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Rumor: iOS 8.2 release is imminent from Apple, iOS 8.3 to follow closely behind Posted: 27 Feb 2015 10:09 AM PST iOS 8.2 could be released to the public as soon as next week, while the release of iOS 8.3 may not be far behind, setting the stage for the launch of the Apple Watch in April, according to a new report.

Tim Cook says Apple Watch will replace electronic car keys, confirms Apple Store revamp Posted: 27 Feb 2015 08:18 AM PST Apple is already attempting to eliminate the need for consumers to carry a wallet and may soon extend its assault to the second pat of the venerable three-pat technique, as Apple chief executive Tim Cook said this week that the company designed its forthcoming Apple Watch to replace electronic car keys and fobs.

Apple's March 9 'Spring Forward' event steals thunder from rivals at Mobile World Congress Posted: 27 Feb 2015 07:56 AM PST Whether intentionally timed or just a matter of coincidence, Apple's just-announced March 9 event is likely to overshadow the Mobile World Congress mega-conference in Barcelona, which will take place the preceding week.

Vogue Paris calls the Apple Watch 'a small revolution' in new two-page spread Posted: 27 Feb 2015 06:46 AM PST Apple's marketing blitzkrieg for the upcoming Apple Watch has made it to the pages of Vogue Paris, with the latest edition of fashion's holy scripture blessing the new device with a two-page spread that calls the Watch "a small revolution" ready to impress.

AppleInsider podcast discusses Apple's March 9 event, net neutrality, Pebble Time & more Posted: 27 Feb 2015 05:31 AM PST The latest AppleInsider podcast is now available to download and subscribe in iTunes or SoundCloud, with detailed analysis of this week's news, including Apple's invitations to a March 9 media event, the FCC voting to enforce net neutrality, Pebble funding its new smartwatch using Kickstarter (again), Google buying Softcard, and more.

Ericsson unloads legal barrage against Apple in ongoing patent licensing dispute Posted: 27 Feb 2015 01:30 AM PST Mobile systems heavyweight Ericsson plans to escalate its patent licensing case against Apple with a salvo of federal lawsuits and U.S. International Trade Commission complaints, requesting both damages and injunctions against the Cupertino company's devices.

Former Apple exec Ron Johnson appointed to board of fashion e-tailer Nasty Gal, leads investment Posted: 26 Feb 2015 10:01 PM PST Former Apple executive Ron Johnson, who cultivated the highly successful Apple Store retail initiative, is leading a $16 million investment round for online retailer Nasty Gal, marking his return to the fashion industry.

Apple looking for hardware and software engineers to build virtual reality displays Posted: 26 Feb 2015 06:03 PM PST A handful of recent Apple corporate job postings suggest the company is experimenting with virtual and augmented reality hardware and software, an area of intense interest some believe will be the next tech battleground.

Apple takes top spot in online order fulfillment in Q4 with average ship time of 2.5 days Posted: 26 Feb 2015 04:25 PM PST In its first ever quarterly study, customer service analytics firm StellaService ranked Apple as the fastest and most most efficient online retailer in terms of shipments for the fourth quarter of 2014, taking an average of 2.5 days to send out orders.

Apple's iWork for iCloud goes platform agnostic, open to everyone Posted: 26 Feb 2015 02:10 PM PST Apple on Thursday removed the beta tag from its Apple ID creation tool, granting anyone, on any platform access to access to the iWork for iCloud Web-based productivity suite.

Fresh off $533M victory, Smartflash files another patent suit against Apple Posted: 26 Feb 2015 12:06 PM PST Just one day after Smartflash won a $533 million jury decision against Apple, the intellectual property holder filed yet another patent case against the company seeking even more damages for alleged infringement.

Firehouse Subs rolls out support for Apple Pay to over 800 locations nationwide Posted: 26 Feb 2015 11:32 AM PST Apple has added another food-and-beverage arrow to its Apple Pay quiver, as hot sandwich chain Firehouse Subs on Thursday announced that each of its more than 860 locations across the U.S. would begin accepting contactless payments through Apple Pay.