iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: What we know about Apple’s next smartphones

September 17, 2014

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 7:47 pm

It’s that time again: iPhone interregnum. The week-plus period between the day Apple announces new iPhones and the day those phones are actually available. (In this case, the new phones will go on sale September 19.) In the meantime, you probably have a lot of questions. Fortunately, Apple has provided a good amount of information about the upcoming iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and we’ve had some hands-on time with both versions. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

via iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: What we know about Apple’s next smartphones.

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Everything you need to know about iOS 8

June 7, 2014

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 4:50 pm

iOS 8 was finally revealed today in San Francisco and while iOS 7 represented a huge visual overhaul of Apple’s mobile OS, its newest iteration is stuffed fuller than a Thanksgiving turkey, boasting new features that make it quicker, more productive and more integrated than ever before.

via Everything you need to know about iOS 8 | Cult of Mac.

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Everything you want to know about OS X Yosemite

June 7, 2014

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 4:47 pm

Apple has unveiled the latest version of its Mac operating system, OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Undergoing a full redesign, Yosemite brings Apple’s desktop computers closer than ever to the iOS family of devices.Here’s a look at everything that’s changing.

via Everything you want to know about OS X Yosemite | Cult of Mac.

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Apple bumps processor on MacBook Airs, drops price | Macworld

May 17, 2014

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 5:31 pm

As predicted by some Apple-watchers, the company updated its line of lightweight notebooks on Tuesday, bringing updated versions of Intel’s Core i5 and i7 processors to the MacBook Air. Even more significantly, the company’s dropped the price of the MacBook Air models by $100 each, making the slim portables even more affordable than ever.

via Apple bumps processor on MacBook Airs, drops price | Macworld.

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Apple Updates Most Affordable 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display, Improved Cameras & Enhanced Performance—Now Available Starting at $399

March 20, 2014

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 7:08 pm

“Now for $399 customers can get iPad with a stunning 9.7-inch Retina display, fast A6X chip, and 5MP iSight camera, offering a dramatic upgrade in power, performance and value compared to the iPad 2 it replaces,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The iPad line sets the gold-standard in mobile computing and all iPads have access to the largest and best ecosystem of more than 500,000 iPad optimized apps from the App Store.”

via Apple – Press Info – Apple Updates Most Affordable 9.7-inch iPad with Retina display, Improved Cameras & Enhanced Performance—Now Available Starting at $399.

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Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs | Macworld

December 28, 2013

Filed under: General — Steve Rea @ 9:50 pm

Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs

via Apple adds two-step authentication option for iCloud, Apple IDs | Macworld.

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How to disable the Java web plug-in in Safari

December 16, 2013

Filed under: General — Steve Rea @ 8:56 pm

Due to the numerous recent exploits found in Java, it is recommended to disable Java, unless you are sure you need it.  Java is used for remote access programs like LogMeIn and GoToMyPC.  It is also used for OpenOffice and it’s cousins.

Learn How to disable the Java web plug-in in Safari and other browsers.

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Summary: Apple unveils slew of new iPads, MacBooks, Mac Pro, and apps | Macworld

October 26, 2013

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 11:38 am

Some Apple events—such as the one in September where company introduced its new iPhone 5s and 5c—are focused: They spend a lot of time talking about just a couple of new products. Others are more scattershot, blasting the expectant audience with one new product after another. Apple’s Tuesday event was definitely one of the latter.

via Summary: Apple unveils slew of new iPads, MacBooks, Mac Pro, and apps | Macworld.

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Slideshow: Apple intros iPad Air, new MacBook Pro, and more | Macworld

October 26, 2013

Filed under: New Products — Steve Rea @ 11:22 am

A lot to coverIn Apples invite for its 10/22 event , the company said it had a lot to cover. It wasnt kidding. Here are some of the highlights.

via Slideshow: Apple intros iPad Air, new MacBook Pro, and more | Macworld.

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Apple Products Help Sessions @ Tech Age

September 28, 2013

Filed under: General,Meetings — Steve Rea @ 6:53 pm

A joint presentation of the Tech Age Adult Computer Learning Center and Apple CIDER Computer Users Group.

 

Instructor: Steve Rea, Apple Certified Macintosh Technician

Assistant: Irwin Wagman, Tech Age Coach

Ask any question you may have on any Apple Product:

iPhone,  iPad,  iPod,  iMac, or MacBookPro

 

All are welcome. Free and open to the public.

 

Saturday October 12th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

TechAge Adult Computer Learning Center at the Feinbloom Library

JCC of Greater Rochester

1200 Edgewood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14618

Future meetings Nov. 16 and Dec. 14

 

 

 

 

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