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   Apple Configurator 2.4

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Apple has released [1]Configurator 1.7, the essential tool for schools
   and businesses to manage and deploy software to multiple iOS and tvOS
   devices. The update brings a unified Prepare workflow for iOS and tvOS,
   enables installation of PDF, ePub, and iBooks Author books into iBooks,
   adds the capability to restart or shut down iOS devices, can restrict
   joining Wi-Fi networks, and adds support for the Touch Bar on the 2016
   MacBook Pro. The release also adds new profile payloads and
   restrictions for tvOS, including Conference Room Display, Single App
   Mode, Restrict Remote App Pairing, and Restrict Incoming AirPlay. Apple
   Configurator 2.4 now requires macOS 10.12.2 Sierra and works with iOS 7
   and later (though some features requires iOS 10.3 or tvOS 10.2). (Free,
   64.2 MB, [2]release notes, 10.12.2+)

References

   1. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator-2/id1037126344?mt=12&at=10l5PW
   2. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204808

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