Tag Archives: software updates
Apple Unveils macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Public Beta 1
Apple unveiled macOS Catalina 10.15.4 public beta 1 today, and it is now available for public beta testers. It comes with several new features and it also hints at AMD processors in the future. The software contains clues about possible hardware features of upcoming Macs as well.
For instance, the references made to AMD processors in the new public beta suggest Apple may start making computers with AMD processors, instead of Intel. The final version of this software is expected by the end of this month, or sometime during the first week of March.
macOS Catalina 10.15.4 public beta 1 may help Apple gain a competitive edge
Apple has been consistently releasing software updates for both Mac and iOS devices in recent months. One of the reasons why the company has been so punctual is due to the number of security threats that have cropped up recently. For instance, studies show that new malware is created and launched by malicious entities almost every day. Apple needs to keep up with these bugs and malware and ensure that its devices remain safe and secure.
In addition, the company also needs to make sure that its devices are competitive and up to date, when it comes to performance. Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei have all become increasingly popular in recent years. In order to keep up with its competitors, Apple has to release new updates every so often. This ensures that its devices perform just as well as its competitors’.
Frequent software updates help build investor confidence
Frequent updates such as macOS Catalina 10.15.4 public beta 1 helps Apple to gain investor trust as well. Apple is one of the most valued stocks in the market, and part of the reason why it ranks high is, it launches regular updates. This creates trust among users, making them buy Apple products regularly. In turn, this helps build investor trust as well.
One needs to wait and watch what new features the macOS Catalina 10.15.4 public beta 1 comes with. That is most likely going to happen when the final version of the software is released either this month-end or during the first week of March.
The post Apple Unveils macOS Catalina 10.15.4 Public Beta 1 appeared first on Walyou.
US gives Huawei another 90 days to serve existing customers
The US government has granted Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers. The "temporary general license" extension will allow Huawei to continue servicing existing US customers before it is fully blacklisted, Reuters reports. The company...
GM will deliver over-the-air updates to ‘most’ vehicles by 2023
Today, General Motors unveiled its new electronics system. The platform will make "smartphone-like" over-the-air software updates possible, and it should be rolled out in most GM vehicles by 2023, the company says. We'll see it first in the 2020 Cadi...
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with slew of new features, now available for download
Amidst all the announcements made at the California Theatre earlier today, Apple very quietly pushed out a fresh version of its famed (and at times controversial) video editing software, Final Cut Pro. Inside v10.0.6 users can find an array of new additions and improvements that will most certainly be welcomed with open arms by the FCPX crowd, making this the most notable update since bundling in those multicam and broadcast monitoring features. Among these new traits are RED camera support for native REDCODE RAW editing, the ability to add freeze frames to the timeline with a simple keystroke, novel audio controls for use while tinkering with multicam clips and a revamped "Share" interface for exporting projects. The Final Cut Pro update can be downloaded now from the usual spot, and, of course, it comes at no extra cost for those who've already shelled out the $300. The full and hefty changelog can be found right after the break.
Continue reading Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with slew of new features, now available for download
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with slew of new features, now available for download originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |
iTunes (Mac App Store) | Email this | Comments Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4 will support HiDPI, MacBook Pro Retina Display in ‘the coming months’
You know who's likely to buy the MacBook Pro with Retina Display? Creative professionals (obviously). So you know what programs should really be optimized for that 2,880 x 1,800 screen? Try Photoshop, or Lightroom. Adobe hears your frustration, and apparently empathizes mightily: the company just posted a blog post promising Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4 and Photoshop Touch will support HiDPI, including the MacBook Pro's Retina Display, within the "coming months." (No, this near-term update does not include Photoshop Elements, unfortunately.) While that timetable is on the vague side, the outfit says having a Creative Cloud membership will ensure you get that update sooner. Until then, your frankengadget renders will still look a little blurry, sorry.
Filed under: Software
Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4 will support HiDPI, MacBook Pro Retina Display in 'the coming months' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Adobe | Email this | Comments Ubuntu 12.10 adds Photo Lens for searching photos stored locally and online
If Ubuntu is your OS of choice, you've already been enjoying so-called lenses to help you search through your music, videos, apps and documents. So why not a search filter for photos? Why not indeed, said the folks at Canonical. The dev team has just updated the operating system (version 12.10) with a Photo Lens that lets you search your pics by name, tag or EXIF data. What's more, in addition to searching photos stored locally, you can pull in pictures stored on sites like Facebook and Flickr, because who knows how many of your cameraphone photos bypassed your computer and went straight to the web?
Filed under: Software
Ubuntu 12.10 adds Photo Lens for searching photos stored locally and online originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |OMG! Ubuntu! | Email this | Comments Google enables Play Store delta updates, helps you conserve precious data
At Google's developer conference, the company announced that it would soon offer the ability to download delta updates in its Play Store, and we're starting to see the promise fulfilled before our very eyes. These delta upgrades, which save time and bandwidth when updating larger apps by only downloading the actual changes (rather than the entire program), were spotted earlier by Android Police and verified by our staff. While it may seem like a minor feature, you'll likely be happy that you don't have to think twice about updating your graphically-intense games when you're not within range of a hotspot. Head below for a video showing the delta updates in action.
Continue reading Google enables Play Store delta updates, helps you conserve precious data
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCs, Software
Google enables Play Store delta updates, helps you conserve precious data originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink
Droid-Life | Android Police | Email this | Comments Apple OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 review
More Info
A lot has changed since early 2001. We've got a new president approaching the end of his first term, the US has embarked on two major wars and the words "Lady Gaga" have become much more than just gibberish. Some things, however, don't change. In nearly each of these intervening years, Apple has issued a major update to its desktop operating system, OS X. This time last year, the company issued OS 10.7 Lion, a king-of-the-jungle moniker many thought would mark the end of Apple's big cat naming scheme and, by extension, the OS X lineage. In February, however, the old operating system showed she still had some life left in her, when the next edition was revealed, arriving over the summer and called Mountain Lion.
Based on the name alone, you'd think 10.8 would be a modest improvement over its predecessor -- not unlike the baby step between Leopard (10.5) and Snow Leopard (10.6). But Apple insists that this latest build is more than just a seasonal refresh -- in all, it boasts more than 200 new features. Some are major, including things like a new Notification Center, AirPlay Mirroring and a desktop version of Messages. Others, such as full-screen mode for Notes... not so much. What seems to unite the vast majority of the 200 features, however, is a nod to iOS. So, how easily can Mac users justify that $20 download? Follow along after the break, as we put those 200 features to the test.
Continue reading Apple OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 review
Filed under: Software
Apple OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsSkype’s latest update for Windows and Mac apps fixes bugs, improves stability
Those of you who are frequent users of Skype on Windows, Mac or Linux will know that the Microsoft-owned video chat service is often rather busy pushing out updates to its desktop applications. And, you guessed it, today's no exception. Unlike in previous occasions, however, this time Skype's software goods are only for folks using Redmond or Cupertino machines -- but they're also quite diminutive, so the Linux crowd won't be missing out on too much. How so? Well, both versions (Mac 5.8, Windows 5.10) aren't really adding any fresh features, only bringing an undisclosed amount of "generic" bug fixes and some unspecified enhancements to keep the apps running smoothly. You can grab the updates now from either of the links below, or straight from the Skype application on your computer.
Skype's latest update for Windows and Mac apps fixes bugs, improves stability originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Skype (Mac), (Windows) | Email this | Comments