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First iOS 8.4 beta shows effort to move audiobooks into iBooks app, add new features

This could lead to some pretty cool stuff. On Monday, Apple seeded the first iOS 8.4 beta. The build includes a revamped Music application and it’s been noted that the build handles audiobooks differently, moving playback from the Music app to the iBooks app. At present, audiobooks are divorced from the ebook library. This pushes […]

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Health care providers gearing up apps for Apple Watch

Even if you think the Apple Watch is a bit silly, it’s getting a fair amount of developer support behind it. A variety of healthcare companies, including WebMD and CareEvolution, announced apps for the wearable device. The apps are said to be capable of handling tasks like medication reminders and sharing electronic records. WebMD said […]

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Apple introduces NVMe support in OS X 10.10.3 update

It’s a subtle change, but it could be pretty neat in the long run. Last week, Apple’s introduction of its OS X 10.10.3 update also quietly introduced support for the next generation NVM Express (NVMe) interface to SSD Flash drives. These drives can be found on the new Retina display MacBook as well as other […]

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Initial Apple Watch preorder data arrives, hints at 957,000 units sold, buyers opting for Sports model

The Apple Watch sold a few units on preorder around the 10th. Almost one million units is the current guess. The initial Apple Watch preorder numbers have been flowing in and among the first to report was research firm Slice Intelligence, which estimates nearly one million customers in the U.S. preordered the device on Friday. […]

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12-inch MacBook now available on Apple Store web site, most models shipping in 1-3 days

Amidst the mucho hoopla surrounding the Apple Watch, Apple added the new 12-inch Retina display MacBook to the Apple Store last night. The new notebook is available with a ship time of one to three days for most models, although the 512GB Gold model currently has an estimated shipping time of three to four weeks.