Developer able to get Windows 95 running on Apple Watch

Developer Nick Lee has been able to hack the Apple Watch to get it to run Windows 95. While the hack is neat, the functionality of it is next to nothing. Lee calls it 'microsoftOS'. Of course, it isn't normal to run unsigned code on the Apple Watch. Lee, in a lengthy blog post, explains the various hurdles and hoops he had to go through in order to get...

Apple Music for Android now updated with video and family sharing support

As Apple keeps improving Apple Music on its own platform, the company continues to venture itself into the Android ecosystem by continually updating its Apple Music app on the platform. Today, the company has updated its Android counterpart with support for videos and family memberships. Adding support for family plans mean users can now subscribe to...

Apple launches CareKit and introduces four free health care apps

  Last month, Apple announced that they will be releasing a series of apps under its new CareKit framework. Just as its name suggests, CareKit lets its users collect medical data that may be shared with physicians and other individuals in the medical field so that they can provide an accurate log of symptoms and signs for proper diagnosis and...

Apple publishes official Apple Music API documentation for iOS 9.3

With the release of iOS 9.3, Apple introduced an API for Apple Music. However, there was tons of confusion as to what this API could be used for. Today, Apple has published some documentation titled, 'Apple Music Best Practices for App Developers' which tells developers how the API should be used. The document notes that the API does have its...

Apple’s ‘cutting edge’ technology could allow the company to open its first retail store in India

Back in January, a report came out noting that Apple is wanting to open its first retail store in India. However, the company had some barriers to overcome. The Indian government states that a company can only sell products in the country if at least 30% of the devices are made in the country. But, Apple is reportedly being granted an exemption because...

Possible death at Apple Cupertino Campus as police are investigating

At approximately 8:35 A.M. on Wednesday, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department were called to the Apple Cupertino Campus at 1 Infinite Loop. According to several news outlets, a body was found in a conference room. Apple has yet to comment and there is no official word of what happened just yet. But, according to TMZ, there may have been two...

Apple seeds tvOS 9.2.1 beta 3 to developers

Alongside iOS 9.3.2 beta 3 yesterday, today Apple seeds tvOS 9.2.1 beta 3 to developers. And just like iOS 9.3.2, we expect this to be a fairly minor release with under the hood changes. TvOS 9.2 brought support for Bluetooth keyboards, folder arrangements on the home screen, and more. We'll keep digging to see if there's more changes and update this...

Intel looking to slash 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of USB-C audio

The rumor mill strongly suggests that Apple will ditch the headphone jack in favor of lightning capable headphones in its upcoming iPhone refresh due this fall. But, according to a report from Anandtech, Intel is also looking to make a similar move, though favoring USB-C rather than lightning. Intel believes that moving to USB-C capable headphones...

FBI tells Apple a security flaw in iOS and OS X, flaw has already been fixed in iOS 9

The FBI has decided it will not tell Apple how it broke into the iPhone used in the San Bernardino shooting. The agency was able to find a vulnerability a mere hours before its court case in March. However, in an attempt to be the 'good guy' in the public eye, the FBI has told Apple about a security flaw under the Vulnerability Equities Process this...

Apple Music: 13 million subscribers in 9 months

When Apple divulged information on their latest earnings report, it was a bit disappointing to hear how the company is dealing with product declines. But then again, they divulged information on their earnings report on their different services, which have continued to leave an impressive mark. Among the services where Apple has gained a high revenue...

‘Panic button’ will be required for iPhones in 2017 in India

According to the Indian Express, a new motion signed into Indian law enforces all phones, including iPhones, to feature a 'panic button' which will ping the device's location as well as call local authority. The new law will begin to take place starting January 1, 2017. iPhones have had GPS ever since the iPhone 3G, however, the new law will force...

Apple seeds iOS 9.3.2 beta 3 to developers

It's been a week since Apple released iOS 9.3.2 beta 2 to developers. Apple today has seeded its third iOS 9.3.2 beta to developers. iOS 9.3.2 beta is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center. We've only seen a few x.x.x beta releases, so we assume this is a big enough bug Apple needs to fix, but it's not large enough to warrant a full...

iPhone Upgrade Program now offered through Apple’s website

When Apple announced the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus last year, they talked about a new program that enticed users to upgrade their phone every year instead of a two-year cycle. Called the iPhone Upgrade Program, the program was only available to customers who made purchases through Apple Stores. Today, this upgrade program will no longer be limited to...

