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Product News
Apple Releases First macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta
Apple released developer beta 1 for macOS Mojave 10.14.1 on Tuesday, just a day after rolling out the first Mojave public release.
Apple Releases tvOS 12.0.1 for Apple TV 4/4K
The release notes are essentially mum on new features, and this release is likely a minor bug fix release or related to macOS Mojave, which was also released Monday.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave
Apple released macOS Mojave on Monday with system-wide Dark Mode interface, Quick Actions in Finder windows, and more.
Apple Watch Series 4 and iPhone XS Available in Apple Stores Friday at 8 AM Local
Apple issued a press release reminding customers that Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max are available in stores starting at 8 AM on Friday, September 21st.
Apple Releases watchOS 5.1 Beta 1 for Developers
Apple released watchOS 5.1 beta 1 for developers on Tuesday. This Apple Watch update looks like just performance and bug fixes.
iOS 12.1 Developer Beta 1 Brings Back Group FaceTime
iOS 12.1 developer beta 1 is out and it includes Group FaceTime, which had been pulled out before the official iOS 12 release.
Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for macOS and iOS - Dark Mode, Recordings, More
The new Mac versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote add support for macOS Moajave’s Dark Mode, the ability to record right in the apps, support for Continuity Camera; the iOS updates include animation features, annotation tools, support for Dynamic Type, and more.
Apple Releases Safari 12 for High Sierra and Sierra, Combats Ad-Tracking and Increases Security
It adds several new features, including more advanced password management, web icons in tabs, improves security, and ups Apple’s battle against cross-site ad tracking.
watchOS 5 for Apple Watch Series 1 and Newer Available Now
Apple released watchOS 5 for Apple Watch on Monday with new workout types, Walkie Talkie voice chat, and more.
tvOS 12 for Apple TV Out with Dolby Atmos Support, More
Apple released tvOS 12 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K with Dolby Atmos support, new screen savers, and more.
HomePod OS 12 Released with Speaker Phone, Siri Shortcuts, More
Apple rolled out HomePod OS 12 on Monday for the HomePod smart speaker with iPhone speaker phone support, Siri Shortcuts support, and more.
Apple Releases iOS 12 for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Apple officially moved iOS 12 out of beta on Monday with the first public release of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system on Monday.
iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 Delivery Times Quickly Slip in Early Hours
As of this writing, many iPhone XS configurations can be delivered or picked up on September 21st, whereas most iPhone XS Max configurations are available as early as September 28th, and as late as October 12th. Apple Watch Series 4 slipped to the middle and end of October.
Apple Releases iTunes 12.8 with AirPlay 2 and Multi-Room Audio
The update includes support for AirPlay 2 and multi-room audio.
Apple Releases World First Over The Counter Electrocardiogram
The Apple Watch Series 4, besides being an improved model, is also the world’s first over the counter electrocardiogram.
All of the iPhone XR and iPhone XS Camera Features
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR were all announced today. The new models have some great new camera features.
Apple Will Release HomePod OS 12 September 17th with Phone Calls, Lyric Search, Find My iPhone
The update will feature the ability to search for songs by lyrics, set multiple named timers, make and receive phone calls, Find My iPhone, and use Siri Shortcuts.
tvOS 12 for Apple TV Available on September 17
Along with iOS 12 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple is releasing tvOS 12 for Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Monday, September 17th.
macOS Mojave Official Release Coming on September 24
macOS Mojave, the next version of Apple’s Mac operating system, will be available on September 24th as a free upgrade for compatible Macs.
iOS 12 Available for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch September 17th
iOS 12 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch will officially launch on Monday, September 17th as a free upgrade for compatible devices.
Apple Unveils iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
Apple introduces iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max with OLED screens, and the lower-priced iPhone XR with LCD screen.
Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 4 with Bigger Display, New Watch Faces
Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 4 on Wednesday with bigger displays and new watch faces with more detailed complications.
MacPaw Launches CleanMyMac X, Faster, Malware Detection, More
MacPaw says it’s “faster, funner, and smarter” than the previous version, which we’ll be putting to the test.