Apple released 11.1 today with new emojis, 3D Touch app switcher and more! As always make sure you backup your iPhone before doing any updates.
MacRumors have more on the added features here
Month: October 2017
Apple and Samsung are going back to court
It looks like that infringement trial that Apple and Samsung had awhile back isn’t quite over yet. A retrial has been set for May. The amount of the settlement seems to be in question.
MacRumors has more on it here
iPhone X discounts ahead of launch
Are you thinking of getting an iPhone X? Here’s what you need to know about the upgrade options from the major networks.
AppleInsider has more here
Mastercard to eliminate signature requirement in 2018
Do you think eliminating the signature process when you check out will help speed up checkout lines? According to Mastercard that is the feedback that they are getting and in 2018 will eliminate the need to sign for your purchase.
More on MacRumors here
Microsoft stop support for Office 2011 for Mac
Microsoft has fully stopped supporting Office 2011 for Mac. It is also worth noting that Office 2011 may not work properly or at all with macOS High Sierra. If you are having issues with this please feel free to give us a call at 507-529-9600 and we can help assist you in upgrading to Office 365!
Microsofts tech community had a thread about it here
Wifi WPA2 security has been hacked
The wireless WPA2 protocal has been hacked and is a major concern since this protocal is used by all routers. Good news is that it appears the problem can be patched but the bad news is that the patch will need to be applied in the next firmware upgrade and that is all dependent on your router manufacturer.
9to5Mac has more on it here
Amazing Stories is making a comeback
Who remembers watching Amazing Stories as a kid? I know I do, Apple and Steven Spielberg are teaming up to bring it back. Apple plans on making 10 episodes to join their existing shows “Planet of the Apps” and Carpool Karaoke: The Series.”
MacRumors has more on that here
Nvidia has built a holodeck!
Nvidia has built a functioning photorealistic VR holodeck. It is designed to help designers collaborate, tweak and review prototype designs to bring them to market faster.
It is also AI ready so you can train agents and deploy them in a virtual space with real world scenarios.
You can read more about it from TechCrunch here