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Apple provides developers with new iOS 8.3 beta, adds fixes for CarPlay functionality Posted: 23 Feb 2015 10:29 AM PST The second beta of iOS 8.3 was released to developers on Monday, fixing a bug found in previous versions that could cause issues when connecting to a CarPlay-enabled vehicle infotainment unit.

Apple releases second beta of OS X 10.10.3 with focus on new Photos app Posted: 23 Feb 2015 10:23 AM PST Apple on Monday seeded developers with another beta version of its forthcoming OS X 10.10.3 update, asking testers to focus primarily on the new Photos app with additional attention paid to Wi-Fi captive network support and screen sharing.

Google to buy Softcard, take on Apple Pay in new agreement with U.S. carriers Posted: 23 Feb 2015 09:14 AM PST Search giant Google is reportedly doubling down on its mobile payments strategy, agreeing on a new deal with major U.S. wireless providers to pre-install the Google Wallet app on Android handsets while acquiring the technology behind Softcard from those same carriers.

Stanford researchers develop method for tracking mobile devices using battery charge data Posted: 23 Feb 2015 09:04 AM PST Privacy advocates have long tried to educate consumers on the perils of giving apps access to GPS data, but a group of Stanford researchers has developed a method to infer a device's location from a seemingly much more innocuous source -- battery charge information.

Latest Apple mystery van sightings occur in California, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona [u] Posted: 23 Feb 2015 07:52 AM PST Apple's mapping efforts appear to be growing, as AppleInsider readers continue to spot mysterious sensor-laden vans, just like the ones previously confirmed to be registered to Apple, roaming around the United States.

Google launches new YouTube Kids app on Apple's iOS Posted: 23 Feb 2015 07:20 AM PST Parents with young children now have a new option for tablet-based entertainment, as Google on Monday officially unveiled YouTube Kids, a new app for the video sharing site focused on enabling children to discover content for themselves.

Rumor: Apple poaching Samsung experts in chips, batteries, more Posted: 23 Feb 2015 05:59 AM PST With its latest recruiting efforts, Apple is allegedly targeting "experts in next-generation technology" from rival Samsung, offering raises and competitive benefits to lure talent to California.

Apple pouring 1.7 billion euros into new data centers in Ireland and Denmark Posted: 23 Feb 2015 01:35 AM PST Apple on Monday announced a multi-billion euro data center project that will add new state-of-the-art facilities in County Galway, Ireland and Denmark's Jutland peninsula to the company's roster in 2017, with both locations powered exclusively by renewable energy.

Apple CarPlay partner Toyota not planning to add support any time soon - report Posted: 22 Feb 2015 08:58 PM PST Despite being among the first automakers to sign on with Apple's CarPlay initiative, Japanese marque Toyota is reportedly planning to stick with its own in-house infotainment system for the foreseeable future.

Apple's Oscars ad shot entirely on iPad Air 2, features voiceover by Martin Scorsese Posted: 22 Feb 2015 01:08 PM PST Just in time for the Academy Awards, Apple on Sunday released a new TV commercial focusing on the filmmaking process featuring footage captured on the latest iPad Air 2 and a voiceover by acclaimed Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese.