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tvOS 11.3 Adds Content Filtering for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K

2:43 PM EDT, Mar 29th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

tvOS 11.3 update for Apple TV and Apple TV 4K

Apple released tvOS 11.3 for the Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Thursday. The update adds new ratings-based content filtering options, along with more transparent privacy information.

watchOS 4.3 Available with HomePod Controls, More

2:22 PM EDT, Mar 29th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Apple Watch watchOS 4.3 update

Apple released watchOS 4.3 on Thursday with support for controlling HomePod playback and volume from your Apple Watch, as well as adding back the ability to control iPhone music playback from your wrist.

Apple Rolls Out First HomePod Software Update

2:02 PM EDT, Mar 29th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Along with iOS 11.3, Apple released the first HomePod software update on Thursday. The update, HomePod 11.3, includes what Apple calls “general improvements for stability and quality.”

Report Claims Lower Cost MacBook Air Coming in 2018

11:36 AM EDT, Mar 5th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · News

MacBook Air running macOS High Sierra

A new report says Apple is finally going to update the MacBook Air this year, and it’ll get a lower price, too.

Apple Releases iOS 11.3 Developer Beta 3

2:20 PM EDT, Feb 20th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

iOS beta on iPhone X

Hot on the heels of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 developer beta 3, Apple released iOS 11.3 developer beta 3 on Tuesday. So far, it looks like the update squashes some bugs, but doesn’t add new features.

Apple Focusing on Performance and Stability for iOS 12, not New Features

10:13 AM EDT, Jan 30th, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · News

iOS 12 and iPhone X

Don’t look for a long list of big new features in iOS 12 because Apple is focusing on performance and reliability improvements this year.

tvOS 11.2.5 Released with More Bug and Security Fixes

2:13 PM EDT, Jan 23rd, 2018 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Apple TV 4K

Apple released tvOS 11.2.5 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Tuesday with bug fixes and patches for several security flaws.

Apple Finished HomeKit Security Patches with tvOS 11.2.1 Update for Apple TV

2:32 PM EDT, Dec 13th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Apple TV security flaw patched

Along with iOS 11.2.1, Apple released tvOS 11.2.1 on Wednesday. The update is the second half of Apple’s strategy for patching a security flaw that could let hackers slip through HomeKit’s security measures.

Apple Improves HDR Frame Rate Settings in Apple TV tvOS 11.2 Update

4:11 PM EDT, Dec 4th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Amazon Prime Video

Apple released tvOS 11.2 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Monday. They update adds in new frame rate settings for HDR content.

Apple's Update and Security Stumbles, Amazon Prime on Apple TV - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-04

1:53 PM EDT, Dec 4th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · The Mac Observer's Daily Observations Podcast

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John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s recent security and update stumbles, plus they share their thoughts on Amazon saying their Apple TV Prime video app is still coming this year.

Apple Support App Gets New Discover Section with Device Tutorials

9:21 AM EDT, Nov 30th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Apple Support app with new iPhone interface

Apple updated its Apple Support app for the iPhone this week, adding in a new Discover section with tips for your devices and a redesigned interface.

YouTube App Update Fixes iPhone Battery Drain Issue

2:35 PM EDT, Nov 27th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

YouTube app battery draining

YouTube released an app update on Monday that reportedly fixes the Succubus-level battery draining issue many iPhone owners have experienced.

macOS Sierra, El Capitan get KRACK Security Updates

2:15 PM EDT, Nov 1st, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

KRACK WPA2 WiFi security flaw

When Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 on Tuesday it also rolled out security updates for macOS El Capitan and macOS Sierra to patch the KRACK Wi-Fi security flaw.

watchOS 4.1 Rolls Out with Apple Music, Radio Streaming

2:45 PM EDT, Oct 31st, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE

Along with iOS 11.1, Apple released watchOS 4.1 on Tuesday with full Apple Music streaming support along with an app for listening to Apple Music’s streaming radio stations.

BBEdit 12 Improves Text Manipulation and Search, Color Schemes, More

4:28 PM EDT, Oct 12th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

BBEdit 12 for the Mac

Bare Bones Software released BBEdit 12 on Thursday with improved search and editing, added color schemes, and more.

Wacom Graphic Tablets get macOS High Sierra Support

2:31 PM EDT, Oct 12th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

Wacom tablet driver macOS High Sierra support

Good news, designers! Wacom released updated drivers for its graphics tablets on Thursday that add support for macOS High Sierra.

Apple Watch gets LTE Connectivity Fix with watchOS 4.0.1 Update

2:36 PM EDT, Oct 4th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

watchOS 4 control center

Apple released watchOS 4.0.1 on Wednesday with a fix for a problem where some Apple Watch Series 3 models with cellular connectivity support were connecting to unauthenticated public Wi-Fi networks.

Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.0.1 Bug Update

1:42 PM EDT, Sep 26th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

iOS 11 on iPad Pro

Only a week after Apple released iOS 11 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch there’s an 11.0.1 update ready to install.

iMovie for Mac gets HEVC Support

8:08 PM EDT, Sep 25th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · Product News

iMovie gets H.265 support

Apple released macOS High Sierra on Monday with HEVC video support, and in the afternoon followed that up with an iMovie update that can import the new format.

Here are Some Apps that Are (or Maybe Aren't) macOS High Sierra Compatible

5:41 PM EDT, Sep 25th, 2017 · Jeff Gamet · News

macOS High Sierra Updated

Before upgrading to macOS High Sierra it’s a good idea to see if the apps you rely on are compatible. Check out TMO’s list of some popular apps and how they hold up under Apple’s latest operating system.

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