HotMacNews.com - Stop Surfing Around!

08-18-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/18/2018
iOptigan , Fresh Reversi , Bloons Supermonkey 2 and more Universal: iOptigan ( $4.99 → Free ) Stefan Stenzel iOptigan is a throwback to the 1970s. It’s a digital version of the optical organ, which was a chord organ that was ab...
08-18-18 -
Task List, VHS Camcorder, Dog Generator, and other apps to check out this wee...
This week’s edition of our Apps of the Week roundup includes a sharp-looking task manager, a nostalgic video editor, and a silly dog generator. And as always, we’ve selected two great new games for you to check out. Task List They say if you�...
08-17-18 -
How to hide recent Mac apps in the Dock on macOS Mojave
macOS Mojave 10.14 includes a new Recents feature in your computer’s Dock. On by default, it lets you get to a recently-used app with a click. Thankfully, you can hide this section at any time in order to make your Dock appear less crowded. Anat...
08-17-18 -
Netflix tests running video promos between TV show episodes
Netflix is currently in the process of testing the use of video promotions in between TV shows. The test, which only affects a small number of users at this time, was first noticed by Cord Cutters News, and was recently confirmed by Netflix throug...
08-17-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/17/2018
My Town : Beach Picnic , The Wiki Game! , Pedometer Lite for Weight Loss and more iPhone: The Wiki Game! ( $0.99 → Free ) Alex Clemesha The Wiki Game is all about finding relationships in Wikipedia articles. At the beginning of each leve...
08-17-18 -
Princes estate brings his music to Apple Music, other streaming services
Today, Aug. 17, Sony released 23 Prince albums that were first launched between 1995 and 2010. The music is being released across all major streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify. The move comes just two months after the Prince esta...
08-17-18 -
Note 9s Infinity Display earns highest-ever A+ grade in DisplayMate testing
An extensive barrage of tests conducted by experts over at DisplayMate has shown that Samsung’s recently unveiled Note 9 flagship smartphone rocks the best mobile display. To recap quickly, the ninth-generation Note features a stunning panel bas...
08-17-18 -
Another report says MacBook, iPad Pro lineup getting a 2018 refresh
A new report seems to confirm previous ones that say Apple’s planning to refresh its entry-level MacBook lineup as early as next month. New iPad Pro models are also expected to debut in the coming weeks, according to DigiTimes. The next-generati...
08-17-18 -
Apple claims no customer data was exposed or compromised in Aussie hacking in...
Apple Friday denied the details of yesterday’s report that an Australian schoolboy broke into Apple’s servers last year, downloaded 90GB of data and accessed customer accounts. Reuters quoted an Apple spokesperson as saying: Apple’s informat...
08-17-18 -
iOS 12 beta 7/8 video: new Messages splash screen, tweaked Measure app icon
This week, Apple released two new iOS 12 betas to registered developers, beta 7 and beta 8. The former was quickly pulled due to performance issues; the latter released two days later to replace it. Here’s a look at what we’ve uncovered about ...
08-17-18 -
How to customize keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Word for Mac
If you use Microsoft Word on your Mac, then you have more customization options than you probably realize. The settings can help make your experience more efficient and productive each time you use the application. One of the settings that helps y...
08-16-18 -
Twitter says its ending legacy APIs, not killing third-party clients
Twitter’s long-awaited AI changes have now been activated after first being announced earlier this year. In doing so, key features are currently being disabled for third-party Twitter clients such as Tweetbot and Twitterific. We’re now hearing...
08-16-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/16/2018
Zoomyy for Insta Stories Zoom , Sweet Factory Prime , LetSketch and more iPhone: Zoomyy for Insta Stories Zoom ( $0.99 → Free ) Bolandia Creative Inc. Zoomyy adds motion to your photos and videos in seconds. Choose any photo or video fro...
08-16-18 -
Apple offers a brief look inside its Mesa, Arizona data center
Apple recently took The Arizona Republic on a rare tour of its Mesa, Arizona data center. As you might expect, the 1.3 million-square-foot building is best described as a fortress. Despite the walkthrough, Apple didn’t give away any secrets, as ...
08-16-18 -
Sonys bestselling aftermarket CarPlay receiver just got better
If you love CarPlay but don’t want to burn cash on a brand-new vehicle just to get CarPlay out of the box, consider Sony’s latest receiver featuring a 6.4-inch touchscreen, CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, support for iDatalink Maestro ...
08-16-18 -
Teen broke into Apples servers, downloaded secure files accessed user accounts
When he was just 16 years old, a young Australian boy has managed to repeatedly break into Apple’s servers and download about 90GB of “secure files”. Additionally, he reportedly accessed customer accounts and successfully obtained “authori...
08-16-18 -
Current Apple Music subscribers can benefit from Verizons new 6-month free pr...
