Month: October 2023

Microsoft retiring Visual Studio for Mac in 2024

Dan Uff October 5, 2023 0

Visual Studio for Mac is scheduled for retirement by August 31, 2024 in accordance with Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy. Visual Studio for Mac 17.6 will continue to be supported until August 31, 2024, with servicing updates for security issues and updated platforms from Apple. We recommend that you switch to a stable build for the latest security and reliability updates.

While the decision has been made to retire Visual Studio for Mac, we remain committed to our developers on Mac and .NET MAUI with alternatives like the C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code and other extensions you can use to take advantage of our ongoing investments in .NET development.

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Netflix planning to raise prices again after end of actor’s strike

Dan Uff October 4, 2023 2

Yes, here we go again. Netflix is planning on raising its ad-free service within the next few months.

The streaming service is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the U.S. and Canada, according to people familiar with the matter. It couldn’t be learned how much Netflix will raise prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect.

Apple releases iOS 17.0.3

Dan Uff October 4, 2023 0

Mid Wednesday, Apple released iOS 17.0.3 to help address overheating issues that has pledged iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

You can download this update by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Please allow ample time for the update to download, install, and complete.

Apple TV+ premieres ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ on November 22nd, 2023

Apple Inc October 4, 2023 0

The debut of the heartwarming Apple Original special “The Velveteen Rabbit,” based on the beloved children’s classic written by Margery Williams, will happen only on Apple TV+ on November 22nd.

“The Velveteen Rabbit” celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When seven-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic. The 40-minute special from Apple TV+ and produced by Magic Light Pictures introduces Phoenix Laroche (“The Royal Nanny”) starring as William alongside an all-star cast including the voices of Alex Lawther (“Andor”) as the Velveteen Rabbit, Helena Bonham Carter (“The Crown,” “Harry Potter) as Wise Horse, Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) as Playroom Fairy, Bethany Antonia (“House of Dragon”) as Female Rabbit, Lois Chimimba (“Still Up”) as Car, Paterson Joseph (“Vigil”) as King, Clive Rowe (“So Awkward”) as Lion, Nathaniel Parker (“The Inspector Lynley Mysteries”) as Male Rabbit, Tilly Vosburgh (“Inside Man”) as Momo as well as Samantha Colley (“Genius”) as Mother. Magic Light Pictures co-founder Martin Pope produces (Academy Award nominee “The Gruffalo” and BAFTA & International Emmy winning “Revolting Rhymes”) with a screenplay by Tom Bidwell, creator of the BAFTA- and International Emmy-nominated “My Mad Fat Diary” and the Oscar-nominated short “Wish 143.”

Via: Apple.com