Type of Article: MacTech Web Site

Apple releases iOS 10.1.1

Apple has released iOS 10.1.1. This update fixes bugs including an issue where Health data could not be viewed for some users.

The update is just 64.2MB. iOS 10.1.1 can be downloaded as a free over-the-air update on all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models compatible with iOS 10.

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AKVIS revs macOS compatible Magnifier to version 9.0

AKVIS (www.akvis.com) has introduced Magnifier 9.0, an update of the tool for increasing image resolution. macOS and Windows compatible, the new version offers more configurability and customization options including the expanded pixel limit, new resolution values, support for Ultra HD, and other improvements.

AKVIS Magnifier automatically removes artifacts and preserves image details and sharpness of edges. Using the Batch Processing feature, it’s possible to apply the same settings to all of the images within a directory.

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Kool Tools: Eve Light Switch

Elgato’s Eve Light Switch is the world’s first light switch with Apple HomeKit technology for a light control experience. It transforms any single or multi-bulb setup into a Siri-enabled lighting system, so you can use your voice to control your existing bulbs regardless of their shape, size or color.

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Video is now a mobile-first experience

According to 3Cinteractive (www.3C.com), video is now a mobile-first experience and will account for 77% of all US mobile data traffic by 2020, up from 61% in 2015.

With this focus on video for user-generated content creation, 3Cinteractive is seeing the big players putting emphasis on the quality and functionality surrounding mobile phone cameras, and even introducing their own alternatives for better quality video. What do brands, retailers and marketers now need to know about their prospects of utilizing video for mobile campaigns?

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OWC introduces the miniStack

OWC has introduced the OWC miniStack, an external hard drive with USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity designed to stack perfectly with Mac mini. It offers transfer speeds up to 208MB/s, capacities up to 6.0TB, and at MagLev cooling fan — all in a low-profile aluminum enclosure with a glossy black top designed to complement the look and feel of Macs.

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