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Apple will hold an event to introduce its new iPhones on September 9, Re/Code reports. It’s believed that both the upcoming 4.7” and 5.5” iPhones will be unveiled at the event, though what it means for the respective release dates of the phones is still unclear; the company traditionally releases […] Read the original post…

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The Apple TV has been through numerous software iterations since it was introduced in 2007, more frequently changing its user interface than any other Apple platform. This week, the fourth beta release of Apple TV Software 7.0 appeared, introducing a refreshed interface based upon the “flat” theme developed for iOS […] Read the original post…

Apple has recently added iTunes Extras Preview to Apple TV.  Following the addition of new iTunes Extras to iTunes Store HD movie downloads last month, the new Preview feature allows users to see the iTunes Extras menus for a movie without having to buy it. A badge in the upper […] Read the original post…

The U.S. Department of Transportation may seek a formal ban on in-flight cellphone calls, reports The Wall Street Journal. Following a Federal Communications Commission proposal to allow in-flight cellular calling, airlines have suggested that they can self-determine whether cellphone service should be allowed, and have accused the DOT of overstepping […] Read the original post…

Battery consumption is always on an iPhone user’s mind, and there are now abundant solutions for the iPhone 5/5s. Lepow’s new 3000mAh battery case, Pie ($90), provides a stylish solution for users who don’t always want to deal with the bulkiness synonymous with battery packs. One piece is a detachable […] Read the original post…

Apple’s abrupt discontinuation of the photo editing and library management tool Aperture—software designed to hold hundreds of thousands of photos—left many professional users without many options, other than to convert their photo libraries to competing apps. As the chief beneficiary of Aperture’s impending […] Read the original post by Jeremy Horwitz

Unexpectedly, the just-released beta software version for Apple TV marks the debut of new icons and font changes within the UI. As one might expect, the changes closely resemble the iOS 7 style. A few of the icon colors for Apple channels have changed, as well. We’ll update this story […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 8 beta 5 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to registered developers. As expected, the release comes two weeks after the previous beta. We’ll update later on if there are any notable changes. … Read the original post by Phil Dzikiy

Apple has hired Musa Tariq, former social media chief of Nike and Burberry, 9to5Mac reports. Tariq’s new title is “Digital Marketing Director, Apple.” It’s noted that Tariq worked with Apple SVP of Retail and Online Stores Angela Ahrendts while at Burberry; it’s speculated that he will again work closely with […] Read the original post…

iOS global usage now trails Android for the first time, according to Net Applications. Android had 44.62 percent of the market share in July, with iOS grabbing 44.19 percent. Though the percentage difference between platforms is at this point very small, iOS controlled more than 55 percent of market share […] Read the original post…

Developers are still trying to differentiate new iPad keyboard cases from their predecessors, as demonstrated by Zagg’s new Rugged Folio for iPad Air ($150). Rubber, polycarbonate, and stainless steel come together to create a ruggedized iPad case and detachable Bluetooth keyboard, linked together by a hard plastic hinge. Zagg pitches […] Read the original post…

2K announced today that it’s bringing the hit game BioShock to iOS this summer. The critically acclaimed first-person shooter, originally released in 2007, will offer touch controls, as well as full MFi game controller support. No exact release date or pricing information is now at this time, though 2K’s announcement […] Read the original post…

Images of an alleged rear shell for Apple’s second-generation iPad Air were posted on Weibo this weekend. The images show redesigned speaker holes containing one row of large openings instead of two rows of small ones, as well as recessed volume controls. Also, the microphone has been moved away from […] Read the original post…

The NFL will launch a dedicated Apple TV channel for its upcoming NFL Now service this month, 9to5Mac reports. A photo of the channel undergoing testing was reportedly taken by an NFL employee. First announced in January, NFL Now will feature original content, highlights, specific team content, content from NFL […] Read the original post…