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Apple quietly dumps Modern Buckle Watch band

Looking to accessorize your Apple Watch? Your roster of options just shrank a bit. The iEmpire quietly removed the Modern Buckle Apple Watch band from its lineup, 9to5Mac noticed, marking the first time that the company has completely eliminated an entire material.

Previously, Apple has discontinued colors while introducing new ones, or supplemented an existing offering with new materials. With the Modern Buckle, it’s just sayonara for good — an unfortunate farewell, as the Modern Buckle is one of the original Apple Watch bands. It was introduced alongside the first-generation wearable and withstood a number of updates, like new colors.

But to be fair, as MacRumors points out, the Modern Buckle wasn’t exactly set up for success. It was one of the less flexible Apple offerings: It was only ever available in the 38mm size and set customers back $149, about middle of the road as far as pricing goes. Other bands are both more expensive and more economical, making the Modern Buckle somewhat forgettable. Plus, with the plethora of third-party bands available (we’ve rounded up the best Apple Watch bands for you already), folks likely opted to look elsewhere for cheaper options, which probably meant Apple’s own band sales suffered.

While you’ll no longer find the Modern Buckle on Apple’s website (it’s actually been unavailable there since mid-March), that doesn’t mean it has disappeared entirely. Look to Target or Best Buy for remaining inventory, though once they’re out, they’ll be out for good. If you try to search for the band on Apple’s site, you’ll get a redirect to a page that reads, “Looking for something? We thought so. However, the product you’re looking for is no longer available on apple.com. But we do have similar products to show you.”

There is one exception to the above, however. The Modern Buckle has disappeared from U.S. listings, but it does appear to still be available in other countries. At the very least, the UK Apple Store is still selling the band, so if you really want to get your hands on one, you can.

Egypt's president approves law for ride-hailing apps

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi approved a law governing popular ride-hailing apps Uber and Careem after the companies appealed a court ruling that revoked their licenses, the country's official gazette reported Sunday.

The law establishes the basis for operating licenses and fees, and requires licensed companies to store user data for 180 days and make it available to Egyptian security authorities upon request.

There was no immediate comment from Uber and Careem. Both companies, however, had welcomed the draft law when parliament approved it in May.

Both companies provide smartphone apps that connect passengers with drivers who work as independent contractors. In March, an Egyptian court deemed it illegal to use private vehicles for taxi services and ordered Uber and Careem's apps to be blocked. But another court overruled that ruling in April, and both companies have since continued operating. The Supreme Administrative Court on Saturday adjourned the appeal to August 25.

Data privacy is a major concern for Uber in its dealings with the Egyptian government. The strict new European General Data Protection Regulation law comes into effect on May 25 and is expected to impact its operations worldwide.

Uber was founded in 2010 in San Francisco, and operates in more than 600 cities across the world. Careem was founded in 2012 in Dubai, and operates in 90 cities in the Middle East and North Africa, Turkey, and Pakistan.

The applications took off in Cairo, a city of 20 million people with near-constant traffic and shrinking parking space. The services have recently started offering rides on scooters and tuk-tuks, three-wheeled motorized vehicles that can sometimes squeeze through the gridlock.

The apps are especially popular among women, who face rampant sexual harassment in Egypt, including from some taxi drivers. Cairo's taxi drivers are also notorious for tampering with their meters or pretending they're broken to charge higher rates.

In 2016, taxi drivers protested the ride-hailing apps, complaining that their drivers have an unfair advantage because they don'tt have to pay the same taxes or fees, or follow the same licensing procedures.

How to troubleshoot a crashing app

Make your apps run smoothly.

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You're organizing your notes on the computer or chatting with friends on your smartphone when the app crashes. You open it back up, only for the program to shut down again. When an app starts acting like this, it's a huge inconvenience.

But there's good news: Fixing troublesome apps isn't too difficult, whether you're on Android, iOS, Windows, or macOS. In this guide, we'll walk you through the key steps you should take to make everything run smoothly again. However, make sure to double-check that your issues are related to one app in particular. If several programs are misbehaving, then you might be facing a larger problem with your computer or smartphone.

On Android

When a mobile app acts up, the culprit is often corrupted data. Many apps cache bits of data—like a friend's recent status update or a menu icon—in your phone's local storage. This lets you access the app more quickly the next time you pull it up. However, the locally-stored information can also get glitchy, sending the app crashing. You can sometimes fix the problem by forcing the app to refresh its data from the cloud or the app's original files, rather than the local storage.

To perform a basic cache refresh, clear an app from your phone's recent memory. Your device keeps recently-used apps active, which maintains their local caches. By erasing the app from memory, you reset the cached data. To do this, first tap the Overview button (the square icon) on the right side of the navigation bar. Then exit out of the glitchy app by swiping it to the left or right. For good measure, restart your phone immediately afterwards.

