Apple's events are getting as predictable as the company. Is it time for a refresh?
“Good morning and thanks for joining us.”When Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook began his company's tri-annual product launch Monday with a refrain any Apple fan or well-versed critics knows by heart, it was a sign they were in for the usual drill.For years, the formula has worked, turning ordinary press conferences into objects of international fascination and Apple releases into can't-miss events. But with Apple confronting declining annual sales growth of the iPhone for the first time since it ..>> view originalThe Apple TV Just Got An Important Upgrade
Owners of the latest Apple TV are getting some upgrades to help make controlling their televisions easier. Apple AAPL announced updated software, tvOS 9.2, for the set-top box on Monday that provides voice control and a new way to organize apps. Users will now be able to use their voices to input text, like a password or username, and use the Apple TV remote’s built-in microphone to search for a particular show. The technology eliminates the need for users to hunt for letters on-screen a..>> view originalSmaller, cheaper iPad Pro throws in a few new surprises (hands-on)
It's been a slow year for tablets, inevitably making Apple's latest iPad one of the most exciting models of 2016. Starting at $599 (or £499 in the UK and AU$899 in Australia), the iPad Pro 9.7 will be available for preorder on March 24 and is expected to start shipping by March 31. The iPad Pro 9.7 is essentially a smaller version of last year's 13-inch version. It features the same type of colorful display, which is brighter and less reflective than the iPad Air 2, and also has a wide..>> view originalEverything you need to know about the iMessage security flaw patched by iOS 9.3
iMessage has flaws in how it protects messages, researchers at Johns Hopkins University explain in a paper released today (not yet available online), which can lead to effective, offline decryption of some intercepted messages. The researchers disclosed their work to Apple in November, and today’s release of iOS 9.3 and OS X 10.11.4 remove some exploits and make others dramatically harder to take advantage of. The paper’s authors include Matthew D. Green, a cryptographer known for his research..>> view originalYou Can Now Buy Your Comcast Internet Access Through Amazon
Amazon has a hot new product it’s peddling, a product that it relies on to survive—Internet access. Called the Amazon Cable Store, Amazon is now selling telecommunications services. Though Comcast is currently the only provider on the site, it seems likely that others could follow, giving people a new venue to buy Internet, phone, and TV services. Since Comcast is a company so hated that it inspired someone to start a business to help people cancel it for $5, it seems likely that customers wou..>> view originalApple 'Renews' its environmental push
Apple is ramping up its environmental push, including the creation of a robot that disassembles your old iPhone for easier reuse.Two years ago, the tech giant said it wanted to be 100 percent energy-renewable in its worldwide operations. Currently, 93 percent of its facilities run on renewable energy, said Lisa Jackson, Apple's vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives. Jackson, who headed up the Environmental Protection Agency from 2009 to 2013, spoke Monday at the start of ..>> view originalDeadline nears for Kindle owners to update or risk losing access
Kindle e-book readers gained legions of fans for their long-lasting batteries and easy navigation, but some of the devices' owners may be at risk for losing the plot.Owners of older Kindles or those who haven't connected to the Internet via wireless access since Oct. 5 must update their devices before Tuesday, March 22, or else risk losing downloads and Kindle services, according to Amazon (AMZN). The updating process should be fairly simple as long as it's done before March 22, since Amazon sa..>> view originalFirst look: New nylon and milanese bands bring color, style to Apple Watch
First look: New nylon and milanese bands bring color, style to Apple Watch By AppleInsider Staff Monday, March 21, 2016, 02:03 pm PT (05:03 pm ET) Apple added a few fresh accessories to the Apple Watch lineup at Monday's special event, including a comfortable woven nylon strap design, new leather and Sport Band colors and the previously rumored Space Black Milanese loop. Available in seven color combinations, Apple's new nylon bands sport a unique four-layer construction that appears ..>> view originalApple Releases iOS 9.3 With Night Shift, New Quick Actions, App Improvements, '1970' Bug Fix and More
Apple today released iOS 9.3 to the public, marking the third significant update to the iOS 9 operating system since it launched in September of 2015. iOS 9.3 has been in testing since January 11 with new features, refinements, and bug fixes added throughout the beta testing period. iOS 9.3 is available immediately to all iOS 9 users as an over-the-air update. It can also be downloaded through iTunes on the Mac and PC. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. As a major..>> view original
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