Archive for September, 2017

Apple Special Event Review at the DVMUG Main Meeting 9-20-17

At the September Main Meeting we’ll be reviewing and discussing the Apple Special Event that occurred on 9/12/2017.

Apple introduced several new products and discussed changes. These are products our members may be considering purchasing in the future so let’s review and discuss the presentation as well as some of the changes that Apple made but did not present. We’ll also do a brief demonstration of iOS 11.

Missed the Apple Special Event? Here’s how you can watch it
Apple makes the video of its events available online in case you couldn’t watch it live.
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iTunes 12.7 Giveth, but Mostly It Taketh Apps and Ringtones Away
This week, Apple released iTunes 12.7 with support for iOS 11 devices. iTunes 12.7 requires OS X 10.10.5 Yosemite or later. The new iTunes 12.7 has a few minor tweaks and one big change: the removal of the iOS App Store.
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iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: Wireless charging, Portrait Lighting, and five more features you’ll want
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have the Home button and body bezels, they still use Touch ID instead of Face ID, and the LCD screen sizes are the same that you’re used to. But don’t call them retro.
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New iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Watch Series 3
Apple held its first special announcement event at the new Steve Job Theater on the new Apple campus, announcing new iPhones, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
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23 Things Apple Announced That You May Have Missed
Apple announced new iPhones, a new Apple TV, and a new Apple Watch. Here are 23 details and other announcements that you may have missed. Some of these were not even mentioned during the event, but simply posted to the website and through updates later in the day.
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Apple Watch Series 3: Six reasons why it’s a must-upgrade
Apple has announced Apple Watch Series 3, and it brings a whole lot more than a cellular connection. Here’s why you’ll want one.
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Apple Watch Series 3: How much data plans will cost
Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular will add a few dollars to your wireless bill. Here’s how much data will cost on every carrier.
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Apple TV 4K adds HDR and faster performance
The fifth-generation Apple TV model offers 4K HDR video, better access to live sports, and an iPad Pro CPU, all for $179.
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iPhone X: Face ID, OLED screen, wireless charging and the other features you’ll care about most
Good-bye Home button, hello OLED, Face ID, and Animoji. Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone X announcement.
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Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Everything you need to know
How does it work? Will it work with my iPhone? How much is it? We have answers to these questions and more
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