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Jony Ive named Apple’s Chief Design Officer, new hardware and software design chiefs
Apple Senior Vice President of design, Jony Ive, has been promoted to Chief Design Officer – a newly-created C-level position within the Cupertino-based technology giant’s hierarchy. In his new role as Chief Design Officer, Ive will ultimately oversee the operations of both the industrial and software design units which he was directly in charge of, ...
5 smart home accessories on Kickstarter to secure and manage your home
To join in the smart home revolution, you don’t necessarily have to rush out and replace all of your ‘dumb’ appliances and home accessories with fancy, expensive Internet-connected smart devices. A number of inventors and tech entrepreneurs are launching smart accessories to help you retrofit your existing appliances, door locks, light bulbs, and more. Below we’ve ...
Google set to unveil Android M with built-in fingerprint support and Android Pay at I/O 2015
In a May 28 update to its I/O 2015 schedule to announce “Android for Work Update” sessions, Google – seemingly accidently as the update has been removed – revealed that it plans to unveil the next iteration of its mobile operating system, Android M, at its annual developer conference next week. Android M, like Android ...
Apple, IBM roll out Apple Watch support to first wave of enterprise iOS apps
An update to Apple’s mobile enterprise apps web page shows that Apple and IBM have started rolling out Apple Watch support for a select number of MobileFirst for iOS apps in the healthcare, public safety and energy industries. (via 9to5Mac) Judging by the updated app descriptions, Apple Watch support allows the existing iOS apps to ...
iOS 9 rumor update: Maps to include public transit info, new font and more
Apple’s built-in Maps app for iOS has lacked public transit information ever since the iPhone maker dropped Google as its provider for map data in 2012. A report from 9to5Mac on Thursday indicates that Apple is preparing to debut its Transit feature for Maps in iOS 9 at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in ...
Apple working on two 12 inch iPads, split-screen mode, multi-user login
Rumors of a 12 inch plus iPad, dubbed the iPad Pro, have long been doing the rounds. A new report surfaced Thursday detailing a number of features due for inclusion in iOS 9 that are aimed specifically at Apple’s larger screen iPad Pro. Sources said to be familiar with Apple’s plans told 9to5Mac that the ...
Android Wear 5.1.1 update available for all devices, Wi-Fi support for older models
Announced last month, the biggest update to Android Wear since its launch last year has started rolling out to older Android Wear smartwatches. Previously only available on the newly launched LG Watch Urbane, Android Wear 5.1.1 will roll out to all devices in “the comings days and weeks,” according to a post on the official ...
Apple Watch demand slowing, says trusted analyst firm
Analyst firm KGI Securities, known for its accurate predictions and analysis of Apple products, issued a note to investors yesterday in which it revised its forecast of estimated Apple Watch shipments for the third quarter, reducing the number by as much as 30 percent. KGI Securities’ new estimate forecasts only five to six million units ...
Apple to include ‘Home’ app in iOS 9, control HomeKit devices connected via Apple TV hub
Apple appears to be developing an app to allow iOS users to manage HomeKit-enabled smart home devices. The new iOS app – simply called ‘Home’ – is said to be included in iOS 9 and may be revealed at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) scheduled to take place in June, reports 9to5Mac. Unveiled at last ...
Apple Watch in retail stores June, Apple Pay talks continue in China, says Tim Cook
Following its initial availability exclusively through online orders, Apple Watch is set to go on sale in Apple Retail Stores in June. Questioned by Apple retail employees on a recent trip to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised that Apple Stores – including those in China – will start carrying stock of the new wearable ...