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Apple/products related News, History, Op-Ed, Tips, PR:
Apple Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Article Updates:
Page of How-To, Troubleshooting & Tips for Mac/OS X/iOS Users from Airplay to Thunderbolt.
Other News, Updates, OT:
(BTW: The April 4th Firmware update 1004.2 for Samsung UBD-K8500 (4K/UHD) Player was pulled due to problems some users had. Audio/HT page has UBD-K8500 notes and tips . v1005 firmware released April 11th.)
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Previous News Archive Summary:
April 1st, 2016 News Archive
(April fools) Major changes in Apple Hardware, Software and Services
40 years of Apple - in pictures
The 40 biggest moments in Apple history
Watch 40 Years of Apple Innovation in 40 Seconds
Apple at 40: The forgotten founder who gave it all away
Apple at 40: privacy, software and new device frontiers are key challenges
How to Get Started With Podcasting
LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Type-C External HDD Review
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition for Mac on Steam and Mac App Store
International Space Station 1.3 for OS X
Safari Technology Preview (apple developer news)
iBooks Author v2.4.1 for OS X 10.10 or later
iPhone SE teardown
Apple Support Article Updates:
- About the security content of iBooks Author 2.4.1
- Create an ISO image for Boot Camp from Windows installation media
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