Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Pebble launches new ‘health and fitness’ category, updates firmware to version 2.6 with new features

Pebble has had a big day at the end of September, and while a price drop for their wearables might be big enough for most people, a new software update is also bringing in new features. Continue reading

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U.S. Attorney General raises concerns over Apple’s encryption settings

Apple has a bigger focus on security for the owners of its devices, and it's a focus that has brought it extra attention not only from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), but also the United States Attorney General. Continue reading

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Apple’s talk with PayPal regarding Apple Pay fell through due to Samsung deal

In January of 2014, it was reported that PayPal and Apple were in talks for Apple's mobile payments system, which would later be revealed as Apple Pay. A new report has surfaced suggesting the talks fell through after PayPal went a different direction. Continue reading

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Pebble drops the price of original smartwatch and Pebble Steel, tells Jony to ‘breathe’

The smartwatch boom is still in full swing, but many people thank Pebble as the company that started the focus with their original wearable. Now, they've officially announced a price drop, and it includes the newer Steel model, too. Continue reading

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Microsoft unveils next version of Windows, surprises everyone by calling it Windows 10

Microsoft today held a press event to announce the next major version of Windows, called Windows 10. To the surprise of many, the software giant skipped Windows 9 entirely, and went right to Windows 10 from Windows 8. Continue reading

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Apple sending out settlement checks in relation to liquid damage indicator settlement

It has been over a year since Apple settled to pay $53 million for an iPhone and iPod touch warranty lawsuit that stemmed from liquid damage indicators and denials of replacement models. Now, those settlement checks are starting to find their way to owners. Continue reading

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Apple will announce Q4 2014 results set for October 20, will likely include initial iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales

On Tuesday, September 30, Apple officially announced the date for their next quarterly earnings announcement, which could potentially be huge with the inclusion of initial iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales. Continue reading

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Having Wi-Fi problems with iOS 8? Here’s how to fix it

iOS 8 comes with a ton of new features and improvements, but sadly, it also is very buggy, and has a lot of issues. One of the issues people are facing after updating their iPhone or iPad to iOS 8 is Wi-Fi connectivity problems. Here are a few tips to fix these problems. Continue reading

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After bending an iPhone 6 Plus, European computer magazine Bild gets Apple PR accreditation revoked

After the launch of the iPhone 6 Plus (and iPhone 6), a series of videos started making the rounds showcasing people bending their iPhone 6 Plus units. As these things tend to do, it spread like a wildfire, even picked up its own hashtag, and now you merely have to throw a rock to find someone trying to bend an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus for whatever reason. Now, a major publication in Europe has reportedly had its PR accreditation revoked after bending an iPhone 6 Plus on video. Continue reading

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Apple releases OS X Yosemite GM candidate to developers

Apple has just released OS X Yosemite GM candidate to developers. The Golden master candidate comes just two weeks after releasing OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 8. Apple unveiled OS X Yosemite at WWDC 2014 Keynote. It includes new features and improvements such as improved Notification Center, new iCloud Drive integration, Mail Drop and lots more. Continue reading

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Apple Watch will have a dedicated iOS app, will install apps from the iPhone

Despite the fact that Apple's first wearable, the Watch, is official and we've seen plenty of pictures of the device since its unveiling, there are still plenty of questions about the device swirling out there in the wild. A new hands-on report with the upcoming device has shed some light on a few of them. Continue reading

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Velvetwire introduces Smart USB Charger with HomeKit integration

Smart energy company Velvetwire today announced Powerslayer Blu, a smart USB charger that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and integrates with Apple's new HomeKit framework in iOS 8. Continue reading

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Spotify is now available in Canada with all the bells and whistles

In late July of this year, Spotify's iOS app received a major update that brought in new features, as well as an invite system for Canadians who wanted to try out the music streaming service. Now, two months later, the app is finally publicly available. Continue reading

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Apple Watch mass production slated for January 2015

