Month: July 2016

Disney Officially Lays Out Plans for Cessation of ‘Disney Infinity’ Services

July 31, 2016 admin

After announcing the discontinuation of the Disney Infinity franchise in May, Avalanche Studios and Disney Interactive Studios — the game’s developer and publisher, respectively — remained relatively quiet on the specific timeline of the game’s imminent demise. After the announcement, Disney still launched three new characters from Alice: Through the Looking Glass, and introduced its…

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Kanye West Wants Meeting Between Tim Cook and Jay Z to End ‘Beef’ Between Apple Music and Tidal

July 31, 2016 admin

In a series of tweets sent out this afternoon, musician Kanye West claimed that the schism between Apple Music and rival streaming music service Tidal is negatively affecting the music industry as a whole. West is one of the artists closely aligned with Tidal, who’s also one of its co-owners, along with the likes of…

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Apple Watch 2 Said to Include Thinner ‘One Glass Solution’ Display

July 31, 2016 admin

The second-generation Apple Watch will feature “One Glass Solution” (OGS) display technology instead of Glass on Glass (G/G) technology, reports DigiTimes citing information obtained from Apple supplier TPK Holding. One Glass Solution technology eliminates one of the layers of glass from a traditional G/G display that features two pieces of glass, replacing one layer with…

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How-To: Use the Timeline Index in Final Cut Pro X to efficiently select multiple clips [Video]

July 30, 2016 admin

When editing projects in Final Cut Pro X, it’s easy to accumulate a wide variety of different clips in the timeline. These items can be spread out across the timeline in such a way that it can be cumbersome to select multiple clips at once using a cursor and keyboard. Thankfully, a very handy tool, called…

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New video showcases purported iPhone 7-bound Lightning EarPods

July 30, 2016 admin

A new video was recently posted on YouTube showcasing purported Lightning-enabled EarPods. This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen Lightning EarPods shown off, but it’s the first time that we’ve seen them showcased in action on video. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac

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Popular iOS keyboard SwiftKey disables sync feature after data leak is discovered

July 29, 2016 admin

Microsoft-owned SwiftKey, a popular predictive keyboard available on Apple’s iOS, has suspended part of its service after it was discovered the app was leaking user data to complete strangers. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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AppleInsider podcast talks Q3 earnings, more ‘iPhone 7’ rumors, ‘Apple Car,’ more

July 29, 2016 admin

This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Mikey go over Apple’s earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2016, one billion iPhones, "iPhone 7" rumors, a shake-up at "Project Titan" and much more. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Apple launches new Spanish language App Store account on Twitter

July 29, 2016 admin

Apple today has quietly started a Spanish language account on Twitter for the App Store. The purpose of the new Twitter feed is to reach a broader audience when it comes to marketing and promoting applications. The account carries the username of @AppStoreES and is touted as offering “all you need to know about apps…

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Apple preparing $7 billion U.S. bond sale to support stock buyback program

July 28, 2016 admin

Apple continues to leverage bond sales and low interest rates to fund both its stock buyback program and green initiatives, with an upcoming third sale this year to hit US debt capital markets. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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‘iPhone 7’ preorders rumored to kick off on Sept. 9

July 28, 2016 admin

Following up on a report regarding the supposed launch date of Apple’s next-generation iPhone, noted industry blogger Evan Blass on Wednesday said the company is looking to start preorders for the device on Friday, Sept. 9. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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Pre-orders for ‘iPhone 7’ now rumored for Sept. 9th, suggesting event during week of Sept. 5th

July 28, 2016 admin

Over the weekend prominent leaker Evan Blass, @evleaks on Twitter, shared a couple of interesting dates for when the next iPhone will be released. Blass tweeted that the 2016 iPhone would be released during the week of September 12th, then later specified that Friday, September 16th would be the actual retail release. Now Blass is…

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Now at over 988m units sold, Apple is about to pass the 1 billion iPhones milestone

July 27, 2016 admin

With iPhone sales reported for Apple’s fiscal Q3 yesterday, the company is now at around 988.15 million iPhones sold, meaning it’s about to pass the 1 billion units sold milestone and will likely do so any day now. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac

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Apple preps first Mexican Apple Store ahead of push into Latin America

July 27, 2016 admin

While Apple’s growth, or lack thereof, in Greater China grabs headlines, work continues on a planned expansion into untapped markets like Mexico, where the company is poised to open its first retail store later this year. AppleInsider – Frontpage News

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iPhone 7 again rumored to feature Force Touch Home button, come in new Space Black option

July 27, 2016 admin

Earlier today, we shared a handful of videos that gave perhaps the best look yet at the upcoming iPhone 7. Now, a new report from Macotakara reiterates a few features that the iPhone 7 could very well feature, including a capacitive Home button. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac

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Second-Generation Apple Watch Expected This Fall

July 26, 2016 admin

Apple is planning to unveil the second-generation Apple Watch in September or October, according to a new report from DigiTimes citing supply chain sources in a wider piece on weakening demand for tablets and wearables. Component makers and Apple suppliers are said to be seeing “rather conservative orders” for the new Apple Watch despite its…

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