There seems to be some chatter about Apple's use of time when showing off the Apple Watch and, importantly, the reason behind it. But first, a little background.
Apple has just released iOS 8.3 beta 3 download for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The update comes in just a few days after iOS 8.2 was released this week. More news on this development can be found right here.
In a move that probably shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone, it appears that Apple has ceased selling wrist-worn health products in both its retail and online Apple Store. With the Apple Watch set to go on sale next month, removing items that compete with some of its competition seems to be the reason, at least in part.
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.
There has been plenty of discussion revolving around Apple's recent method of bringing large, feature-laden updates to iOS on a yearly basis. Many have argued that doing so means that the company isn't able to spend the time required to iron out as many bugs as possible. Those of such a persuasion are quick to point to some of the glaring issues that iOS 7 and iOS 8 have suffered from and, in all honesty, they probably have a point.
The Apple Watch is a very exciting product, and one that could change everything, again. But while it's easy to get caught up in the aesthetic perks and the numerous hardware and software-based features, one must also pay attention to the security aspect. Given that Apple Pay will be an integral component of Watch's infrastructure, a secure environment is paramount, and since it took Apple years to offer decent anti-theft measures with the iPhone, many prospective consumers are wondering what happens to data if the device is stolen.
Given the element of fashion and style that the Apple Watch exudes, an equally impressive charging stand is only fair. Enter - HiRise for Apple Watch, a charging dock/stand from Twelve South. More information to follow right after the jump.
Apple's new Force Touch technology could be about to make its way to the iPhone with this year's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, according to a new report. The technology, which allows devices to sense the force applied during a tap and then give haptic feedback in response to it, first made its debut when Apple announced the Apple Watch late last year.
A new accessory for the April-bound Apple Watch has just been announced, and it's a fancy portable stand for the wearable which also serves as a charging dock. Called the WatchStand, designed and built by Griffin, head over the jump for a closer look at the accessory.
Apple Watch will come with 8GB of on-board storage, but not all is user accessible. You would be right to assume that a good chunk of the space would be taken up by the Watch OS, but what users get is just 2GB of storage for use. Head on for further information on this interesting piece of information.
