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Interview with Apple's Kevin Lynch reveal more details on the Apple Watch project
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WIRED has published a new piece on the Apple Watch, citing an interview with Apple's human interface designer Alan Dye and VP Technology Kevin Lynch. The article itself walks us through the birth of the Apple Watch project and how the idea was transformed into the resulting product that will launch later this month. Lynch was brought aboard to head up software development for Apple's new smartwatch, but when hired Lynch was completely in the dark as to what his responsibilities would be. Apple not only changed the way we listen to music with the iPod, but the iPhone and iPad also mark times when Apple took product categories to the next level. The Apple Watch is b…
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Pandora CFO calls Apple a 'frenemy,' sheds light on CarPlay integration
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While Pandora was noticeably absent from Apple's list of launch partners for CarPlay, that is all set to change according to the company's CFO. In an interview with Fox Business Network, Pandora CFO Mike Herring revealed that the music streaming service will "definitely be in CarPlay." While Herring did not give a specific timeline as to when the streaming service will debut on CarPlay, he did share his insights on Pandora's relationship with Apple: Pandora, which owes part of its success to the popularity of its iPhone app, has a "frenemy kind of relationship going on" with Apple, according to Herring. "We were part of what made it fun to have an iPhone," Herr…
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The New York Times will bring 'one-sentence stories' to the Apple Watch
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The New York Times showed off how its app will work with the Apple Watch earlier today, with the highlight being what it calls "one-sentence stories." One-sentence stories are exactly what they sound like: the meat of a story summed up into one sentence, with the goal being a quick way for users to keep up on the day's news right from their wrist. One-sentence stories aren't limited to a short blurb, however, as users will also have the option to scroll through a bullet list and relevant photos that summarize the story's content. Additionally, users will have the option of passing the story off to their iPhone or iPad using Handoff, or even saving the story fo…
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Facebook's 'Scrapbooks' feature helps parents organize pictures of their kids
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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Facebook rolled out a new feature today called "Scrapbooks" that lets parents more easily create and organize photo albums of their children. Scrapbooks adds quite a few new options for managing photos of your kids with special tags and the option to share a scrapbook with your significant other. Here's a breakdown of the Scrapbook features from Facebook: You can opt to co-own the scrapbook with a partner who you're in a relationship with on Facebook. You choose what you call the tag—it could be your child's name, initials or something fun. You and your partner choose which photos to tag. Only you and your partner can tag your child in photos. We've built i…
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Apple's Lisa Jackson talks about the company's environmental impact in new interview
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Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, talked about Apple's environmental impact at the Wall Street Journal's ECO:nomics conference. Jackson, who joined Apple in 2013, talked about Apple's efforts in renewable energy, as well as the impact of their products on the environment. She spoke about Apple serving as an example to lawmakers about sustainability in business, according to The Wall Street Journal: But I do think Apple owes something back and that is to bring the innovation that goes into our products and technology to this field of clean energy or resource efficiency. And I…
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Cross-platform BES12 Cloud for Enterprises and SMBs now available
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BlackBerry takes their BES servers to the cloud with support for Android, iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10. Officially announced during Mobile World Congress 2015 and previously available in a closed beta, BlackBerry has now opened the doors to BES12 Cloud for all enterprises as well as small and medium sized organizations who wish to sign up for the services. BES12 Cloud Makes Powerful EMM Simple BES12 Cloud makes mobility easy for businesses. For SMBs looking to mobility to help start and grow their business, BES12 Cloud makes managing apps and data easy with a cloud-based EMM solution that is secure, flexible and simple to deploy and easy to use. Bu…
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Apple starts taking Apple Watch app submissions from all developers
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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Apple announced today that it will start accepting submissions for Apple Watch app updates from all developers. This follows the release of the first Apple Watch-enabled apps onto the App Store last week. However, where those updates were only for select partner apps, today's announcement opens the door for all developers to submit their Apple Watch updates. The announcement was made via Apple's developer portal for the Apple Watch, which also details several guidelines to creating apps for the wearable using the WatchKit SDK. As a reminder, pre-orders for the Apple Watch begin on April 10, with a release date set for April 24. With Apple accepting app submissi…
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Task manager 2Do for Mac gets a refreshed look, extensions, and more in version 2.0
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2Do for Mac has been updated to version 2.0, a major refresh that brings in extensions, a GTD Inbox, and much more. 2Do, one of our favorite todo apps for Mac, has added a number of new features for OS X Yosemite. There are both action and sharing extensions and Handoff support. The Notification Center widget allows you to set a custom list to display in the center's Today view. The widget also has buttons that let you quickly create a new task, or open your tasks for today in 2Do. Here are some of the new features you'll find in 2Do for Mac 2.0: New features for Yosemite: Action Extension, Sharing options (AirDrop, Message, Email etc), Share Extension, Hand…
