Apple reportedly plans to introduce new Macs on October 27

According to Recode, there is another Apple event almost upon us. This time, it’ll focus on new Macs to support the recent release of MacOS Sierra. It also comes just in time for the holidays. It’s been a while since Apple has introduced new big changes to the Mac line so let’s see what the new computer models will bring to the table. The event is said to be happening at or near the Apple Cupertino campus instead of in San Francisco where Apple hosted the iPhone 7 event. Apple won’t confirm that the event is happening so we’re keeping a lookout for this.

Apple macOS Sierra will prompt you to download

Slightly as aggressive as how Microsoft rolled out Windows 10, Apple will be reminding and triggering an automatic download of macOS Sierra for compatible Macs. The users who have automatic downloads turned on and have enough storage space to install the download will get the update sometime “over the next week.” The update won’t instantly download without your permission, though. You will have to start it on your own—just like how Windows 10 updates were released. And if you aren’t ready to upgrade yet, you can just delete the installer or disable automatic downloads from the App Store. Plus, the update won’t install and be deleted if the Mac is starting to run low on storage.

Source: The Loop

Slack introduces voice calls, brings group calls to paying users

Slack is officially moving away from being a messaging service to bringing in voice calls. All users, whether you use Windows or Mac apps, Google Chrome extension, or Android and iOS apps, have access to one-on-one voice calls. You should see a phone icon in the upper right portion of the channel header for those on the desktop, while those using the mobile app can “Start a call” in the app’s channel or DM drop-down menu.

If you want to make group calls in any channel or group DM, you need to be part of a paid team.  If someone from your team starts a group call, you’ll get a message prompting you to join the call. As mentioned before, calls also have the emoji response feature, which allows you to share what you think about the call or the topic you’re talking about.

Source: Slack

Tweetbot for Mac now comes with Topics

Tweetbot updates its Mac app to add its new Topic feature, which is designed to link related tweets together in a more cohesive and easier way. You can access the feature by tapping on the gear menu in the New Tweet screen. The good thing is your tweets are stored and need iCloud so you can jump from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad to continue tweeting.

Some of the other new features include Collections support, which lets you save tweets linked together in a topic; better quote preview in the compose window; remove play/pause button for video playback and instead have clicking on the video toggle play/pause; as well as a slew of bug fixes. The direct link to the Mac App store shows the other fixes for the app.

Source: MacRumors | Download: Mac App Store ($13.99)