Apple’s iTunes for Windows update closes off ransomware attack vector
Apple has patched an exploit in Bonjour, iTunes, and iCloud for Windows that was an open door for ransomware to attack systems. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Parallels 15 lands ready for macOS Catalina including Sidecar on iPad, DirectX 11 expands Windows game support using Apple Metal
Parallels 15 landed this week as a major new version of the Windows virtualization software for Mac. The latest update brings support for macOS Catalina, Apple’s next OS update for Mac coming later this fall, including support for features like Sidecar external display functionality with iPad and Apple Pencil. Parallels 15 also now uses Apple’s Metal…
iCloud for Windows now available through the Microsoft Store with iCloud Drive updates, more
In a post on the Windows blog, Apple and Microsoft today announced the availability of a new iCloud for Windows application. The new application is available in the Microsoft Store and allows users to access iCloud features such as iCloud Drive, Photos, and more. more… The post iCloud for Windows now available through the Microsoft…
iCloud for Windows updates to fix critical issues with Windows 10 October update
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
Microsoft shakes up leadership structure, Windows chief exits company
Microsoft has today made an announcement that it is splitting up its business as it creates new “Experiences and Technology” and “Cloud + AI Platform” divisions along with big leadership changes. The restructuring comes as the Microsoft Windows chief, Terry Myerson will be leaving the company after 21 years. more… 9to5Mac
NYPD begins deploying iPhone 7 & 7 Plus to officers as it officially moves on from Windows Phone
As initially reported last year, The New York Police Department is moving away from Windows Phones after two years with the platform. Replacing some 36,000 Windows phones are iPhones, which are now being rolled out to police officers… more… 9to5Mac
iPhone X impresses Windows executive, Android fans but bitter bloggers still hating
Apple’s iPhone X is drawing compliments from some unlikely places, ranging from the official Twitter account of Steven Sinofsky, the former President of Microsoft’s Windows Division, to diehard Android fans sharing their unvarnished opinions on Reddit. However, it can’t please embittered bloggers who wanted Apple to fail. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Logitech intros dial-equipped Craft Advanced Keyboard for Mac & Windows
Logitech on Thursday took the wraps off the Craft Advanced Keyboard, its signature feature being the "crown," a touch-sensitive dial that can be set to control multiple functions within Mac and Windows apps. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s Mac, iPad dodge an ugly new NSA hacker bomb targeting majority of Windows PCs globally
A series of previously unknown Windows hacking tools used by the U.S. National Security Agency has been leaked, enabling "zero day" exploits to be used against millions of Windows PCs to deface websites, lock up systems to demand a ransom payment or to steal emails and other data. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
The easy guide to switching from Windows to Mac
Long-term Windows users looking to dip their toe into the Mac ecosystem for the first time typically stick to applications they are familiar with on PC, but there is a wealth of other software that can do the job for the more ambitious switcher. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Developer hacks Apple Watch to boot and run Windows 95
Developer Nick Lee has managed to hack a working version of Windows 95 onto his Apple Watch. The utility of this is close to zero — but it is hilarious to watch. It highlights how smart wristwatches like Apple Watch are now as powerful as (if not more than) desktop computers from the turn of the century. Watch the full video…
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Microsoft developing iPhone version of its Swype-like Word Flow keyboard for Windows Phone
Microsoft appears to be planning to port its Windows Phone keyboard called Word Flow to the iPhone as a third-party keyboard, according to WinBeta. The company is currently reaching out to enlisted software testers to recruit iOS users with iPhone 5s or later to test the Windows Phone keyboard. Word Flow works similarly to gesture-based third-party…
Parallels 11 now available w/ support for Windows 10, El Capitan, & always-on Cortana
Parallels, the company behind the popular virtual machine software, has today released the latest iteration of its popular Mac app. Parallels 11 ($ 79.99 retail, $ 49.99 upgrade) is available now with many of the features that were accidentally leaked by the company last month. Top features are of course support for both Windows 10 including Cortana…
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iPhone gains US platform share at expense of Android, Windows, BlackBerry
The iPhone grew as a platform in May to 43.5 percent of the U.S. smartphone market, encroaching on Android, which shrank slightly to 52.1 percent, according to comScore research data released on Monday. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Microsoft Announces Cross-Platform Add-Ins for Office Apps, Plans to Bring iOS Apps to Windows 10
Microsoft held its annual BUILD conference for developers this morning, where it made several announcements that may be of interest to Mac and iOS users. First off, the company announced cross-platform add-ins that will deeply integrate third-party apps and services into multiple versions of Office, including Office for iOS. Microsoft’s add-ins (which can be thought…