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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj

Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket

The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94

Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa

SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If

Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm

Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE

dowsmith Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: May 13, 2016
I'm delighted FMP works so well for you.
As a single user however, I feel I have gained virtually nothing from the last 8 releases in terms of improved functionality: I have only upgraded so I can continue to run my databases on newer mac systems.
As far as I'm aware, it's still not possible to keep records sorted in a database, or to link to Apple's address book info - does v15 fix either of those?
William Gallagher Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: Dec 10, 2014
I've not tried connecting those myself but I understand there are plugins that will do it. From a quick search online I can only find paid ones but whatever they're doing, they must be exchanging data with both FileMaker and Contacts so that must mean there are hooks both ways, I don't see why you shouldn't be able to connect them but it doesn't sound like it'd be an easy job.
I'm surprised, I must say: you would expect two Apple products to talk to each other.
As for the sorting, FileMaker Pro will always really sort by the entry sequence and I know there is no way to actually change that, only to change what it displays to you in found sets. You could perhaps create a portal that applies a search and sort so that the data is always presented in the way you want but it does feel like a workaround.
William
dowsmith Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: May 13, 2016
Thank you, William, for input.
Address book synching: external solutions appear to require considerable scripting. Galling, given than the late-lamented Bento could do it.
vinnieA2 Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: Mar 28, 2005
For those who just upgraded to FMPro Adv about 1 year ago, another $329 hit for a handful of features is pretty hard to justify. I'm definitely waiting on this one... and hoping Provue Panorama X comes out soon and is a viable competitor.
SierraDragon Mac Elite Joined: Mar 22, 2004
Originally Posted by dowsmith
As far as I'm aware, it's still not possible to keep records sorted in a database,
I do not know what you mean exactly, because in any database records are just records, not "sorted." However in FMP it has always been easy enough to make any layout select and sort any data displayed upon opening, and it is instant, transparent to the user.
-Allen
SierraDragon Mac Elite Joined: Mar 22, 2004
To those folks who whine about the cost of upgrading: simply do not upgrade.
I have been using FM since the beginning and over the decades have often skipped version upgrades until some substantive new feature actually made it worthwhile. I did just buy FMP 15 because I am developing an app that needs the latest competence in mobile, but until this week I have been using v11.
Krioni Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: Jan 12, 2000
Originally Posted by dowsmith:
"As far as I'm aware, it's still not possible to keep records sorted in a database..."
One possibility, if you really want the records in a table kept in some specific order when "not sorted", is to Show All Records, sort them into the order you want, Export Records (all fields), then Import Records (matching names, update Existing record).
I wouldn't recommend this, but if this is a serious issue for you, perhaps you feel something like this is worth the risk.