One of Apple’s recently approved patent applications may just give us a sneak peek at the virtual reality technology it has been working on. More details on the development can be found right after the break.
Apple’s mystery minivans have started to pop up across the U.S. in a number of locations, and it was just yesterday when we got a glimpse of one roaming in the streets of Palo Alto. Today, said minivan was spotted once more in a new location, and one certain individual was swift enough to record an up close video of it, before Apple’s secret Dodge Caravan drove away.
Last week, it emerged that Apple may be working towards building its own iCar, although initially, it didn't seem as though self-driving capabilities would be part of this initiative. It was subsequently reported, however, that Apple could be set to rival Google in this capacity, and despite the small matter of the impending Apple Watch - touted as a game-changer in its own right - the tech world has certainly been taken aback by these revelations. Swiftly following on from last week's reports, a new video captures a notably strange-looking vehicle stalking residential areas of Palo Alto - strikingly similar to the one spotted in San Francisco - and while there's no way of confirming either way, it's being suggested that the minivan in question could have something to do with Apple's secretive venture.
Google and Apple are considered by most not only as the market leaders, but the workhorses pushing the limits in terms of innovation and broadening the digital arena's horizons. With the Big G working to bring self-driving Google Car to the masses - an endeavor that could apparently give Uber a run for its money - we now have more information on Apple's purported electric car effort, which, as well as commanding a vast research and development team, may also embrace the idea of cars that mobilize almost completely independently of human interaction.
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.
Every so often a story comes out of left field, and more often than not it includes Apple somewhere in the headline. The latest rumors that have Apple working on its own automobile fall very much into that category. At first the suggestion of a car with an Apple logo on the back seems almost incomprehensible, but the rumors keep on coming.
Remember that mysterious Dodge Caravan kitted out with multiple cameras cruising the streets or Northern California last week? The fact that it was actually leased to Apple managed to not only turn a few heads, but also got a few tongues wagging about the possibility of Tim Cook's company working on a next-generation vehicle to extend its current product offering.
The iTunes App Store is packed to the gills, featuring thousands of great (and not so great) apps and games. With such a high volume of content available, users must take advantage of the various methods of finding the best, most interesting or most popular. But while those high on the most-downloaded lists are bound to be heavily-used, one ethically questionable Chinese firm demonstrates how even download / install stats can be manipulated.
If you've had even a passing interest in the world of Apple over the last few years then you'll be all too aware that rumors surrounding a possible Apple television simply refuse to go away. Things have been a little quieter than usual over the last few months, but Apple is still apparently working to drag the television industry into the 21st century.
Last year's cycle of Apple keynotes followed a fairly recognized pattern, with the Worldwide Developers' Conference in June swiftly followed up by the iPhone (and Apple Watch) event in September and the iPad refreshes shortly thereafter. But with a new smartwatch on the horizon, one which, as Tim Cook mentioned last week, is on track for April release, we know that there'll be at least one major event before this summer's developer gathering, and according to a new report, the Cupertino is planning to hold a major announcement at the end of this month.
