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Eltima Software has released FlexiHub 3.4 (https://www.flexihub.com), an update to their cross platform, USB sharing tool for macOS.  The tool allows redirecting USB ports and devices attached to them across the Internet so that multiple network users can access the...

According to Reuters, software pirates have hijacked tech designed by Apple to distribute hacked versions of Spotify, Angry Birds, Pokemon Go, Minecraft and other popular apps on iPhones, Reuters has found. The article says by using enterprise developer certificates,...

Apple said in an email — as noted by AppleInsider that all app developers will be required to use the company's two-factor authentication protocol to protect their Apple IDs. Here’s the bulk of the letter: “In an effort to keep your account more secure, two-factor...

Econ Technologies (www.econtechnologies.com) has released ChronoSync Express 1.3, an update to their entry level version of ChronoSync for macOS.  It provides the basic file synchronization, backup and scheduling capabilities found in ChronoSync but at a more...

MacTech, which produces live events such as MacTech Conference, has announced its 2019 regional, one-day event series. MacTech’s regional event series, called MacTech Pro, is designed specifically for consultants, techs, and IT Pros who support others who use Apple...

Groosoft has rolled out Translate Box 1.0.1, a translation comparison and management app for the Mac. The software shows translation results from several translation services simultaneously to provide optimal translations. Additionally, all contents of a translation...

Zevrix Solutions has released BatchOutput PDF 2.2.35, a feature update to the company's PDF printing automation solution for macOS.  The app prints PDFs from watched hot folders. Users only need to drop PDFs into hot folders, and the files will be printed...

PCI Geomatics (https://www.pcigeomatics.com) has released Service Pack 1 for Geomatica and GXL 2018, the company’s flagship software for integrated desktop and enterprise geoimage processing.  Geomatica features tools for remote sensing, digital photogrammetry,...

Working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Apple announced that the Health Records on iPhone feature will be available soon to veterans. For the first time, American veterans receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration will be able to...

MacXDVD has announced MacX DVD Ripper Pro (https://www.macxdvd.com/mac-dvd-ripper-pro/), an update to its DVD ripper.  The app can rip protected/homemade DVDs to any format In this upgrade, the core algorithm gets an overhaul to support the latest disc mechanism...

Brotens (www.brotens.com) has released Area Lighting Calc 2.2 for the Mac. The app helps you prepare a professional lighting plan complete with a personalized report. Version 2.2 is optimized for macOS Mojave. Area Lighting Calc requires macOS 10.10 or higher. It...

Apple has released macOS Mojave 10.14.3 SuppleMental Update, which also fixes the Group FaceTime glitch.  To download it, open Systems Preferences, and click on the Software Update icon. macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update also provides “important security...

Apple has released iOS 12.1.4, which offers a fix for the Group FaceTime glitch discovered last week. The exploit lets iPhones users listen to conversations of others who haven’t yet accepted a video call. Here’s how it works: the caller starts a FaceTime video call...

The refreshed 2020 Sportage made its debut in the Windy City today, boasting  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available modem-enabled telematics and available via a standard 8-inch touchscreen for LX, S and EX variants. Set to go on sale in the first half of 2019,...

MacWeb.com has introduced Mac mini Open Compute Cloud, an Internet cloud service renting on-demand compute capacity using dedicated 2018 Apple Mac mini computers.  All Mac mini OC2 instances feature Intel eighth-generation i5 or i7 6-core processors, fast 2666MHz DDR4...

Apple has stopped signing iOS 12.1.2 and iOS 12.1.1. So if you want to downgrade from iOS 12.1.3 … well, you can’t. This isn’t unusual. The tech giant commonly stops signing older versions of operating systems to encourage users to have the latest up-to-date builds...

Apple today announced that Deirdre O’Brien is taking on new responsibilities for Apple’s retail and online stores in an expanded role as senior vice president of Retail + People, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. After five years leading the company’s retail and online...

Apple has released the second public betas of macOS 14.1.4, iOS 12.2, and tvOS 12.2. The public betas are available on Apple's Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software, so proceed with care.

Fluance has launched the Fi20 omni-directional portable wireless speaker. It’s available now in black, walnut and bamboo for $149.99 at www.fluance.com. Accoding to the folks at Fluance, it radiates music in every direction. The acoustic dispersion design, paired with...

TRENDnet (www.TRENDnet.com) is expanding its Specialty Switches line with a Hardened Industrial EN50155 M12 Gigabit PoE+ Railway Switch and two Hardened Industrial Gigabit PoE+ Wall-Mounted Front Access Switches.  The s 8-Port Industrial EN50155 M12 Gigabit PoE+...

Searchware Solutions has rolled out Print Window 5.4 (www.printwindowapp.com), an update to their file listing utility for the Mac. Integrated with the Finder, the app allows users to print a file listing of folders with a simple key command (or other methods of...

Apple has posted the second developer betas of macOS 10.14.4, iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, and watchOS 5.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal (https://developer.apple.com/account/#/welcome). Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once...

Ecleti (www.ecleti.com) has updated its Private Contact app for the Mac to version 3.5. The utility allows you to manage amp encrypted address book on your computer. The new version is optimized for macOS Mojave. It also has an improved import from text file” feature...

Anker has launched its PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning cable, the first of Anker's new USB-C to Lightning cable series to receive Apple's official MFi certification. It’s optimized to deliver a high-speed charge to an iPhone 8 or later — and up to 50 percent in 30...

Jendrik Bertram has released iFlicks 3 (https://iflicks.app), an update of the video and metadata handling solution for the Mac. The app allows you to add video files to iTunes or Plex, so you can watch them on your iOS devices or third party media players. With...

Apple has apologized for the FaceTime bug . You can read the statement of the apology at MacRumors. The company says a fix is coming next week for the the Group Calling exploit that allows a FaceTime video caller to hear the audio from a recipient's iPhone without the...

Native Instruments has released a new Sounds Originals sound pack from Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer, musician, and composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL.  The pack, Desert Dystopian, is designed to “capture the energy of Holkenborg’s blockbuster film...

During Heart Month, Apple will offer an Activity Challenge on Apple Watch and heart health events in Apple Stores in San Francisco, Chicago and New York to educate consumers on their heart health and encourage them to get active and live a better day. “Cardiovascular...

24U Software (https://www.24usoftware.com) has announced 24U FM Bench 1.3 for FileMaker Pro.  The app is designed to help developers with the optimization process from benchmarking through analyzing, identifying bottleneck, optimizing, and reporting results. It can be...