For a more comprehensive reset, go to Settings > Apps, select the glitchy program from the list, and tap Clear cache. The next time the app loads, it will have to refresh its data, which should erase the corrupted bits. If this doesn't do the trick, tap Clear data on the same screen as the Clear cache option. This erases all stored information, resetting the app to the state when you first installed it. That means you'll have to log back and reconfigure your settings. Still, the hassle is worth it if this step fixes the problem.

With a program that keeps misbehaving, there might be a significant issue with the app's code, or it could no longer be compatible with your device. The developers might be aware of these problems, so you should check whether there's an update that solves them. Open the Play Store app, tap the menu button (three horizontal lines) on the top left, choose My apps & games, and select the app in question. Install any updates and see if it makes a difference. Updating your Android operating system could also minimize compatibility issues. Check for Android updates in Settings > System > System update.

If you don't see updates, or they don't affect how an app runs, then uninstalling and reinstalling the program might help. Head back to the app's Play Store listing and tap Uninstall. Once this process is complete, the button should revert back to Install. Restart the phone, then open Play Store and install the app once more.

After all that, if the app is still causing problems, it's time for the last resort: Contact the developer directly and explain your issue. On the app's Play Store listing, you should see a Send email option to help you get in touch.

On iOS

The process for iOS is very similar to the one for Android: Try clearing the data cache, restarting the phone, updating the software, and ultimately contacting the developer for extra help. Here's how you follow these steps on your iPhone or iPad.

First, refresh the app's cache by clearing it from memory: Double-tap the Homebutton and swipe up on the app that's causing issues. On the iPhone X, this process is slightly different. You need to swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to see the apps, tap and hold on the relevant app, and then flick it upward. Next, force a reboot by holding down the Home and Side buttons until the Apple logo appears. On the iPhone X, you restart by pressing and releasing the Volume up button, then pressing and releasing the Volume down button, then pressing and holding the Side button until you see the logo.

Unlike Android, iOS doesn't let you clear an app's cache or its data. So your next step should be updating the app. Open up the App Store, tap the Updates tab, and install any updates you see. While you're at it, check for any pending iOS updates in Settings > General > Software Update.

If the troublesome app doesn't have an available update, or updating it simply doesn't work, then it's time to uninstall and reinstall the app. This should clear out any corrupted data or poorly-configured settings, forcing the program to start over from scratch. Press and hold the app icon on the home screen, tap the X icon that appears, then select Delete. Reboot your phone and reinstall the app from the App Store.

Beyond a reinstall, your final step should be to reach out to the developer. Head back to the app's App Store listing and look for the Developer Website entry. This should lead you to contact details where you can ask about the problems you're having.

On Windows

These days, computer operating systems handle apps much like phones do. That means you can follow broadly similar troubleshooting steps. You install updates, which can fix bugs and update compatibility, and erase a program's cache of local data, which may have become bloated or corrupted.

Windows doesn't have a central application-management system like a smartphone does, so the update process will vary slightly from app to app. First, open the program and see whether the menu includes an update option. Or head to the app's official website to see whether the latest version is available for download. For example, you can get the latest version of iTunes here and the latest version of Spotify here. Programs you purchased from the Microsoft Store are easier: You can update them in bulk. Head to the taskbar, search for "Microsoft Store," and select the top option. Then click the menu button (three horizontal dots) on the top right and pick Downloads and updates > Get updates.

Your computer is a more complex beast than your smartphone, which means there are more potential problem areas. For example, a computer program is more likely to have compatibility problems with other software and with the hardware itself. So in addition to updating the problem program, you should make sure your other applications are up to date as well. While you're at it, head to Settings > Update & Security and install any pending updates that appear on that screen.

If updating the app doesn't fix it, your next step is to clear its data cache, potentially removing any bugs. On Windows, the only way to do this is by uninstalling and reinstalling the program. To remove a program, hit the Start menu and select the cog icon to open Windows Settings. Choose Apps, find the problem program, and click Uninstall to remove it. Then reinstall the application from the web or the Microsoft Store.

When problems keep cropping up after that, it's time to get in touch with the developer team. The program's website should point you toward whatever support system the developers offer.

On macOS

The method on macOS closely resembles the Windows process. Again, you follow the principles of updating and cache-clearing.

First, install updates. For programs you installed from the internet, check the application's menu for an update option, or download the latest version from the web. Anything you got from the Mac App Store will alert you automatically when updates are available. Check on and install pending updates by opening App Storeand selecting the Updates tab.

The same tab will tell you if any macOS updates are available. If a new version of the operating system has recently been released, but you haven't installed it yet, then some of your installed programs might experience occasionally bugginess due to compatibility issues. Update the operating system to eliminate this problem. As on Windows, one of your applications might be going haywire in response to another application or even a hardware device. If you've recently changed something about your system, that might be a clue. That's why it's important to also keep all your other software up to date, even if you're not noticing any buggy behavior in other apps.

If updates don't fix your application, then it's time to clear as much of its data as possible by uninstalling and reinstalling the program. If you installed the app from the Mac App Store, then open Launchpad, click and hold the app's icon, and select the X icon that pops up. For programs installed separately, look for an uninstaller tool, which should appear in the program's folder in Finder > Applications. If you can't find an uninstall option, just drag the app from Applications to Trash; then click and hold on Trash and select Empty Trash.

