AltServer, an application for macOS and Windows that allows for the easy side-loading of apps onto iPhones and iPads, has been officially updated to version 1.4.7, an update that is currently recommended for all users.
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Apple releases macOS Monterey with Focus, AirPlay to Mac, and more
Not too long after Apple released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 into the wild, Apple is back at it again with the next big update for its desktop operating system. And as we've seen ever since this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, it means a lot of features from Apple's mobile ecosystem are making the leap to the desktop.
Apple tweaks Safari’s design once more: Tabs finally look like tabs
Apple continues to refine Safari tabs on iPad and Mac, with the latest iPadOS and macOS betas reverting to the old design with proper styling, spacers between tabs and no color matching.
Tech specs for the 16-inch MacBook Pro (late 2021)
Along with the unveiling of the redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro, Apple also revealed the all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro at its "Unleashed" event on Monday, October 18, 2021. While many of the specifications for the slightly larger laptop are similar to its smaller brethren, there are some noteworthy differences. And, as usual, it all comes down to just how much power you need. And how much you're willing to spend to get it.
Tech specs for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro
On Monday, October 28, 2021, Apple hosted a pretty quick event, unleashing a brand new, redesigned 14-inch MacBook Pro and a few other things, too. Plenty of the rumors regarding the new hardware were spot on, save for a few missed spots. Like the fact the new laptops are only available in Space Gray and silver again, so new color options. Other than that, though, Apple upgraded just about everything else in these laptops, offering up a truly pro-level experience for those in the market for this type of hardware.
macOS Monterey will launch on October 25
Apple today confirmed an official release date for the highly anticipated macOS Monterey update. In the press release for its new MacBook Pros, the company noted that macOS Monterey will be available to the public on October 25.
This is the brand new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, new designs
Today, Apple got around to unleashing what it has been working on for quite some time. And what the rumor mill has been trying its very hardest to reveal for almost as long. The company has taken the wrapping off the newest MacBook Pro models in its lineup, revealing what pro users can expect to get their hands on in short order to get things done.
How to fix Finder freezing or not responding on Mac
Learn what to do if Finder freezes or fails to respond on your Mac, preventing you from accessing your files and folders.
Apple puts Safari’s favorites section right back above the tab area, where it belongs
Apple has relocated Safari's favorites section in the latest betas of iPadOS and macOS, putting it back right above the tab bar where it used to be before the controversial redesign.
Universal Control in macOS Monterey is now labeled as a beta
Earlier this year, when Apple unveiled macOS Monterey 12 to the world, one of the major bullet points in the features column was "Universal Control." It quickly became one of the more anticipated elements of the desktop operating system, which will let users use a single keyboard and mouse/trackpad across multiple devices. But Apple's making sure to set expectations (at least a little) ahead of the public launch.
Apple addresses restoring and updating iPhones and iPads on Macs with Device Support Update
If you've run into issues trying to update your iPhone or iPad on a Mac, try installing Apple's Device Support Update that's now available via the Software Update feature on Big Sur.
High Power Mode could boost your Mac’s performance at the expense of battery life
References to “High Power Mode” discovered in macOS Monterey hint at a new performance-focused feature for Mac notebooks designed to maximize performance while on battery power.