Tuesday 9 September 2014

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Apple to release iOS 8 to device users on Sept. 17


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 10:48 AM PDT


Apple on Tuesday announced the official release date for its next-generation iOS 8 mobile operating system, with user able to update on Sept. 17.



'Apple Pay' is a Touch ID-based mobile wallet included with iPhone 6, rolls out in October


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 10:54 AM PDT


Apple will enter the mobile payment space in a big way with this month's launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both of which will ship with integrated near-field communications technology to allow secure wireless payments through a service called Apple Pay.



Apple ditches 32GB capacity for iPhone 6, offers storage sizes of 16, 64 & 128GB starting at $199


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 10:44 AM PDT


Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will offer users more storage than ever before, topping out at a whopping 128 gigabytes of space on high-end models of its two new handsets.



Apple announces 4.7" iPhone 6 and 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus: New design, A8 CPU, Retina HD display


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 10:13 AM PDT


Apple's hotly anticipated next generation of iPhone was officially unveiled on Tuesday in two different screen sizes of 4.7 and 5.5 inches, both sporting all-new designs and even higher resolution Retina HD displays.



Take a quick peek at the media frenzy outside Apple's Sept. 9 event


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 09:35 AM PDT


With less than 30 minutes to go until Apple reveals what secret products it's been working on, the tech news media has congregated in Cupertino, next to a giant mysterious white box, awaiting the big event. AppleInsider offers a quick peek at the scene as we count down to showtime.



Live from Apple's "Wish We Could Say More" iWatch & iPhone 6 Event


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 09:19 AM PDT


Join us as we join Apple on Sept 9, 2014 for its "Wish We Could Say More" media event, in which the company is widely expected to unveil multiple "iPhone 6" models, preview its so-called "iWatch," and introduce a mobile payment platform backed by the industry's most respected players.



AppleInsider introduces new mobile edition designed for iPhone's Safari browser


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 06:33 AM PDT


Just in time for what is shaping up to be Apple's biggest keynote in years, AppleInsider introduces a major revamp to its mobile website, bringing fast HTML5 support, new content sections and a powerful redesign inspired by the latest version of Apple's iOS.



Alleged 'iPhone 6' benchmark suggests 'A8' CPU has 1GB of RAM, is clocked at 1.4GHz


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 05:17 AM PDT


A Chinese user who claims to have gotten their hands on a functioning "iPhone 6" has posted pictures taken with the device's camera, along with benchmarks suggesting that Apple's next-generation "A8" processor will boast a gigabyte of RAM and will run at a speed of 1.4 gigahertz.



Apple TV special events channel launches hours ahead of 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' event


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 05:14 AM PDT


As Apple gears up for what at least one national news channel has called a "historic" announcement, the iPhone maker has re-added its own Special Events channel the Apple TV, providing interested consumers with another avenue for watching the event unfold live.



Apple partner Mayo Clinic to reportedly demo HealthKit integration at media event


Posted: 09 Sep 2014 12:46 AM PDT


Minnesota-based healthcare provider Mayo Clinic will be part of Apple's special media event on Tuesday, one report says, suggesting medical systems solutions will play a major role in today's product announcements.



NYT resurrects U2 rumor, says band to play 'significant part' in special Apple event


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 05:14 PM PDT


After rock group U2 seemingly debunked rumors that it was somehow attached to Apple's media event slated for tomorrow, The New York Times on Monday claims the rock group will indeed contribute by performing cuts from its next album and announce a device partnership.



ABC News teases report of 'historic' Apple announcement


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 03:53 PM PDT


On the eve of Apple's big media event, ABC News on Monday posted a teaser spot for an exclusive report covering what the broadcaster calls a "historic announcement."



Apple reportedly building out Boston Siri team, suggests rapid build-out of proprietary tech


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 02:37 PM PDT


A report on Monday claims Apple is bolstering its Siri research team in Cambridge, Mass., bringing in new blood and expanding into a larger office as the company weens off Nuance-based technology.



