Apple on Wednesday released the fourth pre-release version of its upcoming OS X 10.11.1 maintenance update to developers and public beta testers, bringing with it the usual stability, compatibility and security enhancements.
Source:: Apple Insider
All posts by mactips
Apple extends restricted stock grant program to all employees
In a letter to employees on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new program that extends restricted stock unit grants to all staff members, a strategy normally employed to incentivize work performance.
Source:: Apple Insider
Microsoft sells out of Surface Book launch stock, updates iOS Health app for Band 2
Microsoft on Thursday sold out of its initial launch stock for the Surface Book, and updated its Health app for iOS to support the Band 2 fitness tracker.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple delays Turkish iPhone 6s launch in aftermath of deadly Ankara bombing
Apple has quietly delayed the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in Turkey, owing to last week’s bombing in the capital of Ankara that killed 97 people, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Source:: Apple Insider
AT&T’s announces NumberSync, a phone number-based version of Apple’s Continuity
While Apple’s Continuity feature allows users to place calls and texts within its own ecosystem of products, AT&T plans to bring those same capabilities to a range of LTE-capable devices sharing the same phone number, regardless of platform, thanks to a new service called NumberSync.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple posts iOS 9 Wi-Fi Assist guide in wake of complaints about excessive data use
A new Apple support document about Wi-Fi Assist attempts to address complaints about the iOS 9 feature, which some user have said can cause monthly cellular data use to grow dramatically.
Source:: Apple Insider
CBS will ‘probably’ sign deal with Apple for streaming TV service, CEO says
CBS talks with Apple regarding a streaming TV service should lead to an agreement, though a timeline is uncertain, the network’s CEO said in a Wednesday TV interview.
Source:: Apple Insider
Intel profits drop in Q3 on weak PC market, alleviated by higher chip prices, server & IoT markets
Intel profits dropped 6.3 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, impacted by a diminished market for desktop and laptop PCs — though the company was buoyed somewhat by things like higher selling prices for chips, and rising sales in the server market.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple turns to Twitter for official Apple Music tech support
Users who need help with the newly launched Apple Music subscription streaming service can now turn to an Apple-controlled Twitter account for technical support.
Source:: Apple Insider
Suppliers Foxconn & ASE locked in fight to gain more orders from Apple
Key Apple suppliers Foxconn and Advanced Semiconductor Engineering are reportedly engaged in battle for control of a third company, Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL), with the goal of obtaining more orders from Apple.
Source:: Apple Insider