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.
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.
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.
The second announcement of the Apple Watch earlier this week has got the tech world into a bit of a frenzy, but Apple won't be the only beneficiary of the hype. Chinese companies are preparing to launch Apple Watch-alike devices of their own, and as you might imagine, they're way lot cheaper.
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.
In this day and age, we expect our digital devices and their accompanying software platforms to function, as advertised, one hundred percent of the time. Indeed, given Apple’s “it just works”motif carried through everything it creates, any blip in the mechanics is bound to cause a bit of a stir, and as you’ve probably already gathered, iCloud – along with iTunes, App Store and other connected online services – went down earlier on today. Given that even Apple Store employees have had to resort to pen and paper when liaising with customers, it quickly escalated into a mini debacle, but as the company continues to work on a fix, it has also has stepped out and apologized for the inconvenience.
Google has just announced a new and refreshed Chromebook Pixel, and while it looks every bit like the original one, the machine has some serious upgrades under the hood. Head over the jump to read all about the company's assault on the notebook market.
The Nokia HERE maps app for iOS is back on the App Store, and hopefully this time it will be staying. Head over the jump to catch the details of the re-release and closer look at the app.
An app going by the name of Tether makes locking and unlocking your Mac a case of walking away from, or towards your desk. More details can be found right here.
