Initially slated for mid-June, the European Commission’s investigation into Apple’s tax arrangement with Irish authorities will not be completed until later in the year, Europe’s competition chief said Tuesday.
Source: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts was America’s top-paid female executive in 2014
Though she was only an Apple employee for about half of the year, Angela Ahrendts earned nearly $83 million last year, making her the highest paid female executive in America.
Source: Apple Insider
How to sync a music playlist to Apple Watch
Complementing great fitness tracking and workout features, Apple Watch users can save and play back music locally on their device, meaning they can leave their iPhone at home.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple Watch ‘particle cloud’ pairing method likely revealed in new patent
Lost amidst a sea of flashy hardware technologies introduced with Apple Watch was a new image-based pairing technique distinguished by a “particle cloud” effect. On Tuesday, Apple received a patent detailing what appears to be the bedrock of this unique pairing procedure, hinting at its use in future products.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple publishes Apple Watch band design guidelines for accessory makers
Apple on Monday posted to its website a previously unreleased document detailing Apple Watch band design guidelines for third-party manufacturers interested in making aftermarket straps for the device.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple Maps Connect updated with support for five new European countries
Continuing its internal mapping initiative, Apple on Monday added Maps Connect support to five new regions, allowing users in those countries to add and edit points of interest.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple updates Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines website with new design, more resources
Apple on Monday updated the Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines website with a refreshed look and new software design resources for app developers.
Source: Apple Insider
Apple TV remote control to get touch pad when new version launches in June, report says
According to a report on Monday, the Apple TV isn’t the only piece of hardware in line for a redesign this year, as the device’s long-in-the-tooth remote control is now expected to come with a built-in touch pad.
Source: Apple Insider
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How to start and monitor a workout on Apple Watch
One of the highlight features of the new Apple Watch is its fitness tracking abilities, which lets users track movement throughout the day, keep tabs on wellness goals and monitor specific workout routines.
Source: Apple Insider