Apple Seeds New Os X Mavericks 10 9 2 Safari 6 1 2 Betas To Developers

A week following the previous beta, Apple has seeded a new version of OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 to developers. The update is available via Software Update in the Mac App Store and Apple’s online developer portal. It is labeled as build 13C44, and that’s a small increase over last week’s 13C39 build. Last week’s build brought blocking for iMessage and FaceTime, while the original 10.9.2 beta introduced FaceTime Audio in the Mac’s FaceTime and Messages apps....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 106 words · Carlos Meyers

Apple Shares Why 11 Inch Ipad Pro Didn T Get The Liquid Retina Xdr Display And More In New Interview

One of the standout features of the 2021 iPad Pro is the Liquid Retina XDR display, but it’s only found on the 12.9-inch model. Now in a new interview, Scott Broderick of worldwide iPad product marketing and Vincent Gu of the display engineering team have shared more about the challenges of the new mini-LED XDR display, why it didn’t land on the 11-inch iPad Pro, and much more. Brian Tong sat down with Broderick and Gu for a wide-ranging interview focused on the 2021 M1 iPad Pro....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 330 words · Alan Rhodes

Apple Showcasing 4K Hdr Movies With New Featured Section In Itunes

Just two days before the first Apple TV 4K arrives to customers, Apple is showcasing 4K HDR content in iTunes. While the company first started rolling out 4K TV and movies last week, you can now view some of the top choices in a dedicated featured section… If you head to the Movies section of iTunes, you’ll see a new featured banner along the top touting 4K HDR content that is “Crisp....

January 11, 2022 · 1 min · 206 words · Michael Slater

Apple Starts The Countdown To 25 Billionth App

Apple started a countdown to its 25 billionth app download on the App Store. A promotional page at the company’s website reads: A special section on the App Store, and the official rules, state that a person lucky enough to download the 25 billionth app will take home a $10,000 App Store Gift Card. You can also fill out an entry form here to take part in the contest. Hat tip to @Crossingman....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 230 words · Karen Owens

Apple Store In Israel Apple Reportedly Abandons Plans

Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to open an Apple Store in Israel after no mall owner in the country was willing to agree to the company’s terms. The proposed location was in the Azrieli Sarona Tower, a 61-storey skyscraper in Tel Aviv. Apple is known to make significant demands when it comes to opening new retail stores … The company knows that the presence of an Apple Store in a mall or other location will attract lots of customers....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · Tomiko Sanders

Apple Store Manager Apologizes To Six Schoolboys After Alleged Racist Ejection From Australian Store Video

Update: Apple has issued a statement to BuzzFeed News regarding this incident: The manager of an Apple Store in Australia has apologised after six teenagers aged 15 and 16 were asked to leave the store when a member of staff expressed concerns than they might steal something. The youths allege that their ejection from the store in Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre (pictured above at its grand opening) was due to the color of their skin....

January 11, 2022 · 2 min · 228 words · Andre Burgess

Apple Shares Fresh Photos Of New Vienna Austria Retail Store Ahead Of Grand Opening Saturday

In a press release this morning, Apple revealed fresh images and details about their brand new retail location on Vienna’s Kärntner Straße. We previously reported that the store is set to open this coming Saturday, February 24th. Apple Kärntner Straße marks the company’s first official presence in Austria. The completion of the historic store was announced just a few short weeks ago, when temporary scaffolding went down and culturally rich banners went up on the facade’s windows to herald the store’s arrival....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 263 words · Era Haire

Apple Shares Updated Aerial Shot Of Campus 2 Construction Progress

Apple today shared an updated aerial shot of its under construction Campus 2 project since last checking in earlier this month. As always, the company posted the image above to the City of Cupertino’s webpage tracking updates on the project. The new image shares a different perspective of the site compared to photos Apple shared earlier this month and views from the latest 4K drone flyover. Earlier this month CEO Tim Cook spoke to Fast Company about the new campus:...

January 10, 2022 · 1 min · 192 words · Gerald Robinson

Apple Software Quality Dramatically Improved In 2020

Jason Snell is out with this year’s Six Colors Apple report card, and it indicates that industry commentators saw a dramatic improvement in Apple software quality in the course of 2020. Unsurprisingly, the single biggest win for Apple was seen as the M1 Macs, but software quality saw the second biggest positive shift… Snell invites a selection of Apple commentators to score Apple on a five-point scale for each of the following:...

January 10, 2022 · 3 min · 448 words · Robert Strahle

Apple Still Offers An Itunes Version With App Store Ringtones And Other Features Removed In Focused Itunes 12 7

For people mourning the loss of a desktop iTunes client to store their app library or check the best-selling app charts, there is some hope. It has been noticed on Reddit that Apple offers a special version of iTunes, iTunes 12.6.3, which retains the features that were abruptly removed in iTunes 12.7. Apple positions this build as necessary for some businesses performing internal app deployments but it is available to download by anyone....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 349 words · Melissa Lebrecque

Apple Stops Signing Ios 12 1 4 Following Public Release Of Ios 12 2

Following last month’s release of iOS 12.2, Apple today has officially stopped signing iOS 12.1.4. This means it is no longer possible to downgrade from iOS 12.2 to the previous version of iOS. Apple generally stops signing older releases of iOS within a few weeks of releasing an update to the public. iOS 12.2 was officially released on March 25th in conjunction with Apple’s “It’s show time” event at Steve Jobs Theater....

