Finally – Mac Apps Can Be Installed on External Drives

In the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta, Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to install Mac App Store apps directly onto external drives, thereby saving storage space and costs.   This change, though appearing minor, has significant implications for storage management and offers users more flexibility in how they use and manage…

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Summer Apple Pips : Even MORE iPhone Tips!

Following in from the last 2 weeks, here are 10 more (final) top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive:  1. Shift Your Keyboard Left or Right for One-Handed Typing  If you often find yourself needing to type with one…

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Summer Apple Pips : 10 MORE iPhone Tips

Following in from last week, here are 10 more top iPhone tips / tricks you may not know about that could make your life easier and help you to be more productive: 1. Use QuickPath for Faster Typing When you’re in a hurry and need to type out messages or emails with one hand, the…

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Apple More Responsible In Training Its AI Models?

Following concerns about AI companies scraping data from the web to train their AI models, Apple has sought to present itself as being a better and more ethical AI provider by highlighting how the training and development of its AI models have been done responsibly.   Apple Intelligence  At its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, the tech…

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Apple’s New Operating Systems With Intelligence

Apple has released the iOS 18.1 developer beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 which initially gives users a taste of a limited number of Apple Intelligence features. Apple Intelligence is the company’s suite of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies (as announced WWDC24 in June) designed to enhance user experience on…

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Microsoft Suggest EC Laws Make Apple Less Vulnerable To CrowdStrike

Following CrowdStrike’s faulty update only affecting Microsoft Windows systems (because the update was specific to the Windows operating system), it’s been reported that Microsoft claims that an agreement with the EU means it’s not allowed to protect its operating system (OS) in the same way as Apple. The agreement with the EU relates to Microsoft not being…

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iPhone Smishing Scam Warning

Apple has warned iPhone users to be on their guard against a new ‘smishing’ (SMS phishing) scam where the perpetrators are posing as Apple. The scam involves the scammers contacting iPhone users with the excuse of needing to sort out a login issue.  The targeted users are sent a URL which actually leads to a…

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Apple To Be Observer On OpenAI’s Board

It’s been reported that following the recent announcement that ChatGPT is to be integrated into Apple’s devices and its new “Apple Intelligence” technology is to be across its suite of apps, Apple is to take up an observer role on OpenAI’s board.  Bloomberg reported that with effect from later this year, Apple ‘Fellow’ and head…

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EU Rules and Regulations Hit Apple 

Apple has announced that because of regulatory uncertainties due to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), it will be delaying the EU region rollout of three new AI features – Phone Mirroring, SharePlay Screen Sharing enhancements, and Apple Intelligence – until later this year.  Phone Mirroring allows users to display their iPhone screen on other…

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Apple Avalanche!

Following Apple’s 5-day Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC24) last week at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, we take a look at the many new products announced and their key features.   Showcasing New Products  At Apple’s WWDC24 from June 10 to June 14, Apple showcased a variety of updates and advancements across its software platforms, including iOS, iPadOS,…

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