New Chinese site points to digital Home button on iPhone 7

It looks like the iPhone 7 is bulking up to be one pretty exciting device when it launches later this year, that is if the rumors prove to be true. Prior to today's report, the iPhone 7 is believed not to undergo a major design overhaul from its predecessor-- the iPhone 6s. A Chinese rumor site released news today that the iPhone 7 could be equipped...

WWDC 2016 tickets distributed after lottery closes

As expected, Apple notified those receiving Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) tickets today, and began charging the $1,599 ticket price to their credit cards. Apple also provided 350 WWDC scholarships to students and participants of certain STEM organizations, and an additional 125 scholarships for budding developers without the financial means to...

Report: Next Apple Watch will offer cellular connectivity

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple's second-generation Apple Watch will have cellular abilities, which would significantly expand functionality when out of range of a paired iPhone. According to WSJ's sources, Apple is considering selling both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models, just like iPads. While this might complicate the buying process,...

Apple will stop approving non-native Apple Watch apps on June 1st

Starting June 1, Apple will not approve non-native Apple Watch app submissions. The policy was announced on Apple's developer website: When Apple announced that watchOS 2 would support native Apple Watch apps, virtually no one complained. Perhaps the biggest problem plaguing Apple's entry into the wearable market is the lagginess of many apps. Native...

Apple publishes two new ads highlighting Touch ID and 4k iPhone video

Apple has published two new iPhone advertisements to YouTube. The first, 'Fingerprint,' brings attention to the many uses of Touch ID, which many people might be surprised by. Of course Touch ID can unlock your iPhone, but Apple also shows how it can be used for other things like Apple Pay, logging in to accounts, unlocking physical connected...

Facebook Messenger gains group calls, supporting up to 50 users per call

Facebook is continuing to add features to Messenger, which the company sees as one of its 4 main platforms for the next 10 years. Advancing their VoIP call service, Messenger now supports group calls with up to 50 members per call. The service should be available globally on Android and iOS as of this post. One of Facebook's biggest competitors in...

Beyoncé’s new ‘visual album’ Lemonade now available on iTunes

Beyoncé's latest album, Lemonade, is now available for purchase from iTunes for $17.99 US. That higher-than-typical price will get fans the album that was released on Saturday as a TIDAL exclusive, as well as the hour-long film that premiered on HBO the same day. Songs can also be purchased individually. Her previous album, BEYONCÉ, started as a...

Apple starts accepting donations for victims of earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador

The past few days have been devastating for those in Japan and Ecuador as both have been hit by violent earthquakes. Just last week, the Kyushu region in Japan was hit by a 6.2-magnitude earthquake. The next day, a 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the area; which led to 48 deaths. On Saturday, Ecuador was hit by an even stronger earthquake with a 7.8...

Apple issues iOS 9.3.2 and OS X 10.11.5 public beta 2 to testers

Apple just issued the second public beta for iOS 9.3.2 and OS X 10.11.5 just a day after seeding the developer beta. The second iOS 9.3.2 public beta was issued a little over a month after the release of iOS 9.3 and about three weeks after the release of iOS 9.3.1, which fixed a few minor bugs. iOS 9.3.2 focused heavily on performance updates,...

Apple Store app updated to support 3D Touch functionality and availability in 3 countries

Earlier today, Apple rolled out the version 3.7 update to its Apple Store iOS client. Some of the new features available on the update include new 3D Touch features on compatible devices, as well as availability of the app in new countries. For some time now, iPhone 6s users have been looking for a way they can fully utilize the 3D Touch feature on...

TiP top 5: Mallories top 5 iOS productivity apps

There are an ample amount of productivity apps out there that it's extremely hard to narrow down my top five; however, the following apps are probably the apps that I use most often and prove to be great additions to the iPhone. These apps continue to be my daily drivers and are my go-to apps of choice when it comes to getting the job done, whether it...

Apple aims to help developers create a successful app through its refreshed app store portal

A few days ago, Apple officially announced the date and venue for the 2016 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). In addition to this, they opened the registration for their lottery ticket system for developers who are attending the event on June 13-17 in San Francisco. Unbeknownst to everyone, Apple also refreshed dedicated portal for developers...

Apple rolls out updated Retina MacBook with faster processor longer battery life and new color

Earlier today, Apple announced that they have launched a major update to its lineup of Retina MacBook devices. According to Apple, the update includes a faster processor, longer battery life, and even a new color option for the Retina MacBook model. With the new upgrade, Apple promises that the thinnest and lightest MacBook has just been made "even...

