In this episode, Mac Minutes will review the new watchOS7 operating system that debuted at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, We will cover its enhanced customization tools, and the powerful new health and fitness features. There are plenty of them and we will finish the podcast by announcing an Alaskan Apple Users Group event coming up July 25. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode we will delve deeper into some of the announcements iOS14 from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference finished last week. This new software for the iPhone is introducing the biggest update ever to Home Screen pages with beautifully redesigned widgets and the App Library, a new way to tap into the App Store with App Clips, powerful updates to Messages, and much, much more. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote Address began Monday and will run all week until June 26th. Mac Minutes is covering the event. In this episode we will give 13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at the WWDC20 Keynote Address. We will be sticking to the top items and follow up later delving deeper into new features of each operating system and new announcements in subsequent episodes. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode we will discuss Apple revealing its lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC20). WWDC20 will include keynote address, Platforms State of the Union, 100+ engineering sessions, all-new Developer Forums, 1-on-1 labs with more than 1,000 Apple engineers, and more.
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In this episode we will discuss Apple announcement that it has scheduled its next Apple Watch Activity Challenge for June 5 in celebration of World Environment Day. We will also discuss the next virtual meeting of the Alaskan Apple Users Group, June 10, 7 p.m. AK time. Apple enthusiasts are encouraged to join in on this free event. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode we will discuss Apple releasing an update on Tuesday to macOS Catalina 10.15.5, with a major update to the Mac operating system. The most significant feature of this update is Battery Health Management, which was unveiled to developers in April. We will also announce some Zoom virtual events available to Mac Minutes listeners coming up in the next few weeks. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode we will discuss Apple’s announcement Monday about their updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, featuring the new Magic Keyboard and doubling the storage across all standard configurations. The new lineup also offers 10th-generation processors for up to 80 percent faster graphics performance and makes 16GB of faster 3733MHz memory standard on select configurations. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, we will discuss the new Apple iPad Pro Magic Keyboard which offers a unique floating design, backlit keyboard and trackpad now available for purchase. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode we will discuss the Apple’s launch Wed, March 15th of their new smartphone, the iPhone SE. The new iPhone features a 4.7-inch screen, Touch ID, and the same A13 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro series. A single camera sports a 12-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture wide camera. You can take advantage of Portrait mode, all six Portrait Lighting effects and Depth Control. It takes up to 4k 60fps video. The iPhone SE is available for pre-order on Friday, March 17th and will be available a week later on Friday, April 24th. There are three different colors available: black, white and red. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode many of us have been without an open Apple Store due to the COVID-19 virus. If you need help, the Apple Support Application is your personalized guide to the best options from Apple. You can find answers with articles tailored to your products and questions. You can also call, chat or email with an expert right away or schedule a callback when its convenient. The application is free, available in the app store, to help you during these difficult times. Additionally, Apple released April 8th iOS 13.4.1 and iPadOS 13.4.1 to take care of a few bugs. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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