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Apple introduces iOS 9, outlines upcoming features and changes, multitasking for iPad

Apple introduced iOS 9 during the Worldwide Developers Conference with a copious number of new changes. As the mighty Craig Federighi took the stage, he highlighted improvements for Siri, power management, extending battery life, etc. Federighi cited that Siri is now 40 percent faster, and comes with a new interface that matches Apple Watch, and […]

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Apple announces changes for HomeKit, plans for integration with iOS 9

HomeKit is evolving. On Monday, Apple announced several changes to its connected-home platform. The next version of HomeKit, which will correspond with the launch of iOS 9 this fall, will add support for motorized window shades and a raft of new sensor classes, including motion and carbon-monoxide detectors. HomeKit already supports a limited number of […]

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Apple releases OS X Yosemite, iWork updates as free updates on Mac App Store

The OS X 10.10 Yosemite downloading and installation frenzy begins today. Over at its media event, Apple announced that OS X 10.10 Yosemite, its free next-generation operating system, will arrive on the Mac App Store today. The new version includes a new design that’s more contiguous with iOS 8 as well as features like Continuity […]

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Rumor: Apple working on 12.9-inch iPad, will incorporate OS X/iOS operating system for device

Apple could be coming out with a nigh-on-jumbo-sized iPad. And it could run its own unique operating system. Per MacRumors and DigiTimes, sources have indicated that Apple has two 12.9-inch iPad prototypes in development, with one model being a “2-in-1 device” that utilizes elements from both operating systems while the other resembles previous iPads. The […]

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Suppliers hint at iWatch components, Apple’s interest in the wearable biometric device field

There may be some more concrete proof as to an iWatch this October. Per Nikkei Asian Review, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, announced the company’s entry into health-monitoring services at the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on Thursday. Over at its Worldwide Developers Conference event, Apple said that this autumn bring […]