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Apple Open Sources Swift Benchmark Suite

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​ apple today announced swift benchmark suite open source, on 2 months after making swift programming language open sourced promised @ 2015 worldwide developers conference. apple's swift benchmarking suite designed track swift performance 75 benchmarks cover multiple important swift workloads, libraries commonly needed benchmarking functions, drivers running benchmarks , displaying performance metrics, , utility comparing benchmark metrics across multiple versions of swift. swift benchmark suite available on github. introduced in 2014 , launched alongside ios 8 , os x, swift apple's programming language built ios, os x, watchos, , tvos, designed work cocoa , cocoa touch frameworks along objective-c while being accessible. in 2015, apple debuted swift 2 new features advanced error handling , syntax enhancements. article link: apple open sources swift benchmark suite  

Price Advice Macbook Pro

i hoping direction pros on realistic model range around $500.00. open 13 inch, rather have 15 inch. wife owns 2012 non-retina model , love it. have used white macbook , don't believe worth repairing , upgrading have 2006 mini want donate goodwill. plan run mb desktop kb, trackpad , monitor. buy new used pro mobile unit.   do have keyboard, trackpad, , monitor? because take @ least half (or more) of budget. $500, you're looking @ old hardware if stick mbp line. plan setup?   Forums Macs Buying Tips and Advice iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Dual to Single Conversion Saves G5

this weekend baked motherboard in g5 had freezes , has other quirky issues (the long story here ). no surprise baking didn't help. remembered there single cpu motherboard in 'stock' (pulled machine w/damaged case, never tested). swapped motherboards , after bypassing password protected open firmware (thanks this post ) lives! overall weekend of projects while wife's away were success.   Forums Macs PowerPC Macs iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iBook G4 joins the family

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unexpectedly woke find out school had been closed. woo. because today day package coming. anyway topic. it's ibook 1.33ghz dual usb radeon 9550, 1.5gb ram. seller included original charger extension piece block. oh , battery well. $54(including shipping). first instinct re-install os x, had numerous problems doing. pull out macbook , lent friend charger. after hours of screwing windows laptop, realized have imac in room. frustrated @ point restored , proceeded. stuck usb in ibook , booted through of @lightbulbfun . install loaded , installed leopard quickly, got combo update after took 30 minutes , finished. i've been using hours , absolutely love laptop. size, speedy, , gives me no issues whatsoever. oh , hasn't burned lap @ incase wanna see it:   to add own personal touch it, take off cover , put on apple logo! put rainbow logo nice touch. (had go archives find ph

Apple CEO Tim Cook: Virtual Reality is 'Really Cool', Has 'Interesting Applications'

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during today's earnings call first fiscal quarter of 2016 (fourth calendar quarter), analyst gene munster asked tim cook share thoughts on virtual reality in effort hint on whether or not that's feature apple working on future devices. "what thoughts on vr theme?" munster asked. "is geeky niche or go mainstream?" in response, tim cook said not believe virtual reality niche. "it's cool," said. "and has interesting applications." virtual reality products oculus rift gaining in popularity, there has been speculation apple release kind of virtual reality or augmented reality feature in ios devices. apple reportedly has small team of employees working on exploring augmented reality field. ​ last week, apple hired 1 of leading virtual reality experts in united states, doug bowman. apple has made recent acquisitions point towards interest in vr/ar, including augmented reality startup metaio , r

Macbook air won't load the start screen

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dear all in sad situation, of sudden macbook air won't load when turn computer on (see attached file). happened after restarted yesterday. have tried different stuff make work, without succes. have idea problem is, , how fix it?   attached files: 12576352_10207270924804308_718586888_n.jpg file size: 13.9 kb views: 23 Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Air iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Future of AT&T UNLIMITED DATA plans

i know several member here still have these plans, myself. i'm wondering how long keep going. announcement 2 year contract iphone plans att, new , existing users, end... spell future? still grandfathered??   from understand, you'll have pay full price phones next time upgrade.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Fastest/Easiest Way to Back Up iPhone

long story short haven't plugged in iphone mbpr updates in long time. part of lost bit of music , didn't want sync iphone itunes , have songs wiped iphone. getting new iphone 6 , wondering easiest way on previous iphone? assuming it's same method of plugging in , clicking in itunes? make sure. , happy holidays.   you can use cloud doing encrypted itunes backup still gold standard. not music not own.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Went to the Dark Side

