WWDC keynote conference has been all about software updates since Apple moved hardware announcements to special events. This year the company previewed iOS 9, OS X 10.11 El Capitan and for the first time included an Apple Watch software update, watchOS 2. When the Apple Watch was launched it supported third-party apps however, those could only work as long as you were … Read More
Even Siri is ‘busy’ with Apple Watch Launch Preparations
Apple Watch preorders went live earlier today and in just a few hours all models were sold out as the shipping date estimates slipped to August for some models. Unlike any other product launch Apple is offering walk-in trial sessions for Apple Watch at select retail stores. The retail store staff have been instructed to advise customers to order the product … Read More
Apple Watch App: The Bible now on your wrist
Apple Watch preorders just went live through the online store and the Apple Store app. The availability is expected to be limited so if you’ve decided to buy Apple’s first wearable device then you’d have to get in quick and place the order. Apple has been meticulously planning the launch of Apple Watch, with advertising in full swing, getting print ads in … Read More
Apple Watch ‘Spring forward’ media event all set to go live
Apple is holding a special ‘Spring forward’ live media event today starting at 10 a.m. PDT at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Live stream of the media event will be available on Apple’s website and Apple TV. The event is expected to be mostly about Apple Watch announcements relating to its availability, pricing, apps and battery specifications. Some rumours … Read More
iPhone 6s to feature Apple Watch like “force touch” technology?
Apple’s next-gen ‘iPhone 6s’ may feature Apple Watch like ‘force touch’ technology according to a new report. Apple Watch can differentiate between a gentle tap on the screen and applying force. This has been made possible by using tiny electrodes around the flexible Retina display on the watch. Using force touch Apple Watch can provide the user with new user interactions … Read More
Apple to live stream Apple Watch media event on March 9
Apple has officially announced its special media event “Spring forward” scheduled for March 9 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The company is expected to announce the launch date for the Apple Watch during the live media event. Apple is providing a live stream of the special event. The event will go live at 10 a.m. PDT on … Read More
Apple Watch featured on the cover page of Self Magazine
Apple Watch is making its appearance in the U.S ahead of its official launch on the cover page of Self Magazine. Apple unveiled the watch last September during the iPhone 6 launch event. During the launch event the watch was showcased to the conference attendees however, it was programmed to play a looping video. Over the last five months Apple has strategically partnered with … Read More
Apple expects to sell 5 million Apple Watch units as it prepares for blockbuster launch
The highly anticipated wearable product from Apple, the Apple Watch, is expected to be made available in April. The company has asked its manufacturing partners to supply 5 to 6 million units of the device in mixed variations for the first quarter. According to a new report published by WSJ, it is believed that almost half of the 5 million units will … Read More
Apple secretly working on an electric car as it eyes automobile market
Still waiting to hear about the Apple Television launch? It’s time to move on and dream about Apple branded electric car. From being on the verge of bankruptcy in 1997 to a cash reserve of $178 billion in 2014, Apple has shown that it possesses the knack of taking existing technologies, refine it and make them mass market products. Apple did this … Read More
Details about Apple’s initial plans for the Apple Watch emerge
Apple Watch will mark Apple’s entry into the wearable technology market for the first time. The company unveiled the new product during iPhone 6 media event in September last year. The watch is expected to not just be a companion device to the iPhone, but also offer unique health & fitness features made possible with special sensors in the watch. When rumours … Read More
iOS 8.2 Beta 5 download now available for developers
Apple earlier today released the fifth beta of iOS 8.2 software update. iOS 8.2 has been under beta testing since almost three months, Apple had released the fourth beta about three weeks ago. Beta software updates are available only to registered developers. The build number of the beta update released today is 12D5480a. Xcode 6.2 beta 5 with Watchkit was also made … Read More
Third party case of rumoured “iPad Pro” again hints at larger iPad
Apple is rumoured to be working on a new iPad, popularly being referred to as the “iPad Pro”. This new iPad is expected to be larger that the existing iPad Air 2, featuring a 12.2 inches screen. It is believed that the iPad Pro will not replace the iPad Air however, it will be an addition to the current line-up for … Read More
iOS 8.2 Beta 4 Released for Registered Developers
Apple on Tuesday released the fourth beta update of iOS 8.2 for registered developers. The build number for the latest beta update is 12D5461b which was made available as an over-the-air update. iOS 8.2 includes support for the WatchKit SDK, paving the way for developers to create and test apps for Apple’s upcoming Apple Watch. The exact release date for iOS 8.2 … Read More
iWatch Team has 100 Product Designers at Apple
Over the past several weeks, rumors have been circulating that Apple is working on a smart watch, dubbed the “iWatch”. Although it is purely speculation at this point, a number of credible sources have backed claims from multiple sources. After Nick Bilton of the NYTimes reported that Apple was working on a curved glass smart watch, a report from Bloomberg … Read More