Apple starts accepting registration for WWDC 2016 lottery ticket system

Earlier today, Apple officially announced its upcoming WWDC 2016 event which would take place on June 13 to 17 at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco, California. Although the announcement was made in a rather different way, this excited individuals who have long been supporting this event. Because of its popularity, Apple has long...

Reliable Apple analyst believes 2017 iPhone will have all-glass enclosure and AMOLED screen

For those in the tech news industry, there is a handful of analysts that can be relied on when it comes to speculation about new hardware/software features available on a particular smartphone. For Apple products, KGI's Ming-Chi Kuo is one of those names. Just recently, Kuo dropped hints that there could be a major redesign for the iPhone next year....

WWDC 2016 dates announced in unusual way

When is Apple's World Wide Developer Conference being held this year? While we haven't seen anything on Apple's site about it, there's a way you can find out: ask Siri. In an odd move, Siri is giving an exact response for WWDC 2016 before any other presented source. It looks like the conference will be held June 13 through June 17 in San Francisco....

Report: Samsung will supply 100 million OLED displays to Apple in 2017

The Korean Herald has reported that Samsung will supply about 100 million 5.5-inch OLED displays to Apple, beginning in 2017. Samsung declined to comment to the Korean Herald regarding the deal, which would be typical behavior by any of Apple's suppliers. Jony Ive has publicly commented on his preference for OLED displays, criticizing iPhone LCDs...

Leaked iOS app points to Samsung Gear S2 iPhone support possibility

Back in January, Samsung confirmed that its Gear S2 smartwatch will come with iPhone support. Yet despite confirming this news, Samsung failed to specify a timeline for the release of the iOS support. Just recently, some posts on XDA Developers forum have popped up and are being speculated that Gear S2's support for Apple devices could be coming very...

Apple launches ‘Apps for Earth’ in line with Earth Day celebration

In line with next week's Earth Day celebration, Apple has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund by helping them raise money for their causes. For the next 10 days, purchases made from specially designated apps under what Apple calls as "Apps for Earth" will go to the WWF group. The company announced a total of 27 apps that are included in the category...

‘MacOS’ appears on new Apple Environment page, hinting at future name change

Apple has made a big deal about their environmental impact. This was very clear at the March event recently held. Now, Apple has posted a new webpage to talk about their environmental efforts. However, there's one thing that Apple may have missed: a mention of MacOS. The specific page, an FAQ about Apple's environmental efforts, goes into details...

Report rules out Cellebrite as company behind San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone hack

Ever since the FBI was able to unlock the iPhone 5C owned by the San Bernardino terrorist, people have expressed concern about their safety and security with their devices especially since Apple outright refused to assist in this. For its part, the FBI claimed that they were able to find someone else who could do it for them so they could unearth more...

iPhone 7 and 7 Plus rumors point to possible inclusion of Smart Connector among other things

Even though both the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus won't be released until fall this year, the online world is already buzzing with different rumors and alleged part leaks about these two devices. Just last month, a leaked photo claiming to be that of the iPhone 7 Plus' surfaced on a Chinese website. Another render from the rumored Apple manufacturer, Catcher...

New version of 1970 bug could remotely brick iOS devices by spoofing known Wi-Fi networks

iOS 9.3 fixed a critical bug that would allow the user to brick their own device by setting the date back to January 1, 1970. But, according to a report from KrebsonSecurity, security researchers have found that a similar exploit could be used when a user connects to a known Wi-Fi network on devices running iOS 9.3 or later. This is achieved when a...

This man gave the iPhone’s default ringtone a heavy metal makeover

Apple is best known for its recognizable default ringtone entitled Marimba. It is so familiar to every iPhone user that whenever they hear the song, they immediately pick up their phone only to realize that their phone wasn't ringing in the first place. Since iPhones have a similar default ringtone, it is so easy to mistake each phone with others. It...

Two-year leasing options for iPhone SE now available in India as sales are slow

While Apple has expressed its interest in India, its new iPhone SE isn't doing so well in the market. In order to push sales even further, Apple plans on making two-year leasing models. The new deal lets customers purchase a new iPhone SE for Rs 999 per month (roughly $15 USD) for two years which closely resembles installment plans in the United...