The picture is beginning to get clearer surrounding the Apple Watch, which is officially set to be released early next year. According to a new report by the Chinese-language website AppleDaily, the Apple Watch will enter mass production in January 2015 with Taiwan-based Quanta Computer as the only supplier of the smartwatch. Continue reading

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Foxconn goes on hiring spree to keep up with iPhone 6 demand

It was reported earlier in the summer that Foxconn would be adding a record-breaking 100,000 employees and 10,000 robots to its assembly line for the purpose of iPhone 6 production, and a new report claims that the Apple manufacturing partner is set to go on another massive recruiting blitz to keep up with high demand for the new smartphones. Continue reading

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Roundup: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus optimized apps

Apple did not give App Store developers much advanced notice about what the larger resolutions were going to be exactly on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, meaning that several third-party apps have yet to be updated to be properly optimized for the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays. Find out which apps are ready for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ahead. Continue reading

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Wipe Away Touchscreen Fingerprints and Germs with the Mobile Cloth Z5 Pack [Deals Hub]

The Retina screens on your favorite iOS devices make everything look amazing. The problem is, your fingers are constantly working against you. They try to block your view by smudging up your screen and spreading the grossness that we all have on your hands. Don't let your view be encumbered–Keep your mobile devices clean with a wipe down with the Mobile Cloth Z5 Pack, available now from the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading

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Apple defends tax deal with Ireland amid European Commission investigation

The European Commission on Tuesday announced that it has reached the "preliminary view" that a corporate tax deal granted to Apple in Ireland constitutes illegal state aid. Meanwhile, Apple continues to stress that it does not receive selective tax treatment in Ireland and is subject to the same tax laws as countless other international companies doing business in the country. Continue reading

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Apple granted patent for interactive holographic display device

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple with a patent related to a glasses-free interactive holographic display device that utilizes laser beams, micro lenses and sensors to show holographic images of objects. The futuristic sounding invention has a two-dimensional panel that is capable of supporting touch screen technology. Continue reading

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Samsung reportedly supplying panels for iPad Air 2 and 12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’

Samsung is reportedly gearing up to provide Apple with 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch panels for the upcoming iPad Air 2 and so-called "iPad Pro" respectively. According to Taiwanese blog DigiTimes, citing a Korea-based news source, Samsung will begin manufacturing the panels in the coming months ahead of making shipments before the end of 2014. Continue reading

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Apple Watch shown off in public for first time at Paris Fashion Week

The Apple Watch has made its first public appearance on Tuesday at the Colette fashion boutique shop during Paris Fashion Week, as part of an exclusive one-day preview of the smartwatch. According to multiple reports, the Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition have been on display since 11:00 AM local time in Paris. Continue reading

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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch in China on October 17, pre-orders begin October 10

Following the news that Apple has gained regulatory approval on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in China, the Cupertino-based company announced on Tuesday that the two smartphones will launch in the world's most populous country on Friday, October 17. Apple will begin accepting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders in China on Friday, October 10. Continue reading

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Monday, September 29, 2014

iOS 8.1 includes Hidden settings for Apple Pay, hints at Touch ID support in next-gen iPads

Apple has just seeded iOS 8.1 beta to developers, which includes some improvements and changes. Developer Hamza Sood has just tweeted screenshots from iOS 8.1, which reveals some interesting details. Continue reading

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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus get regulatory approval in China

Apple has just received a license from the Chinese regulator for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, according to Reuters. Apple had to delay the launch of the new iPhones in China due to the regulatory issues. Continue reading

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Apple Watch on display at Colette fashion boutique in Paris

If you needed any more evidence that Apple is planning to position the Apple Watch as a fashion item, look no further than the smartwatch being on display at the Colette fashion boutique in Paris. The photos surface just hours after the French fashion retailer was reported to be hosting a one-day in-store experience showcasing the Apple Watch on September 30 in partnership with Apple. Continue reading

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