The second beta for Apple’s next maintenance and software update for its OS X 10.11 El Capitan operating system is now available to members of the company’s public beta program.
Source:: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Facebook iPhone app gets ‘Music Stories’ tied to Apple Music, iTunes & Spotify
Facebook on Thursday inaugurated “Music Stories,” a new kind of post format allowing people to listen to previews of songs or albums from various music services without having to switch apps.
Source:: Apple Insider
Flickr, Mobile Mouse are latest apps to add support for iPhone 6s 3D Touch
Third-party apps continue to adds support for Apple’s 3D Touch input on the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, including updates that launched on Thursday for popular apps Flickr and Mobile Mouse Remote.
Source:: Apple Insider
Deals: All 2014 MacBooks slashed to sell out; up to $649 off MacBook Airs and $700 off MacBook Pros
While they last, one of Apple’s authorized resellers is blowing out its remaining inventory of all Early-2014 11- & 13-inch MacBook Airs, as well as a few Mid-2014 13- & 15-inch MacBook Pros, with instant discounts ranging from $139 to $700 per model and no tax in 48 states.
Source:: Apple Insider
Sony inks deal with Disney, will bring ESPN & ABC to Vue streaming TV service
Sony’s Vue subscription TV service, which is available on the company’s PlayStation game consoles as well as Apple’s iPad, will gain access to Disney-owned channels including live sports from ESPN, it was announced on Thursday.
Source:: Apple Insider
Walgreens Balance Rewards card gains Apple Pay compatibility
Members of the Walgreens loyalty program can now use their Balance Rewards card with Apple Pay, enabling tap-to-pay capabilities on both iPhone and Apple Watch.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple opens Vietnamese subsidiary, enabling direct local sales for first time
Apple has quietly opened up its first subsidiary in Vietnam, a move which should allow direct sales to a burgeoning market, a report said on Thursday.
Source:: Apple Insider
Country star Kenny Chesney promotes Apple Music free trial, Apple Watch fitness in new ad
The latest advertisement for the Apple Music subscription service showcases pre-show preparations by country artist Kenny Chesney, including a trip to the gym tracked by his Apple Watch.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple Inc. shares approach ex-dividend as it gears up to distribute $3 billion to shareholders
On November 12, Apple will pay shareholders of record a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share, but investors must have settled ownership of the company’s stock by Thursday November 5 in order to qualify.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple TV’s tvOS found to support app folders
Developer Steve Troughton-Smith continues to find interesting nuggets of info in Apple’s tvOS that hint at future Apple TV capabilities, and on Wednesday discovered a way to bring app folder support to the new operating system.
Source:: Apple Insider