New tool could tell cops if you were on your phone during an accident

There is currently a proposed bill being studied by the New York State Senate committee which could change the way police officers conduct an investigation in a motor vehicle accident. The proposed law was given the name "Evan's Law" after Evan Lieberman, a 19-year-old who was killed by a distracted driver. Lieberman's father lobbied for the bill to...

Survey shows strong teen interest in iPhone, Apple Watch number one smartwatch

Today, Piper Jeffray has released its survey numbers, surveying 6500 teens to see Apple's performance in that market. According to the survey, sixty-nine percent of teens own an iPhone, which is up three percent year-over-year. This is interesting because several reports have noted that we've hit "peak" iPhone, however, it looks like the iPhone is...

Apple is removing third-party Reddit clients over NSFW content

UPDATE: It appears Apple is adding the apps back into the App Store after developers are removing their NSFW toggles. In a larger Reddit thread, there have been multiple reports of third-party Reddit clients being removed due to NSFW content. According to Apple, these apps violate clause 18.2 which states that apps that display “user generated...

Drake releasing new album exclusively on Apple Music for a week

Rapper Drake is ready to drop his album very soon. Confirming the news today, Drake confirmed that his latest album entitled "Views From The 6" is heading on its way to Apple Music to be released on April 29th. In true Apple Music fashion, the new album will be available exclusively on Apple's streaming service for the first week. This comes as no...

A handful of new Apple Watch ads surface on the company YouTube channel

Today Apple published a handful of new ads focusing on the Apple Watch. Dubbed “Surprise”, “Golf”, “SWAP”, “Find”, “Chase” and “Row”, these 15 second ads focus on specific functions of the Apple Watch to using applications to get things done. For example, one of the ads uses the pinging feature found on the Watch, to ping the...

Company that broke into iPhone 5c used in San Bernardino, says it’s ‘optimistic’ about iPhone 6

The company that assisted the FBI in unlocking the iPhone 5c used in the San Bernardino case (Cellebrite) is now saying that it may possibly get into an iPhone 6 as well. According to CNN, Italian architect Leonardo Fabbretti met with the company last week after his sone passed away from bone cancer. 13-year-old Dama Fabbretti had added his father's...

KGI: Apple Watch sales will drop 25% year-over-year, ‘S’-like refresh

According to a KGI Investment note (via 9to5Mac), Apple Watch shipments are said to fall 25% from the 10.6M sales made in 2015. The lower sales number could be even more shocking in reality because it'll be comparing the 8 months from last year to the full 12 months in 2016. The company has two explanations for this. One, it believes the smartwatch...

New Apple TV ad highlights Siri, features Kobe Bryant and Michael B. Johnson

Apple has published a new advertisement that humorously highlights the functionality of Siri on Apple TV. Titled 'Father Time,' the ad takes place in a trailer at a movie shoot, where Kobe Bryant advises actor Michael B. Johnson on how to play Bryant in what seems to be a biopic about Bryant's basketball career. Johnson makes several remarks about...

DoJ will continue with NY case, despite FBI method not working

The FBI case in San Bernardino over an iPhone 5c may be 'over', but that doesn't stop other cases from proceeding. According to Bloomberg, the United States Department of Justice will continue with the New York case and will demand Apple to unlock the iPhone 5s used in the alleged drug dealer case. The U.S. government is pressing a demand that Apple Inc....

WSJ: Apple helped DoJ unlock first iPhone in 2008

With the whole Apple vs. FBI debacle still going on in 2016, the WSJ noted that Apple helped the DoJ unlock iPhones in the past (pre-iOS 8), some of which date all the way back to 2008. Lawyers and investigators involved in the 2008 prosecution of Amanda and Christopher Jansen, a young married couple from Watertown, N.Y., remember it as one of the most...

Apple publishes behind-the-scenes video for its popular ‘Timer’ ad with Cookie Monster

Last month, Apple published a rather popular ad featuring Cookie Monster. The ad was called, 'Timer', and focused on hands-free Siri on the iPhone 6s. Now, Apple is publishing a behind-the-scenes video for the ad. “Go behind the scenes of the commercial, with Cookie Monster and everyone’s favorite personal assistant, Siri,” Apple notes. On top...

FBI officially confirms that method used does not work with iPhone 5s or newer

There's been a ton of speculation going around about the method that the FBI used to unlock the iPhone 5c in the San Bernardino case, many believe the method used cannot be used for any device with the Secure Enclave (A7/iPhone 5s or newer). FBI Director James Comey confirmed to CNN that this is indeed the case. The FBI director also said the purchased...