Apple on Tuesday issued an update to its 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding the latest-generation Intel processors, as well as the new pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad.
Source: Apple Insider
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Apple, other tech companies ask Obama to reject proposals for software backdoors
In a letter to be delivered to President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Apple is among a group of signatories requesting the White House reject incoming government proposals that would modify current policies to allow law enforcement access to encrypted user data.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple reportedly iced plans to build television set, looks to debut new Apple TV at WWDC
Countering expectations from activist investor Carl Icahn, a report on Monday claims Apple had plans to release an ultra-high-definition television set by 2016, but abandoned the idea more than one year ago.
Source: Apple Insider
With Starbucks deal Spotify looks to build out streaming music platform
Spotify on Monday announced a joint initiative with Starbucks that will see the world’s largest coffee house chain switch over in-store entertainment stream music service, while promoting premium subscription tiers and access to Starbucks’ rewards program.
Source: Apple Insider
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Audible enables CarPlay support, Mercedes-Benz prepares Apple Watch app
Amazon-owned Audible on Monday added CarPlay support to its audiobook app for iOS, while Mercedes-Benz revealed an upcoming Apple Watch app that will handle functions like navigation and vehicle status updates.
Source: Apple Insider
President Obama uses iPhone to make first post on personal Twitter account
U.S. President Barack Obama made his first post from a personal Twitter account on Monday, doing so from an iPhone despite previous worries about the device’s security.
Source: Apple Insider
How Coherent Navigation can help Apple with location technology and talent
Apple’s recent acquisition of Coherent Navigation, a California firm that worked on high-precision satellite navigation projects for the likes of the U.S. Navy, might at first seem a bit outside of the iPhone maker’s wheelhouse.?But a closer look reveals what could, in fact, be an excellent match.
Source: Apple Insider
Google Search designer Jon Wiley moves to lead role on virtual reality tech
The lead designer on Google Search has taken up a new position as the lead designer on Cardboard, the company’s low-cost, smartphone-based virtual reality headset project.
Source: Apple Insider
Lowest Prices Ever: Save $100s on all Mac Pros, each with Free AppleCare and Free Apple Wireless Keyboard & Magic Mouse; Apple Thunderbolt Displays for $750
Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and AppleInsider this week have teamed up to give away free AppleCare, a free Apple Wireless Keyboards & Mouse, and discounts of between $100 and $700 on over 100 different Mac Pro configurations. Tack on an Apple Thunderbolt Display for an all-time low of $750 or grab a 27″ Dell Ultra HD 4k Monitor for $525.
Source: Apple Insider