well, after wanting retina macbook 12 longest time not being able justify $1,549 base price in canada, went dark side , purchased asus ux305ca instead. got great deal couldn't pass up. paid $649 canadian additional $50 in store credit works out $599 vs $1,549 macbook. while macbook still wins on overall weight (about 1 lbs lighter) , quality, asus has skylake core m processor, qhd+ 3600x1800 touch screen , thin macbook.   how asus? thinking along line also. picked rmb , returned after week due cpu performance. waiting new refresh , hope see improvements.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Profession

Transfer individual apps on new MBP from Time Machine?

i bought new (still in box) mid-2014 macbook pro retina. have current computer backed through time machine. pick , choose apps , folders bring on old computer. example, want bring on google chrome, apple email , adobe lightroom (with now) not older adobe apps , other random apps downloaded 1 reason or another. what's best way this? current mbp running 10.10.3 yosemite , new 1 (presumably) running 10.9 mavericks. haven't turned on new mbp yet. i'm decent getting technical side of things let's assume know nothing when respond. thanks!   ndantone said: ↑ i bought new (still in box) mid-2014 macbook pro retina. have current computer backed through time machine. pick , choose apps , folders bring on old computer. example, want bring on google chrome, apple email , adobe lightroom (with now) not older adobe apps , other random apps downloa

Debating returning 15" inch retina MBP...need advice

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hey everyone, purchased 15.4 inch mbp 256 gb hard drive on monday of last week. love it! however, i'm debating whether or not bring best buy , 512 gb. , reason storage. here dilemma. don't photo or video editing. surf web, microsoft word, excel, , powerpoint documents. email, , music arranging in sibelius. have imac 1 tb hard drive , have 783. gb free. thats of music stored on there, movies, , pictures. copied on music, movies , pictures imac , have more enough space on macbook. attached photo of space, macbook , imac. think have enough space need, don't know. don't wanna spend $400 unless need it, , want honest opinion of guys think should do. part of me wants it, part of me doesn't want exchange one, set new one, , spend money. please respond! all! forum great way express opinions , advice! love it!   attached files:

Search in Notes don't work

after upgrade 9.2 new ipad air 2 went 9.1 search in notes don't work (i use icloud notes sync 3 different device). has same problem?   i seem have similar or same problem: steps: 1. create note in ios 9.2 e.g. containing word "flabbergast". try search word in notes app. note found. 2. edit note on device. (in case ipad mini running ios 7.x.) e.g. change word "flabbergast123". 3. go first device running ios 9.2. wait minute note update edited version other device. search word "flabber..." in notes app. note can't found. no search results. unpleasant bug least. apple? p.s. i'm running "old" notes app (without drawing features) on both devices.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS

10.11.2 upgrade broke Bluetooth

bluetooth not available anymore after 10.11.2 upgrade. how fix this?   ubs28 said: ↑ bluetooth not available anymore after 10.11.2 upgrade. how fix this? click expand... try resetting smc (system management controller).   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

OCD Alert: iPhone 6S dropped on soft surface

hi, iphone 6s (with apple sillicone case) dropped on soft surface (flooring) 1 meters high. there's no visible damage, wondering if iphone screen builds "tension" every time drops. know sounds little bit ocd-like... i'm curious overall iphone 6s build quality (and protection of sillicon case). please no ocd-remarks ;-)   your phone should fine. screen seated on top of rest of phone there should no tension unless phone bent.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Universal LiveCover : Photo Editor for Live Photos

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livecover allows edit static image of live photo , save new live photo. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livecover-photo-editor-for/id1054226734?mt=8 features: • photo filter: can apply photo filter effects static images of live photo. • new static image: can select photo new static image of live photo. • live photos viewer: view live photos on device. • take live photos: take live photos on ios 9 compatible devices. (iphone 6s/6s plus, iphone 6/6 plus, iphone 5/5s, iphone 4s, ipad...) livecover, more fun live photos.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS Apps iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPad Pro check your display! Mine is very yellow!

