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12-page print ad & digital video showcase Apple Watch in March issue of Vogue Posted: 25 Feb 2015 10:32 AM PST As the April launch of the Apple Watch fast approaches, Apple has taken out a major 12-page ad in the latest issue of fashion magazine Vogue, and also included a video version in the digital iPad edition.

Apple's Jony Ive and Tesla's Elon Musk 'inseparable' in conversation at Oscars afterparty Posted: 25 Feb 2015 09:26 AM PST One of the top designers in the world and the leader in electric car technology were spotted engrossed in private conversation this past Sunday at an exclusive Academy Awards afterparty, amidst a flurry of rumors surrounding Apple's rumored plans to build its own electric, autonomous car.

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Israel, meets with President Reuven Rivlin Posted: 25 Feb 2015 08:59 AM PST Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook was in Israel on Wednesday, and had a meeting with President Reuven Rivlin, as Apple is prepared to open a new office in the country.

Rumor: Tim Cook reveals waterproofing on Apple Watch has improved since unveiling, can be worn in shower Posted: 25 Feb 2015 07:01 AM PST Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook was reportedly overheard telling a retail employee in Germany that he wears his Apple Watch in the shower, which would suggest that the water resistance of the wrist-worn device has changed since it was first announced last year.

Just 6.8M smartwatches sold in 2014 at an average price of $189 Posted: 25 Feb 2015 05:52 AM PST In yet another sign that the forthcoming Apple Watch is poised to shake up the wearables market in a big way, the average smartwatch sold in 2014 for just over half of the Apple Watch's $349 starting price.

Jury orders Apple to pay $533M for infringing gaming patents Posted: 24 Feb 2015 09:02 PM PST A U.S. federal jury in Texas ordered Apple to pay $532.9 million in damages on Tuesday after it found the company's iTunes digital media purchasing and distribution system in infringement of three patents held by licensing firm Smartflash.

'Modern Family' co-creator details episode shot entirely with Apple products Posted: 24 Feb 2015 07:10 PM PST In a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming "Modern Family" episode shot completely on iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2, co-creator and executive producer Steve Levitan said using the iOS devices didn't dramatically change the production process, and revealed that tomorrow's show is not the first time producers turned to Apple's handset for in-show footage.

Chase announces over 1M wallets provisioned on Apple Pay Posted: 24 Feb 2015 05:42 PM PST As part of JP Morgan Chase's 2015 Investor Day on Tuesday, the bank went over statistics relating to its credit card business, announcing it has provisioned over one million wallets on Apple's fledgling Apple Pay mobile payments service.

Apple expands Maps Flyover support to 9 new locations including Venice, Italy Posted: 24 Feb 2015 02:16 PM PST As part of Apple's continued effort to build out its in-house mapping service, the company recently added nine new cities, including Venice, Italy, to the list of locations sporting 3D Flyover support.

iOS, Android dominate smartphone market with 96% combined stake Posted: 24 Feb 2015 12:50 PM PST Apple and Google have all but destroyed the competition in the smartphone space, with the two companies' flagship mobile operating systems -- iOS and Android -- combining to power 96.3 percent of the smartphones shipped in 2014, new data indicates.