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Job listing offers glimpse at advanced medical research being conducted by Apple Posted: 06 Feb 2015 10:27 AM PST With the launch of the health- and fitness-focused Apple Watch fast approaching, Apple continues to bolster its internal research teams focused on analyzing the human body, representing a new and different direction for the tech giant.

Insider advises Apple investors to brace for 50% plunge in iPad sales this quarter Posted: 06 Feb 2015 09:41 AM PST Apple's shrinking iPad sales are expected to continue their downward trend this year, led by a particularly drastic year over year drop this quarter, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who does not expect a new 12.9-inch model to turn things around in the immediate future.

AppleInsider podcast discusses OS X Photos, Apple Watch news & net neutrality Posted: 06 Feb 2015 06:27 AM PST This week's all-new AppleInsider podcast is now available to download and subscribe in iTunes or SoundCloud, with detailed analysis of this week's news, including the beta release of Photos for OS X, an inside look at the Apple Watch companion app, and discussion of Apple's mysterious camera-equipped vehicles.

Apple's mysterious vans are almost certainly for 3D mapping, not autonomous driving Posted: 06 Feb 2015 05:26 AM PST Apple inadvertently made waves earlier this week with the revelation that the company was behind a fleet of camera-equipped minivans found roaming streets throughout the country. Initial rumors suggested that they may be a step towards a self-driving "iCar," but digging done by AppleInsider suggests that the vehicles are not actually early indications of an autonomous Apple automobile.

Twitter blames issues with Apple's iOS 8 for loss of 4M new users [u] Posted: 05 Feb 2015 04:17 PM PST Character-limited social network Twitter on Thursday announced a lower-than-expected number of monthly active users for its just-completed fourth quarter, a figure that the company blamed in part on problems in Apple's rollout of iOS 8.

Apple trying 'very hard' with $250K bonuses to nab Tesla engineers as van sightings proliferate Posted: 05 Feb 2015 03:29 PM PST According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple has made a major push to recruit talent from the electric carmaker, offering massive bonuses and significant salary bumps for those willing to come to work in Cupertino.

Swatch prepping Apple Watch, Apple Pay competitors, CEO says Posted: 05 Feb 2015 02:15 PM PST Swiss timekeeping giant Swatch is planning a new smartwatch and mobile payment system to compete with the forthcoming Apple Watch and the already-established Apple Pay, the company's CEO has said.

First look: Apple's all-new Photos for OS X brings the best of iPhone, iPad & iCloud to the Mac Posted: 05 Feb 2015 12:44 PM PST Apple's first beta of the new Photos application for OS X showcases a sleek, uncluttered interface that will instantly feel natural to anyone who has used the modern Photos app for iPhone and iPad, bringing welcome features and strong iCloud integration to the desktop.