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macOS Mojave is out today. Here’s what to expect.

9/24/2018, 5:09:15 PM
MacOS Mojave is out today. After a week of testing, we think it's a satisfying update for most users. ✔ Once that's done, I can now easily get rid of them -- another thing that keeps my desktop from getting too cluttered ✔ All of this adds up to a strong update that's worth the download ✔ None of these features are game-changing on their own, but they add up to an improved, refined experience


MacOS Mojave is here: 8 ways it can update your Mac

9/24/2018, 7:58:08 PM
From Dark Mode to easier tools for adding pictures to your documents, MacOS Mojave can add a fresh coat to your aging Mac. ✔ You can then choose to group Stacks by date, kind or tag ✔ Meanwhile, Apple says the Safari browser won’t trace your steps online via the embedded Share, Like or Comment buttons that you may come across on the Web, even if you don’t actively click on them


Apple completes deal to buy Shazam

9/24/2018, 4:26:17 PM
Apple Inc has completed the acquisition of music discovery app Shazam, it said o... ✔ FILE PHOTO: Illustration photo of the Shazam application on a mobile phone December 12, 2017 ✔ REUTERS/Thomas White/File Photo The deal, announced in December last year, is expected to help the iPhone maker better compete with Spotify, the industry leader in music streaming services ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


macOS 10.14 Mojave release date, news and features

9/24/2018, 5:46:15 PM
Everything you need to know about macOS Mojave ✔ This makes it easier than ever before to take note of all the information of any file on your Mac ✔ It’ll now have a much more modern interface with featured apps getting tutorials, spotlights and other such content ✔ These are the best Macs we’ve tested within the past year


The best and worst bits of macOS 10.14 Mojave

9/24/2018, 7:02:58 PM
Opinion: the highs and lows of Apple’s latest Mac OS ✔ Without the user doing anything to fix their abject mess of files and folders on their desktop, Stacks comes in a tidies everything up by file category ✔ Nevertheless, it’s a tough pill to swallow if you’ve been holding onto that plastic MacBook for dear life


iPhone XS and Apple Watch owners get an improved way to charge their devices

9/24/2018, 5:09:15 PM
APPLE'S iPhone XS and new Apple Watch have just gone on sale and now there's a new accesory from Belkin which allows them both to be charged wirelessly at the same time. ✔ Belkin says the BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Dock has been enhanced for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4 but it also works with iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and all Apple Watch models ✔ Belkin's new charger can refill three devices at once (Image: BELKIN) BOOST↑UP Wireless Charging Dock specs: • Optimised wireless charging up to 7.5W for Qi-enabled device and at 5W/1A for Apple Watch; Additional USB-A port charges third device up to 5W/1A • Supports Nightstand mode for Apple Watch at optimal viewing angle • Ability to charge through phone cases up to 3mm thick • 45W AC adapter included for instant setup • Qi-certification, MFi-certification, Connected Equipment Warranty and 3-year warranty for added peace of mind Belkin says that the BOOST↑UP will go on sale in December with full UK pricing expected to be announced closer to release


Security researcher claims macOS Mojave privacy bug on launch day

9/24/2018, 4:51:29 PM
A security researcher has claimed a new vulnerability in the latest version of macOS — just hours before the software is due to be released. Patrick Wardle, chief researcher officer at Digita Security, tweeted a video Monday of an apparent privacy feature bypass that’s designed to prevent app… ✔ A security researcher has claimed a new vulnerability in the latest version of macOS just hours before the software is due to be released ✔ Apple was one of the last major companies to roll out a bug bounty program giving security researchers money in exchange for responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities


MacOS Mojave 10.14 has arrived: How to download, best new features and more

9/24/2018, 5:50:18 PM
Apple's latest version of MacOS is free and easy to install. ✔ Apple's latest update to its Mac operating system is here ✔ After Mojave finishes downloading, just follow the prompts of the installation wizard to install it ✔ The new software introduces features you'll notice immediately, from the option to enable a dark mode to the appearance of apps you might already be familiar with from iOS


