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Apple reveals data sources for iOS 9’s transit feature

iOS 9 will add transit directions to its Maps service, the new data including schedules for buses, trains, subways, and ferries and will be available in 10 cities at launch later this year. To answer the question as to where the transit data is coming from, Apple has updated its Apple Maps Acknowledgements webpage with […]

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iOS Rumor Software

Initial Transit Maps to launch in roughly half a dozen cities following iOS 9 launch

Apple’s sexy new mass transit directions for Maps will hit in iOS 9. And they’ll be available to you as long as you live in the right cities. Sources have stated that, in its first iteration, Appleā€™s Transit service will only support approximately a half-dozen cities across the United States, Canada, and Europe, in addition […]

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Some boutique, department stores to have Apple Watch units available for April 24th launch

If you’re looking to actually walk into a store, put your mitts on an Apple Watch tomorrow, pay money for it and walk away with said Apple Watch, your choices are limited. The wearable WILL be available, but only in very limited inventories at select retail locations. Apple has apparently partnered with a few department […]

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Apple Watch to be available for online pre-order only come April 10th

With only one day left until the Watchening/first available pre-order of the Apple Watch, your best bet might be to order yours online. Apple on Thursday confirmed that orders for the upcoming Apple Watch will be available exclusively online during the launch window, as the company expects that consumer demand will outstrip available supply of […]

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Rumor: Tim Cook vouches for shower-safe, waterproof nature of upcoming Apple Watch

Well, there’s gotta be a nugget of truth in here somewhere. The rumor mill currently has Apple CEO Tim Cook telling Apple Store employees in Berlin that he wears his Apple Watch everywhere, “even in the shower.” Apple has not officially designated the Apple Watch as either waterproof or water resistant. If Mr. Cook actually […]