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Best iOS Apps & Games of 2014, as Chosen by Apple

Dec 8, 2014 - 3 Comments

Apple has unveiled their picks for the best iPhone and iPad apps and games of 2014. The list includes some apps that you’re probably familiar with, and likely a notable amount of games or apps that you’ve never heard of, which can make these Apple provided “best of” lists a good way of discovering new … Read More

iPad Air 2 Commercial “Change is in the Air” Now Running

Dec 7, 2014 - 2 Comments
iPad

Apple is running new TV commercials for the iPad Air 2, the spots are called “Change is in the Air” and it appears there are at least two variations of the same commercial, one of which is embedded below. Each ad features a wide variety of people using the iPad Air for many different purposes, … Read More

OS X 10.10.2 Beta 2 Released for Developers

Dec 4, 2014 - 6 Comments
OS X Yosemite

Apple has released another beta of OS X 10.10.2 Yosemite to those registered with the Mac Developer program. Officially labeled as “Pre-release: OS X Update Seed 10.10.2”, the second beta build arrives as 14C78c and is said to focus specifically on Wi-Fi. No other bugs or issues are mentioned in the brief download notes accompanying … Read More

Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, & 6.2.1 Released for Mac OS X

Dec 3, 2014 - 23 Comments
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Apple has released a series of small updates to the Safari web browser for users of OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, and earlier versions of OS X including Mountain Lion. The contents of the updates vary per release, but include bug fixes and resolutions to some issues that users were experiencing with specific versions … Read More

New iPhone 6 Commercial “Voice Text” Now Running

Nov 26, 2014 - 11 Comments
Mac Messages icon

Apple has started to run another new iPhone 6 ad, titled “Voice Text”. The commercial features Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake discussing the ability to send voice clips through the messages app of iPhones.

Two New iPhone 6 Commercials “Reservations” & “Gamers” Airing

Nov 24, 2014 - 7 Comments
Justine Timberlake iPhone

Apple is running a set of new iPhone 6 ads, titled “Reservations” and “Gamers”. The two spots are similar to earlier commercials for iPhone 6, being narrated by Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, as specific features are emphasized in a playful banter.

OS X 10.10.2 Beta 1 Available to Developers

Nov 20, 2014 - 11 Comments
OS X Yosemite

Apple has released the first developer beta of OS X 10.10.2, arriving as build version 14C68K. The notes attached to the OS X Update Seed 10.10.2 download don’t specify any particular focus areas, but presumably the update aims to address bugs and issues that have gone unresolved after the recent OS X 10.10.1 update. Developers … Read More

iOS 8.2 Beta 1 & Apple Watch Developer Kit Released

Nov 18, 2014 - 3 Comments
IOS 8.2 beta 1 and WatchKit

Apple has released iOS 8.2 beta 1 and an Apple Watch developer toolkit to those registered with the iOS developer program. The first iOS 8.2 beta build is 12D436 and arrives alongside a new beta version of Xcode 6.2, which includes the WatchKit developer package.

OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 Update Available for Mac

Nov 17, 2014 - 107 Comments
Mac OS X Yosemite

Apple has released the first major update to Macs running OS X Yosemite, versioned as OS X 10.10.1. OS X 10.10.1 includes several prominent bug fixes, including resolutions to issues with Wi-Fi reliability, Mail app problems, and a Time Machine backup bug. Other stability enhancements, security updates, and bug fixes are also included in the … Read More

iOS 8.1.1 Update Available with Bug Fixes [IPSW Download Links]

Nov 17, 2014 - 21 Comments
iOS 8.1.1

Apple has released the final version of iOS 8.1.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. The iOS update is focused primarily on bug fixes and stability enhancements, though some performance improvements are also said to be included for some older hardware.

OS X 10.10.1 Beta 2 Released to Developers & Beta Testers

Nov 11, 2014 - 11 Comments
OS X Yosemite

Apple has released the second beta version of OS X 10.10.1 to those registered with the Mac Developer Program and the Yosemite Public Beta. The update arrives as build 14B23 and is a relatively small download, weighing in around 300MB.

Microsoft Office Apps for iPhone & iPad Available as Free Download

Nov 10, 2014 - 13 Comments

The popular Microsoft Office suite is available as a free download for iPhone and iPad owners, and the latest versions no longer requires an Office365 subscription to use, create, and modify documents. The iOS releases of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint are fully functional for basic tasks, providing a welcome experience for iPhone … Read More

iOS 8.1.1 Beta 1 Released to Developers

Nov 3, 2014 - 15 Comments

Apple has released the first beta of iOS 8.1.1 to those participating in the iOS Developer program. The update arrives as build 12B432 and is said to include multiple bug fixes, as well as performance improvements for the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. Being a minor release, it is unlikely that iOS 8.1.1 will include … Read More

OS X 10.10.1 Update Seed 1 Released to Developers

Nov 3, 2014 - 36 Comments
OS X Yosemite

Apple has released the first build of OS X 10.10.1 to those registered with the Mac Developer program. Labeled as “Pre-release OS X Update Seed 10.10.1”, the build is 14B17 and is currently available to developers, as well as those signed up to be participating in the OS X Yosemite Public Beta program.

iOS 8.1 Download Released with Apple Pay, Camera Roll, Wi-Fi Fix, Bug Fixes, etc

Oct 20, 2014 - 175 Comments

Apple has released iOS 8.1 for all compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. The update offers a variety of new features for mobile devices, and also resolves some of the bugs and issues that existed with prior versions of iOS 8. The iOS 8.1 update is recommended for all users to install on their … Read More

iTunes 12.0.1 and Security Update 2014-005 for OS X Released

Oct 17, 2014 - 14 Comments
OS X and iTunes 12

Apple has released iTunes 12.0.1 for all Mac users, as well as Security Update 2014-005 Mavericks for those running OS X 10.9 Mavericks, and Security Update 2014-005 Mountain Lion for those running 10.8. Mac users whom have already updated to OS X Yosemite will not find a Security Update available to them, indicating whatever patch … Read More

iMac with 27″ Retina 5k Display Released

Oct 16, 2014 - 9 Comments
iMac

Apple released the first iMac with an ultra-high resolution Retina display today. The Retina model includes a 27″ display with a whopping 5120 x 2880 pixel resolution, which Apple is calling a Retina 5K display.

iPad Air 2 & iPad Mini 3 Released

Oct 16, 2014 - 1 Comment
iPad Air and iPad Mini

Apple has announced updates to the iPad line, officially labeled as the iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 3. All new models include faster processors and improved capabilities, Touch ID sensors, and while iPad Mini remains in the same enclosure, the iPad Air 2 has been redesigned to be slimmer than ever. Some of these … Read More

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