Plex makes Media Player free to use for macOS, adds Kodi support for subscribers
A highly-regarded media browser and playback tool, Plex Media Player, has exited subscriber-only status, and is now free for Mac users. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Apple Pay adds support for new banks in China, Russia, & Australia
Apple today updated its list of supported Apple Pay banks to a new banks and credit unions in Mainland China, Russia, and Australia. The additions include nine new banks and credit unions in China, four in Russia, and over 30 in Australia. The newly added banks include: more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple picks top apps with Touch Bar support for new MacBook Pro
Timed to coincide with deliveries of its new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Apple on Monday posted a special Mac App Store section dedicated to apps enhanced to support the laptop’s Touch Bar, a unique feature that debuted with this year’s release. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple posts Apple Pay support page on German website, suggests impending launch
After a bumpy Apple Pay rollout in Japan, Apple this week posted a support an explainer page covering the payments service to its regional German website, suggesting an impending launch in that country. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s website leaks hints of impending Apple Pay support in Germany
Hints from its website suggest that Apple is on the verge of announcing Apple Pay for Germany, filling in one of several major gaps in its European coverage. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
MTA eTix app gains Apple Pay support, allowing New York commuters to jump the lines
Commuters in New York now have a new way to pay for their ride. As announced by New York governor Andrew Cuomo, the MTA eTix app now supports Apple Pay. This means that commuters can now easily and securely purchase tickets for New York City’s Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Railroad trains. more… Filed under:…
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Google app on iOS updated with expanded 3D Touch support
The Google app on iOS has today been updated to version 18.0, expanding support for 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. While the app first gained support for 3D Touch back in December, today’s update brings the feature to more aspects of the app. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple preparing $7 billion U.S. bond sale to support stock buyback program
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
Apple Pay Launches in Hong Kong with Support for MasterCard, Visa, and American Express Cards
Just after becoming available in France, Apple Pay has also expanded to Hong Kong. Starting today, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express debit and credit cards issued by Hang Seng Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong), DBS Bank (Hong Kong), HSBC, Standard Chartered, and directly from American Express work with Apple’s payment service. According to the…
The end of plastic cards nears: Over 70,000 ATMs will soon support Touch ID withdrawals
Following Bank of America’s announcement that customers could withdraw cash from ATMs, FIS and Payment Alliance International have today announced a new partnership that will allow users to perform cardless withdrawals using Touch ID, proving that the end of plastic cards is fast approaching. more… Filed under: Apple 9to5Mac
Apple Pay gains support from 44 new US banks and credit unions
As part of continued efforts to build out its Apple Pay payments platform, Apple on Tuesday announced support for 44 new bank and credit unions serving U.S. customers. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple’s iOS 10 makes iPad a ‘Home Hub,’ expands HomeKit appliance support
Apple is getting serious about HomeKit. Two years after introducing the automated home platform on iOS 8, the company this week announced new support for a host of connected appliances, as well as a forthcoming iOS 10 setting that turns iPad into a smart home hub. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
macOS Sierra Tidbits: Apple File System, RAID Support, and More
Apple yesterday announced macOS Sierra, the latest version of its Mac software platform and renamed successor to OS X El Capitan. The first beta was released to developers following yesterday’s keynote, providing early adopters with a closer look at what’s new. Apple File System Apple File System, or APFS, is a next-generation file system for…
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BMW will support CarPlay in its 2017 M3 and M4
Earlier this year, a leaked pricing list indicated that BMW was set to bring CarPlay support to its X5 M and X6 M models this year, a first for the company. Now, BMW’s pricing list for the 2017 M3 and M4 have emerged, and it again lists CarPlay as an option for customers. more… Filed under:…
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Kohl’s Becomes First Retailer to Support Store Payments and Rewards With One Tap in Apple Pay
Kohl’s has announced that customers can now pay for their purchases with Kohl’s Charge store-branded credit cards and simultaneously earn Yes2You Rewards loyalty points with a single tap using Apple Pay. The combined functionality is currently available in approximately 250 Kohl’s stores in the United States, and the department store chain expects one-tap checkout to…