Beginning today, Aug. 16, Verizon Wireless is offering its Unlimited cellular customers a free six-month subscription to Apple Music. The promotion, which was announced earlier this month, isn’t just for new Apple Music users. Those who already ...
08-16-18 -
Apple Maps transit directions expand to areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Main...
Apple Maps has expanded availability of transit directions to include select areas of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Michigan, according to the iOS Feature Availability webpage. As noted by MacRumors, Apple before today’s expansion used to of...
08-16-18 -
How to prevent Mac apps from using your FaceTime camera mic without permission
macOS Mojave strengthens user security and privacy by barring apps from using the built-in FaceTime camera or microphone without your explicit consent. Here’s how to review and manage which Mac apps are permitted to access your computer’s came...
08-16-18 -
Google One cloud storage service launches in US, offering lower prices and perks
Google’s rebranded cloud storage service is now available to anyone with a Google account in the United States. Google One, which was announced in May, offers lower prices, 24/7 live support, and other benefits thank the service it’s e...
08-16-18 -
Save unlimited articles and websites with EmailThis
There are simply too many fascinating things to read on the web, and every time you set something aside to read later it seems to get lost in the ether. is a brilliantly simple but clever program that lets you save any article or web page for late...
08-15-18 -
After Twitter API changes, Tweetbot to lose streaming and other features
Thanks to a recently imposed Twitter API change, Tapbot’s Tweetbot app for iPhone and iPad is about to lose essential functionality. The changes will also affect what type of information Tweetbot Apple Watch users can see on their wrists. In a m...
08-15-18 -
Alexa and Cortana have teamed up to create a more intelligent voice experience
Voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant haven’t been created equal, with each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Amazon and Microsoft seemed to have recognized this when they announced a unique partnership last year that would...
08-15-18 -
The best free focus timers for Mac to work, break, and concentrate
When you’re hard at work on your Mac, sometimes you forget to take a break. Then there are other times when that’s all you can think about doing. In both cases, a handy focus timer can help. Set the timer, focus on the job at h...
08-15-18 -
How to send Instagram polls privately via Direct
In addition to polling your followers by using Instagram’s poll sticker in a Story, you can also privately send an interactive question to everyone in a big group conversation on Instagram Direct. Here’s how to poll Instagram followers private...
08-15-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/15/2018
Zoomyy for Insta Stories Zoom , WorkBreaker , GoodCounter – A Pretty Good Tally Counter and more iPhone: Zoomyy for Insta Stories Zoom ( $0.99 → Free ) Bolandia Creative Inc. Zoomyy adds motion to your photos and videos in seco...
08-15-18 -
Apple releases iOS 12 beta 8 to developers, download it now
Two days after it launched iOS 12 beta 7 to developers only to pull the update over performance issues, Apple’s trying once again. The company just released the software as iOS 12 beta 8 with a new build number. Developers can download the new u...
08-15-18 -
Apple expands indoor maps to a bunch of Canadian shopping malls
As evidenced by Apple’s official iOS Feature Availability webpage, the Apple Maps service has rolled out indoor maps to as many as 18 shopping malls in Canada. Keep in mind that indoor maps require iOS 11 or later. As first discovered by MacRumo...
08-15-18 -
Twitter puts Alex Jones account in read-only mode for a week over an offendin...
Twitter’s boss Jack Dorsey promised he would not ban “InfoWars” nor Alex Jones from the platform, but that didn’t stop his company from temporarily suspending Jones’ account for a period of seven days over a recent, now deleted, tweet th...
08-15-18 -
Kuo: Apple Car back on track, coming within 5-7 years
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the iPhone maker is positioning itself to introduce an automobile in three to five years. If true, this would represent an about-face for the company. In recent years, most have assumed Apple was no longer plann...
08-15-18 -
Sarah Jones, Joel Kinnaman Michael Dorman to star in Apples sci-fi drama
Apple’s upcoming science-fiction space drama series from “Star Trek” veteran and “Battlestar Galactica” and “Outlander” developer Ronald D. Moore has reportedly cast actress Sarah Jones and actors Joel Kinnaman and Michael Dorman. De...
08-14-18 -
Apples looking to create custom chips for healthcare purposes
Apple hopes to develop a custom processor that it will use for health tracking purposes. In doing so, the company expects to add new features and improve the efficiency of its hardware while also protecting its intellectual property, according to ...
08-14-18 -
New AirPods charging case should work with any Qi-certified charging mat
Eleven months ago, Apple introduced an all-new inductive charging case for . That case, which is finally expected to be released in the coming weeks, is likely to work with any Qi-certified charging mat, according to the Chinese website, Chongdian...
08-14-18 -
$10 road trip flicks, $5 comedies and other movie deals in iTunes right now
Apple on Tuesday updated its iTunes Store with new promotions on movies and other content. Among the deals are road trip and romance films under $10, and a variety of classics like Dodgeball and 50 First Dates under $5. Check out the full list bel...
