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Below you will find some crucial information for businesses as we approach the end of the financial year as well as changes that could affect iPhone users worldwide.
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First Windows 11 Update
The first major Windows 11 update (version 22H2) is expected to bring some much-needed improvements to the operating system after its original release earlier this year. The update is expected to be released later this year.
Microsoft are speculated to be redesigning some of its major apps and features, including the Task Manager and more.
If you are yet to upgrade to Windows 11, click here to see if your device is compatible and to download Windows 11. Alternatively, you can email us and we can do it for you!
Budget tax breaks for small businesses investing in technology and skills
The government has increased tax breaks for small and medium businesses investing in new technology and skills.
You can read the full article here.
Asset write-offs for businesses
The $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off provides businesses with an asset write-off. Assets must cost less than the instant asset write-off threshold and be purchased and used in the year that the write-off is claimed.
You can find out more information and if you are eligible on the Business.Gov and ATO websites.
iPhones in Australia may end up with different chargers following EU's universal cables push
They've been chewed by dogs, misplaced, stolen, repaired, tripped over, tangled, untangled, and sworn at. Now the familiar iPhone charger may be about to be unplugged for good.
Last week, the European Commission came to a provisional agreement requiring smartphones and other similar devices sold within EU borders to use the same USB-C charging port.
Though the rules don't single out the iPhone, Apple is most affected by the change, and has lobbied hard against a mandate that would effectively ban its proprietary Lightning connector, which has been standard on new iPhones since 2012.
Hardware makers and tech companies will have until late 2024 to make sure specified products sold in the EU have USB-C ports. These products include smartphones, tablets, headphones, cameras, e-readers, handheld game consoles, keyboards, and computer mice. Laptop makers have slightly longer: 40 months from the time European lawmakers approve the agreement, which should be soon.
What does this mean for Australians?
Apple could make USB-C standard on all new iPhones or only those sold in the EU, with the first option being most likely.
Read the full article here.
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on 6th June 2022. The Conference’s primary focus is on developers, software and services, however, sometimes lucky fans get a glimpse of some of the exciting new hardware coming their way, too.
The key highlights from the Conference include features in iOS 16 (which will be released later this year); updates to apps like iMessage, Apple Wallet & Apple Maps; upgrades to CarPlay; and the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Find out more about the latest Apple features and watch session videos from the Conference here.
REMINDER!
Windows Users
It is very important to ensure your devices are being updated which should be happening automatically even whilst working from home, depending on your home internet. The latest version is Windows 10 version 21H2. If you want to know more about what is new in this version here.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft regularly releases software patches usually every second Tuesday of every month for its software products. Please make sure you apply and restart you computer this week to have these updates applied to your device. For those of you who we managed under a service agreement we will be monitoring and will be in touch if they’re not being applied.
How to update: Allow yourself at least 10 – 15 minutes to fully shutdown and restart your system. This ensures patches are applied, this can also address (and solve) some problems you may be having with your system. You can also manually check by following steps that can be found here.
Apple Users
Mac users: the latest version of macOS Monterey is 12.3.1.
iPhone users: the latest version of iOS is 15.4.1.
iPad users: the latest version of iPadOS is 15.4.1.
Apple TV users: The latest version of tvOS is 15.4.1.
Apple Watch users: The latest version of watchOS is 8.5.1. (Apple Watch Series 4 and later)
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