Apple plans to give OS X a complete makeover with the launch of Yosemite later this fall. As a preview of things to come, we’ve created a side by side comparison of Yosemite’s new icons with those currently in use in OS X Mavericks.
Privacy-Focused Search Engine DuckDuckGo Included in Safari 8
Computing privacy advocates scored a big win on Monday, as Apple announced the inclusion of privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo in the next versions of Safari, which will ship as part of OS X Yosemite and iOS 8 later this year.
Reality Check: Windows 8 Outpaces OS X Mavericks by More Than 5 to 1
Apple gave a historic WWDC keynote on Monday, outlining amazing new technologies that will shape the company and the industry for years to come. But in the midst of this amazing accomplishment, Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his trend of presenting misleading charts and statistics, an unnecessary step that cast a shadow over an otherwise monumental event.
Leaks Suggest Control Center, Redesigned Safari, 2D Dock for OS X 10.10
New leaks on the eve of WWDC reveal major changes for the next version of OS X, with key design elements from iOS 7 making their appearance in Apple’s desktop operating system.
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Return to Basics: Should Apple Merge the Mac mini and iMac Product Lines?
Apple has long neglected the Mac mini, but could redemption be found by killing the product line altogether? We argue that merging the Mac mini with the iMac could return Apple to the simple product matrix envisioned by Steve Jobs fifteen years ago, and that recent discoveries in a beta version of OS X may make such a scenario likely.
Apple to Live Stream WWDC 2014 Keynote on June 2nd
Apple will once again offer a live stream of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote. Those note able to attend the conference can tune in at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM EDT) next Monday, June 2, via Safari on Mac and iOS, QuickTime 7 on Windows, and with a special Apple Events Apple TV channel.
Delete GarageBand to Save Precious Gigabytes of Mac Storage
Apple’s GarageBand is a fantastic app that brings powerful audio creation and editing tools to music lovers of all levels. But it’s also a huge waste of space for users who don’t need it. Whether you’re musically challenged like us, or if you already use more advanced software like Logic Pro, Audition, or Pro Tools, here’s how you can delete GarageBand from your Mac, and save several gigabytes of storage space in the process.
Apple Releases Safari 7.0.4 with Security & Memory Corruption Fixes
Apple on Wednesday released an update to the Safari Web Browser for Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion. Safari 7.0.4 for OS X 10.9, and version 6.1.4 for 10.8 and 10.7, addresses several security vulnerabilities and promises to resolve a memory corruption issue.
Yet Another Round of Phishing Scams Target iTunes and iCloud Users
Be warned: there’s a new round of phishing scams targeting iTunes and iCloud users. Emails purported to be from Apple alert customers that their accounts have been locked due to suspicious activity, and demand that they log-in via a nefarious link to “check your information.” Read on to see a sample of one of these emails, and learn how to protect yourself.
A Look at the 4K Display Improvements, and Remaining Flaws, in OS X 10.9.3
Apple introduced better support for 4K displays as part of Thursday’s OS X 10.9.3 update. But with only a handful of displays officially supported, and unforeseen compatibility issues with others, Apple has a long way to go to make a 4K “Retina” experience worthwhile to most consumers.