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• 04/10/2015 12:40

  Apple Begins Apple Watch Pre-Orders

  

  Just as they said, Apple has today started accepting pre-orders for the Apple Watch. From our use, the mobile app went up around 12:03 and the site about 10 minutes after. Both the site and app went down around 9:00. Almost every Apple Watch wasn't expected to arrive the day it launches. Most started with a 4-6 week estimate. Now, every model is expected to arrive in June or later. Those who wanted the watch needed to order it at midnight. You can pre-order the Apple Watch here. If you haven't purchased it yet you can schedule an appointment here. 

• 04/09/2015 11:07

  Apple Releases iTunes 12.1.2

  

  Apple has today released iTunes 12.1.2. This version comes after the release yesterday of OS X 10.10.3. iTunes 12.1.2 improves sync support with photos to the new Photos app for Mac. Apple says that there are also several improvements to the get info windows.

  Those interested can update in the Mac App Store > Updates > Software updates > iTunes 12.1.2. Or you can download it from Apple’s website at iTunes.com. 

• 04/08/2015 14:52

  Apple Releases iOS 8.3

  

  Apple has today released iOS 8.3 to the public. This comes with very little warning or notice. It also follows the release of OS X 10.10.3. iOS 8.3 adds a new emoji layout, new skin colors for faces, two-step verification support for Google, new CarPlay wireless features, and a space bar sizing fix in Safari.

  Those who are interested can update in Settings > General > Software update > iOS 8.3. This update is about 300 MB on an iPhone 6 running iOS 8.2. 

• 04/08/2015 14:51

  First Apple Watch Unboxing Surfaces

  A new video has been shared on YouTube claiming to show the unboxing of the upcoming Apple Watch. The box is all white with an embossed Apple Watch branding on the top. The sides are fairly plain with not much branding. Finally, on the back of the box is just some fine print. 

  Inside is a plastic case with an Apple logo on the top. Inside is the watch. Below that is some documentation and the charger. You can watch the video above. 

• 04/08/2015 14:49

  Apple Releases OS X 10.10.3

  

  Apple has today released OS X 10.10.3. This follows the rumor that they would release it earlier this morning. 10.10.3 comes three months after the release of 10.10.2. This new version of Yosemite includes the new Photos app. This is much like the Photos app for iOS. It connects to your iCloud Photo Library and allows you to view and edit images right from your Mac. This version also includes a new special character page layout, now called Characters. It also includes skin colors for face emoji figures. Finally, you can sign in with Google two-step verification. This allows you to use a 6-digit code rather than an app specific password. 

  OS X 10.10.3 is available as a free update to those on OS X Yosemite. You can update in the Mac App Store > Updates > Software updates > OS X 10.10.3. 

• 04/07/2015 11:04

  Apple Confirms 1.3 GHz MacBook Pricing

  

  When Apple announced the new MacBook last month they only said the pricing of the 1.1 and 1.2 GHz model. They also said that each model would be available in a 1.3 GHz configuration, but never a price to go with it. Now, Apple has announced the pricing of the 1.3 GHz model.

  For the model with a 256 GB SSD, it starts at $1299. However, for the processor upgrade it will cost an extra $250, making the new total $1549. For the higher end model with a 512 GB SSD, it starts at $1599. However, with the 1.3 GHz processor, it’s an extra $150, making the new total $1749. Below is a list of the models.

  - 1.1 GHz with 256 GB storage: $1299 
  - 1.3 GHz with 256 GB storage: $1549 
  - 1.2 GHz with 512 GB storage: $1599 
  - 1.3 GHz with 512 GB storage: $1749 

• 04/03/2015 11:08

  AppleCare+ Pricing for Apple Watch Leaked

  

  The pricing for AppleCare+ for the Apple Watch has been leaked. The information that has been shared shows how much it will cost for AppleCare+ for the Apple Watch Sport, Steel, and Edition. For the Apple Watch Sport it will cost an additional $59. For the classic Apple Watch, it will cost $79. And to protect your $10,000+ investment, it will cost $999.

  Right now we can’t verify if these numbers are true or not, but the same numbers have been shared with many different people. These numbers seem accurate and are said to have come right from Apple. We won’t know for sure if these are real or not until it’s available for pre-order next Friday.

  AppleCare+ adds an extended warranty to your watch. It also features better support, including phone support.

  Source: MacRumors

• 04/03/2015 11:00

  Apple Announces Apple Watch Pre-Order Times

  

  Apple has today officially announced when pre-orders for the Apple Watch will start. During their last media event, Apple said that you would be able to pre-order it on April 10. However, it wasn’t until today that they announced at what time. Like most pre-orders done by Apple, the pre-orders for the Apple Watch will start at 12:01 A.M PST on Friday, April 10. You can purchase it either online or with the Apple Store app. However, if it goes like it did for the iPhone 6, they both might not work.

• 04/02/2015 14:54

  Apple Seeds OS X 10.10.3 Beta 7

  

  Apple has today seeded the seventh beta of OS X 10.10.3 to developers. This version was also given to public beta testers. This version comes three days after seeding the last beta. OS X 10.10.3 adds the new Photos app, two-step verification support for Google, and new emoji figures.

  Developers and beta testers can update to beta 7 in the Mac App Store > Updates > Software updates > OS X 10.10.3 seed 7. If you don’t have it yet you can download it for the first time from the Mac Developer Center.

• 04/01/2015 14:52

  Video shows Early MacBook Unboxing

  An early unboxing of the upcoming MacBook has just been posted on YouTube. This video was shared by Vietnamese site Tinhte.vt. This video shows you around the MacBook box as well as what you get inside.
  The unboxing looks pretty similar to the current MacBooks. On the front of the box is a picture of the front of the MacBook with the lid closed, demonstrating how think it is. Around the sides it just shows the Apple and MacBook branding.
  Inside, the MacBook is sitting on top. Below that is the normal quick start documentation. There's also an iPad-like power adapter. However, this power adapter has a USB C port, rather than a traditional USB port. Finally, there's the charging cable, which is just a USB C to USB C cable.
  You can watch for full unboxing and overview with the video above.