# in the News

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## [Introducing Apple Business Essentials](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-apple-business-essentials/2566)

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**Author:** [@FMUSER01](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FMUSER01)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-apple-business-essentials/2566 "2021-11-10T17:44:39Z")

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Apple's subscription service to admin Apple devices for small business and iCloud features. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OushE7mq0Ak We shall see where this may lead.

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## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Powerful Pivot Table Presetting](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-powerful-pivot-table-presetting/2500)

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**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 9:14am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-powerful-pivot-table-presetting/2500 "2021-09-30T09:14:30Z")

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Hi all. I've written a new article at FileMaker Weetbicks entitled Powerful Pivot Table Presetting. In this article we take a look at pivot tables, their use, and their integration into FileMaker through using the Pivo…

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## [Claris Engage + AutoEnter + FMTraining.TV](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-autoenter-fmtraining-tv/2433)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-autoenter-fmtraining-tv/2433 "2021-09-27T08:37:08Z")

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Today Claris Engage 2021 starts with two presentations from Claris: And Proof+Geist went an extra step to provide us a chat room: And after the show, join live broadcast on FMTraining.TV with a recap and more detai…

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## [\[FM Weetbicks\] Lovely Logos and Pretty Profile Pics](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-lovely-logos-and-pretty-profile-pics/2443)

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**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-weetbicks-lovely-logos-and-pretty-profile-pics/2443 "2021-08-30T10:40:58Z")

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Greetings All, In this article we showcase a range of Logo and Profile picture retrieval APIs and how they can be integrated into your FileMaker solutions to automatically download images for your contacts. We also sho…

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## [\[FileMaker Weetbicks\] Prominent Color Coolness](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-prominent-color-coolness/2414)

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**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-prominent-color-coolness/2414 "2021-08-18T11:32:58Z")

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After a 2 year hiatus FileMaker Weetbicks is back with a new article - Prominent Color Coolness! In this article we show you how to use the contents of a FileMaker container field to produce beautiful gradients and soli…

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## [Pdf fix for Windows 10](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/pdf-fix-for-windows-10/2326)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/pdf-fix-for-windows-10/2326 "2021-07-17T08:36:44Z")

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Windows 10 cumulative update For those whose business relies heavily on pdf production, if you wish to ditch the workaround.

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## [FileMaker 19.3.1 arrived](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-arrived/2240)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-arrived/2240 "2021-06-24T13:56:07Z")

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see https://community.claris.com/en/s/question/0D53w00005OkjoLCAR/claris-filemaker-193-is-now-available Release notes: https://help.claris.com/en/pro-release-notes/19.3.1/index.html and for Server: https://communi…

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## [FileMaker 19.3.1 coming](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-coming/2232)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-coming/2232 "2021-06-18T20:06:34Z")

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Claris started the 19.3.1 release and the first product showing up is #ClarisFileMaker Cloud 2.19.3.1. See announcement https://community.claris.com/en/s/question/0D53w00005OFHJzCAP/claris-filemaker-cloud-21931-is-now-…

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## [Applescripting and Mac OS Security](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/applescripting-and-mac-os-security/1351)

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**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 9:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/applescripting-and-mac-os-security/1351 "2020-09-29T21:01:25Z")

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I noticed a recent post over in the FM community site asking why their applescripts no longer worked as they upgraded to Mac OS Catalina. The short answer is "security." Fortunately a longer answer is now available and …

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## [macOS Big Sur 11.3 Release](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/macos-big-sur-11-3-release/2063)

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**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/macos-big-sur-11-3-release/2063 "2021-04-27T15:36:21Z")

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These paragraphs from AppleInsider somewhat worried me: “Where there could be a huge change, though, is in Rosetta 2. This only affects Apple Silicon Macs, but it is how those are able to run older Intel-based apps. Du…

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## [Claris and Qwasar launch low-code app developer training program](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-and-qwasar-launch-low-code-app-developer-training-program/1808)

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**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-and-qwasar-launch-low-code-app-developer-training-program/1808 "2021-04-16T18:51:30Z")

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FileMaker press release discussing training.

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## [Nearly 30,000 Macs reportedly infected with mysterious malware](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nearly-30-000-macs-reportedly-infected-with-mysterious-malware/1747)

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**Author:** [@steverichter](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steverichter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nearly-30-000-macs-reportedly-infected-with-mysterious-malware/1747 "2021-02-22T16:45:47Z")

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## [CentOS to adopt rolling distribution (vs stable point distribution)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/centos-to-adopt-rolling-distribution-vs-stable-point-distribution/1524)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/centos-to-adopt-rolling-distribution-vs-stable-point-distribution/1524 "2021-02-12T17:43:04Z")

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If you care about CentOS (and you should), then you should read this (please note, I did not choose the titles of the following articles or their URLs, but it does seem like that move from IBM's RedHad has some CentOS co…

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## [New ETS info... from LiveCode... involves Claris](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-ets-info-from-livecode-involves-claris/1317)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2020, 2:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-ets-info-from-livecode-involves-claris/1317 "2020-10-22T14:47:40Z")

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At the bottom of what is written here, there is a mention about a version of LCFM that will be released for testing to the Claris ETS program + the email address you should want to if you want to sign-up. Check it out!

