Last April, Nike cooled down on its Nike+ FuelBand endeavors in a move that was attributed to Apple's impending smartwatch efforts. But despite rumors of the wearable's demise, the line-up is still on sale, as is the companion app for iOS. Today, said app has been treated to a rather generous update, which not only offers integration with the iOS HealthKit, but also permits users to track data without the need for a FuelBand in the first place.
iWork for iCloud is now open for everyone to use, even those with an Android smartphone or tablet. With no Apple device requirement to access these apps, the company is now looking to throw in its productivity apps right in there with the rest of the competition. More details to follow right after the jump.
Apple has today enabled two-step verification for both FaceTime and iMessage. The move brings Apple's two communication platforms in line with its other iCloud and App Store offerings, adding a much needed extra layer of security.
Along with the incredible growth of the iTunes App Store in terms of general content, the way that payments are gathered by developers has shifted dramatically since third parties were first given the opportunity to supplement the iOS experience. Whereas paid apps and games were sold at a flat rate, at one-dollar increments from $0.99 upwards, today's App Store sees the vast majority of successful titles given away for free. Devs can generate continued revenue by offering certain aspects of a game for purchase after the initial download, but with many consumers having grown frustrated with this system, Apple has launched a new App Store section that points out titles available for a one-off rate.
The business of unlocking mobile devices has never been particularly straightforward, with the rules seeming to change from carrier to carrier, at the drop of a hat. But new unlocking standards approved by the CTIA back in 2013 offer a degree of uniformity, and from today, all major U.S. carriers will comply with the revised terms. Find out what this means for you and your devices after the fold!
Here's how you can add all Cricket World Cup 2015 match fixtures / schedule to Google Calendar and view them on your smartphone, tablet or computer. More details on how to do so can be found here.
Even companies that, on paper, seem largely unrelated like to form mutually beneficial partnerships, and given how often you see a MacBook's glowing logo in a coffee shop, it should come as no surprise that Starbucks has just brought Apple Pay capabilities to its official iOS app. There are several other new features besides, the details of which you'll find below.
iOS Activation Lock is a swift move by Apple to deter potential thieves from eying the iPhone. According to a new report, iPhone related thefts are witnessing a decrease year by year, and we take a closer look at the details.
Majority of us have been in a situation at one time or another where we've been locked out of our homes -or place of work - because we've lost or misplaced our keys. It's not going to be the worst thing that you ever have to contend with in your time on earth, but it can certainly prove to be extremely inconvenient and problematic if it happens. Can you imagine if you never had to worry about that again? What if you could simply carry a photo of your keys around on your smartphone and then use an app to print a 3D copy of it in the event if it's lost? It's a crazy world that we live in but that's exactly what the KeyMe app for iPhone offers.
Apple has stopped signing iOS 8.1.2, making iOS 8.1.3 downgrade to iOS 8.1.2 impossible. More details for jailbreak users can be found right here.
