January 10, 2022 · 2 min · 262 words · Dorothy Beaulieu

Apple Store Grand Central Closer To Opening

Apple is beginning to prepare for the upcoming holiday shopping season by putting the final touches on several retail locations and reinventing the way their visitors buy Apple gear. Most notable is opening up a flagship store in New York’s iconic Grand Central Station. Why is Grand Central such a big deal, especially when there are already Apple Stores in New York in affluent neighborhoods? Here are some quick facts on Grand Central:...

January 10, 2022 · 3 min · 441 words · Viva Javier

Apple S 2015 Back To School Deal Free Beats Solo2 Headphones With Mac Purchase

Apple is today launching its Back to School promotion for 2015. This year, it will give away a free pair of Beats Solo2 headphones with the purchase of an eligible Mac. Customers must either purchase an iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac Pro with education pricing to qualify, including build-to-order configurations. The Mac mini does not participate in the deal. Alternatively, customers can upgrade for an additional $100 to a pair of wireless Beats Solo2 headphones, rather than the usual $299 price....

January 9, 2022 · 2 min · 239 words · Helen Holt

Apple S Homekit At Ces 2016 Ceiling Fans Door Locks Switches Thermostats More

Apple’s HomeKit platform, which allows Siri-control of Wi-Fi connected home automation accessories, is one of the big areas of interest for accessory makers at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. With the event officially kicking off today, we’ve put together one place to find all of the announcements this week for the latest HomeKit products. Some of the highlights so far: the first ceiling fans and window blinds for the platform are on show this week, while more outlets, switches, thermostats and door lock options also gain support....

January 9, 2022 · 2 min · 308 words · Barbara Cunningham

Apple S M1 Chip Outperforms Geforce Gtx 1050 Ti In Graphics Benchmark

Ever since Apple unveiled its new M1 SoC, it has been continuously impressing us as we learn more about it. That trend continues today as the M1 has been tested using the GFXBench 5.0 benchmarking tool. The results, while nothing awe-inspiring, are definitely impressive. The benchmarks were run using Apple’s Metal API, and they reveal that the chip outperforms both the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and the AMD Radeon RX 560....

January 9, 2022 · 2 min · 250 words · Daniel Smith

Apple S Second Watchos 4 Developer Beta Release Now Available

Apple’s second beta of watchOS 4 is rolling out to developers. The new operating system brings a number of changes across the platform including an app list navigation, and new text UIs throughout. We’ve gone in-depth with over 50 of the changes watchOS 4 brings. watchOS 4 is Apple’s latest upcoming operating system for its wearable. While the changes may not be as drastic as iOS 11’s, the new enhancements are welcome updates....

January 9, 2022 · 7 min · 1299 words · Donovan King

Apple S Streaming Service Has A Major Problem To Overcome

November will see the arrival of another contender, as Apple is finally launching the Apple TV+ streaming service, one of the worst-kept secrets in the entertainment industry. Rumored for years, it will launch at last just days ahead of Disney+. Unlike the other streaming platforms, Apple TV+ - which will be available inside the Apple TV app on a wide range of devices - will depend entirely upon original programming. Content will include educational shows such as Helpsters, sci-fi dramas like Jason Momoa’s See), a Ghostwriter reboot, and the adaptation of Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story....

January 9, 2022 · 3 min · 505 words · Floyd Larsen

Apple Shares Behind The Scenes Look At How Made On Ipad Pro Ads Were Created

Apple has today shared a neat behind the scenes look at how it made the latest iPad Pro ads, which were completely made on iPad Pro. That includes filming, editing, animation, and even music composition. Apple released the new behind the scenes video on its YouTube channel. It takes a look at how the company created the “made with iPad Pro” series. The latest series helps users think about using the iPad Pro in new or different ways with ads like “A new way to go paperless with iPad Pro,” “A new way to create a presentation with iPad Pro,” “A new way to design your space with iPad Pro,” and more....

January 9, 2022 · 2 min · 233 words · Wayne Gelsinger

Apple Store Is Down Ahead Of Event Apple Expected To Launch First Apple Silicon Macs Today

The Apple Store is down for what is most likely Apple’s last product event of the year. At 10 AM PT, Tim Cook and team will take to the virtual pre-recorded stage to announce the first Apple Silicon Macs. As previewed at WWDC in June, Apple is embarking on a transition to move from Intel-based Macs to ARM architecture using chips of its own design, just like how it designs the A-series processors in iPhones and iPads....

January 9, 2022 · 2 min · 267 words · Emily Brown

Apple Reveals New Accessibility Features Assistivetouch For Apple Watch Eye Tracking On Ipad More

Apple has announced a variety of new software features coming soon to iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. All of these features focus on Accessibility, including AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, eye-tracking support for iPad, and much more. Apple says that AssistiveTouch for watchOS allows users to control their Apple Watch without ever having to touch the display. The company explains that this feature will be especially useful to those users with limited mobility....

January 8, 2022 · 4 min · 687 words · David Buri