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Fantastical 4 and Windows Version

Fantastical, the popular calendar app, has released its version 4.0 for Windows PC.
The Mac and iOS versions introduce a Control Center widget and support for Miro conference calls.
The price of Fantastical has increased from $40/year to $57/year.
So far, Fantastical for Windows has been resource-hungry and unstable, although it offers a complete set of features.

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Silo season two review: A triumphant second chapter

Apple's global hit drama "Silo" returns for a second season on Apple TV+.
The story follows the last ten thousand people on earth living in a mile-deep silo, facing deadly consequences when trying to uncover its secrets.
Season 2 of "Silo" continues to captivate and move the story forward, providing fresh mysteries and shocks.
Apple TV+ is available in over 100 countries and regions, offering a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

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Apple to invest up to $1.5 billion more in Globalstar for satellite coverage expansion

Apple is set to invest up to $1.5 billion in Globalstar to expand satellite coverage.
The investment includes $1.1 billion in cash and a $400 million equity purchase.
Globalstar will allocate 85% of its network capacity to Apple.
The deal aims to enhance Apple's satellite-based emergency messaging and connectivity features.

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Microsoft is asking for 30 of your American dollars to keep Windows 10 safe for a year after it's put out to pasture

Microsoft is offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10.
Consumers can pay $30 to get critical security updates for a year after Windows 10 support ends.
ESU program was previously only available to businesses.
The price of ESU will double every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years.

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The Latest from Comfort Zone, Magic Rays of Light, and MacStories Unwind

In the latest episode of Comfort Zone, Matt buys his first ereader, Niléane has moved to a new calendar app, and for the challenge everyone did something with Stage Manager.
In the recent episode of Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon discuss the first five years of Apple TV+ and highlight new Apple Original series You Would Do It Too and Before.
MacStories Unwind discusses the differences between U.S. and Italian Halloween, along with game, app, and TV recommendations. They also share a spooky season movie bundle deal.
Club MacStories offers various memberships, including email newsletters, a Discord community, bonus columns, app discounts, and early access to podcasts like MacStories Unwind.

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Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows pushed back again as privacy and security matters keep the AI tool on hold

Microsoft's Recall feature for Windows, which aims to record desktop activity by taking screenshots and making them searchable, has faced delays due to privacy and security concerns.
The feature drew criticism for potential risks in terms of unauthorized access to personal and private information stored on users' PCs.
Microsoft previously postponed the release of Recall to add privacy and security protections and has now announced another delay to further improve these aspects.
The initial release of Recall is now planned for December 2024, with testing to be conducted among users in the Windows Insider Program.

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What to Expect From Apple This November

Apple is expected to release software betas for iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, as well as watchOS 8.2, tvOS 15.2, and HomePod Software 15.2.
tvOS 15.2 is likely to bring additional features promised for Apple TV, such as support for ultra-wide 21:9 projectors and new screen savers.
visionOS 2.2 will introduce an ultrawide version of the Mac Virtual Display feature for the Vision Pro headset.
New iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models with M4 series chips will be released on November 8, while the Vision Pro will launch in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates on November 15.

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Gaming on the Mac Mini Studio M4: How Does It Stack Up?

The Mac Mini Studio M4 is a competitive option for moderate gaming needs on a Mac.
It offers expanded memory options and upgraded graphics cores for stable frame rates.
The M4's unified memory architecture is valuable for game developers using Unity and Unreal.
While limitations exist, the M4 is an ideal choice for casual gamers, creative professionals, and game developers.

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Pixelmator Team to Join Apple

Pixelmator Team, the creators of Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps, has announced plans to join Apple.
The team expressed their admiration for Apple's focus on design, ease of use, and performance.
There are no immediate changes planned for their existing apps.
The move is expected to allow the Pixelmator team to reach a wider audience and have a greater impact.

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M4 Pro tops M2 Ultra chip in multi-core CPU benchmarks

The M4 Pro chip outperforms the M2 Ultra in peak multi-core CPU performance.
Early Geekbench 6 benchmarks show the M4 Pro chip scoring 22,094 in multi-core performance, while the M2 Ultra scores 21,351.
The M4 Pro chip is up to 45% faster than the M3 Pro in multi-core CPU performance.
The M4 Pro chip is the fastest Apple silicon chip in the Geekbench 6 database.

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Audacity 3.7.0 Released! No New Features, But only Fixes & Improvements

The Audacity 3.7.0 release focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.
The light theme now has improved contrast, making it easier to discern the focus border.
The word "Insane" in the Quality drop-down menu has been renamed to "Excessive" to create a more inclusive environment.
Other changes include undoable effects manipulation, compacting the database, and fixing various issues on different platforms.

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Apple’s new USB-C Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad won’t work on some Macs

Apple’s new USB-C Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad require macOS Sequoia 15.1 to work properly.
Older Macs running software like macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura might have issues with the new accessories.
Some users have reported that pairing with older Macs is possible, but the keyboard, Touch ID, function keys, and Magic Mouse scrolling don't work properly.
Only specific Mac models support macOS Sequoia, and Apple may add more to the compatibility list in the future.

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Microsoft delays rollout of the Windows 11 Recall feature yet again

Microsoft delays rollout of the Windows 11 Recall feature yet again.
The Recall feature, which aims to log PC usage and help users remember and find past activities, faced security issues during preview builds.
Microsoft postponed the initial launch to rework the feature and improve security protections.
The Recall preview will now be available for Windows Insider Program testers in December.

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Apple Expands Globalstar Relationship to Support Growing Satellite Services

Apple expands its relationship with Globalstar to support growing satellite services.
Globalstar will deliver improvements to Apple, including a new satellite constellation and expanded ground infrastructure.
In exchange, Apple will make prepayments of up to $1.1 billion and take a passive 20% equity interest in Globalstar.
Apple's satellite services have expanded to include Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My location updates in areas with no terrestrial Wi-Fi or cellular coverage.

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Gene Munster: Apple Intelligence will ultimately be the catalyst for an iPhone upgrade ‘supercycle’

The rollout of Apple Intelligence features, including upgrades to Siri, AI image generator, and notification summaries, will take time due to language, tech, and regulatory challenges.
Investors were disappointed with Apple's near-term revenue forecast, which did not indicate immediate demand for the newly released iPhone due to the delay in Apple Intelligence features.
Gene Munster from Deepwater Asset Management believes that AI will be the catalyst for an iPhone upgrade 'supercycle', but expects the most significant demand acceleration in the June quarter.
The rollout of meaningful and useful Apple Intelligence features will lead to a multi-year iPhone upgrade supercycle.

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