'Command & Conquer: Generals Deluxe Edition' Now Available in the Mac App Store

Thursday March 12, 2015 3:19 PM PDT by
Aspyr today released classic Command & Conquer game Command & Conquer: Generals Deluxe Edition in the Mac App Store, letting fans of the title play the game on modern Macs for the first time in years. The Mac App Store bundle includes the original Command & Conquer: Generals game and the Zero Hour expansion pack. First released in 2003, Command & Conquer: Generals stands apart from other games ...

'Sid Meier's Starships' Launches Today on iPad and Steam

Thursday March 12, 2015 7:05 AM PDT by
First announced back in January as an interstellar continuation of Civilization: Beyond Earth, Firaxis' Sid Meier's Starships today launches for iPad, PC, and Mac (via iMore). Developed by Firaxis in conjunction with 2K Games and Meier himself, Starships places players at the helm of a fleet of starships and tasks them with building a thriving interplanetary federation. Image via GameSpot ...

Belkin Announces New Line of USB-C Cables, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Wednesday March 11, 2015 11:29 AM PDT by
Popular Apple accessory maker Belkin today announced a line of new cables and adapters designed to work with the newly announced 12-inch Retina MacBook, which ships with a single USB-C port. Most notably, the company has announced a USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, which will allow the 12-inch MacBook to be connected to Gigabit Ethernet networks using its USB-C port. Apple is not offering...

High Apple Store Traffic Distorting Mall Rent, Lifting Mall Sales

Tuesday March 10, 2015 6:00 PM PDT by
Apple Stores' ability to generate a high rate of foot traffic in malls is allowing Apple to win "sweetheart deals" from mall operators while increasing mall sales 10%, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Apple draws so many shoppers that its stores single-handedly lift sales by 10% at the malls in which they operate, according to Green Street Advisors, a real-estate research firm....

LaCie Announces First USB-C External Hard Drive Supporting New MacBook

Tuesday March 10, 2015 6:40 AM PDT by
LaCie on Tuesday announced the Porsche Design Mobile Drive as the world's first external hard drive with a built-in USB-C port. The LaCie Mobile Drive features a reversible cable that supports Apple's latest MacBook with USB-C technology, delivering data transfer speeds up to 100 MB/s for quickly transferring photos, videos and other files or backing up with Time Machine."The LaCie™ Mobile...

Apple Issues Security Updates Fixing 'FREAK' Security Flaw

Monday March 9, 2015 7:20 PM PDT by
Just under a week after researchers uncovered a security flaw referred to as "FREAK" (Factoring Attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys) that left many devices vulnerable to hacking attempts, Apple has issued fixes for all of its platforms. The fix is available in Apple TV 7.1 for Apple TV 3rd generation and later, iOS 8.2 for iPhone 4s and later, iPod touch 5th generation and later and iPad 2 and later....

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for New MacBook Includes HDMI and USB 3.1 Connectors

Monday March 9, 2015 1:23 PM PDT by
Announced in conjunction with the new line of MacBooks revealed at today's "Spring Forward" event in San Francisco, the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adaptor will allow users a dock-like experience with included HDMI, USB 3.1, and USB-C inputs located on the device. Mainly featured will be the ability to mirror a MacBook's display onto an HDMI-connected screen. The adapter will allow users to...

Apple Updates iMovie for Mac With Photos for OS X Integration

Monday March 9, 2015 12:48 PM PDT by
Following today's media event where Apple unveiled the 12-inch MacBook and new details on the Apple Watch, the company has released a minor update to iMovie for Mac that adds in support for Photos. With the new Photos integration in iMovie, it's now possible for iMovie users to browse Moments, Collections, Favorites, and Albums that have been stored in Photos, using the Photos app to insert...

HBO and Apple Announce 'HBO Now' Exclusively for Apple TV and iOS Devices

Monday March 9, 2015 10:13 AM PDT by
Today at Apple's special media event, HBO CEO Richard Plepler took the stage with Apple CEO Tim Cook to announce HBO Now, HBO's new standalone streaming service. The announcement comes just under a week after it was first reported. The new service is exclusive for Apple TV and other Apple devices for $14.99 a month. The service will be ready in time for the series premiere of HBO hit show Gam...

