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Safari in macOS Big Sur will stream Netflix in 4K HDR
When macOS Big Sur arrives, you'll get to watch Netflix in 4K HDR using Apple's Safari browser.
Safari will use Face ID and Touch ID for 'frictionless' web sign-ins
The next version of Safari will let you use Face ID or Touch ID to sign in to websites without entering your password.
Here's everything Apple announced at its WWDC 2020 keynote
Here's everything you need to know from Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference today.
Apple starts its two-year transition to ARM this week
Apple's transition from Intel to ARM will take about two years -- similar to when it switched from PowerPC to Intel.
The next version of macOS will be called Big Sur
Apple’s also added an iOS-like Control Center to macOS, making it more similar to the phone.
Apple releases Mac version of its developer app just before WWDC
Apple has released a Mac version of its developer resource app just in time for a virtual WWDC.
What to expect from Apple's online-only WWDC 2020
Apple's leap to ARM There hasn't been a whole lot of noise about macOS this year, and for once, that might be because Apple's Mac hardware announcements are far more important.
Apple's virtual WWDC keynote starts on June 22nd at 1 PM ET
This year's online-only edition of the conference is free to 'all developers.'
Apple may unveil its ARM-based Mac processors at WWDC this month
For a couple of years now, it’s been rumored that Apple might replace Intel processors in its Mac PCs with its own chips, a move that would cause a seismic shift in the PC industry. Apple may finally confirm that news as early as this month at its WWDC developer conference, according to Bloomberg.
IBM toolkit keeps data encrypted in iPhone and Mac apps while in use
IBM has released a toolkit that lets iOS and macOS apps use data while keeping it encrypted, offering a big boost to security.
You can now use your Canon camera as a Mac webcam
Canon recently unveiled a utility that lets you use many of its cameras as webcams, but to the disappointment of locked down Mac users, it only worked on Windows. The company has now rectified that omission with the release of the EOS Webcam Utility Beta on macOS.
MacOS Catalina update wrings more life from your MacBook's battery
Apple has released a macOS Catalina update with battery health management to extend the life of you laptop.
Messages on the Mac may finally catch up to its iOS counterpart
Apple is reportedly preparing to give macOS' Messages app a long-overdue overhaul that provides parity with its iOS counterpart.
Chrome will soon group tabs together to save pack rats from themselves
Chrome's best feature in years allows you to group tabs together to declutter your browser.
Apple adds fresh beat-making tools to Logic Pro X
Apple has released a new update for Logic Pro X the company says is its biggest since it released the app back in 2013.
Apple's online-only WWDC starts on June 22nd, and it's free
Shelter-in-place orders and limits on public gatherings forced Apple to cancel the in-person portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference, but the show will go on -- and now we know when. The company confirmed this morning that this year's online-only WWDC will begin on June 22nd, and will be available for free to “all developers” interested in tuning in. “WWDC20 will be our biggest yet, bringing together our global developer community of more than 23 million in an unprecedented way for a week in June to learn about the future of Apple platforms,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing in a press release.
Valve will no longer support SteamVR on macOS
Valve has cancelled support for SteamVR on macOS. Apple may eventually create its own AR/VR headset, though.
Apple's latest MacBook Air drops to $950 a few weeks after its debut
Apple only announced the 2020 MacBook Air last month, but it's already on sale at B&H and Amazon.
Apple Maps will show COVID-19 testing locations
Apple is asking healthcare providers to display COVID-19 testing locations in Maps, complete with details of what you need before you go.
Safari flaw let intruders hijack cameras on iPhones and Macs
If you're working on a Mac at home or reconnecting with friends on an iPhone, you'll want to be sure you have the latest security updates. Security researcher Ryan Pickren has detailed recently patched Safari vulnerabilities that allowed intruders to hijack the cameras and microphones on iOS and macOS devices. A maliciously crafted website could trick Safari into believing the page had the same camera and mic permissions as one you'd already cleared, such as Skype. The attacker just needed a combination of specially-made web addresses with scripts to perform a "bait-and-switch."