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Apple launches developer blog for Swift programming language

A little transparency goes a long way. Following the announcement of its new Swift programming language for iOS and OS X, Apple has launched its Swift developer blog, which is designed to bring Swift-based news, updates and information to the public.

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Apple blocks older Flash plug-in version if Safari, pushes users to adopt new, more secure, version

You may not like doing it, but you’re going to have to snag the newest version of Adobe’s Flash Player plug-in. Per AppleInsider, Apple late Thursday issued a security message saying it has blocked old versions of Adobe’s Flash Player plug-in for Safari, citing a recent flaw that could potentially allow hackers to harvest browser […]

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Apple releases iTunes 11.3 update

It’s not a huge update, but it might add to your movie watching experience. On Thursday, Apple released version 11.3 of its iTunes multimedia/jukebox application. The new version, a 239.6 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – iTunes 11.3 includes all-new iTunes Extras for HD movies. iTunes Extras can include behind-the-scenes videos, short […]

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Apple turns off legacy AIM access and inadvertently kills it for everyone

Well, I say “inadvertently”, but no word on whether it was in fact so, or if it was intentional…or maybe Apple just doesn’t care enough to make sure it was functional for Mountain Lion, Mavericks, and Yosemite users (granted, Yosemite is still in beta). As it was foretold many months ago by messages from Apple itself, […]

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Apple releases iMovie 10.0.4 update

With any luck, this will help. Late Tuesday, Apple released version 10.0.4 of its iMovie editing suite. The new version, which can be downloaded via OS X’s Software Update feature, adds the following fixes and changes: – Improves stability and resolves issues that could cause iMovie to quit unexpectedly iMovie 10.0.4 requires an Intel-based Mac […]