Apple's March 2015 Media Event: Spoiler-Free Video Stream [Video Posted]

Monday March 9, 2015 7:07 AM PDT by
Apple's "Spring Forward" media event will be kicking off in just a few hours, and as usual some MacRumors readers are interested in avoiding all of the announcements and waiting until Apple posts the recorded video of the event so as to experience it without already knowing the outcome. For those individuals, we've posted this news story, which will be updated with a link to the...

MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Pad & Quill Messenger Bag

Friday March 6, 2015 11:03 AM PST by
For our second giveaway here at MacRumors, we've partnered with Pad & Quill, the maker of premium MacBook, iPhone, and iPad cases along with other accessories. Pad & Quill is graciously offering The Messenger Bag as our prize for this giveaway. The Messenger Bag is made of leather and waxed canvas and features a padded laptop pocket that will fit a 15-inch MacBook Pro Retina and a 25-year...

Apple and Other Companies Push Forward in Fight for Marriage Equality

Friday March 6, 2015 4:26 AM PST by
A total of 379 companies, including Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, and Google, have joined together to urge the Supreme Court to rule in favor of blanketed nationwide support for marriage equality (via The Verge). The companies filed an amicus brief yesterday, represented by law firm Morgan Lewis, in the on-going Obergefell v. Hodges case, wherein two men are arguing that the state of Ohio...

Apple Still Tweaking iTunes Music Store Algorithms, Restored Editorial Focus Pleases Indies

Wednesday March 4, 2015 9:45 AM PST by
Following several months of experimentation with how it curates the music portion of its iTunes Store, Apple has rolled back some of those changes to restore an emphasis on editorial rather than sales-based criteria, according to Billboard. The news comes after a few independent record labels voiced concern over their artists being lost under the better-performing singers and albums of bigger...

iCloud Photos: What You Need to Know

Friday November 17, 2023 12:21 PM PST by
iCloud Photos is Apple's service that allows users to store their photo and video libraries in the cloud, making them accessible on all Apple devices and on the web through the iCloud.com website. ‌iCloud‌ ‌Photos‌ simplifies the photo taking and storing process by allowing users to get to their images no matter which of their devices are in use. Turning on iCloud Photo Library iOS:...

Case Logic Video Review: Hands-On With the Ibira MacBook Backpack

Wednesday November 14, 2018 2:59 PM PST by
Case Logic is known its line of backpacks, cases, and other storage accessories, all of which are priced affordably, making it quite popular with people looking for inexpensive but quality solutions for carrying around their devices. We met up with Case Logic at CES this year, where the company had a large booth showcasing all of its products, including the Ibira backpack, one of its newest...

Apple's iTunes Team Seeking Expertise in 'Music Journalism' Ahead of Rumored Revamp

Monday February 23, 2015 6:26 AM PST by
Earlier in the month, Apple's London-based iTunes team posted a job listing describing an "Editorial Producer" who would have past experience reporting on pop culture, with specific background in music journalism (via Music Ally). While far from definitive, the job post could be hinting at some editorial-related expansions coming to the revamped Beats/iTunes merger set to launch later in the...

Buyer's Guide: Deals on iMac, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, Apple Accessories, and More

Friday February 20, 2015 11:42 AM PST by
Following Valentine's Day, deals are a bit sparse, but there are still some discounts to be had on the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3. Best Buy is also continuing to offer discounts on its stock of now-discontinued higher-capacity iPad Air and iPad mini 2 models, and several sites have cut the prices on the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. We've also got some discounts on Apple...

Photoshop Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 'Top 25 Under 25' Artist Showcase

Thursday February 19, 2015 4:42 AM PST by
Popular image editing tool Adobe Photoshop turns 25 years old today and plans to celebrate by showcasing a collection of artists, all under 25, who use its comprehensive suite of tools in new and unique ways. Released on February 19, 1990 with a handful of basic editing features, the software has seen massive updates and overhauls throughout the years, with over a dozen major installments to...