Welcome to SoundByte – in this bumper issue: February Meeting Join us on Zoom next Valentine’s Day at 7pm, Tuesday, February 14, for our February Meeting. We will start the evening with our regular look at Apple News in NewsByte and then we are thrilled to announce that we’ll be discussing the importance of Security on and off-line. Why is … Read More
Soundbyte 335 – January 2023
Happy New Year and welcome to SoundByte! In this issue: January Meeting Join us on Zoom next Tuesday, January 10 for our first meeting of 2023. We will start the evening with our regular look at Apple News in Newsbyte and then we’ll take a deep look at Home automation while reviewing what new kit we received over Christmas or … Read More
Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration
Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative brainstorming and collaboration Freeform for iPhone, iPad, and Mac makes visual collaboration easier than ever Freeform is an all-new app available starting today, included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas, giving them the ability to … Read More
Across the globe, Apple and its teams find new ways to give
The company’s Employee Giving program has raised over $880 million, with more than 2 million volunteer hours logged Since January, Apple Store team member Maranda Barhorst has volunteered her time remotely reading audiobooks for children at Ronald McDonald House in Washington, D.C.; helping a doula in Tennessee create materials for her nonprofit that aims to reduce maternal mortality rates; and … Read More
Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections
Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections iMessage Contact Key Verification, Security Keys for Apple ID, and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud provide users with important new tools to protect their most sensitive data and communications Apple today introduced three advanced security features focused on protecting against threats to user data in the cloud, representing the next step … Read More