you should check display reason why know yellow because have 2 ipad pros , 1 lot more yellow other one. can compare them best going white empty page on safari   yalag said: ↑ you should check display reason why know yellow because have 2 ipad pros , 1 lot more yellow other one. can compare them best going white empty page on safari click expand... you got pic of   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Can you suggest a secondary monitor that would couple with a Late-2012 iMac?

i'm running late-2012 imac 27-inch (2560 x 1440). i'm allowed expense monitor through work, , wanted pick secondary monitor. have pretty low requirements: i'm looking 24-27" in size i want able placed portrait orientation (and has decent height customization). can found in united kingdom --- estimated budget in neighbourhood of £500 or lower. it nice if future proof, if want upgrade imac or configuration in future. suggested me dell p2715q . however, problem system not capable of supporting 4k ( see here ) don't mind purchasing dell if future proof, run @ all? or better off going lower in resolution?   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Pro

Need Windows Media Player on Mac-Mini!

i listen streaming radio around world , many stations require windows media player. i've checked offers , want make sure legit download without problems such malware. mac-mini 2013 mavericks os. i'm open advice , suggestions. much!   why posting type of question in os x server / xserve forum? if need wmp can use vlc plugins or flip4mac. it's quite easy google it.   Forums Macs Mac OS X Server, Xserve, and Networking iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Why the camera of iPad PRO is only 8MP?

the galaxy note 2 bought few years ago has 8mp camera. why such expensive high end ipad pro uses 8mp camera well?   i think camera there have 1 in case 8mp plenty. unlike iphone seems people taking pictures or ipad seems people use take pictures instead of handy phone, larger ipp see it's camera used less smaller ipad.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

2015 MacBook Pro Retina USB port issue after reboot

i have 2015 retina macbook pro 13". usb port on right side of notebook (when facing screen) doesn't work after reboot, until remove , reinsert whatever device plugged (most often, it's fitbit syncing dongle). not huge issue, annoyance, though i'd hate precursor larger yet identified issue motherboard may creep on me in future. have similar issue, or recommendations on how fix it?   ok, must fitbit dongle because rebooted simple lexar usb 3.0 stick plugged , mounted after reboot. however, fitbit dongle has problem when using particular usb port. when plugged other, instantly identified after reboot (according fitbit sync software). leads me question if there's inherent difference between both usb ports. know?   Forums Macs Notebooks

Tabs in Xcode Web Browser?

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hi all, know have create tabs in xcode web browser? ones in other web browser safari or chrome. thanks, alex   i use tab view , instantiate multiple web views. select web view based on tab selected.   Forums Macs Mac Programming iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Need help with Voice Control

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after updating sons iphone 6 9.1, has had problems voice control popping up. tried usual rebooting , turning off siri , hey siri, keeps happening. advice on how stop? appreciate it.   i found causing happen after research. many said headphones cause. using apple ear buds came phone, switched new pair of them , voice control stopped popping up. happy have found reason why , thought post solution.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPhone 6s Plus help

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i wanted create way people report processor iphone 6s plus comes in new york , store. can or write when bought phone , @ store , processor?   what difference make processor else has. if want iphone 6s plus, buy 1 , see how runs yourself. honestly, got mine yesterday , couldn't happier it.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Data migration and storage SOS...

hoping out there may able me ... have never got around moving files old 2009 imac, , missed opportunity use migration assistant when first bought imac. manually copied itunes folders, , these in new image library, biggest concern photos.... still sit on old imac 2009 , creaking hard drive. 2009 imac backed time capsule time machine....which rapidly reaching own limit of storage.. trying copy iphoto library file (under pictures on user account of 2009 imac) external 2tb usb drive...but worried there 250g copy, , transfer rate looks painfully sloe...and estimating 3 days..... thinking going forward use external drives, , possibly external multibay enclosure devices access...however now, have 3tb fusion drive in new imace has plenty of room absorb...i need find way iphoto library on safely... welcome help...   my advice: require external drive. 1. download carboncopycloner here: http:/

Can Office Wifi Access iPhone Email?

hey everyone... pretty basic, , stupid, question iphone 6 (or phone guess). if connect phone office's wifi network, mean network admin have kind of access email may read on phone? sender/header info? content? i'd love not use data, prefer keep email private. thoughts?   if using sane , modern email service email encrypted in transit (like gmail) ok. imagine can read destination ip know checked email, it. if still paranoid, can buy vpn service encrypts traffic need trust company. alternatively can buy router vpn support, phone secure @ home.   Forums Macs Mac OS X Server, Xserve, and Networking iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPo

Activity App has stopped syncing with my phone

i have reset both phone , watch , still has not updated activity since 10/10. else experiencing issue?   mine did too. thing fixed restoring phone new( not backup) , same apple watch   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

6sPlus: screen protector needed?

i tend use phones naked. past year, though, resale reasons (and grip) started using invisible shield keep scratches down. while rear film given (to keep scratches down), how necessary screen protector on these newest models? talk how hard iphone glass is, recall many people having scratch issues on iphone 6 models. fixed 6s? wouldn't question normally, slightest nick edge of zagg glass leads cracks... i'm sure worse force touch. so, worth paying screen protector?   i agree zagg glass, while looks great, not curved match screen edges , cracks easily. replaced last 1 5 times in 1 year, , not hard on phone @ all(not drops, etc). when consider cost of glass protector installation @ kiosk, plus paying multiple re-installs, have replaced screen once if happened, if have apple care. considering 3d glass protector, waiting see becomes available , how reviews look.  

El Capitan Problems

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spent 3 days trouble shooting withapple senior technical advisor. reverted yosemite advice 'wait couple more versions before upgrading el capitan'. total disaster.   an "apple senior technical adivsor" told wait couple more versions ? problems way? "total disaster" bit vague...   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

An open letter to the next mass shooter...

to next troubled soul doesn't fit in. has no friends. gets no respect. needs never gets it. angry. feels alone. thinks best way go out in blaze... go it. write goodbye letters. pack guns. put on vest. in car. start driving. instead of driving school, or movie theater, or mall. or old job, wreak havoc... drive police station. calmly park. calmly enter station. calmly put hands above head. calmly tell first person see "i need little help." , ready life change. might seem weird @ first. may not greet open arms. might tackle you. wait until story hits press. make news. make friends. loved. rescued. become hero, because had courage stop yourself. secret no 1 wants talk lots of people understand why mass shootings happen. life can suck. people can suck. parents. teachers. bosses. can suck. people have never met yet interested in you! there friends made. people listen! girls kiss! if kill bunch of people, , yourself, no 1 ever get

Can't Move Stock Apps

is able move stock apps installed el capitan folders? let me copy them , not move them. when use finder alternative called "path finder" attempt moving apps, keep getting message: "error! error occured. operation not permitted" when try move system installed apps organized folders. never happened before. after input system admin password confirm move. ideas? sounds issue permissions, nothing works @ point.   it's new system integrity protection - can circumvent either csrutil (or something) or booting installation + performing moves, knows how upgrades work apps moved , expected in same place.   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebo

Apps won't download on cellular

i know more of t-mobile problem has had trouble downloading apps on cellular? awhile now, going iphone 5 i've never had sort of consistency downloading apps on cellular. have wait until home , on wifi. painful when doing restore. "unable download, please try again later". if i'm extremely persistent can them downloaded after few dozen errors or so. else? suggestions?   noobinator said: ↑ i know more of t-mobile problem has had trouble downloading apps on cellular? awhile now, going iphone 5 i've never had sort of consistency downloading apps on cellular. have wait until home , on wifi. painful when doing restore. "unable download, please try again later". if i'm extremely persistent can them downloaded after few dozen errors or so. else? suggestions? click expand... i've run same issue lately , i'm on tmobile.

Playing music and volume button issue

hi i'm having issue playing music through earpods. when press play music starts nothing plays. found have close apps youtube or camera app switch focus music app. issue effects volume button. when manually go , play song music app , try lower volume won't work, have check again in app switcher if camera app on or else. i'm on os 9.1. latest version has else encountered issue? there fix it?   that strange. happen when have earbuds in or time playing music through speaker on phone?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 9 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wirele

Good Podcasts involving Apple, Inc & Tech Industry?

