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Google Maps overhaul coming to iOS with new 'material design' look, OpenTable reservations Posted: 05 Nov 2014 10:06 AM PST Google announced on Wednesday that its popular Maps platform, including the free downloadable iOS application, will receive a major update in the near future, including a new look and new features, such as the ability to make restaurant reservations through OpenTable without leaving the app.

Rumor: Apple working on glasses-less 3D display for future iPhone Posted: 05 Nov 2014 08:28 AM PST Apple is said to be exploring the incorporation of three-dimensional display technology that does not require special eyewear in its next-generation iPhone, according to a questionable report from Taiwan Wednesday, claiming the company is partnering with longtime supplier TPK to develop the feature.

Google Wallet usage surges after much-hyped Apple Pay launch - report Posted: 05 Nov 2014 06:33 AM PST The highly successful launch of Apple Pay on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has helped to grow the long-established Google Wallet service, as both rely on the same near-field communication technology for tap-to-pay functions.

Jawbone launches new 'UP3' fitness band and entry-level 'UP Move' activity tracker Posted: 04 Nov 2014 09:55 PM PST Coming in just before the holiday shopping season, Jawbone on Wednesday announced two new fitness trackers with the basic $50 UP Move and advanced $180 UP3 band.

Spotify royalties surpass Apple's iTunes in Europe by 13%, report says Posted: 04 Nov 2014 09:10 PM PST In what could be a bellwether for the global recording industry, royalty payments from streaming service Spotify have reportedly overtaken earnings from Apple's iTunes music store in Europe, a drastic shift from only last year.

Rumor: Gold Apple Watch Edition priced up to $5,000, steel version at $500, will debut on Feb. 14 Posted: 04 Nov 2014 06:44 PM PST A rumor on Tuesday claims Apple's upcoming Apple Watch will be priced at $500 for the mid-tier steel model and up to $5,000 for top-end gold "Edition" versions, a number much higher than previous estimates.

Apple, GT Advanced agree to unseal secret documents as part of bankruptcy settlement Posted: 04 Nov 2014 04:08 PM PST In a ruling on Tuesday, a federal court judge handling bankruptcy proceedings for sapphire maker GT Advanced Technologies ordered to unseal sensitive documents detailing the company's doomed partnership with Apple.

Unicode consortium looks to bring ethnic diversity to emoji by mid-2015 Posted: 04 Nov 2014 02:31 PM PST In a draft proposal published on Monday, the Unicode Consortium revealed a range of emoji skin tone modifiers it plans to roll out as an update to the current standard, finally bringing a dose of ethnic diversity to the ubiquitous pictographs.

Michael Fassbender next high-profile actor eyed for role of Steve Jobs Posted: 04 Nov 2014 12:45 PM PST Following Christian Bale's exit from the hotly anticipated film about Apple's late co-founder, Michael Fassbender is now said to be in talks to take on the role of Steve Jobs.

CurrentC exclusivity at MCX merchants to expire in 'months, not years' Posted: 04 Nov 2014 11:28 AM PST An exclusivity agreement that has caused some merchants involved in the MCX consortium --?notably drug store chain CVS --?to abruptly pull support for NFC-based payment systems, including Apple Pay and Google Wallet, is set to expire in "months," according to a new report.