Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.1

Apple today released the first developer beta of macOS Catalina 10.15.1. The release comes just a few days after macOS Catalina itself was released to the public.

This point release is likely going to be a bug-fixing one. If you are on the macOS beta program, you can grab the latest developer beta from System Preferences -> Software Update.

This beta build could also hint at some of the new Macs that Apple is working on and which the company will presumably announce at a media event in October.Also Read:Download video from JW Player-Tested 4 Methods

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While the public release of macOS Catalina is relatively stable, it does have a few lingering bugs that Apple will likely address with this point release. If the response to this bug-fixing developer beta release is positive, we will likely see Apple release it to the public later this month.

macOS Catalina is all about improvements to some core system apps and underlying changes. It does not come with any major breakthrough features that will change your workflow. However, some improvements are bound to help improve the overall quality of apps for the OS, while others will particularly benefit artists and creators. Read about some of the major new features in macOS Catalina here.

Tim Cook Explains Why Apple Removed the Controversial Hong Kong Protest App

Apple has received quite a bit of flak on social media for giving in to the demand of the Chinese government and removing the HKmap.live app from the App Store. The app was being used by protestors in Hong Kong to keep track of police presence and locations where protests were taking place. Now, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has sent an internal memo to employees clarifying as to why the app was removed from the App Store.

Cook says in the memo that the app was being used “maliciously to target individual officers for violence and to victimize individuals and property where no police are present.” He says that the company received credible information after which it took the decision of removing the app from the App Store. However, he has not provided any details whatsoever about the information that Apple had received.

Below is Tim Cook’s memo in full:

Team,

You have likely seen the news that we made the decision to remove an app from the App Store entitled HKmap.live. These decisions are never easy, and it is harder still to discuss these topics during moments of furious public debate. It’s out of my great respect for the work you do every day that I want to share the way we went about making this decision.

It is no secret that technology can be used for good or for ill. This case is no different. The app in question allowed for the crowdsourced reporting and mapping of police checkpoints, protest hotspots, and other information. On its own, this information is benign. However, over the past several days we received credible information, from the Hong Kong Cybersecurity and Technology Crime Bureau, as well as from users in Hong Kong, that the app was being used maliciously to target individual officers for violence and to victimize individuals and property where no police are present. This use put the app in violation of Hong Kong law. Similarly, widespread abuse clearly violates our App Store guidelines barring personal harm.

We built the App Store to be a safe and trusted place for every user. It’s a responsibility that we take very seriously, and it’s one that we aim to preserve. National and international debates will outlive us all, and, while important, they do not govern the facts. In this case, we thoroughly reviewed them, and we believe this decision best protects our users.

Tim

Given the lack of details, I find it a bit too difficult to believe Tim’s words here. Apple has in the past removed thousands of apps from the App Store to meet local regulations and please the Chinese government. So, it won’t be surprising if the company is doing something similar here as well.Tips:

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Instagram Launches Threads, a Chat App That Lets You Stay in Touch with Your Close Friends

Instagram has introduced yet another app called Threads. Last time around the company had launched Instagram TV and later integrated the same into the Instagram app. Threads is an app that lets you share text, photos, and videos with your friend’s list. It seems like Threads is an extension of Direct messaging. You will also be able to share things like location, status, and private data.Also Read:youtube to wav

Threads app hinges on the idea of close friends, a list of pals with whom you are comfortable sharing personal stuff. Furthermore, the app is divided into three screens, the first is a camera screen. You can take pictures and share them with your friends. Threads also let you customize shortcuts for your close friends and use the app to stay in touch with them. It is worth noting that the new apps don’t feature filters.

Threads is a standalone app designed with privacy, speed, and your close connections in mind. You can share photos, videos, messages, Stories, and more with your Instagram close friends list. You are in control of who can reach you on Threads, and you can customize the experience around the people who matter most.Also Read:10 similar sites just like Pinoy movies (2019 updated)




Instagram says Threads is the fastest way to share photos or videos with close friends. All you need to do is open the camera, take a snap and share it. The app also lets you choose status like Studying or you can also turn on the Auto Status option which uses sensors on your phone to set your status. This way your friends will know you are driving without learning your location.

Threads also offers a home for all your conversations and messages from your close friends will appear in Direct and Threads. The app will start rolling out globally today. Let us know what you think of Instagram Threads in the comments below.

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