End of the Road for Aperture, iPhone 6 Rumors, iOS 7.1.2 and OS X 10.9.4 Released - MacRumors

End of the Road for Aperture as Apple Works on New Photos App for Yosemite Last Friday, Apple announced that it is ending development on Aperture, the company's professional photo editing and management software. While Apple will be making a few tweaks to make sure Aperture will continue to run on OS X Yosemite, no further enhancements will be made. The news comes as Apple is working on a brand-new Photos app for Yosemite that will replace iPhoto and appears set to gain at least some of the more advanced features from Aperture. Apple briefly demoed the new app at WWDC last month, but it won't be ready for public release until early next year, several months after Yosemite's launch. In the wake of Apple's move to discontinue Aperture, competitors are making sure users are aware of other options on the market. Adobe quickly announced it is "doubling down" on Lightroom development as it continues to push users towards Creative Cloud subscription plans, while Corel is touting its AfterShot Pro 2 as an Aperture alternative.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jul 01, 2014 iPhone 6 to Launch September 19 with Some Features Exclusive to 5.5-Inch Model? Several sources have now claimed the iPhone 6 will launch on September 19, with Apple perhaps eliminating 16 GB models and sliding 32 GB and 64 GB models down a pricing tier each. Such a move with the rumored 4.7-inch iPhone 6 could make room for the 5.5-inch models to be slotted in at the high end. While there have been rumors that a sapphire crystal display might be exclusive to the 5.5-inch model, rumors are now suggesting that other features such as a 128 GB storage option and optical image stabilization for the rear camera maybe also be limited to the larger models. Part leaks including front panels with tapered edges and perhaps a rear shell are continuing to appear, but a new report claims mockups showing thick antenna breaks may not be quite representative of the actual design.   Read Full Article Apple Patches Bugs with iOS 7.1.2 and OS X 10.9.4 Releases Apple this week released minor operating system updates for its iOS and OS X platforms, bringing several bug fixes and other enhancements. iOS 7.1.2 brings a handful of fixes, addressing a problem with encryption of Mail attachments and improving iBeacon performance. OS X 10.9.4 similarly brings a relatively small set of fixes related to Wi-Fi and wake from sleep issues, but they are no doubt welcome improvements for those Mac users who have been running into problems in those areas.   Read Full Article Apple Launches New 16GB iPod Touch for $199, Drops 32/64GB Models to $249/$299 Following a last-minute tip from a source, Apple last Thursday launched a new 16 GB iPod touch priced at $199, adding the rear camera and support for the Loop wrist strap found on larger-capacity models. Along with the new model, which replaces the previous stripped-down 16 GB model that was priced at $229, Apple also lowered prices on the 32 GB and 64 GB models. The 32 GB iPod touch drops from $299 to $249 and the 64 GB model moves from $399 to $299. A teardown of the new 16 GB model shows that the internals are essentially identical to those of the larger-capacity models with the exception of the flash storage.   Read Full Article No iOS 8 Beta 3 Until Tuesday, July 8? The next developer build of iOS 8 will reportedly not arrive until next Tuesday, July 8, marking a three-week interval since the previous seed. With Apple's usual Tuesday release time having already passed for this week, the rumored July 8 is looking more likely.   Read Full Article Apple Adds Several New CarPlay Partners, Including Fiat Chrysler Brands and Mazda Apple has announced a number of new partners for its CarPlay initiative to make certain iPhone functions accessible through the in-dash display included on an increasing number of cars. A total of nine new brands have been added to Apple's roster in recent days, beginning with Audi last week and continuing this week with Mazda and a range of Fiat Chrysler brands including Dodge and Jeep. With the new additions, Apple has nearly 30 brands on board as CarPlay partners, and Alpine and Pioneer are also participating with their aftermarket in-dash units.   Read Full Article

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