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Apple Day – Apple, iPod, iPad, iPhone, iTouch, iMac, iBook
With the end of WWDC the news cycle subsided a little, but was still active with news about Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad, behind-the-scenes deals for Apple Music, and the Apple Watch making a long-awaited debut at brick-and-mortar stores. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Wood has historically been a tricky material for Apple accessories: it can be challenging to precision-fit to Apple devices, and isn’t always a good visual match for metal and glass. But wood accessories are beginning to enjoy a renaissance thanks to the Apple Watch. Since nightstands are almost invariably made from wood, and Apple Watches need to be left…
Although Apple has yet to release official Apple Watch sales numbers beyond being "thrilled" about its launch, research firm Slice Intelligence says the company is raking in big profits from Apple-made band accessories, as can be expected. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
We reported this morning that Apple Watch shipments had begun arriving at Apple Stores in the United States ahead of the imminent launch of in-store availability, and it now appears that in-stores sales of the Apple Watch will indeed begin tomorrow, on June 17. It’s now after 10:00 a.m. on June 17 in some parts…
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As of Wednesday local time, Apple Stores in Australia are stocking Apple Watch models for in-store sales, portending a start to retail sales at outlets around the world. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Somewhat lost among all of the announcements coming out of WWDC last week, Apple on Monday introduced a new set of colors for the Beats Powerbeats2 wireless in-ear headphones, with the new colors matching the Apple Watch sport band options of black, white, blue, green, and pink. Carrying the same $200 price as the original…
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image credit: Ben Thomas Apple quietly updated its Powerbeats2 headphones to match Apple Watch Sport colors this week signalling a new move to focus audio accessories to the Apple Watch ecosystem. The new colors, which match the Apple Watch Sport Band colors of Blue, Black, Green, Pink and (updated) White, are available in Apple Stores but…
Apple today announced that the Apple Watch will be available in seven additional countries on June 26. The device will go on sale in Italy, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan through the Apple Store, Apple Online Store and select authorized resellers. “The response to Apple Watch has surpassed our expectations in every…
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One of the more exciting features introduced with Apple Watch is Apple’s Taptic Engine, a technology that has effectively creates a compelling user experience by accurately reproducing taps, bumps and other tactile effects. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Flexibits, makers of Fantastical 2, just announced an upcoming version of the super useful calendar app coming to the Apple Watch. Included in the teaser is the above preview of Fantastical made for the Apple Watch. We’ll have a full hands-on review of the new app when it launches so stay posted for that. In the meantime, check out our…
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A driver in Quebec, Canada claims he was fined $ 120 and given four points on his driving record for changing music on his Apple Watch while driving. While the driver disputes that this is not against the law (at least in Canada), many regions of the United States are not so keen on Apple…
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Customers who ordered space gray or space black Apple Watches have begun to receive notifications that their new devices are being readied for shipment, as have those who chose models with a link bracelet or modern buckle. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
While several states and countries have laws in place that make operating a handheld device such as a smartphone or portable media player illegal, the release of the Apple Watch has created a gray area in terms of distracted driving legislation. Given that the Apple Watch is technically not a handheld device, the laws in…
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Google today has released its first application for the Apple Watch in the form of an update to its iOS Google News & Weather app. Launched last fall, Google News & Weather iOS populates local weather and news headlines. On the Apple Watch, based on the screenshots from iTunes, the application pretty much serves the…
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Switzerland is an affluent country with lots of people who value high quality products and new technology, making it a potential hotspot for Apple Watch–at least once the new product is officially launched in the country, known for its breathtaking mountains and equally breathtaking consumer prices. AppleInsider – Frontpage News