Ars Technica | Apple will host another product announcement event on October 30 at 10am Eastern time. Multiple reports from Bloomberg and others have said that Apple plans to introduce new iPad Pro models this fall. According to sources close to Apple as well as data found in the latest iOS builds, the new iPad Pros would have near-edge-to-edge displays like the iPhone XS, as well as the TrueDepth camera array for Face ID and other applications.

Dark Reading | "Before an IT group blithely answers the call for a collaboration system – by which we mean groupware applications such as Slack, Microsoft Team, and Webex Team – it's important to consider the security risks these systems may bring. That's because the same traits that make these, and similar, applications so useful for team communications also make them vulnerable to a number of different security issues," writes Curtis Franklin Jr. Here at BetterCloud, we've been saying this for years, and this is exactly why we help IT enforce security policies across SaaS apps like G Suite, Slack, Dropbox, and more.

The Verge | Google now allows third-party developers to build support for their apps directly into Gmail’s compose window. The integrations, first announced back at Google Next in July and available starting today, mean that an app like Dropbox can now add a button to the bottom of the compose window that you can click to quickly add a shortcut to one of your available files, for example. Other apps announcing add-on support include Box, Atlassian, and Egnyte, with more on the way, according to Google.

TechRepublic | More than half of companies (54%) share the fear that they may soon outgrow their current security solutions, according to a new report from Threat Stack. The company explained that shifts in corporate infrastructure will lead most of those companies surveyed to prioritize cloud workload security and intrusion detection systems (IDS) in their 2019 budgets.

The Ladders | JR Raphael, a technology journalist who is frequently found covering all things Google and Android for Fast Company and Computerworld, shares his top tips for managing your inbox.

Better Humans | "The iPhone could be an incredible tool, but most people use their phone as a life-shortening distraction device. However, if you take the time to follow the steps in this article you will be more productive, more focused, and  —  I’m not joking at all  —  live longer," writes Coach Tony. This guide has tons of great tips and tricks.

CIO | Should CIOs fear or endorse shadow IT? The CIO’s perspective may surprise you.

TechRepublic | This comprehensive guide covers must-know Windows 10 details including features, system requirements, upgrade options, and Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service strategy.

G Suite Updates | Google is improving the Hangouts Chat sign in process to support using Single-Sign-On (SSO) and security keys within its native MacOS and Windows apps. These authentication options were previously only available for Chat on the web.

G Suite Updates | Compose actions in Gmail Add-ons make it easy to add links and attachments from apps like Box, Dropbox, Atlassian’s Jira, and Egnyte to any Gmail message — right as you’re drafting it. Google is launching Compose actions to G Suite customers with those four partners (plus more on the way).

Atlassian Blog | Atlassian has rolled out an entirely new project experience for the next generation with a focus on making Jira Simply Powerful. Here are 5 highlights to explore.