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Pioneer, Kenwood unveil new third-party head units for Apple's CarPlay Posted: 06 Jan 2015 10:41 AM PST iPhone owners looking to make the most of Apple's nascent in-car initiative without buying a vehicle now have a number of new choices, as industry heavies Pioneer and Kenwood have announced several new CarPlay-compatible replacement head units at CES 2015.

First MFi-licensed iPhone 6 & 6 Plus battery cases announced by Mophie, Otterbox Posted: 06 Jan 2015 10:05 AM PST The first Made for iPhone licensed battery cases for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been announced from popular accessory makers Mophie and Otterbox, giving users the ability to not only protect their latest-generation handset, but also extend its battery life.

Fitness tracker users are older & richer, early smartwatch adopters mostly young men, survey finds Posted: 06 Jan 2015 07:48 AM PST With a glut of fitness trackers and smartwatches being introduced this week at CES ahead of the launch of the Apple Watch, a new survey finds that current wearable devices attract very different types of users based on their primary functionality.

Universal's Steve Jobs biopic adds Perla Haney-Jardine as Lisa Jobs Posted: 06 Jan 2015 06:52 AM PST After Hollywood superstar Natalie Portman allegedly passed on the role, director Danny Boyle has reportedly settled on relatively unknown actress Perla Haney-Jardine to play Steve Jobs's once-estranged daughter Lisa in the upcoming film biopic about the mercurial former Apple CEO.

Enterprise tablet adoption slowing, but Apple's iOS still dominates corporate world Posted: 06 Jan 2015 05:55 AM PST Though fewer corporations have indicated they are planning to deploy tablets in 2015, Apple's iOS is still the leading platform for corporations embracing the post-PC era, far ahead of smartphones and tablets running Android or Windows.

Apple begins selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models Posted: 06 Jan 2015 05:12 AM PST The Apple Store has begun selling unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models at unsubsidized prices, offering customers the ability to purchase without a T-Mobile SIM card.

Apple wins extensive patent for foldable, flexible iPhone with force gesture controls Posted: 06 Jan 2015 12:05 AM PST Apple on Tuesday was granted a U.S. patent for a portable device made almost exclusively from flexible components, allowing for force-based gesture input and perhaps larger displays that fold up like a trifold wallet.

Samsung touts open 'Internet of things' push, says all products to be connected in 5 years Posted: 05 Jan 2015 08:12 PM PST During Samsung's keynote presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show on Monday, co-CEO B.K. Yoon advocated for an open, industry-wide "Internet of things" push, revealing plans to build in connected device capabilities across its entire product line within five years.

Apple's CarPlay coming to Volkswagen models later this year Posted: 05 Jan 2015 04:59 PM PST German auto giant Volkswagen on Monday unveiled plans to incorporate Apple's CarPlay in next-generation infotainment systems, saying the iOS-derived feature will come included with select models this year.

Elgato announces 'Eve' range of HomeKit-enabled smart home sensors Posted: 05 Jan 2015 04:26 PM PST Elgato, known for its EyeTV line of digital TV video capture hardware, on Monday announced Eve, an expansive range of app-connected smart home sensors that monitor energy and water usage, weather, smoke and more.

Apple to announce fiscal Q1 2015 earnings results on Jan. 27 Posted: 05 Jan 2015 03:18 PM PST Apple on Monday announced it will reveal financial results for its first fiscal quarter of 2015 on Jan. 27, with company executives expected to field questions covering what is anticipated to be another blockbuster for the tech giant.

iDevices shows off 'Switch' connected plug for Apple's HomeKit Posted: 05 Jan 2015 12:19 PM PST Apple fans will soon be able to control some lights and appliances with Siri, as Apple accessories partner iDevices has announced its new "Switch" HomeKit-compatible connected plug at the annual Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.

Dish announces 'Sling TV' $20-per-month Internet TV service with ESPN, CNN, more Posted: 05 Jan 2015 11:15 AM PST Satellite television provider Dish has jumped into the cord-cutting ring with a new over-the-top streaming television service featuring a number of big-name broadcasters, possibly signaling that content owners are becoming more at ease with alternative distribution methods that could bolster Apple's own efforts.