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Next-gen USB 3.1 Type-C connector will support DisplayPort, 5K video output Posted: 22 Sep 2014 10:33 AM PDT The new USB 3.0 reversible Type-C connector will also support DisplayPort Alternate Mode with screen resolutions of "4K and beyond," the standards setting group behind the technology announced on Monday.

Skype for iPhone, Google Chrome updated with iOS 8 enhancements Posted: 22 Sep 2014 08:39 AM PDT The avalanche of app updates bringing compatibility with Apple's latest mobile operating system continued with offerings from two of the world's largest companies on Monday, as Microsoft brought interactive notifications to Skype for iPhone and Google added app extension support to Chrome.

After Apple's record setting launch, analysts predict iPhone 6 will win over Android switchers Posted: 22 Sep 2014 08:03 AM PDT Even without launching in China, Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus got off to a record start with 10 million units sold in three days, and analysts on Wall Street reacted Monday with enthusiasm, expressing their high hopes for this year's upgrade cycle.

Apple surreptitiously adds HomeKit support to recent Apple TVs - report Posted: 22 Sep 2014 06:23 AM PDT In addition to a revamped user interface and a new Beats Music app, Apple is said to have given third-generation Apple TVs an intriguing under-the-hood tweak in last week's software update: compatibility with the company's new HomeKit home automation technology.

Apple announces record sales of 10 million iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus units in first 3 days Posted: 22 Sep 2014 05:33 AM PDT The launch weekend for Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was the strongest start yet for the company's smartphone lineup, reaching 10 million units sold in the first three days of availability, and topping last year's previous best of 9 million.

Rumor: Apple Watch to feature 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage Posted: 22 Sep 2014 05:28 AM PDT Apple was light on technical specifications in announcing its forthcoming Watch earlier this month, but one analyst has checked with the company's supply chain to find component makers expect the final shipping product to include 512 megabytes of RAM, and a "mainstream version" with 4 gigabytes of internal storage.