Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years

Finale music notation software Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives. No app for writing music scores and notation would ever have become exactly mainstream. But Finale's passionate users have…

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Apple CFO shakeup: Kevan Parekh replacing Luca Maestri

Apple Park Luca Maestri has served as Apple's CFO for over a decade, but he's stepping down and being replaced by Kevan Parekh, Apple's current VP of Financial Planning and Analysis. Kevan Parekh has spent 11 years at Apple and leads Financial Planning and Analysis, G&A and Benefits Finance, Investor Relations, and Market Research. He…

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Low iPad mini stock could hint at impending upgrade with Apple Intelligence

iPad mini 6 Internal Apple sources suggest iPad mini is "constrained," which hints that the aging device could finally see a refresh in the fall — perhaps with Apple Intelligence support. The wait for the rumored iPad mini 7 could finally be over, as stock of the existing model has dwindled. According to a post…

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Apple plans ‘unusual’ retail meeting as iPhone launch looms

It’s no secret that the iPhone 16 will arrive in just a couple of weeks. The latest rumors claim that an event will be held on Tuesday, September 10, with four new models and possibly new AirPods or an iPad mini. However, a new report suggests that this year’s launch might be a little different.…

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Satechi 4-in-1 USB-C Hub review: specs, performance, cost

Satechi 4-in-1 USB-C Hub review The Satechi 4-in-1 USB-C Hub is a portable yet reliable hub for optimizing data transfers to and from your laptop. More and more accessories and devices support USB-C. When connecting them to a MacBook with limited ports, you must plug, eject, and unplug one at a time. Or, you could…

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Hackers are using fake banking apps on iPhones to steal your data

Security researcher ESET has posted a report about a new phishing attempt by hackers to get your login information for your bank. The attack involves a method used to bypass Apple’s App Store and its gatekeeping methods and security checks. The phishing campaign involves a phone call that a user gets that is supposedly from…

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Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ event is coming on Sept. 9 to introduce iPhone 16 and more

Apple’s yearly iPhone event always lands in September (that COVID year notwithstanding) and brings us the latest new iPhones, new Apple Watches, and sometimes a surprise or two. This year, the event comes on September 9 at 10 am Pacific Time. That’s right in line with the usual timing (the second week of September) but…

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