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Apple’s ‘Best of 2019’ apps and games revealed

Apple's Best Apps of 2019

Apple has announced recipients of its "Best of 2019" apps and games. In announcing this year's roundup, Apple's senior VP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller said this year's winners "reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun." Apps include creative tools for photography, sketching, and graphic design. Best Games included a social-minded RPG, stylish and offbeat action and puzzle titles, and more.

How to use the Mac Look Up reference tool for quick details

Using Look Up on Mac

Your Mac comes with a handy, built-in Look Up feature that lets you get information on just about anything. Whether it’s a simple word definition or a game on the App Store, with a click, you can get what you need. While this tool is convenient, it’s one of those things you may not think about using. We’ll show you how to access it and give you tips for using the Mac Look Up reference tool.

Not all Apple Services are created – or managed – equally

Mac App Store

Apple made a big deal on its recently quarterly earnings call with analysts about the strong growth it's seeing specifically in its Services segment. It got me thinking about how uneven Apple's efforts have been in this respect. Case in point: Look at the sad, pathetic state of the Mac App Store these days.