DockPhone is a new Mac application that lets you easily make phone calls right from your computer. With iOS 8 and Yosemite, you can make and receive phone calls (and SMS messages) right from your Mac; however, making phone calls requires you to navigate through your contacts application -- there is no separate 'phone' app. DockPhone also lets you dictate a number or contact … [Read more...] about DockPhone Lets You Easily Make Phone Calls From Your Mac
OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Continuity Activation Tool Now Works on Older Macs via Bluetooth 4.0 Dongles
The Continuity Activation Tool that enables OS X 10.10 Continuity features on older Macs has been updated with support for Bluetooth 4.0 dongles. The Continuity Activation Tool makes changes to enable OS X 10.10 Continuity features on compatible hardware. Features activated include Handoff, Instant Hotspot, and the new Airdrop. An earlier version of the tool was able to … [Read more...] about Continuity Activation Tool Now Works on Older Macs via Bluetooth 4.0 Dongles
How to Disable App Nap System-wide in OS X Yosemite
If you are on a Mac desktop and don't care about the battery life gains that App Nap delivers, then you can disable the feature across your entire Mac. Step 1. Open Terminal.app … [Read more...] about How to Disable App Nap System-wide in OS X Yosemite
Apple Releases Third Beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers
Apple has released a third beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to developers for testing. The new beta is build number 14C81f and Apple has asked developers to focus their tests on Wi-Fi, Mail, and VoiceOver. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases Third Beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers
Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers
Apple has released OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to developers for testing. This follows the public release of OS X 10.10.1 three days ago. Apple doesn't list any focus areas for the new build but we'll let you know if we spot anything new. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 to Developers
Users Still Reporting Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues After OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 Update
Apple recently released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, which brought improvements to Wi-Fi reliability and more; however, some users across the web are still reporting issues with Wi-Fi connectivity. Users on Apple's support forums are still reporting Wi-Fi reliability issues (slow speeds, connection drops, etc) after updating to 10.10.1. The largest thread concerning Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Users Still Reporting Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues After OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 Update
Apple Releases iOS 8.2 Beta With WatchKit
Apple has released iOS 8.2 Beta to developers for testing, bringing support for WatchKit. iOS SDK 8.2 provides support for developing iOS apps. The SDK is packaged with a complete set of tools, compilers, and frameworks for creating apps for iOS and OS X. The tools include the Xcode IDE and the Instruments analysis tool, among many others. With this software, you can … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 8.2 Beta With WatchKit
Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 with Improvements to Wi-Fi Reliability and More
After seeding two betas to developers, Apple has officially released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1. The OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 update is recommended for all Yosemite users. It improves the stability and compatibility of your Mac. This Update: ● Improves Wi-Fi reliability ● Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server ● Improves reliability sending … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 with Improvements to Wi-Fi Reliability and More
Apple Seeds Xcode 6.1.1 GM Seed to Developers
Apple has seeded Xcode 6.1.1 GM seed to developers ahead of its public release. This is a pre-release version of the complete Xcode developer toolset for Mac, iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. This release requires OS X Yosemite or OS X Mavericks. … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds Xcode 6.1.1 GM Seed to Developers
Apple Seeds New Betas of Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, and 6.2.1
Apple has released a new Safari 8.0.1 beta for developers running OS X Yosemite, along with a Safari 7.1.1 beta for Mavericks and a Safari 6.2.1 beta for older versions of OS X. The new Safari builds can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store. Safari 8.0.1 for OS X Yosemite requires OS X 10.10 or 10.10.1, while Safari 7.1.1 for OS X … [Read more...] about Apple Seeds New Betas of Safari 8.0.1, 7.1.1, and 6.2.1