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Microsoft Band adds MapMyFitness & HealthVault support, but still no Apple HealthKit Posted: 24 Feb 2015 10:40 AM PST The wearable fitness tracking Microsoft Band received an update this week adding support for biking, and integration with MapMyFitness and Microsoft's own HealthVault service, but it still lacks compatibility with Apple's HealthKit tools and Health app for iOS 8.

Tim Cook commemorates Steve Jobs's birthday on trip to Germany Posted: 24 Feb 2015 08:48 AM PST Apple's chief executive was spotted on Tuesday in Germany, where he took the time to tweet a short remembrance of late colleague Steve Jobs before visiting the offices of infamous German tabloid Bild.

Pebble again turns to crowdfunding to take on Apple Watch with new color display model Posted: 24 Feb 2015 07:41 AM PST Best known for being a blockbuster success on Kickstarter, Pebble announced on Tuesday that it is returning to its roots, and will crowdfund its next-generation smartwatch with a color display and voice input, in a bid to take on the upcoming Apple Watch.

Visa readies network tokenization launch in Europe, sets the stage for Apple Pay debut Posted: 24 Feb 2015 07:00 AM PST International payment network Visa on Tuesday announced that it would extend its network tokenization service -- one of the foundational technologies behind Apple Pay -- to Europe beginning in mid April, signaling that the first overseas launch of Apple's mobile payment solution may not be far away.

Rumor: Samsung tapped to supply DRAM for 'A9' chip in Apple's next iPhone Posted: 24 Feb 2015 06:00 AM PST In a deal said to be worth billions of dollars, Samsung will allegedly provide at least half of the dynamic random access memory used in the processor for Apple's 2015 iPhone update, according to a new rumor.

Apple patent outlines mobile app data sharing and collaboration over FaceTime Posted: 23 Feb 2015 11:39 PM PST Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for a method by which two or more mobile device users can share and interact with app data in real time, including the ability to see each other's screens during a FaceTime call.

Apple reportedly buys digital instrument effects firm Camel Audio Posted: 23 Feb 2015 07:59 PM PST Apple has seemingly purchased UK-based digital audio effects maker Camel Audio, best known for the popular Alchemy synth plug-in, suggesting the firm's software may be included in a future version of Logic Pro X.

Tweetbot for iOS gets Twitter video and GIF support in latest update Posted: 23 Feb 2015 06:20 PM PST Developer Tapbots on Monday pushed out an update to its popular iOS Twitter client Tweetbot for iOS, bringing playback support for videos and GIFs hosted by the ubiquitous microblogging network.

Apple closes in on $775B market cap, now twice as large as No. 2 Exxon Mobil Posted: 23 Feb 2015 05:08 PM PST Apple stock hit a new high of $133 at the closing bell on Monday, rocketing up 2.7 percent on the day to grow its market capitalization to just under $775 billion, a number two times larger than second-largest publicly traded U.S. company Exxon Mobil.

Apple's World Travel Adapter Kit returns with Brazil socket support, lower price Posted: 23 Feb 2015 03:51 PM PST In a change to its online storefront on Monday, Apple introduced a revised World Travel Adapter Kit with a total of seven AC plug types and a reduced price of $29, as the package no longer includes a USB power adapter or cable.

Apple introduces new crash reporting service for developers in latest Xcode 6.3 beta Posted: 23 Feb 2015 02:49 PM PST After releasing a fresh beta of Xcode 6.3 on Monday, Apple outlined a new crash reporting service that will help developers target, fix and track problems directly from the development tool.

Apple introduces emoji diversity options with latest iOS 8.3, OS X 10.10.3 betas Posted: 23 Feb 2015 01:03 PM PST Starting with the latest betas of iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3, new alternate skin color options are available when selecting emojis of people and faces. In addition, Siri has added a host of new languages on iPhone and iPad.

Apple, AOL ending iTunes login partnership, users must migrate to Apple ID by March 31 Posted: 23 Feb 2015 11:50 AM PST The long-standing partnership that allowed AOL members to login to iTunes with their AOL credentials will come to an end at the end of next month, meaning those consumers still taking advantage of that ability will need to migrate to an Apple ID or lose access to iTunes, the App Store, and the iBookstore.