Claris launches the last-ever annual FileMaker Pro release
FileMaker Pro 19 marks the final time that Claris's venerable database tool will see annual updates. 糖心Vlog examines the new version, as it moves to rolling releases.
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William Gallagher
Australia's coronavirus tracking app not working properly on iPhones
The Australian government has admitted that its Covidsafe app doesn't work properly on the iPhone because it isn't using Apple's Exposure Notification frameworks, and an update to do so is planned.
Amber Neely
HomeTags make it even easier to control your HomeKit devices via NFC
HomeTags is a new app for iPhone that makes it easy to set up and control your HomeKit home via NFC tags, even on older devices that don't support background NFC scanning.
Andrew O'Hara
ACLU warns that Apple COVID-19 contact tracing encroaches on civil liberties
The American Civil Liberties Union has raised concerns over the Bluetooth-based contact tracing tool that Apple and Google are collaborating on, citing that the move could invade user's privacy鈥� if it even works at all.
Traeger app update makes it a must-have grilling companion
With everyone staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, home cooking is taking off. The updated Traeger mobile app is a great utility tool to learn new skills and find great recipes, all with some of the world's best pitmasters and chefs. It also can control your Traeger grill, if you happen to have one.
HQ Trivia app closes down, ends with drunken presenters asking for jobs
The makers of the high-profile HQ Trivia app have gone bankrupt, and its last live broadcast featured drunk presenters looking for work, while paying the final prize money out of their own pockets.
Apple's Claris launches beta of tool to create apps faster
The Apple-owned developer of FileMaker Pro has launched Claris Connect Beta, a system to make creating new business apps faster and more robust.
Chinese state media: Apple is 'unwise and reckless' for restoring police monitoring app
Following Apple's decision to reinstate the previously removed HKmap Live app, China's official news publication criticizes the firm and accuses it of aiding the protestors.
Apple's Catalyst polarizes developers ahead of iOS 13, Catalina launch
After months of working with Catalyst, and just ahead of the release of macOS Catalina, developers have thoughts on what's good and what's still surprisingly bad about Apple's project to get iOS apps on the Mac.
Daniel Eran Dilger