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Apple Pay sees high acceptance from customers, but merchants still need to get on board
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According to a new study, Apple Pay has seen high adoption among users in its first few months, though many users report disappointment with the in-store experience. Apple Pay, has seen a wide acceptance rate among customers, with 66% of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners adding at least one card to the payment service, according to a new survey. However, many customers are reporting disappointment when it comes to using Apple Pay in stores, in part due to inconsistent implementations of Apple Pay by merchants. From Phoenix Marketing International: "The demand is there: 59% of Apple Pay users have gone into a store and asked to make a purchase with Apple Pay.…
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Dropbox to give web browser users better document preview features
by Guest John Callaham- 0 replies
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Dropbox is currently rolling out a new update for its web browser users that promises a better preview experience for stored documents. Dropbox says that the improvements will allow documents to load faster and look better while previewed on a web browser such as Safari on the Mac. Here's what users can expect after the changes go live: The biggest change you may notice is that we've redesigned the document toolbar at the bottom of the preview, so it adapts to the type of file you're previewing — across documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs, on any major web browser. So whether you're presenting a board deck or viewing a wedding shower invite, y…
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The Wild West-themed game Gunpowder explodes on the iPad for $4.99
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Indie developer Rogue Rocket Games has launched its newest title, the Wild West-themed action-puzzle game Gunpowder, exclusively on the iPad today for $4.99. Gunpowder has some similarities to the Angry Bird franchise, as players try to explode barrels of, well, gunpowder, with the objective to set fire to as much stuff as possible. Players control "Incendio", a fox with a Robin Hood-like zeal to help steal money away from the evil robber baron wolf Boss Grimshaw. Here's a quick summary of Gunpowder. The first lesson in Pyrotechnics 101 starts with drawing lines of gunpowder with your finger. Players must then strategically place barrels to solve puzzles and di…
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Save over 50% today on this iPhone 6 hard case with kickstand
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This durable polycarbonate shell is crafted with a TPU bumper around the edges that helps absorb impacts and leaves access to the ports and buttons. On the back is a fold-out kickstand that's great for watching movies while on the go. Get yours today for only $13.95! Continue reading...
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iMore show live from Ull! 6:30am PT, 9:30am ET, 2:30 BST
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We're live from Ireland at the Ull conference with Serenity Caldwell, Georgia Dow, Rene Ritchie and special guest, Jason Snell! Join us! Continue reading...
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iMore Easter Sale: 20% off all iPhone and iPad accessories!
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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Hop on over to the iMore Store to pick up the latest accessories for your iPhone or iPad and save 20% Easter doesn't have to be just about the kids, you know. Treat yourself to a brand new case, charger, car mount or even a backup battery — our selection of iPhone and iPad accessories is quite extensive. You'll even find accessories for the most popular Apple devices including the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Use coupon code: BUNNY15 and you'll save 20% on your entire cart! We offer fast, free shipping on all orders over $50, and accept credit cards, PayPal and Amazon Payments. This sale won't last forever, so be sure to place your orders b…
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Todoist for iPhone and iPad updates with faster task creation, themes, and more
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Task manager Todoist has hit version 10, adding several new features, including intelligent input, quick add, and themes, in what Todoist says is their most comprehensive update ever. With Todoist's intelligent input, you can add due dates, labels, and priorities into the input field as you create a task. Todoist will automatically find and categorize all details for you. Todoist will also recognize start and end dates for you. You'll be able to more quickly add tasks. You can tap the red circle in any task view or project, or pinch apart two tasks to insert a new one into the middle of a list. You can also interact with and edit multiple tasks at the same time. M…
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T-Mobile's coverage map doesn't look more accurate to me
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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T-Mobile on Monday said its new coverage map is based on "customer usage data points" rather than theoretical coverage. I call bullshit. I've had T-Mobile service for about two years now. I became a T-Mobile customer after a brief dalliance with Straight Talk Wireless, back in 2013. The company had just brought the iPhone 5 online — its first iPhone. At the time, T-Mobile was still managing a transition to 4G LTE coverage from what it had before and things were rough. I went a long time before I saw any data speeds or coverage close to what I was accustomed to as an AT&T customer. Even now, though I'm having problems. Which makes T-Mobile's new more accurate map…
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Microsoft announces Surface 3, the thinnest and lightest Surface yet
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On Tuesday, Microsoft announced the Surface 3, which features the same beautiful design and premium materials as Surface Pro 3 in a more compact and efficient package. At just 8.7 mm thin and weighing 1.37 pounds, the Surface 3 is the thinnest and lightest Surface ever shipped. Compared to the 12-inch Surface Pro 3, the Surface 3, with a 10.8-inch screen, is slightly smaller and feels great when you’re using it as a tablet. The 3:2 aspect screen ratio first introduced on Surface Pro 3 is also used here, and, like its larger sibling, it feels natural whether you’re holding it in portrait mode for reading, or writing a quick note with the pen or in landscape mode to w…
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Mac Help: Is the Apple Thunderbolt Display worth it?
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Apple sells only one external monitor: The Thunderbolt Display. Is it worth $1,000? Given that the Mac can work with just about any display using the right adapter, what exactly do you get with the Thunderbolt Display, anyway? That's the question I'm trying to help a reader with this week. Mac Help Every Tuesday our Peter Cohen brings you Mac Help — a column where you can get your OS X questions answered and problems solved! Submit your question M.J. writes: What is your opinion of the Apple Thunderbolt Display? I want it as a second screen for my 2014 13" MacBook Pro. I'm a fan of the Thunderbolt Display. It has a beautiful color gamut,…
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Xiaomi announces new $15 Mi Smart Scale that will work with your iPhone
by Guest Rich Edmonds- 0 replies
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Xiaomi has announced the new Mi Smart Scale and it's available for just $15. If you're after new scales in China with smartphone connectivity, look no further. The new scales sport 50g precision and can measure in either kg or lbs. But since these are no mere generic scales, purchasers will have the ability to track weight and BMI with the Mi Fit app. The Mi Smart Scale is compatible with iOS and Android. An LED display hides behind a white glass platform, awakening when required for a Bluetooth 4.0 connection to be made. It's positive to see Xiaomi aggressively launch a new product in its connected devices line-up to rival competitor offerings. As an added…
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ITC to investigate Apple in patent licensing dispute with Ericsson
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to investigate Apple over a patent licensing dispute with Ericsson. The dispute began in January when the two companies sued each other over patent licensing terms, with Apple claiming that Ericsson is demanding "excessive royalties" for patents related to LTE wireless technology. As reported by PC World, the investigation by the ITC is the result of recent actions by Ericsson to escalate the issue and put pressure on Apple to settle. In late February, Ericsson filed seven new lawsuits against Apple, accusing the company of infringing on as many as 41 separate patents, with the end-goal being a sales ban on…
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Apple to host Q2 2015 earnings call on April 27
by Guest Dan Thorp-Lancaster- 0 replies
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Apple has scheduled its Q2 earnings call for Monday, April 27. The call will take place at 2 PM PST/5 PM EST, and audio from the call will be streamed on Apple's website. In Apple's previous Q1 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook detailed a record holiday quarter for the company with iPhone sales breaking the 74 million unit mark driven by the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Additionally, last quarter saw another milestone as Apple shipped its one billionth iOS device, and the company saw over $74 billion in revenue. It will be interesting to see how Apple will follow up a record holiday quarter like that, but we'll definitely be here to bring you the latest from the tech gia…
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Apple seeds new public, developer beta build for OS X 10.10.3
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Apple has seeded a new beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 to both developers and public beta testers today. The update, which bumps the build number up to 14D127a, brings the usual usual bug fixes and is available now from the updates section of the Mac App Store and the Apple Developer Center. Of course, OS X 10.10.3 also introduces the new Photos app for Mac, which is set to replace both iPhoto and Aperture for managing and editing photos on your Mac. In addition, OS X 10.10.3 brings a number of stability and security improvements as well. [/url] Continue reading...
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Microsoft is releasing a preview of its Internet Explorer successor, Project Spartan, today. The new browser, which will be the default web experience in Windows 10, is part of an update to the PC Windows 10 preview. Microsoft promised faster builds for testers, and it’s delivering on that promise today. After less than two weeks, Windows 10 testers can now download a new build (10049)that will include the Project Spartan browser. If you’re already running a preview version of Windows 10 then it’s available immediately from Windows Update, otherwise you can join the Windows Insider program to test Project Spartan and Windows 10. While Microsoft demonstrated a varie…
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The Apple Watch will get little regulation from the FDA on health uses
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The Apple Watch is not going to be highly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in terms of its health uses. According to a report from Bloomberg, the FDA's Bakul Patel says the agency won't be jumping in to issue rules on how Apple's wearable device can be used by health companies. From Bloomberg: "We are taking a very light touch, an almost hands-off approach," Patel, the FDA's associate director for digital health, said in an interview. "If you have technology that's going to motivate a person to stay healthy, that's not something we want to be engaged in." Apparently the FDA is looking to Apple to do some self-policing on health apps made fo…
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Steve Jobs biopic shoots scenes for recreation of original iMac launch
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The upcoming Steve Jobs biopic starring Michael Fassbender has been filming scenes recreating the unveiling of the first iMac. Steve Jobs revealed the first iMac on May 6, 1998 while still the interim CEO of Apple. Scenes depicting this reveal were shot recently in San Francisco, according to images first appearing on AppleInsider: In the scenes filmed, banners featuring Apple's iconic "Think different" campaign can be seen, along with ads showcasing the iMac name and Apple logo. The film will also feature scenes from the launch of NeXT. Jobs launched NeXT in 1988, following his exit from Apple in 1985. Steve Jobs is being directed by Danny Boyle with…