Given that people have a busy Summer and we had nothing specific actually scheduled for September, we're going to reschedule the picnic for our regular September meeting night 2026-SEP-11. If you're planning to attend please use the link on that meeting entry to tell us what you're bringing.
Apple has announced that, effective September 1st, 2025, Apple's hardware chief John Ternus will take over from Tim Cook as Apple's CEO. Tim Cook will take the role of Executive Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors. John has presided over an amazing period for Apple's hardware with the transition to Apple Silicon processors marking new highs for processing power and energy efficiency. Also, effective immediately Apple executive Johny Srouji will become Apple's new chief hardware officer. This should be a very interesting time for us Mac users.
Apple has announced a new, VERY low cost laptop called the MacBook Neo. We're talking about $600 for general folk and $500 for students. It's sporting an A18 Pro processor, the same that was featured in recent top-tier iPhones and while you'd think that would mean a serious hit to performance the reviews all seem to indicate it's a solid machine. And the whole unit is much easier to repair. Definitely worth a look.
Another round of secret stuff from Judy.
What will Bill have for us, no one knows! Come see for yourself.
Or read about it in the paper tomorrow.
Artificial Intelligence is (almost literally) everywhere these days. Kyle will give us an overview of what it is and what it can do for you.
Steve will give us tips on how we should be using our iPads and iPhones.
Clean out those overflowing tech drawers and closets. Bring that junk you never use but can't bring yourself to throw out and replace it with a whole NEW batch of junk. Yes, it's our
(now apparently) annual swap fest where we all get to pick through other people's tech debris
to find that obscure little doodad that's exactly what you need.
NOTE: anything that's NOT taken has to be toted home again as I doubt the Library would
appreciate finding a pile of junk in their meeting room on Monday morning.
A new Siri? A foldable iPhone? Let's recap the announcements from Tim Cook's last Apple WorldWide Developers' Conference. SPOILERS: Yes. No. And I have mixed feelings about Siri AI.
So it seems like Summer is pretty busy for folks so let's try again in September.
We're taking a month off so everyone can enjoy their summer with their other family and friends.
Our first Fall get together to relax and enjoy some food. As usual, it's a pot-luck so everyone should bring something to contribute to the festivities. Add what you're bring here.
Bring your tips, tricks, app recommendations or anything else you thing the group will enjoy.
Want to present something? Let us know!
Our annual cold-weather get together. No topic, just relax and enjoy some food and company. Again, it's a pot-luck so bring food or supplies to fuel the festivities. Dave will EVENTUALLY add a link to the pot-luck list here.
Even more of Judy's Tips & Tricks!
OK, you thought last year's surprise was amazing, wait til you see what Bill has in store for us THIS year.
