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OS X 10.10.4 Beta 6 Released for Testing

Jun 15, 2015 - 19 Comments
OS X Yosemite Public Beta

Apple has released the sixth beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 to Mac users who are participating in the developer and public beta programs. The new build arrives versioned as 14E36b and is downloadable from the Mac App Store Updates function as usual, assuming the user is opted-in to receive beta software, or is currently … Read More

iOS 9 Compatibility & Supported Devices List

Jun 10, 2015 - 7 Comments

Apple is aiming to further improve and refine the iPhone and iPad experience with the release of iOS 9, and with many new features and enhancements, it’s sure to be a worthwhile system update for most users. Anytime a new version of system software is released though, users inevitably wonder if their devices will be … Read More

OS X El Capitan System Requirements & Compatible Mac List

Jun 9, 2015 - 72 Comments
OS X El Capitan mac screen shot

With an emphasis on performance and reliability, OS X El Capitan is expected to be a great system software update for Mac users. Of course, updating to the next version of Mac OS X will only be possible if the Mac hardware supports the new version. Fortunately for those wanting to update to OS X … Read More

OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 Beta 5 Released for Testing

Jun 9, 2015 - 8 Comments
OS X Yosemite Macs

Apple has released a new beta version of OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 for Mac users in the developer program and participating in the public beta. The release is versioned as build 14E33b. Mac users who are eligible to receive the new Yosemite beta can find the download available now through the Mac App Store Update … Read More

iOS 8.4 Beta 4 Released for Testing

Jun 9, 2015 - 6 Comments
iOS 8 speed

Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 8.4 to users participating in the developer testing program, the same build is also available to those in the iOS Public Beta program, though it’s labeled as iOS 8.4 Public Beta 3. The latest build arrives as 12H4125a and includes the newly refreshed Music app, complete … Read More

iOS 9 Beta 1 Released for Developer Download

Jun 8, 2015 - 7 Comments
iOS 9

The first beta version of iOS 9 is available to download for users who are registered members in the Apple Developer program. The iOS 9 beta 1 build arrives as 13A4254v and is compatible with all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models which can run iOS 8.

OS X El Capitan Developer Beta 1 Available to Download for Mac Devs

Jun 8, 2015 - 6 Comments
OS X El Capitan on a Mac

Apple has released the first beta version of OS X El Capitan to users participating as registered Mac developers. The OS X 10.11 beta 1 build is 15A178w and downloads through the App Store, the release is compatible with all Macs that are able to support and run OS X Yosemite.

WatchOS 2 for Apple Watch Set for Fall Release

Jun 8, 2015 - Leave a Comment

Though Apple Watch is practically brand new, Apple is already hard at work on the next version of the Watch operating system for the device. WatchOS 2 will include a variety of new features, and some important changes which will improve overall performance. A highlight of known watchOS 2 features (yes Apple Watch OS is … Read More

iOS 9 Release Set for Fall with Many New Features & Improvements

Jun 8, 2015 - 2 Comments
iOS 9 improvements

Apple has announced iOS 9 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update aims to refine the iOS experience from the ground up, and is said to make the entire operating system smarter, and faster.

OS X 10.11 El Capitan Release Date Set for Fall with Performance Improvements

Jun 8, 2015 - 15 Comments
OS X El Capitan on a Mac

OS X El Capitan is the official name of the next version of Mac OS system software. Versioned as OS X 10.11, El Capitan has two primary focus areas; experience, and performance.

Apple Runs “Shot on iPhone 6” TV Commercials Showing Off Camera Abilities [Videos]

Jun 2, 2015 - 22 Comments
Apple iPhone bird eating cracker commercial

Apple has unveiled a series of commercials which feature video shot by iPhone 6 users. Each of the advertisements shows off the high quality recording capabilities of iPhone, most of which demonstrate some of the more interesting camera features like the ability to easily capture time-lapse and slow-motion video.

OS X 10.10.4 Beta 4 Released for Testing

May 26, 2015 - 12 Comments
OS X Yosemite Macs

Apple has released a new version of OS X 10.10.4 beta for those participating in the OS X Yosemite Public Beta program, and for registered Mac Developers. The new build arrives as 14E26a and aims to “improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac”.

Apple Watch OS 1.0.1 Update Released

May 19, 2015 - 13 Comments
Apple Watch

Apple has released the first update to Apple Watch software, versioned as Watch OS 1.0.1. The update is a fairly small download weighing about 51MB, and includes performance improvements and bug fixes for the device, making it recommended for all Apple Watch users to install. Release notes accompanying Watch OS 1.0.1 are included below.

Apple Releases Spec-Bumped Retina MacBook Pro 15″ and Retina iMac 27″

May 19, 2015 - 24 Comments
Updated MacBook Pro mid-2015

Apple has released updated versions of the Retina iMac 27″ and Retina MacBook Pro 15″. Both models received fairly minor updates to specifications, but offer some notable improvements which make them worthwhile for users considering new Mac hardware. Separately, Apple also released a Lightning Dock charger for iPhone.

OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 Beta 3 Released for Developers & Public Beta Users

May 11, 2015 - 39 Comments
OS X 10.10.4 Beta 3

Apple has released the third beta version of OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 for Mac users who are part of the Mac developer program or participating in the OS X Public Beta. The new build arrives as 14E17e and is compatible with all Macs that can run OS X Yosemite. The release notes accompanying the beta … Read More

iOS 8.4 Beta 3 Released for Developer & Public Beta Testing

May 11, 2015 - 4 Comments
iOS 8.4 beta 3

Apple has released the third beta version of iOS 8.4 for testing, arriving as build 12H4098c. The new release is available for both public beta testers and registered iOS developers, and runs on all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models which support iOS 8.

Safari 8.0.6, Safari 7.1.6, & Safari 6.2.6 Released for Mac Users

May 6, 2015 - 13 Comments
Safari 8.0.6 update

Apple has released a series of security updates for the Safari web browser, versioned as 8.0.6 for OS X Yosemite, Safari 7.16 for OS X Mavericks, and Safari 6.2.6 for OS X Mountain Lion. Release notes accompanying the small update mention that it “contains improvements to security”, making it recommended for all Mac Safari users … Read More

OS X 10.10.4 Public Beta 1 & Developer Beta 2 Released for Mac Users

Apr 27, 2015 - 26 Comments
OS X Yosemite

Apple has released the first public beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 to Mac users choosing to participate in the OS X Public Beta program, alongside the second beta of OS X 10.10.4 for registered Mac Developers. The build number of 14E11f is the same for both public beta and developer releases.

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