June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Apple's 2025 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) will be upon us the week of June 9. As usual, we assume that Apple will discuss new operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro. Many new features are expected, including visual redesigns for all products and the industry is looking forward to hearing about Apple's continuing efforts in Apple Intelligence which was introduced last year but fell short in actual deliverables. We'll see what Apple will actually release in the coming year and what they've been working on beyond last year's release. The industry is guessing that this may be one of the most important operating system releases from Apple in years. Join us for some fun!
May 17, 2025
At our next LAPUG meeting, we’ll dive into the world of Apple Intelligence! We’ will discuss the latest advancements in Apple’s AI offerings, including innovative Writing Tools, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration in macOS and iOS. But that’s not all—we’ll also explore a variety of helpful AI-based online services and Mac apps that enhance productivity, such as audio transcription, language translation, image creation, and more.
With the increased concerns about immigration and customs behavior in the United States (and around the world), we’ll also talk about steps you can take when traveling to protect yourself and your data. If you’re planning a trip abroad this year, this could be invaluable info to keep your stuff secure.
With the increased concerns about immigration and customs behavior in the United States (and around the world), we’ll also talk about steps you can take when traveling to protect yourself and your data. If you’re planning a trip abroad this year, this could be invaluable info to keep your stuff secure.
April 14, 2025
It’s that time again. It’s the time we reach deep into our iPhones and iPads and recognize our favorite apps. And, we’re not talking about the apps from Apple that come with every device. We’re talking about the apps you’ve discovered, downloaded, and come to rely on that do things to make your iPhone or iPad indispensable. What apps do you use all the time that have solved a problem for you or that you’ve used to make your iPhone or iPad so useful that you can’t live without? Some apps are free but many really good ones are paid apps that reward the developers for their hard work in creating something that we can appreciate.
Let’s spend our next meeting sharing our favorite apps and letting our LAPUG members know what makes your devices work for you.
Let’s spend our next meeting sharing our favorite apps and letting our LAPUG members know what makes your devices work for you.
March 10, 2025
Most of us have added apps to our iPhones and iPads over the years and we keep adding them and adding them. Sometimes, we even take the time to organize them….and sometimes, we don't. This month, we'll spend some time going over options for app organization and we'll review how to tell if there are apps that are taking up space but are no longer needed. How much space do these apps actually use? How much space do you need? We'll also talk about Focus and how you can use just the apps you need when you need them.
And, of course, we'll review the new announcements from Apple, which might be just what you've been waiting for!
February 10, 2025
iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia have recently introduced several new features. Some are more noticeable, while others are more subtle or even hidden. Some changes have raised questions among users of everyday apps. We’ll explain these changes and how to adjust them if desired.
Given the recent news about the new administration’s apparent overreaching changes that may affect US citizens’ security and financial information, we’ll also discuss steps you can take to secure yourself online with various institutions and Apple’s iCloud.
Given the recent news about the new administration’s apparent overreaching changes that may affect US citizens’ security and financial information, we’ll also discuss steps you can take to secure yourself online with various institutions and Apple’s iCloud.