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New Apple Developments from WWDC

Whatever is Apple up to now?

Apple’s WWDC is the Big Event of the year for software developers. In the past, tickets were on a first-come first-serve basis and they sold out in less than a minute. Now they are made available through a lottery, and you know how well that works…

The WWDC is where Apple shows us where they are going with their operating systems, computer languages, software tools, and hardware. These developments shape what developers can do and open new vistas for software development. The things shown here will drive the apps and software that users will be working with in the coming year.

If the past is any guide, we can expect Apple to announce new versions of iOS and OS X along with possibly announcing exciting new hardware. But the WWDC is “like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get”, though we can be sure that the news will give us a tempting glimpse at the software and hardware we’ll be lusting over in the coming year. {And if you’re someone who gets excited by discussions of programming language nuances, then the WWDC will leave you breathless and itching to do some coding.}

Warren James will be attending the WWDC remotely – spending the week glued to his monitor watching live streaming videos from the various conference sessions. He will report about Apple’s news and announcements and will tell us – within the constraints of Apple’s NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) – what we can expect in the way of new software and hardware in the coming year.

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James presents interesting Apple science, technology, engineering, and math software.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes CleanMyMac 3, a 10-pack of Memorex DVD-Rs, a Merkury USB Nightlight Wall, a MacAlly USB mouse, a Quirky PowerCurl Power Cord wrap for 15″ to 17″ MacBook Pro, and a $25.00 iTunes gift card. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).

If not, we know a LOT more about cool ways to communicate than you!

At Coco’s, Uber drivers vs strippers, Fotomat kiosks (remember those?), the Passport Booth app, and preppers dominated the conversations.

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

Internet Messaging

If you send a message to the Internet, will it send you one back?

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James presents interesting Apple science, technology, engineering, and math software.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes an Insignia Bluetooth stereo speaker with Power Bank; CleanMyMac 3; an Apple sports bag, with water bottle and pen/stylus; a Wacom Bamboo Solo stylus; a 50-sheet pack of Epson 4″ x 6″ glossy inkjet photo paper; and a Verbatim CD-R 10 pack. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).

If not, you missed a great presentation with ever-so-valuable information.

At Coco’s, we touched on radiators in space; (mountain) lions, tigers, er, skunks, and bears; rocks on the roof; train tunnels; and stupid movies and TV shows.

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

Spring Cleaning

No… not the house.

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James presents interesting Apple science, technology, engineering, and math software.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes CleanMyMac 3; MacPilot (donated by Koingo Software, Inc.); a Gear Head Optical Travel Mouse; a Lithium Card Rechargeable HyperCard; an Extreme Klean Air Duster; and an Apple sports bag, water bottle, and stylus/pen. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).

If not, you missed lots more good El Cap tips, tricks, and observations.

At Coco’s, we touched on cloud formations that look like…, sunsets in Arizona, and Vikings (not the football team).

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

El Capitan (OS X 10.11) in Detail

It’s been out a while, and there’s even more we know about what it can do for you (and your Mac)

You need to know, too!

Audience questions & participation are strongly encouraged.

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James presents interesting Apple science, technology, engineering, and math software.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes a TYLT 3200 mHa Power Charger, a Verbatim 64 GB Store ’n’ Go USB drive, a Plugable 5 USB Smart Charger, an Apple sports bag with water bottle and stylus/pen, and assorted other items. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).

What to Do with Your Photos

And how many millions have you taken with your iPhone??

This presentation will feature Andrew Zima’s showing us how to edit pictures to make them look their best, Bob Langdon’s telling us about options for storing pictures (and backing them up), and finally Warren James’ telling us about several options for printing pictures so they look like works of art.

Audience questions & participation are strongly encouraged.

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James will show us some fascinating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math apps for iOS devices and Macintoshes.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes Roo Case for iPhone 6 Plus; GP ReCyko Plus USB charger with Auto Power Cut (4 AA rechargeable batteries included); MyCharge Talk & Charge rechargeable 3000 mAh battery with built-in Lightning cable); Apple sport bag, water bottle and pen/stylus; and the MacHeist Bundle, Hall of Fame Edition, on a USB Stick, which inculdes Fetch, Freeway Pro, Poser Debut, and the game Snood Plus. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).

Recent Apple Hardware

You need to know, especially if you just got one

We’re going to hear about the new Apple TV, the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, and more on El Capitan (OS X 10.11) (for those with new Macs, of course).

Audience questions & participation are strongly encouraged.

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

appleSTEMs – Warren James presents interesting Apple science, technology, engineering, and math software.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing. Don’t forget: members receive one free ticket for our drawing. Bring a guest and get another free ticket! Support our group and increase your chances of winning some goodies – drawing tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The odds are great that you can be a winner!

The meeting will be held in the Donald Wright Auditorium, at the Pasadena Public Library Main Branch at 7:00 p.m. Following the general meeting, we have our informal Meeting after the Meeting at Coco’s Restaurant, 77 N. Lake Ave. (between Union St. and Colorado Blvd., at the southwest corner of Union and Lake).