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19 articles tagged with Apple. Page 1 of 2.

AppleOct 5, 20265 min read

Intune isn't free: what bundled device management really costs

Intune comes bundled with Microsoft 365, so it looks free. The real cost shows up in admin hours, add-on licenses, and devices nobody can confirm are patched. Here's how to weigh it, and how we help teams move to Iru.

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AppleSep 18, 20267 min read

One Mac, one admin password: how we're rolling out macOS LAPS with Iru

Iru now supports macOS LAPS, and we're rolling it out across the Macs we manage. Here's what LAPS is, how Iru handles it, and why it makes your fleet harder to compromise.

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AppleJun 19, 20264 min read

Iru MCP in practice: real-world workflows for IT teams

Our Robby Barnes joined Iru to demo how IT teams are using the Iru MCP integration to automate fleet reporting, onboarding, and Apple lifecycle planning through natural language.

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AppleJun 8, 20264 min read

WWDC 2026: the Apple device management improvements coming to your business this year

At WWDC 2026, Apple previewed a wave of business-focused improvements landing in iOS and macOS 27 later this year. Here's a plain-English look at what matters for companies that run on Apple.

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AppleMay 13, 20267 min read

Apple's Managed Migration Assistant: the Mac refresh cycle just got a lot less painful for managed environments

Apple's new Managed Migration Assistant brings declarative IT control to Mac-to-Mac data migrations in macOS 26.4 Tahoe. Here's what it changes for managed environments, and why it matters for your next refresh.

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AppleApr 22, 20267 min read

Why Iru isn't just another MDM: the ideas that make it different

Iru approaches device management from a different starting point than traditional MDM. Here's what makes its architecture and design distinct.

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AppleApr 15, 20262 min read

Gemini for Mac: Google's new desktop app puts AI one shortcut away

Google released a native Gemini app for macOS with a global shortcut, screen sharing, and cross-device sync. Here's what shipped.

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AppleFeb 26, 20262 min read

iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information

iPhone and iPad are the first consumer devices certified for classified NATO information, using built-in iOS security with no special software required.

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AppleFeb 18, 20264 min read

What is Apple Business Manager and why should your business use it?

Apple Business Manager is a free portal that every business using Apple devices should know about. Here's what it does, why it matters, and how to get started.

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AppleFeb 4, 20261 min read

Xcode 26.3 brings agentic coding to Apple developers

Apple's latest Xcode update lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude and Codex directly in the IDE, changing how apps are built for Apple platforms.

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