Apple rumored to launch loyalty rewards program alongside mobile payments system


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:41 PM PDT


Apple is reportedly looking to roll out a so-called "iWallet" loyalty program in cooperation with merchants and retailers that could be announced at Tuesday's special media event.



Amazon slashes subsidized price on Fire Phone to 99 cents ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 6' unveiling


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT


With hours to go before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone, Amazon slashed the price on its first foray into the smartphone market, the Fire Phone, to just 99 cents with a new two-year service contract.



iTokens: Why it makes sense for Apple's rumored payment system to use tokenized transactions


Posted: 08 Sep 2014 11:52 AM PDT


Apple is finally expected to announce its entry in the mobile payments arena alongside the "iPhone 6" at a media event on Tuesday in Cupertino, and rumors suggest that the new system will be based around tokenization for enhanced security. AppleInsider took a look at what that means for users.



Apple reportedly wrangles lower credit card transaction fees for mobile payments rollout


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 01:59 PM PDT


Adding to rumors regarding Apple's supposed mobile payments solution, a report on Thursday claims the Cupertino tech giant has managed to negotiate lower transaction fees from five credit card issuing banks.



Apple's 'iWatch' has flexible sapphire screen & wireless charging, 'iPhone 6' to offer one-handed mode, NYT says


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 12:26 PM PDT


As hype builds for Apple's Sept. 9 announcement, yet another report chimes in with alleged details, saying the company's wearable "iWatch" will sport a flexible screen and wireless charging, while the company's larger iPhone models will apparently offer a one-handed mode for ease of use.



Samsung's 'rushed,' 'half-baked' announcements set Apple up for easy victory this fall, analyst says


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 11:34 AM PDT


Samsung this week made a slew of announcements, most notably its next-generation big-screen Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, but none of the products were enough to impress analyst Brian White, who doesn't think the South Korean electronics maker is well positioned to compete with Apple's anticipated fall product lineup.



Apple to hold live stream of Sept. 9 event, begins countdown on website


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 11:17 AM PDT


With less than five days to go until Tim Cook takes the stage at the Flint Center in Cupertino, Apple has begun promoting the event --?at which the iPhone 6, iWatch, and perhaps second-generation iPad Air will be unveiled -- on its homepage with a countdown timer to the live stream.



U2 says reports of Apple tie-up for 'iPhone 6' are untrue


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 09:49 AM PDT


Rumors that mega-popular rock band U2 have struck a new partnership with Apple to release their upcoming album on the so-called iPhone 6 and could participate in next Tuesday's media event in Cupertino are without merit, a U2 spokesperson said on Thursday.



Both Apple's 'iPhone 6' and 'iWatch' will offer NFC e-wallet payments, WSJ reaffirms


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 09:04 AM PDT


Yet another publication chimed in on Thursday to say that Apple's next iPhone and its anticipated wearable "iWatch" will support near-field communications technology to enable wireless payments, while the "iWatch" is also said to sport a curved OLED display.



Apple supplier Catcher Technology accused of labor violations in China plant


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 07:56 AM PDT


Workers at a Catcher-owned facility in Suqian, China are subjected to discriminatory hiring policies, forced to handle toxic materials without proper protective gear, and made to work excessive overtime to manufacture parts for Apple's next-generation iPad Air, according to a scathing undercover report released Thursday by China Labor Watch and Green America.



Exclusive aerial footage of Apple's mysterious white box next to 'iPhone 6' event site


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 07:04 AM PDT


Not too far from Apple's Campus 2 project, a temporary structure is rising for the company's September 9 event, and new aerial shots captured by an amateur photographer using a flying camera drone offer a closer look at the mysterious white box that has generated considerable buzz.



Apple's 'iWatch' to have two sizes, 8GB storage, multiple material & color options for 2015 launch - report


Posted: 04 Sep 2014 06:14 AM PDT


With Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly confident of the so-called "iWatch's" chances when pitted against the famous Swiss watchmakers, a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple will offer its upcoming wearable -- which is unlikely to hit shelves before 2015 -- in at least two sizes with 8 gigabytes of internal storage and a variety of color and material options, including gold




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