Ideal candidates have a go-getter attitude as you'll conduct exploratory tests,
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7 mins ago
Security Officer – *Apple* Store – NANA Regional Corporation (United States) | Job Search Engine
Security Officer – *Apple* Store – NANA Regional Corporation (United States)
…security is our #1 priority. This is a public environment at the Apple Store and surrounding areas with the corresponding levels of traffic (employees, visitors,
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7 mins ago
Bilingual Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States) | Job Search Engine
Bilingual Level 1 *Apple* Support Specialist – CompuCom (United States)
…generous employee benefits! Our client is currently seeking a qualified Bilingual Level 1 Apple Support Specialist to join their team. This role can be hybrid /
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7 mins ago
Senior STE / *Apple* / OTT / Streaming Service – Motion Recruitment Partners (United States) | Job Search Engine
Senior STE / *Apple* / OTT / Streaming Service – Motion Recruitment Partners (United States)
…and perform tests to validate large-scale content operations and releases. As an Apple STE, you'll partner with the content and streaming teams to ensure smooth
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7 mins ago
Wireless Device Portfolio Manager – *Apple* – DISH (United States) | Job Search Engine
Wireless Device Portfolio Manager – *Apple* – DISH (United States)
…in our Retail Wireless journey. The successful Device Portfolio Manager - Apple will work cross-functionally to develop, oversee and execute a device roadmap
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7 mins ago
*Apple* Systems Administrator – JAMF – Active Top Secret required – General Dynamics Information Technology (United States) | Job Search Engine
*Apple* Systems Administrator – JAMF – Active Top Secret required – General Dynamics Information Technology (United States)
…Administration **Duties and Responsibilities** + Configure and maintain the client's Apple Device Management (ADM) solution. The current solution is JAMF supporting
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7 mins ago
Restaurant Manager – *Apple* Valley – Hesperia – Panda Express (United States) | Job Search Engine
Restaurant Manager – *Apple* Valley – Hesperia – Panda Express (United States)
Restaurant Manager - Apple Valley - Hesperia, CA - VALLEY 1347-BEAR VALLEY & APPLE , Apple Valley, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
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7 mins ago
Restaurant Team Member – Crew (33 – *Apple* Valley) – Chipotle Mexican Grill (United States) | Job Search Engine
Restaurant Team Member – Crew (33 – *Apple* Valley) – Chipotle Mexican Grill (United States)
Restaurant Team Member - Crew (33 - Apple Valley) (22034315) Description **CULTIVATING A BETTER WORLD** Food served fast doesn't have to be a typical fast food
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7 mins ago
Desktop Support Technician with Mac/ *Apple* experience – OSI Digital (United States) | Job Search Engine
Desktop Support Technician with Mac/ *Apple* experience – OSI Digital (United States)
…for a Mac Support specialist with strong debugging/ troubleshooting skills in MAC/ Apple . The resource should have strong understanding of support systems -SLAs,
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7 mins ago
Beauty Consultant – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States) | Job Search Engine
Beauty Consultant – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Beauty Consultant - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple
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7 mins ago
MacOS X / *Apple* Support Engineer – Royal Communications Consultants Inc (United States) | Job Search Engine
MacOS X / *Apple* Support Engineer – Royal Communications Consultants Inc (United States)
MacOS X / Apple Desktop Support Engineer, on-site in New York, NY The Desktop Support Group is looking for an endpoint engineer with a focus on supporting MacOS and
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8 mins ago
Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States) | Job Search Engine
Operations Associate – *Apple* Blossom Mall – JCPenney (United States)
Operations Associate - Apple Blossom Mall Location:Winchester, VA, United States (https://jobs.jcp.com/jobs/location/191170/winchester-va-united-states) - Apple
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