Apple Watch has definitely piqued the curiosity of the tech world, and while a sizable number of individuals seem to either be completely sold or staunchly against the product, the proverbial fence is creaking under the strain of undecided individuals. It's a good thing, then, that Apple is allowing consumers to head on down to their local Apple Retail Store during the two weeks prior to launch to check it out, and where the Spring forward media event announcement indicated that an appointment would be necessary for anybody looking to go hands-on with the wearable, it now seems that prior booking will not be mandatory.
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When it comes to the packaging of its hardware, Apple’s train of thought seems to reflect that of the devices themselves. Where the company is embroiled in something of a battle with the rest of the industry to continually downsize the likes of the iPhone and MacBook, it also seems locked in a more personal effort to reduce packaging, which often saves money and spares the environment in the process. The Next Big Thing out of Cupertino will be the Apple Watch, which is slated for launch on April 24th, and now, we may have a glimpse of some packagings of the wearable.
After a strong 2015, particularly in terms of iPhone sales, Apple is looking to boost uptake of its prized handset by offering incentives to smartphone owners trading in their Android, Windows Phone, and general non-Apple-running devices. According to a report, Apple Store credit will be offered in exchange for the old devices of prospective iPhone owners, in a concerted push to increase the market share of the smartphone.
New TinyUmbrella is out. Save your blobs for iOS 8.1.3 - iOS 8.2 now for future downgrades. More details and direct download links can be found here.
iOS 8.2 has been out for a couple of days now, and as we wait for Apple Watch's arrival in order to really dig into the build's core new features, one developer has already begun hunting for clues. Having looked beneath the surface of iOS 8.2, he has found that the 'Activity' app is a native offering, and the reason it is hidden from the masses at this moment is because it's programmed to pop up after the first time an Apple Watch is connected.
Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant has been the subject of rave reviews since first emerging with Windows Phone 8.1, and having begun life as a mobile-based service, will be an integral part of the software giant's wider ecosystem with Windows 10. As the company continues to ready its forthcoming edition of Windows, it has now been revealed that Cortana will be headed to both iOS and Android in the near future, and given the numerous capabilities of Cortana and the improvements that'll no doubt arrive during the coming months, it's a move that actually makes a great deal of sense.
Looking to save a quick buck on a very cool app? Well thanks to Apple's App of the Week initiative, you can save a whole three bucks on a very enjoyable, retro title. Not only is it free for a limited time, but it's also the very first occasion that said app has shaken off its price tag entirely, and below, we've got full details along with that all-important download link.
Here's how you can download and install iOS 8.3 public beta 3 on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch using Apple's Beta Seed Program without a developer account. More details and complete how-to guide can be found here.
Apple Watch is well and truly on its way to market, and while we've talked about the device itself ad infinitum, the apps will be just as important in determining its eventual success and longevity. At such an early stage, the selection is quite limited, but as per a page on the Watch section of the company's website, we can enjoy a little glimpse of what's to come.
Whenever Apple drops a new iOS version, there's always a complaint, and this time around, the battery life is apparently affected. But a common theme with iOS 8 has been the performance level on older, less able devices, and below, you can check out a comparison of iOS 8.2 versus its predecessor running on the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5. For an interesting angle, there's also a quick look at iOS 8.2 up against iOS 7.1.2.