Carriers Deals on New iPhones Are Good News for Apple

9/24/2018, 7:06:13 PM
Attractive mobile carrier deals on Apple phones might be a sign that the latest iPhone releases could lead to “healthy” sales volumes, analysts say. ✔ Further, users have little reason to delay their purchases now for a better phone lineup now that the average selling price uplift that accompanied iPhone X is likely to continue with every generation ✔ And a McClatchy story visited stores in cities around the world, spotting lines that seemed shorter than in previous years


iPhone XS Max is reportedly dramatically outselling the XS

9/24/2018, 7:59:54 PM
According to some early numbers from Apple analyst extraordinaire, Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone Max XS is currently running laps around its smaller counterpart. In a note posted by MacRumors, Kuo suggested that the 6.5-inch handset sold three to four time as well as the XS during its inaugural weekend.… ✔ The higher demand shouldn’t be altogether surprising ✔ If you’re already in for $1,000, what’s another $100 between friends, right ✔ The XR represents an attainable upgrade for those users unwilling or unable to pull the trigger for a $1,000 phone with last year’s handset


Waze navigation is now available on Apple CarPlay

9/24/2018, 7:16:49 PM
You no longer need Android to put Waze on your car's touchscreen. ✔ Thankfully, you don't have to wait any more -- it's here ✔ The experience will likely be familiar if you've used the Android Auto equivalent ✔ The update is arguably one of the largest for iOS in recent memory ✔ It should be that much easier to avoid an unexpected traffic jam or track down affordable gas


Waze adds Apple CarPlay support just days after Google Maps

9/24/2018, 7:44:49 PM
One week after Google Maps ✔ Last week, Google released an update to its iOS app to fully support CarPlay navigation, which arrived as part of iOS 12’s third-party support feature ✔ Waze said it was coming soon, and it looks like the company needed just a few extra days to get it into shape


Apple's biggest phone is less likely to break when dropped than the smaller iPhone XS

9/24/2018, 4:35:46 PM
But they're still fragile. After all, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are made out of glass. You might want to get a case after watching this video. ✔ Apple's phones are beautiful but have fragile designs full of glass ✔ Both the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max broke when dropped on their backs from 6 feet, and both phones failed when they were bent by a machine ✔ Apple But if you are more likely to drop your phone in your beer or other bodies of water than on concrete, you can rest easy


Why did Apple buy Shazam? Here are five potential (and particularly good) reasons

9/24/2018, 7:02:56 PM
5 reasons why Apple would want Shazam in-house ✔ Apple Music might develop a memory  One of Shazam’s most useful skills is that it can remember songs you’ve asked it about, keeping them stored in a neat list that you can go back to later ✔ Apple Music vs Spotify: the music streaming titans go head-to-head


Google Pixel 3: Latest rumours, release date and specs

9/24/2018, 6:24:03 PM
Google's new phones have been leaked for months now and we have a pretty good idea what to expect ✔ With Apple 's iPhone XS and XS Max launched it's time to look to Google for the next exciting phone ✔ Colours It's already been revealed that there will be at least three colour options on the new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL ✔ There's also a USB-C to USB-A adaptor, a USB-C charging cable and a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack


Dow Dips 180 Points as Captain Obvious Motions at China

9/24/2018, 5:04:20 PM
Record closes and fresh peaks become yesterday’s news as all three major indexes edge lower on Monday in response to tariff tensions. ✔ Record closes and fresh peaks are yesterday’s news ✔ Such an environment makes it more difficult for active managers to beat the index, a very different set of conditions than in 2017, adds Wilson ✔ Pinnacle Foods(PF) is down 0.9% to $66.56 after Jefferies downgraded it to Neutral


China splits the internet while the U.S. dithers

9/24/2018, 7:24:03 PM
There are few stories as important right now as the internet being ripped asunder by the increasing animosity between the U.S. and China. Eric Schmidt, the former chairman of Alphabet, said last week at a private event in San Francisco that “I think the most likely scenario now is not a splintering… ✔ There are few stories as important right now as the internet being ripped asunder by the increasing animosity between the U.S. and China ✔ Through the Belt and Road initiative and fledgling institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, China has provided massive outlays to other nations primarily around infrastructure, building partnerships and deepening economic ties


Analyst warns of ‘Jenga top’ for ‘top-heavy’ stock market

9/24/2018, 5:57:01 PM
The U.S. stock market isn’t far from records, but recent trading activity could have set the S&P 500 up for a steep decline if it falls below a key point. ✔ The top 10% of S&P 500 components, for example, account for about 21.5% of the index’s weight, while just three companiesApple Inc ✔ Apple alone is more than 4% of the entire index’s market value, and that threshold has in the past proved short lived, with dominant companies falling ✔ Subscribe to MarketWatch's free Europe Daily newsletter ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


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