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Rumor: Apple Watch 2 to retain similar appearance to first gen model, will feature larger battery

The current rumor has it that the Apple Watch 2 will look pretty much the same but run for a longer period of time. And that’s a decent thing. Apple’s second-generation Watch is unlikely to see any external changes, a Thursday morning report from South Korea suggests, with the company instead focusing on tightening up […]

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Users express concern over watchOS downgrade issues, repair costs for downgrading

Upgrading software is easy. It’s downgrading that’s the hard part. A number of deleted posts from Apple’s support forums and active discussions elsewhere online highlight a growing concern for Apple Watch users; specifically, the inability to downgrade from a newer version of watchOS to an older version. The issue, which first became apparent when users […]

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Apple announces watchOS 2, new features such as video playback, more accessible development environment

Apple pulled the curtain back on watchOS 2, its upcoming operating system for the Apple Watch, on Monday. The new version, which will be available in the fall, is said to feature added support for native third-party apps, on-screen video playback, and a collection of many new features for both users and developers. The upcoming […]

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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 […]