looking forward discovering shows have tech or apple related concentration, please recommend favorites.   macbreak weekly on twit network , cultcast (the podcast cult of mac) favorites. twit network offers ios today highlights ios apps , news, , flagship show week in tech podcast overall tech industry stuff. twit stuff offers mp3 podcasts , video podcasts well. cultcast bit more light-hearted enjoy it.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple, Inc and Tech Industry iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Waiting at the Apple Store 2015 official thread - Show us your view

i thought start thread since haven't seen 1 line yet. can't sleep , i'm curious see how walk-in warriors hanging right now. want see lines, landscapes, suspicious activity, etc...   i guess i'm missing pics?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Nanuet, NY 6s/6s Plus Launch

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i got store around 10pm evening , there 11 people waiting. after talking group found out first few people in line showed around 1 - 2 afternoon. mall security has been making round every 10-20 min , telling waiting in front of store go sit in cars until 5am. seems ladies in line waiting rose gold.   the displays in store being swapped out new models.   attached files: image.jpeg file size: 475.7 kb views: 69 Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Launch Meetups iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Pro

Is it possible to have data recovery success with deleted Time Machine backups?

has ever had success or has known of has had success in using data recovery software such data rescue 4, recover ups time machine chose delete unknowingly user? dealing troubling situation in both duplicate backups of data have had own near simultaneous disasters. thought 2 backup copies enough, know otherwise. best hope @ point recover data time machine external hard drive. network drive, however, cannot hook directly mbp. tried connecting via ethernet , mounted it, suspected, data rescue 4, still not see drive. going have crack open , connect directly. before this, thought i'd ask if else has had luck method when comes time machine , recovering deleted backup data? discovered @ same time other external hard drive crashing, recent available time machine few days in past. time machine had decided, unknown reason, backup corrupt (allegedly, never received message saying this). removed 2 years of data. space on drive no issue. external hard

ISPs want “flexible” privacy rules that let them “innovate” with customer data

don't fall off couch laughing... cause 8.7 earthquake. http://arstechnica.com/business/201...hat-are-too-specific-would-thwart-innovation/ ​ excerpt : broadband industry lobby groups urged federal communications commission on thursday not impose privacy rules dictate "specific methods" of protecting customer data, since prevent "rapid innovation." ​ and another: isps fighting against effort led consumer advocacy groups such american civil liberties union, electronic frontier foundation, free press, , public knowledge. groups, plus few dozen more, last month urged fcc make privacy rules stronger ftc's. ftc commissioner julie brill has said welcomes fcc becoming "brawnier cop on privacy beat," consumer advocacy groups noted in letter. ​ i pretty darn sure don't want internet service provider have additional freedoms "innovate" data me customer. quite contrary.  

'Huge' Number of Mac Apps Open to Hijacking From Sparkle Updater Vulnerability

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pair of vulnerabilities in framework mac apps use receive automatic updates leaves them open man-in-the-middle attacks, according report ars technica covering security flaw was first discovered security researcher named radek in late january. apps use vulnerable version of sparkle , unencrypted http channel server updates @ risk of being hijacked transmit malicious code end users. sparkle framework used apps outside of mac app store facilitate automatic software updates. of affected apps downloaded titles camtasia, duet display, utorrent, , sketch. proof of concept attack shared simone margaritelli using older version of vlc, updated patch flaw. vulnerabilities tested on both os x yosemite , recent version of os x el capitan. ​ image via evilsocket ​ "huge" number of apps said @ risk, ars technica points out, difficult tell apps use sparkle open attack. github users have compiled list of apps use sparkle, not use vulnerable v

How are you getting on with the Apple Smart Battery Case

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hi folks, i'm going order white apple smart battery case rose gold iphone 6s. don't want debate or aesthetics of case interested in views of have owned , used on past few weeks? in particular interested hear thoughts on: how case has held wear , tear? in particular has white case gotten dirty , worn looking? do use case every day or special circumstances? has changed way use phone? and of course other thoughts may have? thanks in advance folks.   i bought sister black apple smart battery case iphone 6 she’s heavy phone , text user , complaining battery running out half way through day first reaction case was ugly , heavy. after using week absolutely loves it. doesn’t care looks anymore , happy phone lasts whole day. likes fact case charges phone using lightning cable. happy sister   Forums

