[MyAppleMenu] Nov 1, 2014

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*** Inbox, Paper, And Sway: Why Tech Giants Are Suddenly Reinventing Their Core Apps ***
<http://www.fastcompany.com/3037892/app-economy/inbox-paper-and-sway-why-tech-giants-are-suddenly-reinventing-their-core-apps>
Jared Newman, Fast Company

> While I hate to pull the old “three is a trend” journalist hat trick, it seems like more than a coincidence when Google, Facebook, and Microsoft reinvent core apps in such close proximity. And when you look closer at the motivations and goals of each project, there's more than just a little overlap.



*** New Outlook For Mac Shines, But Licensing Confusion Gets In The Way ***
<http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/10/microsoft-updates-creaky-old-office-2011-for-mac-to-shiny-new-version/>
Lee Hutchinson, Ars Technica

> Also on the list of improvements is increased performance due to better threading support, better search, faster first-run syncing—and, of course, an updated "flat"-style interface. The interface isn’t quite as stark as the current Windows version of Outlook, looking instead like a blend of Outlook 2011 and Outlook 2013.



*** Apple’s WWDC App Updated For iPhone 6/Plus & iOS 8 ***
<http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/31/apple-wwdc-iphone-6-update/>
Zac Hall, 9 To 5 Mac



*** The Retina iMac: It’s All About The Screen ***
<http://tidbits.com/article/15202?rss>
Julio Ojeda-Zapata, TidBITS

> If you’re in the market for an iMac and have room in your budget, that astonishing display is worth a look — seriously, go look at it in an Apple store to see what I’m talking about and make sure your eyes agree.



*** Microsoft Redesigns Outlook For Mac, Says New Office Coming In 2015 ***
<http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/31/microsoft-office-mac-outlook-2015/>
Zac Hall, 9 To 5 Mac

> Microsoft has today announced an updated version of its Outlook for Mac software with an updated design and performance improvements. The new version of email, calendar, and contacts app from Microsoft is available through the company’s Office 365 subscription service,  and Microsoft says it offers a more consistent experience with the iPhone and iPad versions.

Second half of 2015 will be the new Office.



*** Apple Releases OS X 10.10 Yosemite Open Source Darwin Code ***
<http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/31/apple-releases-os-10-10-yosemite-open-source-darwin-code/>
Seth Weintraub, 9 To 5 Mac



*** How To Get iTunes Radio Working With Your Sonos System Via AirPlay ***
<http://www.imore.com/how-get-itunes-radio-working-your-sonos-system-airplay?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter>
Allyson Kazmucha, iMore



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*** How Boston Is Rethinking Its Relationship With The Sea ***
<http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29761274>
Joanna Jolly, BBC

> Sea levels are rising, the land is sinking. It's going to become a big problem for some cities on the US East Coast, so in Boston people are thinking the unthinkable - copying Venice and Amsterdam, and becoming a city of canals.



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