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Apple releases WatchKit developer tools for creating Apple Watch apps & more Posted: 18 Nov 2014 10:37 AM PST Apple on Tuesday announced the availability of WatchKit, allowing developers to begin creating custom third-party applications, Glances and actionable notifications for the upcoming Apple Watch, before the wrist-worn accessory hits the market in early 2015.

Apple awarded patent for augmented reality devices with transparent displays Posted: 18 Nov 2014 10:32 AM PST Apple this week was awarded ownership of a patent that describes future electronics with transparent displays, allowing users to view real-world events simultaneously with on-screen generated images.

Nokia channels Apple's iPad mini with new N1 Android tablet for China Posted: 18 Nov 2014 09:39 AM PST In one of its first major product releases as a Microsoft subsidiary, former handset heavyweight Nokia on Tuesday unveiled a new 7.9-inch Android tablet that appears to take a number of cues from Apple's rival iPad mini.

Top hedge funds predict Apple could achieve trillion-dollar market cap Posted: 18 Nov 2014 06:48 AM PST As shares of Apple repeatedly reach new all-time highs, major investors believe the trend could continue, propelling the iPhone maker to a massive market capitalization level of $1 trillion as soon as next year.

Online retailers who support Apple Pay in iOS apps will boost sales this holiday, study says Posted: 18 Nov 2014 05:08 AM PST While most of the buzz surrounding Apple Pay is focused on its use in person at retail, the most popular application this holiday season may be in securely authorizing online purchases, a new study shows.

Apple's scanner mouse patent dynamically adjusts resolution, displays images on housing Posted: 18 Nov 2014 02:00 AM PST The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple an invention covering a mouse peripheral with built-in chromatic sensor, a device designed to deal with tracking issues inherent in conventional designs while acting as a handheld scanner.

Apple exec Eddy Cue goes on 'holiday shopping spree' to showcase Apple Pay Posted: 17 Nov 2014 08:47 PM PST In a segment that aired Monday night on local Los Angeles, Calif., news station KTLA, Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue went on a "shopping spree" to show off Apple Pay at a number of retailers, including the Apple Store.

Apple iSight supplier Sony unveils new 21MP CMOS sensor with 4K video, phase detection AF Posted: 17 Nov 2014 08:28 PM PST Apple partner supplier Sony on Monday announced an upcoming 21-megapixel CMOS sensor with onboard plane phase detection autofocus signal processing, 4K video output and still image HDR, all features that could trickle down to a future iPhone model.

Chinese sites hosting 'Wirelurker' Mac-to-iOS malware taken down, suspects arrested Posted: 17 Nov 2014 03:55 PM PST A Beijing government agency on Monday announced the arrest of three suspects thought to be behind the so-called "WireLurker" trojan targeting Mac and iOS devices, saying websites hosting the malware have been shut down.

AT&T promo gives subscribers 15GB of data for the price of 10GB Posted: 17 Nov 2014 03:18 PM PST Spurred on by increased competition in the wireless space, U.S. No. 2 carrier AT&T is rolling out a limited-time promotion that nets customers 15GB of data for $100 per month, or the current going rate for 10GB of data.

Apple Store now selling ecobee3 smart thermostat, stokes 'smarthome' competition Posted: 17 Nov 2014 02:37 PM PST Smarthome device maker ecobee scored coveted Apple Store shelf space as online and brick-and-mortar outlets on Monday started sales of the ecobee3 Internet-connected thermostat, one of the first products selected by Apple's retail arm to challenge Google-owned Nest.

NYC plans to replace phone booths with pylons providing free gigabit Wi-Fi Posted: 17 Nov 2014 02:08 PM PST Visitors and residents of New York City may soon have a vastly improved internet experience thanks to the new LinkNYC program, an initiative to replace the city's aging pay phones with modern "Link structures" that will broadcast access to free, gigabit Wi-Fi.

Snapchat partners with Square to debut Snapcash money transfers Posted: 17 Nov 2014 01:45 PM PST In a surprise announcement on Monday, ephemeral photo and video messaging service Snapchat unveiled Snapcash, a person-to-person payments platform powered by Square.