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WWDC: Flash, older plug-ins to be turned off by default in macOS Sierra, push towards HTML5 continues

In another sign that Flash is pretty much on its way out, Apple engineer Ricky Mondello announced that Safari 10, which will arrive in the upcoming macOS Sierra operating system, will arrive with legacy plug-ins like Flash turned off by default. The Mac maker is planning similar measures with other plug-ins like Java, Silverlight and […]

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WWDC: Apple switching from HFS+ to Apple File System with macOS Sierra

In the midst of new announcements and changes at WWDC, Apple took the wraps off its Apple File System during its Platform State of the Union event after the keynote speech. The change marks the replacement of the HFS+ file system, which has been used by Apple for more than 18 years. According to a […]

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iOS 10 update could make millions of iPads obsolete upon release

iOS 10 might just push you to snag an updated iPad to run it. During Monday’s keynote, Apple announced that it would drop support for the iPad 2, the iPad 3 and the first-gem iPad mini. Upon iOS 10’s release, up to 40 percent of all iPads could become obsolete according to mobile engagement form […]

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Resources, references in macOS Sierra API hint at upcoming Touch ID, OLED touch bar for upcoming Apple products

It may be a convoluted mess to dig through, but sometimes source code hints at some interesting new resources that portend upcoming technologies. Hidden inside Apple’s API differences web site for macOS Sierra are references to several additions that could include an OLED touch bar and Touch ID support. Last month it was reported that […]