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Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
A fresh version of iCloud for Windows, 7.8.1, is now available from Apple, and appears to solve serious compatibility problems with Microsoft’s October 2018 update for Windows 10. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Belkin continues to bring HomeKit support to its smart home accessories, and the Wemo WiFi Smart Dimmer is the latest to join the club. Wemo HomeKit support is retroactively being added through a free software update starting today. Wemo was first to use a new software authentication method for certifying HomeKit devices with its Mini Smart…
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Shifting the balance of the encryption battle back in Apple’s favor, iOS 12 has reportedly disrupted one of the most popular digital forensics tools, Grayshift’s GrayKey. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
One of the concerns raised by the recent Facebook hack was whether access tokens might have provided access to third-party apps. The company now says there is ‘no evidence’ that this has happened … more… The post Facebook hack update: no evidence of any access to third-party apps appeared first on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac
Multiple reports are suggesting that iOS 12 may have a bug, causing periodic and random issues with devices not charging when plugged in to a power source, or placed on a wireless charging pad without user interaction. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Elgato’s smart hose attachment led the way (reviewed) with sprinkler integration in HomeKit earlier this year. Today, Rachio is announcing the first smart sprinkler controller ($ 229) with HomeKit integration. After a simple set up process, users can control their sprinkler through the Home app or using their voice with Siri. You can now ask your…
Today, the popular alternative camera client Obscura is rolling out an update with a handful of new features including iPad support. more… 9to5Mac
As we reported yesterday, Telegram’s CEO said that Apple was blocking the company from releasing updates to the messaging service since Russian authorities deemed the app illegal. Now, Apple and Telegram have come to some sort of solution… more… 9to5Mac
Amidst a contentious battle with the Russian government over demands to pull Telegram from the App Store, Apple on Friday approved an updated version of the messaging app after seemingly blocking such changes for two months. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s Mac mini is long overdue for a refresh. Not just with updated processors, but a full-on re-design. Being big Mac mini users since the original G4 version, we started thinking about what we would like to see included in a next-generation Mac mini — that with any luck, we’ll get at WWDC. AppleInsider –…
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Apple on Monday released its expected Final Cut Pro X 10.4.1 update, introducing a new video format — ProRes RAW — and improved closed captioning support. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple has released the macOS 10.13.4 update to High Sierra for all compatible Macs. The new version includes the ‘Ink Cloud’ wallpaper previously only offered on the iMac Pro, enhanced support for external GPUs, and more. more… 9to5Mac
After MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe raised the hackles of privacy advocates by implying the movie deals service tracks user locations, the company on Wednesday issued an update for its eponymous app that removes a supposedly unused "location capability" feature. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Today we’ve got Spotify officially going public, Apple Watch gaining new ski and snowboarding activity tracking features, and Sketch’s latest update for designers. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/9to5mac-daily-02-28-2018.mp3 more… 9to5Mac
Along with Facebook announcing the first major changes to its News Feed, the social media service will begin ranking news sources based on trustworthiness as it prioritizes information. Rather than determining news source trustworthiness itself, Facebook will let users decide. more… 9to5Mac