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How to auto-delete old texts and silence annoying conversations in iOS 8 Posted: 18 Sep 2014 08:21 AM PDT The Messages application gains a number of significant new features with Apple's iOS 8 upgrade, especially for users who participate in group messages that might take up space or become bothersome.

Apple, U2 reportedly working on secret new digital music format Posted: 18 Sep 2014 07:28 AM PDT U2's new collaboration with Apple appears to run deeper than the recent exclusive release of the band's new Songs of Innocence album on iTunes, as the Irish rockers are said to be working alongside the iPhone maker to create a new digital music format.

Apple's iPhone 6 & 6 Plus gain radio certification in China, but release date still uncertain Posted: 18 Sep 2014 06:17 AM PDT Following the somewhat surprising news that Apple's next-generation iPhones would not launch in China --?now one of the company's most important markets --?on the same day as their global release, a report from the Asian nation's state-run media confirms that the devices are still awaiting regulatory approval.

How to start an iOS 8 Family Sharing account to share apps, music, movies & more Posted: 18 Sep 2014 05:49 AM PDT Once users are running iOS 8 on their iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, they'll be able to share all iTunes account purchases, including apps, music and movies, between up to six people in their family.

Apple invents bone conducting EarPods for better iPhone noise cancellation Posted: 18 Sep 2014 03:47 AM PDT As part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality of iPhone voice calls, Apple is investigating a unique take on bone conduction technology that uses sensor-laden EarPods and multiple microphones to cancel out unwanted noise.

Apple says incapable of decrypting iOS 8 user data, even for government agencies Posted: 17 Sep 2014 08:33 PM PDT Among the privacy policies outlined by Apple in a new privacy policy webpage on Wednesday is an iOS 8 feature that makes it technically impossible for the company to decrypt a device to harvest user data, even if law enforcement agencies request it.

Tim Cook touts new Apple privacy policies in open letter to customers Posted: 17 Sep 2014 06:53 PM PDT Apple on Wednesday updated its customer privacy webpage to reflect new security initiatives, highlighting a letter written by CEO Tim Cook, who restated the company's business is in selling products, not harvesting data.

Apple updates iWork for iOS suite with support for iOS 8, stability fixes Posted: 17 Sep 2014 06:14 PM PDT Following the release of iOS 8 on Wednesday, Apple rolled out updates for its iWork productivity app suite, bringing the titles up to speed with the company's latest mobile operating system.

Apple releases OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks with reliability enhancements, includes Safari 7.0.6 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 05:21 PM PDT Apple on Wednesday released the latest OS X 10.9 Mavericks maintenance update, which includes Safari version 7.0.6, with fixes for VPN reliability and file access from SMB servers.

Apple updates iMovie for iOS with new filters, speed controls, Photo app integration, more Posted: 17 Sep 2014 05:07 PM PDT Continuing its ongoing first-party iOS app updates, Apple on Wednesday released a new version of iMovie that introduces a slew of editing features alongside support for iOS 8.

Dive into iOS 8 with these handy tips for iPhone and iPad Posted: 17 Sep 2014 03:37 PM PDT In preparation of Wednesday's iOS 8 release, AppleInsider dug in and compiled a set of tips and tricks to help iPhone and iPad owners take full advantage of all the new features and functions baked in to Apple's latest mobile OS.

How to make the most of iOS 8's new built-in camera features Posted: 17 Sep 2014 03:11 PM PDT The iPhone is possibly the most popular camera of any kind in the world, and Apple has made a number of improvements to iOS's built-in camera app that give mobile photographers even more control. AppleInsider took a look at how users can take advantage of the new features.

Tim Cook explains consolidation at Apple in new interview Posted: 17 Sep 2014 03:11 PM PDT A new profile of Apple published Wednesday offers a behind-the-scenes look at what has changed since the death of cofounder Steve Jobs, including how CEO Tim Cook navigated a series of internal shakeups to arrive at the company we see today.

Apple releases iPhone user guide in iBooks Posted: 17 Sep 2014 02:01 PM PDT Following the public release of iOS 8 on Wednesday, Apple has published its official iPhone User Guide for the new mobile OS on iBooks, making the digital document available on both desktop and portable devices.

How to install a third-party keyboard on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 01:40 PM PDT With iOS 8 now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, users can for the first time ever install third-party keyboards that can be utilized system-wide for new ways of inputting text and other characters.

Beats Music comes to Apple TV alongside flat user interface, iOS 8 integrations Posted: 17 Sep 2014 12:43 PM PDT Apple iOS devices weren't the only products to receive updates Wednesday, as the company also rolled out new software for the Apple TV that brings a flatter user interface, a new Beats Music app, and support for Family Sharing.

How to navigate the new Mail gestures and data features in iOS 8 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 12:32 PM PDT With the iOS 8 Mail app, Apple introduces new gestures for easier one-handed navigation and control, fresh message management options and deeper integration with Notification Center.

Customize Notification Center with new widget support in iOS 8 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 12:05 PM PDT Apple's new iOS 8 mobile operating system gives users the ability to add third-party widgets to Notification Center for the first time since the feature's introduction. AppleInsider took a look at what developers can do with the new functionality and how users can take advantage of it.

Apple issues iOS 8 compatibility updates for Beats Music, Find My Friends, others Posted: 17 Sep 2014 11:27 AM PDT In sync with the public rollout of its next-generation mobile operating system, Apple on Wednesday released updates for each of its first-party iOS apps that bring minor tweaks and fixes for compatibility with iOS 8.