08-14-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/14/2018
Rolling Bolts ◉ , Aureus Prime , Noizio — focus, relax, sleep and more Universal: Rolling Bolts ◉ ( $0.99 → Free ) LÖVLUND INNOVATION AB Rolling Bolts will leave your head spinning. The object of the game i...
08-14-18 -
Hundreds of Instagram user accounts have reportedly been hacked in recent days
If you’re having problems accessing your Instagram account, you’re not alone. In recent days, hundreds of users have reportedly seen their accounts hacked. The breaches might have started in Russia, according to Mashable. Over a dozen Instagra...
08-14-18 -
RapidWeaver 8 for Mac arrives: building your dream website just got easier
Realmac Software, a Brighton, England-based makers of productivity Mac software, Tuesday announced availability of RapidWeaver 8, a major iteration to the popular web design app. RapidWeaver is among the longest-standing Mac apps out there. RapidW...
08-14-18 -
At least one 2018 iPhone could support Apple Pencil, two could offer 512GB st...
With just weeks to go before Apple’s expected to reveal three new iPhones for 2018, two new rumors have emerged. TrendForce suggests at least one of the new handsets could support Apple Pencil while two will offer 512GB in storage. Both would be...
08-13-18 -
After performance concerns, Apple pulls OTA iOS 12 beta 7 update
That was quick. Just hours after releasing the iOS 12 beta 7, Apple has pulled the over-the-air update. The decision came after some users reported having problems with the update. Developers can still download the update using the restore image f...
08-13-18 -
iOS 12 lets developers create extensions for reporting unwanted texts and cal...
iOS 10 included a CallKit framework that brought a system-wide way for customers to use specialized apps on their iPhone, like Hiya and TrueCaller, that automatically identify and block nuisance calls before the phone even rings. With iOS 12, Appl...
08-13-18 -
Group FaceTime calling removed from latest iOS 12 Mojave betas, will return ...
Group FaceTime video calling, one of the tentpole features of iOS 12 and macOS Mojave 10.14, has been removed without explanation from the latest betas that got released for developer testing earlier today. But don’t you worry, it’s a temporar...
08-13-18 -
The long-delayed Apple AirPower charging pad could cost around $149
Apple’s long-delayed wireless charging pad for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, could be priced at around $149 when it arrives this fall. This news comes from Chinese website Chongdiantou (via LoveiOS), which claims the price came from “indus...
08-13-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/13/2018
A Noble Circle , Starry Night Interactive Animation , Slide Tetromino Premium and more Universal: A Noble Circle ( $1.99 → Free ) Amirali Rajan A Noble Circle is from the creator of A Dark Room and The Ensign. If you’ve played ...
08-13-18 -
Apple releases seventh betas for iOS 12, macOS Mojave, tvOS 12 and watchOS 5 ...
Just a week after releasing the iOS 12 beta 6, Apple on Monday issued a seventh beta of its upcoming iOS 12 software update to the developer community. The company also released seventh developer betas for watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS Mojave. If ...
08-13-18 -
How to access Restrictions and Parental Controls on your iPhone and iPad in i...
iOS’s Restrictions feature, also called Parental Controls, is an awesome way for parents to limit features, apps and content on kids’ iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. As of iOS 12, Restrictions have been renamed and moved to a brand-new section wi...
08-13-18 -
Report: Apple has certified key component suppliers for all three 2018 iPhones
With probably about a month to go before the big reveal, Apple has certified all the key component suppliers for this year’s iPhones. As such, these suppliers are now in the process of shipping large component qualities, including camera lenses,...
08-13-18 -
Apples Shortcuts app brings out limited HomeKit integration in latest update
An updated version of iOS 12’s new Shortcuts app is now available for beta testing to registered developers, and it brings with it limited integration with Apple’s HomeKit framework for smart home devices. As first noted Monday by AppleInsider...
08-13-18 -
Quanta expected to fill Apples inexpensive notebook orders this fall
Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta has been tasked with filling orders for Apple’s new “inexpensive notebooks.” The new models are expected to launch in September or October, according to DigiTimes. The report, which focuses on the overall ODM no...
08-13-18 -
How to configure your Spark email app Smart Inbox
Spark is a great email solution if you want to move past your default Mail app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It offers a host of helpful features and one of them is the Smart Inbox. The Smart Inbox is a spot in the app that gathers emails from your var...
08-12-18 -
Free Apps to Download TODAY ONLY 08/12/2018
6th Grade Reading , Remote Mouse for Mac , Hearts Tournament and more Universal: 6th Grade Reading ( $2.99 → Free ) Peekaboo Studios LLC 6th Grade Reading allows children to learn anywhere. It features an assortment of fiction and non-fi...

Surf to Mid Atlantic Consulting Blog for more.

All logos, headlines and updates of the summarized websites present are copyrighted by the respective owners.
last update was August 19, 2018 at 1:19 am - page generated in 0.67879701 seconds
60936 Unique Visitors