Apple announced that this years Worldwide Developers Conference, will take place June 10th to the 14th in San Francisco. The 5 day event brings together Apple execs and developers to showcase apps and other software that works for iPhone, iPad, and Macs.
Apple Introduces New Feature On Itunes
Apple has added a new feature to iTunes that allows users the option of downloading content later. If the user chooses to download later they can retrieve their purchase whenever they want by going into iTunes and selecting their purchase.
Apple Apologized To Who?!?!
Over the past few weeks, Apple has been criticized by media in China for being arrogant towards consumers in China. Apple apologized to Chinese consumers on Monday for poor communication over its warranty policy and said it will change the terms for some of its iPhones sold in China. Tim Cook said in a letter, “We are aware that a lack of communications…led to the perception that Apple is arrogant and doesn’t care or attach enough importance to consumer feedback,”
Apple Releases Java Security Update for Mac Users
After the hack earlier today Apple released a Java security patch to end users. The update is available in the Software Update pane under the Mac App Store application or you can update the patch directly from Apple’s website.”Java for OS X 2013-001 delivers improved security, reliability, and compatibility by updating Java SE 6 to 1.6.0_41.On systems that have not already installed Java for OS X 2012-006, this update disables the Java SE 6 applet plug-in. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled “Missing plug-in” to download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle.Please quit any web browsers and Java applications before installing this update.”
Tech Talk Must Read: Homeland Security Urges You To Disable Java
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seriously urging those of you using Java software to disable it! Homeland security says there is vulnerability in the Oracle’s programming platform. Apple has already disabled Java for Mac users to avoid any issues. In the statement released by the department, “Java 7 Update 10 and earlier contain an unspecified vulnerability that can allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.” The vulnerability could make it easier for hackers to commit identity thefts as well as set up computers for cyber attacks. Read more below. Julie A. x TatWza
