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Cisdem has upgraded Video Converter for Mac to version 7.7.0. It’s a multimedia tool that can burn videos to DVDs with menu, subtitle and background music.  Get MacX Video Converter Pro Full V...Please enable JavaScript Version 7.7.0 offers several bug fixes...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From MacRumors: Apple has added the Thunderbolt Display and the first-generation iPad Air to its obsolete products list, meaning the devices are no longer eligible...

Apple says the App Store ecosystem facilitated US$1.1 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2022, “building on developers’ track record of strong, resilient growth,” an independent study by economists from Analysis Group found.  Apps Where you can Actually...

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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman tweets that next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote will focus on the announcement of “several” new Mac models, the rumored “RealityPro” headset, and, of course, updates to its various operating systems. Google Pixel 6 Fall Launch...

A tweet and a new blog post by Apple talks about the start of “a new era” and the ability to “code new worlds” at next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference. WWDC 2020 : IOS and IPad OS 14 , Bi...Please enable JavaScript The “new era” probably refers to the...

Apple doesn’t rank in the top five smartphone manufactures when it comes to market share in the country, but iPhone sales are up. The E-Commerce Industry in IndonesiaPlease enable JavaScript IDC says that the early Ramadan this year gave a slight boost to smartphone...

The Verge, Vox Media’s technology and culture brand, has released their latest long form documentary, Lisa’s Final Act.  History of iMac Computers: How Appl...Please enable JavaScript Legend has it that in 1989, 2,700 Apple Lisa computers were buried in a...

Apple will sell products via live streaming on the Alibaba platform during China’s midyear online shopping festival, reports The South China Morning Post. Alibaba app | Seller navigation on ...Please enable JavaScript The tech giant’s move is timed with China’s annual...

Paul Haddad has launched Ivory for Mac-A Magnificent Apple for Mastodon. Mastodon is a Twitter alternative. Ivory for Mastodon - quick previewPlease enable JavaScript Here’s how it’s described: Ivory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience...

Rogue Amoeba has released Audio Hijack 4.2, a free update to the company’s flagship audio recorder for macOS. According to the folks at Rogue Amoeba, the update adds three new blocks to adjust and improve audio flowing through the app: Avid Pro Tools 2021.3...

Setapp, the curated app subscription service for macOS and iOS by MacPaw, has launched a new Family Plan at US$19.99/month or $215.88/year. According to the folks at Setup, this is what the plan offers How much does Netflix cost per monthPlease enable JavaScript Up to...

A third Apple store employee was apparently driven to steal self-driving car technology, according to CNBC. Weibao Wang was charged with six counts of theft or attempted theft by prosecutors, who allege he stole troves of source code on Apple’s autonomous technology...

Apple has announced that it stopped more than US$2 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions last year and rejected nearly 1.7 million app submissions for failing to meet the App Store’s high standards for privacy, security, and content. The tech giant says it’s...

Apple has announced that Apple Music has expanded its curation efforts into live shows, introducing new concert discovery features on Apple Maps and Apple Music.  On Maps, more than 40 new Guides, each curated by Apple Music editors, are designed to highlight the...

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) unveiled the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards that honors the best in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming.  Apple TV+ shows nabbed eight nominations: ° “My Kind of Country” is...

Smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia’s five key markets declined 13% year-over-year (YoY) in the fist quarter (Q1) of 2023, but Apple’s shipments increased by 18% YoY during the same period, according to Counterpoint Research. All key Southeast Asia countries saw a...

Apple Original Films has unveiled the theatrical and streaming release dates, as well as first-look photos for its true-life dramedy “The Beanie Bubble,” starring Zach Galifianakis (“Baskets”), Elizabeth Banks (“Call Jane”), Sarah Snook (“Succession”) and Geraldine...

Eve Systems has launched the Eve Shutter Switch and the second generation of Eve Flare, a portable smart LED lamp. Introduced at IFA 2022, the Eve Shutter Switch boasts an Adaptive Shading function that aligns the shutter with the sun’s position. The new Eve Flare...

Customer satisfaction with wireless service overall improves 1% to a score of 74 (out of 100), according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Wireless Phone Service and Cell Phone Study 2022-2023.  Mobile network operators (MNOs) and full-service...

Apple has previewed software features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility, along with tools for individuals who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak.  The tech giant says these updates draw on advances in hardware and...

To celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday, May 18, Apple has announced that it’s introducing new features, curated collections, and more. SignTime will launch in Germany, Italy, Spain, and South Korea on May 18 to connect Apple Store and Apple...

On April 12 it was announced that Pixelmater Pro for iOS and iPadOS had been renamed Photomator, adding some AI features. A Mac version is now available.  Here’s how the revamped product is described: Photomator is the most powerful photo editing app ever...

Apple has released second release candidate ersions of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to developers. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver,” is a beta version with potential to be a stable product. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from other websites:  ° From Macworld: Find out how long MacBooks last, how long Apple supports Macs and MacBooks for, and how to tell if a Mac is too old. ° From The Guardian:...

Microsoft has announced that Microsoft Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 is beginning to roll out in 39 languages across 85 markets.   Microsoft recently announced that Windows 11 was expanding its Phone Link feature to enable the connection between a Windows...

France is investigating Apple over it allegedly planning for smartphones to become out of date through restricting their repair, according to Barron’s.  The probe into purported misleading commercial practices and planned obsolescence has been under way since...

Apple has announced that its safety service Emergency SOS via satellite is available starting today for customers in Australia and New Zealand. Available on all iPhone 14 models, the technology enables users to message with emergency services while outside of cellular...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the season two trailer for “Swagger,” the  sports drama helmed by creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood.  The Apple Original series will debut with the first episode on Friday, June 23, 2023, followed by one new...

Apple TV+’s “Bad Sisters” won the competitive Best Drama Series prize at the 2023 BAFTA TV Awards.  The series Anne-Marie Duff also won in the Best Supporting Actress category. Previously, Apple TV+ had never won a BAFTA TV performance award, only two Craft...