Rochester's
Apple User Group
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Apple CIDER Macintosh User Group

The Apple Computer Information and Data Exchange of Rochester, is one of the oldest and largest Apple User Group. Our main purpose is educational; we demonstrate, inform, and instruct in the use of Apple computing technology. Since 1978, Apple CIDER has had a dedicated staff of volunteers who maintain the organization and help run meetings. Whether you’ve been using a Mac for years or just bought your first MacBook or iPhone, or iPad just last week, come and expand the horizons of your Apple world. Meetings are held September to June on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Special meetings are held at different locations during the summer.  Click here to subscribe to our calendar.

Remote Meeting
Wednesday November 12th, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

  • News
  • Q&A
  • New Apple Products
  • Holiday Gift Ideas

Join us via the CIDER Google Meet, or via our YouTube channel.

Saturday Remote SIG: November 15th @ 3:00 PM

E-mail roberthoey@me.com if you plan on attending, to get a link to the virtual meeting.

Remote Board Meeting: Wednesday, November 19th @ 7:30 PM

Join us via the CIDER Google Meet

Upcoming Meeting:

December 10th, 2025 @ 7:00 PM

  • TBD

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From our Blog

Everything Apple Announced at the September 2025 Event – MacRumors

Apple on Tuesday held its “Awe Dropping” fall event to debut new iPhone 17 models, the super-thin iPhone Air, the Apple Watch Series 11, SE3, and Ultra 3, new AirPods Pro 3, and more. It took Apple more than an hour to introduce the new devices, but we’ve recapped everything in a quick 13-minute video for our readers who want a short but detailed overview of what’s new.

Source: Everything Apple Announced at the September 2025 Event – MacRumors

WWDC 2025 Recap: All of Apple’s New Features in 10 Minutes – MacRumors

WWDC 2025 Keynote has just ended and Apple just announced all of its new features and changes across its platforms.

The biggest news, however, is Apple’s new design language for its platforms and that’s Apple’s Liquid Glass design. Liquid Glass is what Apple is calling the new look that’s coming to all of its updates, and wow, does it look different. So Liquid Glass is translucent, and designed to refract and reflect the light from its surroundings.

On the iPhone, the Home Screen, Lock Screen, controls, navigation, app icons, and widgets have been overhauled. You can even choose a whole new glass-like look for your app icons, and the Lock Screen has an adaptable font for the time that stretches or shrinks to fit your wallpaper. Speaking of wallpaper, your photos now have a 3D effect that moves when you move your iPhone.