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Wi-Fi Alliance announces “Wi-Fi 6” protocol due later this year

The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that it is planning to make Wi-Fi naming simpler with the upcoming launch of the newest Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ax. As such, the 802.11ax standard will be known as “Wi-Fi 6”, making it easier to differentiate between 802.11ax, 802.11ac, and 802.11n. With the launch of Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ac will be known […]

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Apple releases firmware update for AirPort Express, adds AirPlay 2 functionality to the discontinued router

A newly-released firmware update has just added new functionality to a discontinued product. On Tuesday, Apple quietly released a firmware update to the now-discontinued AirPort Express product line, introducing support for AirPlay 2 to the router ahead of the expected public release of iOS 12 this fall. AirPlay 2 functions as Apple’s update to its […]

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Rumor: HomePod to receive extensive new feature set via software update this fall

The HomePod is rumored to have a fairly significant set of updates coming its way. While the HomePod has gotten positive reviews in terms of its audio capabilities, it’s a bit behind the eight ball when compared with Amazon and Google’s smart speaker offerings. According to a rumor from French web site iGeneration, a beta […]

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Apple releases Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0

This should come in handy. Late Thursday, Apple release Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0, an update that patches two vulnerabilities for Mac users booted into Windows using Boot Camp. Both vulnerabilities allowed an attacker in Wi-Fi range to compromise your Mac. The update can be downloaded through Apple Software Update for Windows and the […]

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WWDC: Apple announces watchOS 5, highlights changes to Health, Fitness, Siri, Communications features

Over at the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple announced watchOS 5, complete with new health, fitness, and communications features. The company has allowed users to set 7 day Activity Challenges with friends and earn custom achievement medals as well as added support for yoga and hiking in the Workout app as well as a method to […]