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First Apple HomeKit accessories for smart homes on sale now
Hot on the heels of confirmation from Apple that the first HomeKit-enabled accessories would go on sale in June, a number of Apple HomeKit partners yesterday announced the availability of their HomeKit-enabled products. (via 9to5Mac) HomeKit, Apple’s home automation platform the company first introduced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2014, provides manufacturers of ...
No need to pick between privacy and security, says Apple’s Tim Cook
Speaking at the Electronic Privacy Information Center’s (EPIC) Champions of Freedom Awards Dinner on Monday night, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated his company’s stance on customer privacy and security. Cook, who was honored for ‘corporate leadership’ by EPIC, spoke remotely to the audience in Washington and opened his speech by saying customers should not have ...
Apple WWDC 2015: Where to watch and what to expect
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) takes place in San Francisco, California, from June 8 to 12. As is tradition, the conference will kick off with a keynote on June 8 during which Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives will make several major announcements related to product updates, new products and future developments. WWDC ...
Report: Apple to introduce Apple Pay rewards program at WWDC in June
As is customary, Apple will announce new features and product enhancements at next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference, slated to kick off on June 8. One of the announcements, according to a report from The New York Times Wednesday, is a rewards program rolled into Apple Pay. […] analysts have noted that a missing piece from ...
Native SDK for Apple Watch to be announced at WWDC, says Apple exec
Jeff Williams, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Operations, said in an interview at the Code Conference on Wednesday that Apple will announce a native software development kit (SDK) for the Apple Watch at Worldwide Developers Conference next week. Current Apple Watch apps – and there are more than 4,000 available in the apps store as ...
‘Proactive’, Apple’s version of Google Now, could debut in iOS 9
The latest in a slew of leaks related to Apple’s expected iOS 9 announcement next week has revealed that the iPhone maker has been developing a predictive personal assistant app. Codenamed “Proactive,” it leverages Siri’s voice search and digital assistant functionality combined with information from Contacts, Calendar, Passbook and third-party apps to create a service ...
3 Apple Watch apps to help seniors stay healthy
The Apple Watch apps on this list were not created solely with senior citizens in mind; however, the benefits their features bring, combined with the ease of access and unique communication features provided by the Apple Watch, do mean they can help improve the lives of the elderly significantly. A gentle tap on the wrist ...
Leaked iOS 9 feature points at Force Touch coming to iPhone 6s
Last month KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will include Force Touch technology. Now a leak detailing some of the features in Apple’s upcoming iOS 9 release appears to confirm Kuo’s prediction. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to feature Force Touch Sources familiar with the development of the next iteration ...
iOS 9 Maps to include public transport info for only 6 cities at launch, more to come
Following a report last week that Apple is preparing to debut its Transit feature for Maps in iOS 9 next month, details have emerged regarding the actual rollout of the service. Sources familiar with Apple’s plans for Maps have told 9to5Mac that the Transit feature will only cover six cities across the U.S., Canada, Europe ...
3 must-have Apple Watch apps for a healthy, focused and happy mind
If you are feeling stressed out and are struggling to cope with the day-to-day pressures of life, there are a number of techniques and coping mechanisms to help you out. Meditation, listening to relaxing music or even playing a game can often help you relax and regain the critical focus you need to carry on. ...