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## [Claris releases Engage videos to Youtube](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-releases-engage-videos-to-youtube/1290)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 10:41am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-releases-engage-videos-to-youtube/1290 "2020-09-03T10:41:11Z")

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The title says it all. Glad we no longer have to register for the Claris Academy to watch that content. Should you care to read what Claris mentioned the move to youtube, it can be found here: Improvements to Claris Eng…

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## [Updates about the FileMaker Developer Subscription](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/updates-about-the-filemaker-developer-subscription/1123)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 4:21pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/updates-about-the-filemaker-developer-subscription/1123 "2020-07-16T16:21:37Z")

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Claris announced they would review the FDS program: FileMaker Developer Subscription. It seems it will now grant access to a full copy of the product(s). I am not aware if limitations will apply or not (ie: for testing …

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## [Claris Engage 2020: register NOW!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2020-register-now/1143)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2020-register-now/1143 "2020-07-10T16:14:17Z")

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To sign up for Claris Engage, visit https://community.claris.com/en/s/engage and click Register for each session your are interested in attending. We look forward to virtually seeing the entire Claris Community on Augus…

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## [Claris Engage 2020: Virtual & FREE](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2020-virtual-free/1070)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-engage-2020-virtual-free/1070 "2020-06-12T06:24:32Z")

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Here is a link to see what is now public:

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## [FileMaker 19 Performance Lab Warming Up, All 24U Plug-Ins Compatible with 19](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-performance-lab-warming-up-all-24u-plug-ins-compatible-with-19/995)

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**Author:** [@HOnza](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/HOnza)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 8:55am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-performance-lab-warming-up-all-24u-plug-ins-compatible-with-19/995 "2020-05-29T08:55:33Z")

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We have tested all our products and are happy to confirm that they all work fine with the new version, only iOS versions of our plug-ins need to be updated for the new iOS App SDK. Now we are preparing our performance la…

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## [FileMaker 19 is out](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-is-out/930)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 8:48am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-is-out/930 "2020-05-21T08:48:19Z")

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See official blog post here: https://www.claris.com/blog/2020/claris-launches-filemaker-19

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## [New Windows 10 bug hits home working: Outlook, Office 365, Teams can't access internet](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-windows-10-bug-hits-home-working-outlook-office-365-teams-cant-access-internet/840)

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**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-windows-10-bug-hits-home-working-outlook-office-365-teams-cant-access-internet/840 "2020-04-03T16:59:59Z")

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Unbelievable: Microsoft is rushing to release an out-of-band fix in early April for a Windows 10 connectivity bug. As if working from home wasn't challenging enough, Microsoft has now warned that a Windows 10 bug is pr…

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## [New "FMI" Forum Format?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-fmi-forum-format/799)

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**Author:** [@anon45965781](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/anon45965781)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-fmi-forum-format/799 "2020-03-04T21:35:25Z")

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It seems "FMI" has changed their forum again and, from my initial testing, collapsed all the categories. To wit, it now seems to be a single list of topics with no topic differentiation.

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## [Apple drops a bomb on long-life HTTPS certificates](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/apple-drops-a-bomb-on-long-life-https-certificates/780)

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**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 9:58am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/apple-drops-a-bomb-on-long-life-https-certificates/780 "2020-02-22T09:58:39Z")

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Oh joy, more regular SSL certificate maintenance. Thanks Apple.

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## [Roadmap 2019](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/roadmap-2019/453)

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**Author:** [@Mark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Mark)\
**Replies:** 123\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/roadmap-2019/453 "2020-02-11T20:57:45Z")

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Everyone seen this - just published. Claris Roadmap Presentation.

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## [FileMaker Cloud Essentials arrived](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-cloud-essentials-arrived/703)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-cloud-essentials-arrived/703 "2020-01-29T21:16:40Z")

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See Now you can have smaller version of the FileMaker Cloud for hosting 3 apps to 5 to 10 users. Maybe a more compelling offer for new users?

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## [Google shut down App Maker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/google-shut-down-app-maker/714)

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**Author:** [@villegld](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/villegld)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/google-shut-down-app-maker/714 "2020-01-29T06:56:43Z")

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Google’s no/low-code platform will be shut down due to low usage. Tried it once. It was very slow to use from Europe at least (server had to be in US).

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## [Neo4j Aura: graph database in the Cloud](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/neo4j-aura-graph-database-in-the-cloud/438)

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**Author:** [@Cecile](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Cecile)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/neo4j-aura-graph-database-in-the-cloud/438 "2020-01-15T23:35:49Z")

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## [Dotfmp 2020 registration started](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dotfmp-2020-registration-started/675)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/dotfmp-2020-registration-started/675 "2020-01-14T20:20:27Z")

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If you missed it, dotfmp registration is available: https://www.dotfmp.com/ as usually size is limited and the nearby hotels quickly get booked out. Already 25 people signed up as of now. A very international confere…

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## [Xcode 11.3 release](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/xcode-11-3-release/589)

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**Author:** [@bhamm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bhamm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/xcode-11-3-release/589 "2019-12-13T18:51:03Z")

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iOS devs. Xcode 11.3 and iOS 13.3 landed a couple days ago (in case you missed it). » http://developer.apple.com/download/release

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## [Meet FileMaker Cloud](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/meet-filemaker-cloud/526)

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**Author:** [@Bobino](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Bobino)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/meet-filemaker-cloud/526 "2019-12-04T18:54:09Z")

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Today Claris published this video on their youtube channel:

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