After you reinstall the software from the Mac App Store or the web, it should erase any buggy data and reset to factory settings. If this doesn't clear up the issues you've been experiencing, try contacting the developer. You can often find a contact option through the app, or check for contact information on the official website.

Other troubleshooting tips

As we've mentioned, your computer is more sophisticated than your smartphone, which means a problem has more potential culprits. Extensions and faulty hardware can make your apps act up.

Computer programs like web browsers often work with third-party extensions—and a bad plug-in can cripple them. If you think this might be the root cause of your woes, try disabling the add-ons for your browser (or whatever application you're using) one by one. In Chrome, go to Chrome menu > More tools > Extensions; in Firefox, choose Firefox menu > Add-ons; in Microsoft Edge, choose Edge menu > Extensions; and for Safari open Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

In addition to extensions, recently-installed hardware devices can cause app issues, particularly when the device in question is older. To check whether it's to blame, disconnect the hardware and see if this clears up your problems. If it does, then you might be able to fix the issue by downloading updated hardware drivers from the manufacturer's website.

Finally, whether an app is misbehaving on your computer or your phone, you can always consult the internet. A quick web search can turn up known issues with specific apps, along with potential fixes for the problems. Even if your research fails to find a solution, you'll at least know that the fault doesn't lie with you.

Big Surf Media helps businesses keep up with digital marketing changes

It all started by accident. An odd job here, a writing assignment there. Then an acquaintance asked me to build a website for her restaurant.

Sure, I said. Then I quickly had to learn how to build a website.

That was a decade ago. Soon after that, I left the traditional sales and public relations world to start my own consulting firm, specializing in digital marketing.

As my business was growing, I had to constantly learn new skills with each new client. Working on my own was rewarding but also exhausting. Digital marketing evolves so quickly and requires so much expertise that it could sometimes get overwhelming for my small business.

So, when I became digital marketing director of The Press’s Big Surf Media a few months ago, I walked in the door with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by small and mid-size businesses in South Jersey.

Big Surf Media, a new marketing division of The Press, is a one-stop marketing agency designed to help businesses navigate the digital landscape. Rather than simply selling a print or web ad, Big Surf Media offers clients an array of services, including social media management, web design and maintenance, search engine optimization services, video and audio production, even developing graphics for print and web, and more.

One of our earliest clients — Los Amigos restaurant in Atlantic City — hired us to oversee their multiple social media accounts and build a new website. They told us that the amount of time and energy they were spending trying to keep up with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram was preventing them from doing what they loved best: cooking and serving customers.

We can even provide our clients with data about how their customers are engaging with the digital marketing plan, and help advertisers understand how well their efforts are working and to change course, if necessary.

For example, just in the past week, Los Amigos saw a 14 percent increase in page likes on Facebook and a 22 percent hike in post engagement. This means the content we are creating for them on Facebook is reaching more potential customers and driving many of them to interact (and we hope, make a reservation).

We are also working with a YMCA to oversee a grant they received from Google, which supports their search marketing efforts. Other local businesses have hired us to write stories for their websites, run social media contests, and send targeted emails to potential customers.

We recognize that to truly succeed as a business in this current landscape, advertisers need a variety of options to get their message out. While every business is trying to attract new customers, the methods of reaching them have changed dramatically. According to 2017 data released by the analytics firm Flurry, the average person spends nearly five hours per day on his or her phone.

At Big Surf Media, we create custom marketing plans designed to reach potential customers as they go about their increasingly busy days.

As I did when I ran my own consulting business, I make certain that the team at Big Surf Media keeps up with every new trend that is impacting how people find businesses online.

So when a business owner gazes glassy-eyed at the computer screen, wondering what to post next on their Facebook page or how to reach mobile phone users with their latest ad, I can sympathize. This stuff is hard.

That’s why we’re here.

Check out BigSurfMedia.com for more information.

Dan Sher is digital marketing director at Big Surf Media. Reach him at dsher@pressofac.com

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Govt Providing Funding For Content Creation, Paying Actors Of Local Productions Directly

The government through the Zimbabwe Digital Broadcasting (ZimDigital) migration project is providing funding for local content producers such as filmmakers. The government is disbursing funds directly to the cast members to prevent misappropriation of funds. Overseer of the ZimDigital programme and Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) chief executive officer, Mr Obert Muganyuri said,

This method of payment was adopted right from the beginning as we became aware of the challenge of lump sum disbursements to persons in control of productions. Apart from the risk of the cast and crew being shortchanged by those in control, an even bigger risk is the money being diverted to other uses other than the intended purpose. We believe the approach that we have taken safeguards against such risks and also protects those who provide production services…The rights to the production remain with the producer who is being assisted in the context of the purpose of the broadcasting fund with the idea being that of storing programmes so that they can be made available to any player who would be riding on the digital platform to complement their own production efforts.