Now that Microsoft is “retiring” older versions of Skype for OS X, there’s been some confusion on which operating systems are supported. Here’s a list of the latest versions of Skype that work with OS X Leopard through OS X Mavericks.
Apple Issues Updates for Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage
After signaling Aperture’s demise on Friday, Apple moved to assure users of its other professional media apps that their future remains bright with a series of updates for Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage.
Apple Releases Second Developer Betas for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite
A little over two weeks after their introduction, Apple on Tuesday released the second developer builds for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite. New beta builds for Apple TV and Xcode 6 were also provided.
Parallels Access Updated to Support iPhone and Android
Parallels Access, the remote access service from the virtualization company Parallels, now supports the iPhone and Android phones and tablets as part of the new update to version 2.0. Other new features include iPhone and iPad microphone support, a new file browser, and manual control over remote screen resolution.
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Xbox One July Update Introduces Achievement Snap
The Xbox One July System Update will introduce Achievement Snap, a long-awaited feature that lets gamers view and track their achievement progress in real time without leaving their games. The feature leverages the Xbox One’s Snap functionality.
Today is the Deadline for Consumers to Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Update 1
Today is deadline day for consumers to move their original Windows 8.1 installations to Windows 8.1 Update 1. Upgrading to the free update, first released in early April, is the only way to continue receiving security and feature patches for Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system.
Microsoft Announces ‘Remastered’ Skype for iPhone 5.0
Microsoft on Monday announced a long-awaited overhaul of the mobile version of Skype for iPhone. Skype for iPhone 5.0, which will launch “in about a week,” is an entirely new app built from the ground up to take advantage of the latest features and technologies in iOS.
Xbox One June Update Brings Support for External USB 3.0 Hard Drives
Microsoft is gearing up for the Xbox One’s June update, which will finally add long-awaited support for external hard drives. Other new features include the ability to associate real names with gamer profiles, new Xbox Live Gold membership benefits, and expanded support for the console’s TV features.
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.
Microsoft Adds AirPrint Printer Support to Office for iPad Apps
Just over a month after launching Office for iPad, Microsoft today provided the first major updates to the suite of apps, bringing a number of user-requested features such as AirPrint support, PowerPoint SmartGuides, and row and column AutoFit for Excel spreadsheets.