Category: catalina

Apple may be testing Macs with AMD processors

[ad_1] The references have prompted speculation that Apple may release Macs with AMD CPUs. At the moment, however, it’s far too early to make that jump. As MacRumors points out, there hasn’t been any corroborating evidence to suggest Apple plans to switch to AMD. In fact, if anything, it’s far more likely we’ll see Apple […]

Apple might be developing a ‘Pro Mode’ to speed up Macbooks

[ad_1] A key text string from the beta describes it succinctly: “Apps may run faster, but battery life may decrease and fan noise may increase.” Other strings note that turning on the feature will override fan speed limits, and that it’ll be automatically reset the following day (which is also how the macOS Do Not […]

Apple will start enforcing its Mac app security policy in February

[ad_1] The company has required notarization for apps (which gives them a Developer ID) since macOS Mojave 10.14.5, but warnings will soon become error messages for Catalina users. Apple had originally intended to clamp down when Catalina was available, but decided on a transition period to help developers adapt. As you might imagine, this is […]

Twitter’s Catalyst-powered Mac app is here

[ad_1] Now that macOS Catalina is available, developers can use Apple’s Mac Catalyst tech to deliver versions of their iPad apps for use on the desktop, and one of the most anticipated releases has been the desktop Twitter app. Originally announced this summer at WWDC 2019, it’s available for free from the App Store so […]

macOS Catalina is available to download today

[ad_1] Also new in this release: As you browse episodes in the podcast app, you’ll see avatars for guests and hosts. Apple also says it’s made some small usability tweaks to Sidecar, the feature that allows you to use an iPad as a secondary Mac display. You’ll also notice more promotional Apple TV+ material in […]

It’s all about the apps

[ad_1] A word of caution Since this is software that is still incomplete (and kind of buggy), these are just my initial thoughts on an OS that’s sure to see some refinement between now and its final release in the fall. If you’re thinking of upgrading yourself, you’ll need one of the following: a MacBook […]

Apple explains the future of iTunes on macOS Catalina

[ad_1] You’ll still be able to purchase music from the store on Mac, iOS, PC and Apple TV. Plus, you can still use your iTunes gift cards or credits with the new apps. Meanwhile, the new TV app will contain all the movies and TV shows you’ve purchased or rented from iTunes — in the […]

Apple might wave goodbye to Dashboard in macOS Catalina

[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple for comment. If Dashboard goes away for good, it’d represent a sad but unsurprising end. Apple introduced the feature way back in 2005, with OS X Tiger. It was a convenient way to check the weather or track your packages, but the appearance of the sidebar (not to mention smartphone notifications) […]

Sidecar, Project Catalyst and Voice Control

[ad_1] After Apple wrapped its WWDC keynote today, the developers went to coding sessions and the press, well, mostly showed themselves out. As it happens, we later had a chance to see most of the new software in action in private demos. First, an important caveat: These demos were guided and hands-off, meaning we haven’t […]