iPod Shuffle 4th Gen

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just found brand new space grey 4th gen ipod shuffle locally. paid £20 it. checked s/n , it's still got full year of warranty.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPod iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Schools in Virginia shut over anger at Islam homework.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/18/us/virginia-school-shut-islam-homework/index.html "there no god allah, , mohammed messenger of allah." why pick phrase copy?   school closed because of islamic writing. shows terrorists have won, , won big. have line in song star spangled banner. home of brave. prehaps should go "home of brave", (unless it's islamic writing, going run around chickens without heads)   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPhone detailed settings

i remember when had iphone 5 there way check phone's detail settings including wifi , lte strength dialing special number, *811? guys happen remember , if it'll work 6+? thanks.   evildude683 said: ↑ i remember when had iphone 5 there way check phone's detail settings including wifi , lte strength dialing special number, *811? guys happen remember , if it'll work 6+? thanks. click expand... *#06# – displays imei *3001#12345#* + “call” – accesses hidden field test menu *#43# + “call” – displays call waiting status *43# + “call” – enables call waiting #43# + “call” – disables call waiting *#21# – displays call forwarding status ##002# + “call” – disables call forwarding *33*pin# – enables call barring #33*pin# – disables call barring #31#phone-number + “call” – blocks caller id current phone call *3370# + “call” – enables “enhan

Dictation ShortCut iPad Pro Keyboard

quick question? know how microphone using smart keyboard. when have keyboard attached , in messages microphone dictation disappears. can type quickly, when @ desk have keyboard , hit mic , dictate message, have detach smart keyboard able it. rock, thanks,   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

App is damaged and can't be opened error message for all my apps today!

hi, on of apps downloaded app store i'm receiving following message: “graphicconverter 9” damaged , can’t opened. delete “graphicconverter 9” , download again app store. seems bug how resolve this? i'm not downloading apps again app store!   there problem security certificates of appstore programs: http://www.macrumors.com/2015/11/12/mac-app-store-apps-damaged-expired-receipts-issue/ had couple of programs did't want run anymore. deleting effected app , reinstalling app store solution.   Forums Macs macOS OS X El Capitan (10.11) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wirel

Tv show purchased now missing?

last year purchased first season of crime story through itunes. today while setting new atv noticed show icon white. when select on screen message claiming show no longer in itunes!?! fortunately downloaded during purchase- have files backed , play if navigate computer , play via local drive. normal practice? apple remove files paid for? never alerted die load , purchase. nor issued refund. don't want keep on local drive. idea of cloud.   content providers remove stuff itunes store... it's still available if purchased it... contact apple.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork

Apple Watch Default App

does know when apple allow delete default app apple watch? reported on news (theverge.com) apple working on update. ios has gradually accumulated large number of default apps , finding apps taking way space now. avery eisenreich   avery eisenreich said: ↑ does know when apple allow delete default app apple watch? reported on news (theverge.com) apple working on update. ios has gradually accumulated large number of default apps , finding apps taking way space now. avery eisenreich click expand... this should in ios forum not apple watch forum apple watch app part of ios.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers

cant assign my flashlight to the lock button via activator like iv used to...

i jailedbreak iphone 4 ios 7 pangu. went good, iv installed activaor via cydia. now, want assign flashlight on\off double press on lock button. how it, please tell me if im doing wrong: activator(main screen)---anywhere---lock screen double tab clock-----flashlight(activate\deactivate switch). dont remember how it, please   proger said: ↑ i jailedbreak iphone 4 ios 7 pangu. went good, iv installed activaor via cydia. now, want assign flashlight on\off double press on lock button. how it, please tell me if im doing wrong: activator(main screen)---anywhere---lock screen double tab clock-----flashlight(activate\deactivate switch). dont remember how it, please help click expand... would better answered in jailbreak sub forum.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod To

Recovery Partition not working after install windows 7

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hi all, have installed windows 7 on late 08 macbook pro using bootcamp assistant, installed fine , works fine. os x boot fine , can switch between fine, recovery partition refuses boot. on start option boot os x, windows , recovery, partition still there. click on recovery , starts load , gets half way , stops. after 3min screen flicker once , either mouse pointer or spinning ball, far go. isn't huge problem have os x on pen drive, abit of traveling work , don't want rely on me remembering bring pen drive me in case os x has fit , stops working while away. running os x 10.11 (el capitan) / windows 7 appropriate bootcamp driver. have wiped , reinstalled os x , windows again no avail great.   Forums Macs Windows, Linux & Others on the Mac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple