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iTunes 11.3 Released with iTunes Extras

Jul 10, 2014 - 1 Comment
iTunes 11.3

Apple has released iTunes 11.3, adding multiple improvements to the iTunes Extra feature. iTunes Extras often include behind-the-scenes video clips, short films, galleries, director commentary, and other related supplementals to primary iTunes content. The primary change brought with iTunes 11.3 is to include iTunes Extras with any purchased HD movies at no additional cost.

Apple Posts ‘Pride’ Video, Emphasizes Support for Equality & Diversity

Jul 8, 2014 - 15 Comments
Inclusion Inspires Innovation

Apple has posted a new video to the web titled “Pride”, which shows the companies participation in the annual San Francisco Pride Parade. The event, which celebrates equality and diversity with an emphasis on LBGT rights, was attended by Apple CEO Tim Cook and thousands of other Apple employees. Each Apple employee wore t-shirts specifically … Read More

OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 3 Download Available to Developers

Jul 7, 2014 - 12 Comments
OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 3 has been released by Apple to all developers running current beta builds of OS X Yosemite, the next major version of Mac OS. The new build number of OS X 10.10 beta is versioned as 14A283o and will run on all compatible Macs. The simplest way for Mac developers … Read More

iOS 8 Beta 3 Download Released for Developers by Apple

Jul 7, 2014 - 1 Comment
iOS 8 beta 3 OTA update

Apple has released the third beta release of iOS 8 to those registered with the iOS Developer Program. All eligible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices can install the beta 3 update immediately, which is versioned as build number 12a4318c. The update is said to include numerous bug fixes and improvements, and marks another milestone … Read More

Apple “Back to School” Promotion for 2014 Now Running for Students

Jul 1, 2014 - 2 Comments
Apple Back to School Promo 2014

College students interested in buying a Mac, iPad, or iPhone now have an added incentive to make the purchase before the 2014 school year begins, thanks to Apple’s annual “Back to School” promotion. This year, Apple is offering a $100 Apple Store Gift Card with the purchase of a Mac, and a $50 gift card … Read More

Users Can Jailbreak iOS 7.1.2 with Pangu

Jun 30, 2014 - 10 Comments
Pangu Jailbreak

The recently released iOS 7.1.2 update from Apple can already be jailbroken with the assistance of the Pangu jailbreak utility. The tool continues to work to jailbreak any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch capable of running iOS 7.1.2, without any modifications.

OS X 10.9.4 Update Released with Wi-Fi Bug Fix & Sleep Wake Resolution

Jun 30, 2014 - 8 Comments
OS X Mavericks logo

Apple has released an update to OS X Mavericks, versioned as 10.9.4. The update brings several significant bug fixes and security updates, and is recommended to install for all Mac users running OS X Mavericks. Notably, the OS X 10.9.4 update resolves a frustrating problem where a Mac would not automatically rejoin a trusted Wi-Fi … Read More

iOS 7.1.2 Update Released [IPSW Download Links]

Jun 30, 2014 - 32 Comments
iOS 7.1.2

iOS 7.1.2 has been released by Apple, available for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that are compatible with iOS 7. The update includes multiple bug fixes and security updates, and is recommended for all users to install. Additionally, an update to Apple TV versioned as 6.2 is available. The official release notes accompanying … Read More

Apple Runs New “Parenthood” iPhone 5S Ad [Video]

Jun 30, 2014 - 2 Comments

Apple has released a new TV commercial for the iPhone 5S called “Parenthood”. The advertisement is about a minute long and features adults using the iPhone 5S for a variety of parenting tasks, ranging from functioning as a baby monitor, a tooth brush aid, drawing assistant, as a remote control for home automation tasks, to … Read More

New iPod Touch 16GB Priced at $199 Released, Cost of 32GB & 64GB Models Lowered

Jun 26, 2014 - 2 Comments
New iPod touch

Apple has released a new $199 entry-level iPod touch in a variety of colors. Perhaps most notable about the updated iPod touch is the addition of a 5 megapixel rear camera, which can capture 1080p video. Apple also reduced the price of the other 32GB and 64GB iPod touch devices.

Watch ABC News, PBS Kids, & Other New Channels on Apple TV

Jun 24, 2014 - 6 Comments
Apple TV

Apple has added a few additional channels to the Apple TV, including ABC News, PBS Kids, AOL On, and Willow. Additionally, the Flickr app has received an update on Apple TV to improve the photo browsing experience for that service. All new channels are free to access, with the exception of Willow.

Two iPhone 6 Models with Bigger Screens Coming This Year, According to Bloomberg

Jun 23, 2014 - 12 Comments
iPhone 6 mockups with larger display

Apple will have two new “rounder and thinner” iPhone models with larger screens to debut this year, according to a new Bloomberg report.

iWatch to Have Multiple Health & Fitness Sensors, According to WSJ

Jun 20, 2014 - 7 Comments
iWatch concept from 9to5mac

Apple’s upcoming smartwatch will include multiple health sensors and come in variety of screen sizes, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. Specifically, “The new wrist device from Apple will include more than 10 sensors including ones to track health and fitness” according to WSJ.

iWatch to Have 2.5″ Touch Display, Wireless Charging, Pulse Sensor

Jun 19, 2014 - 17 Comments
iWatch Health App

Apple will release a feature packed smartwatch this October, according to a new report from Reuters. Citing sources, Reuters says the smart watch will have a 2.5″ touch screen that is “slightly rectangular” with a face that protrudes slightly from it’s band in an “arched shape”. Additionally, the watch will apparently have wireless charging capabilities, … Read More

OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 2 Released by Apple

Jun 17, 2014 - 13 Comments
OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 2

Apple has released OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 2 to Mac users running OS X 10.10 beta builds. The new build includes many bug fixes, feature enhancements, and additions to the beta release of OS X, and arrives versioned as 14A261i. The updated build is available to download through the Mac App Store, and Mac … Read More

iOS 8 Beta 2 Available for Developers to Download

Jun 17, 2014 - Leave a Comment
iOS 8 Beta 2 OTA Download

Apple has released iOS 8 beta 2 to developers, bringing bug fixes and feature improvements to the developer build of iPhone and iPad software. The second beta build arrives versioned as 12A4297e and is made available through the iOS Developer Center at Apple’s website, or as a quick Over-The-Air update for devices that are currently … Read More

Apple iWatch Set to Launch in October, According to Two Reports

Jun 6, 2014 - 5 Comments
iWatch Health App

Apple is said to be launching an all new wearable device with health-monitoring abilities this October, according to two reports from reliable sources. Commonly referred to as the iWatch by existing rumors, the device is said to be a ‘watch-like’ item that is worn by the user. The Nikkei report is the most detailed yet, … Read More

Apple Runs an iPhone 5S Fitness Advertisement, “Strength”

Jun 5, 2014 - 1 Comment
iPhone 5S fitness ad "Strength"

Apple has started running a new iPhone 5S commercial, titled “Strength”, which focuses on using the phone as a fitness aid. A video for the advertisement is embedded below for easy viewing. The TV advertisement follows people using the iPhone to track fitness goals, participate in physical activity, and serve as a form of digital … Read More

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