Apple’s largest retail store yet, and its first in the Middle East, is on track to open in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates this summer, a new report reveals.
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Rumor: Apple to update 15″ MacBook Pro, 27″ iMac on Wednesday
Rather than waiting for WWDC, Apple may update its 15-inch MacBook Pro and 27-inch iMac with Intel’s latest Broadwell processors this week on Wednesday, according to a new rumor.
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Apple’s Cook references Steve Jobs, morals in commencement address
During his commencement address at George Washington University on Sunday, Apple CEO Tim Cook told graduates to follow their own North Star, saying there need not be a choice between “doing good and doing well.”
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First teaser trailer for Steve Jobs movie released
Universal Studios released the first teaser trailer for Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated Steve Jobs biopic on Sunday, offering a glimpse at what to expect from the film and Michael Fassbender, who plays the late tech guru.
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Apple acquires high-accuracy GPS technology firm Coherent Navigation
In the midst of a major overhaul for its Maps service, Apple seems to have made another under-the-radar acquisition as the company apparently snapped up Coherent Navigation, makers of high-accuracy GPS devices and software.
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Roundup: The best third-party Apple Watch running apps
Fitness tracking is a core Apple Watch feature, and Apple builds in comprehensive app support with its Workout app, but owners may want to check out third-party running-centric options with extras like route creation, coaching and social network integration.
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This week on AppleInsider: ‘iPhone 6s’ details, streaming music plans, HomeKit hardware in June
A relatively quiet week nevertheless witnessed some of the first detailed specs for the next-generation iPhone, as well as more news on Apple’s plans for the Beats Music relaunch, and the first generation of HomeKit devices.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook chronicles recent China trip on new Weibo account
Apple CEO Tim Cook chronicled a recent four-day trip to China on microblogging website Weibo, posting pictures and brief messages regarding Apple Store meet-ups, school visits and general goings on while in the country.
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Apple rumored to have engaged troubled payments startup Clinkle in acquisition talks
A report claims seven employees at much maligned payments startup Clinkle quit on Friday citing in part CEO Lucas Duplan’s withholding of information about supposed acquisition talks with Apple.
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Apple discontinues 15″ MacBook Pro BTO models ahead of Force Touch refresh
Apple on Friday began discontinuing many models of its professional 15-inch notebook ahead the company’s annual developers conference, which is widely expected to give way to updated models with Force Touch trackpads and Intel’s latest mobile processors.
Source: Apple Insider