November 2019
Beginner
528 pages
13h 50m
English
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Chapter 14
Apps Born in iOS
IN THIS CHAPTER
Taking stock of securities with Stocks
Staying current with News
Making voice memos with Voice Memos
Smartening your home with the Home app
This chapter covers four apps that have been around on the iPhone and iPad for years, but only made their debut on the Mac in macOS Mojave. They should be familiar to anyone who uses an iOS device:
- Stocks lets you monitor information about specific stocks and the market in general.
- News gathers stories from myriad publications in one convenient place.
- Voice Memos lets you record (what else?) memos with your voice.
- Home lets you control your HomeKit-enabled smart devices such as lights, thermostats, and locks.
None of the four is earthshattering as a Mac app, but all can be useful if you need what they provide. More Mac apps that started out as iOS apps are coming up in Chapters 19 and 20. For now, just dive right in with Stocks.
Taking Stock of the Market with Stocks
If you’re familiar with the Stocks app from your iDevices, you’re in for a treat because the Stocks app has been overhauled to make ...
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