Mingis on Tech: Sierra, Siri, and PokemonGo!

In my latest appearance for Ken Mingis’ tech talk show, Mingis on Tech, we discuss Sierra, Siri, and Pokemon!

macOS Sierra: Siri Takes Control

Less than a month after its unveiling at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, macOS Sierra arrived today for beta testers who have signed up to try Apple’s new desktop operating system. This is the third year in a row Apple has offered a public beta of an upcoming desktop OS. This year the Mac platform gets some significant enhancements, with Sierra …

Apple shines up OS X with ‘El Capitan’

Apple‘s new Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.11 “El Capitan,” is named after a prominent rock formation in Yosemite National Park. That’s fitting because the new OS is designed with rock-solid stability in mind. El Capitan is the 12th iteration of the OS powering Apple’s desktop computer lineup, and as the name implies, it stands on the shoulders of its …

OS X 10.10 Yosemite deep-dive review:

Yosemite deep-dive review: OS X 10.10, otherwise known as Yosemite, is the 11th iteration of the operating system that powers the desktops and laptops created by Apple. This update marks the second version of OS X whose code name is based on a California location instead of a species of cat — and the second time Apple has let loose …

Hands on: OS X 10.10 Yosemite beta shows off a new look and features

Apple’s latest OS promises a sparkling new design and some very useful features. During this year’s World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) — where software is introduced and released in beta form to developers and enthusiasts — Apple execs revealed that they would ship a public beta of the latest Mac operating system, OS X 10.10, popularly known as Yosemite. Yosemite marks a major …

Apple’s Continuity tack brings ubiquitous computing to Yosemite and iOS 8

Being able to move from desktop to mobile device and continue whatever you’re doing makes for a whole new experience At this year’s World Wide Developer Conference, Apple execs demonstrated a variety of new features for the company’s desktop and mobile lineup. While more than a few stood out as game-changers — such as allowing iOS 8 apps to access data …

OS X 10.9 Mavericks review: Different name, looks the same

Apples new desktop/laptop OS builds on its predecessors, applying polish where needed. OS X 10.9, better known as Mavericks, is the 10th iteration of the operating system that powers Apple’s desktops and laptops. Unlike previous versions, Mavericks is the first to be named after a place in California instead of a large cat — and the first to be given away by Apple for …

What makes OS X Mavericks so special?

Apple dials down the eye candy and builds in needed efficiencies in its upcoming desktop OS Not surprisingly, iOS 7 got most of the attention at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month. Given the importance of the iPhone and iPad to Apple’s bottom line, that makes sense. But Apple does still make computers and spent some time showcasing the next version of its desktop/laptop …

Apple OS X Mountain Lion review: iOS-like features help unify your digital world

The new desktop OS benefits from new features adopted from iOS. In February, Apple surprised users by unveiling OS X Mountain Lion, the 10th iteration of the Mac operating system since the first public beta appeared in September 2000. Mountain Lion picks up right where last year’s Lion update left off, delivering some 200 new features — many minor, some significant — and incorporating lessons …

Apple moves toward digital unity with Mountain Lion

Blending the best of OS X and iOS makes both operating systems better. Apple surprised the tech world last week by pulling the curtain back on its latest desktop/laptop operating system: OS X Mountain Lion. The final version will be released this summer, but the developer preview unveiled on Thursday shows that the upcoming OS picks up where OS X 10.7 — code-named …