Apple is now requiring that you sign in with an Apple ID to make an online Genius Bar appointment at your local Apple Store, observes TechCrunch. … [Read more...] about Apple Now Requires an Apple ID to Make Online Genius Bar Appointments
Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Fixing AFP File Transfer Speeds Over 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Apple has just released OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 which fixes AFP file transfer speeds on 802.11ac, as well as several other issues. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 Fixing AFP File Transfer Speeds Over 802.11ac Wi-Fi
U.S. Government Releases iPhone App to Identify and Locate Child Predators
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a new iOS app called 'Operation Predator' that aims to help fight and prevent child exploitation. This app makes it easy for the public to report suspected child exploitation in their community. As part of Operation Predator, the public can use this app to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland … [Read more...] about U.S. Government Releases iPhone App to Identify and Locate Child Predators
Apple to Release New Apple TV Hardware Next Month?
MG Siegler, a venture capitalist and writer for TechCrunch, says that Apple will release new Apple TV hardware next month. Earlier today, Siegler tweeted: https://twitter.com/parislemon/status/377881760949743616 His tweet follows a report from AllThingsD that says new Apple TV software is coming September 18th. … [Read more...] about Apple to Release New Apple TV Hardware Next Month?
Early iPhone 5s Graphics Benchmarks Show Significant Improvements
Early graphics benchmarks for the iPhone 5s have surfaced on gfxbench showing significant improvements. Comparing the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 on the Egypt benchmark reveals notable performance improvements. The iPhone 5s improved from 41.1fps on the onscreen test to 53.0fps. On the offscreen test the iPhone 5s improved to 56.0fps from the iPhone 5's 29.8fps. … [Read more...] about Early iPhone 5s Graphics Benchmarks Show Significant Improvements
Conan: Presenting the Gold iPhone 5s
Conan O'Brien spoofs an Apple introductory video for the gold iPhone 5s. Apple's fresh new design team really has the Midas touch. Take a look below. You might want to check out the Jimmy Kimmel video on the iPhone 5s as well. http://youtu.be/n7-RetY7fGo [signoff] … [Read more...] about Conan: Presenting the Gold iPhone 5s
Jimmy Kimmel Tells People the iPad Mini is the New iPhone 5s
Jimmy Kimmel takes to the streets to show people the new iPhone 5s, using the iPad mini. http://youtu.be/oprUI6nupfc [signoff] … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel Tells People the iPad Mini is the New iPhone 5s
Apple Removes iCloud Keychain from iOS 7 GM
Apple has removed iCloud Keychain as a launch feature of iOS 7. The company recently updated its iOS 7 What's New page to reflect the change. iCloud Keychain. Coming soon Lots of things you do on the web require passwords. Now iCloud can remember your account names, passwords, and credit card numbers for you. And Safari will enter them automatically whenever you need to sign … [Read more...] about Apple Removes iCloud Keychain from iOS 7 GM
Apple is Granted License Allowing iPhone to Launch on China Mobile's Network
Apple has been granted the final license necessary to launch its iPhone on China Mobile's network standard. According to the website of China's Telecom Equipment Certification Center Wednesday, Apple was given a "network access license" for a handset resembling the iPhone that runs on the mobile standards used by China Mobile for third and fourth generation cellular services. … [Read more...] about Apple is Granted License Allowing iPhone to Launch on China Mobile's Network
Apple Increases AppleCare+ Accident Incident Fee to $79, Offers AppleCare+ in Europe
Apple has increased the accident incident fee for AppleCare+ to $79 per incident from $49 per incident. AppleCare+ for iPhone extends repair coverage and technical support to two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone and adds coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage due to handling. Previously, each accident repair was subject to a $49 service fee … [Read more...] about Apple Increases AppleCare+ Accident Incident Fee to $79, Offers AppleCare+ in Europe