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Best apps for your new Mac, 2015

Just got a new Mac but have no idea with the apps to download? This article will helps you a lot. All the links are provided for downloading immediately. For those without link, you can find them in the Mac app store.

Browsers

Google Chrome: A web browser designed for speed, minimalism and everything Google in mind. It also allows you to sync your site history across your devices.

Mozilla Firefox: A speedy, famous web browser which provides lots of plugins. It also supports account syncing.

Opera: A web browser with catching up performance with Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. You may download it in the Mac app store.


Audio

Audacity: Open sources, cross-platform audio editor. Must have for amateur musicians.

Spotify: Instantly listen to over 15 million tracks online and sync them to your iPod.
Logic Pro X: A professional music-editing app by Apple.


Video tools:

MPlayerX: Strong contender for VLC Player. Plays almost any media format, sleek user interface.

 Final Cut Pro: A professional video-editing tool create by Apple.


Photos&image

Aperture: A upgraded version of iPhoto by Apple.

Pixelmator: An alternative app for Photoshop. Simple and clear interface, but still powerful.

Skitch: This app helps you to create screenshots and add annotations, then share it with friends.

 SketchBook Express: Free, professional-grade drawing application for Mac.


Productivity

iWork: A set of office app by Apple. It is now free for new Mac users.

Evernote: Jot your ideas, memories and thoughts and bring them with you.

Quicksilver: Resurrected, Quicksiler is the best Mac launcher and time saver you'll ever need.

Libre Office: Alternative, free office suite.

 Parellel Desktop: Easy to use virtualisation app. Allows you to run Windows and Mac OS X simultaneously.

 Winebottler: Run Windows apps on OS X without installing Windows.


Social

WeChat: Currently launched in the Mac app store. Also support iOS and Android platform.

LINE: A cute, popular social networking app which allows to run in Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.


Utilities

Dropbox: An online storage service that allows you to seamlessly syncs files of any type across all your devices, including your PCs, smartphones and tablets.

 Google Drive: Similar to Dropbox, Google Drive even allows you to

 The Unarchiver: An app which can unarchive most type of files, including .zip rar.


Developer

Xcode: A must-have app for iOS and OS X developers.

 Eclipse: For Android developers.


Dashboard

PEMDAS: A better, more powerful and more good-looking calculator than the built-in one.

 Written by Jason
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Apple release lower-priced iPod touch, start from $199

Since the release of iPod touch 5, the flagship media player made by Apple, it was greatly welcomed by teenagers with its colourful, metallic and lively colour. 

Apple once released a 16GB low-level version, with only one colour and no iSight camera. Just today, Apple has just launched a refreshed version of the 16GB model. The new model features similar tech specs with the 32GB and 64GB model, that means it has a 500 megapixels iSight camera, Apple A5 processor, 4-inch Retina display, and available in 6 colours. However the loop is not included. Its price is as well slightly lower, start from $199 for the 16GB model. The price of the 32GB and 64GB model also decreased to $249 and $299 respectively.
The iPod touch was popular among the young with its colourful and vibrant colour
The new iPod ships with iOS7. And you'll be able to upgrade to iOS8 later on. It is now available in US Apple online store and later available in other countries.

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How Apple is Revolutionizing Education

Infographic from the Internet
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Apple launches new, cheaper iMac

Apple has unveiled a new, cheaper iMac, and has reduced the price of its older iMac models too.  

Apple on 18 June took the Apple Store offline from 8am BST all the way up until 1pm BST, and when it came back online there was a brand-new, cheaper iMac waiting for us, as well as a cheaper price tag for Apple's other iMac models. This isn't the proper update we're waiting for (perhaps that'll happen later this year when Intel's Broadwell chips become available) but it's still exciting news that makes the iMac much more affordable.


New cheaper iMac 2014: Price
The new iMac model is just £899, much cheaper than the original base model's price of £1,149. This also makes it cheaper than any of Apple's MacBook Pro models, even the non-Retina MacBook Pro, and a similar price to the 13in MacBook Air, which starts at £849. It's still not as cheap as the Mac mini, though, which we hoped might also get an update but didn't, and remains available from £499.

New cheaper iMac 2014: Specs
Of course, with such a low price tag compared to its siblings, the new cheaper iMac also has less impressive specs.

Apple has stuck with just the one new model, giving it a 21.5in display.
It has a 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz, compared with the 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor found in the next model up. By comparison, the top-end model, which now costs £1,599, has a 3.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor.
The new cheaper iMac has 8GB memory, a 500GB hard drive (half that of the 1TB in the other iMac models), and the same Intel HD Graphics 5000 found in the latest MacBook Air models.
There are build-to-order options, though. You could upgrade to a 1TB hard drive for £40, for example.

New cheaper iMac: Release date
The new iMac is available to buy from Apple now, though you'll have to wait 1-3 business days for it to be dispatched, according to the current shipping estimate on the Apple Store.
(extracted from Macworld)
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Apple released the latest version of OS X, Yosemite

The 10th version of OS X, named Yosemite, is released during WWDC14. Here is the brief overview provided by Apple. 


Redesigned interface
The most significant thing about this update is the interface. By adding translucency to certain interface elements in OS X Yosemite, users can easier emphasis on their content.
Moreover, Yosemite also features ‘dark mode’, which surprised a lot of mac users.
A cleaner, more iconic dock.
There are several ways to launch an app. But most likely you look to the Dock. With OS X Yosemite, we’ve simplified the appearance of the Dock and its icons to provide a more consistent look and feel. This new approach to the icons gives the entire app family a more harmonious look while making each one instantly recognizable.
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There are too much incredible upgrades, please visit www.apple.com/osx/preview for more information.
More elegant, from A to Z
For some, the choice of a font may not be a big deal. But to us, it’s an integral part of the interface. In OS X Yosemite, fonts have been refined systemwide to be more legible and consistent across the Mac experience. You’ll notice a fresh, new typeface in app windows, menu bars, and throughout the system. And it looks absolutely incredible on the Retina display.

Even powerful built-in apps 
Safari: The new, streamlined toolbar in Safari puts your most important controls at your fingertips and gives you more room for what you’re viewing. Safari also gives you faster performance and more control over your privacy.
Mail: Now Mail lets you send large attachments more easily. You can annotate documents and fill out forms right in your email messages. Faster performance means you’ll get your email more quickly, too.
Message: If you have an iPhone, now you can send and receive both iMessage and SMS messages right on your Mac. Add people to group conversations, and remove yourself when you want. Even record short audio clips to add your voice to the conversation.
iCloud Drive: Store any type of file in iCloud and access it on any device. With iCloud Drive, you can organize your files in the cloud the way you like, create as many folders as you want, and add tags to find files faster.

Mac and iOS
Phone: Now you can make and receive iPhone calls on your Mac. So if you’re working on your Mac and your iPhone rings in another room, you can leave it there and still take the call. 
SMS: The text messages on your iPhone — including SMS and iMessage — are now available on your Mac. Send and receive. Read and reply. All without picking up your iPhone. 
Handoff: Now your Mac knows the last thing you were doing on your iOS device and vice versa. So you can start something on one device and instantly pick it up on another. 

Instant hotspot: Turn on the personal hotspot on your iPhone with just a few clicks on your Mac. So as long as your iPhone is nearby, you can get online with your Mac.
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