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• 03/31/2015 14:55

  Apple Invites all Developers to make Apple Watch Apps

  

  Apple has announced today that they're inviting all developers to make Apple Watch apps. Before, only a few companies were able to release apps that support the Apple Watch. With this anyone will be able to submit apps for approval that support the Apple Watch. 

  Even though many apps support the use on an Apple Watch, no one can really use them until it comes out on the 24th of April. Interested developers can learn more here. 

• 03/30/2015 16:43

  Apple Seeds OS X 10.10.3 Beta 6

  

  Apple has today seeded the sixth beta of OS X 10.10.3. This version comes a week after releasing the last version. Again, Apple released this to both developers and public testers. OS X 10.10.3 adds new emoji figures, two-factor authentication for Google, and the new Photos app.

  Developers and beta testers can update to beta 6 in the Mac App Store > Updates > Software updates > OS X 10.10.3 seed 6. If you don’t have it yet you can download it for the first time from the Mac Developer Center.

• 03/30/2015 10:59

  Apple Expands Smartphone Trade-In Program

  

  Apple has today expanded their smartphone trade-in program to the United States and Europe. This allows people to trade in their old devices for an Apple Store credit towards a new device. Apple is currently accepting iPhones, Android, Windows, and BlackBerry devices. From those categories there are only a select few models that Apple accepts. 

  You can also trade in old Macs, iPads, and Windows computers. However, that was already active in the United States and Europe. You can learn more about this smartphone trade-in program here. 

• 03/29/2015 16:51

  Apple to Not Allow Walk-In Purchases for Apple Watch Before Launch

  

  Apple is not going to allow people to walk in and buy the Apple Watch before launch, according to leaked Apple documentation. When the watch becomes available for pre-order on the 10^th, we’ll also be able to test it in-store with an appointment. During that appointment will people be able to purchase the watch. However, that two-week period before the watch launches, people will not be able to purchase it. An appointment will be required. Because of that, those wanting to purchase it will have to either create an appointment or purchase it online. After the watch become available on the 24^th will people be able to buy it in-store.

  Source: MacRumors

• 03/26/2015 12:43

  Apps Being Updated for Apple Watch [Updated]

  

  Today we are seeing the first app updates for apps that support the Apple Watch. These apps will support the use with Apple Watch without the need to download them from the Apple Watch app.

  Today we’re seeing updates from Evernote, Dark Sky Weather, and Target. With Evernote, you can now dictate your notes to the watch, see recently updated notes, search notes, and create reminders. Dark Sky now includes a new interface that will work on the Apple Watch. It has all of the features as the full app, but for the watch. The Target app adds the ability to add items to your list, find aisle locations, and see when stores are open near you. This is, of course, all done right from your wrist.

  All of these apps will be able to work on the Apple Watch from day one. However, since the watch isn’t out yet we won’t be able to try them for another month. 

  Update:

  A full list of apps updated to support the Apple Watch can be found here.

• 03/26/2015 10:21

  Apple to have Limited Apple Watches In Stock

  

  Apple is said to have limited Apple Watches in stock at stores, says 9to5Mac. That means that it’s highly unlikely you’ll get the model that you want. Because of this, your best bet is to pre-order the watch on April 10.

  The reason that Apple will have limited stock could be because there are so many different models. First, there are three different lines. And then there are two different screen sizes. Finally, there are different bands. All of that means that there’s going to be so many different watches to have in stock. It makes it hard for Apple to have many available for the first day, much less any other day at a retail store. Again, your best bet will be to order it online.

• 03/24/2015 10:03

  Apple Seeds iOS 8.3 Beta 4

  

  Apple has today seeded the fourth beta of iOS 8.3 to developers. They have also seeded the second beta to public testers. However, few were able to sign up so not many are currently getting iOS 8.3 betas. This seed comes two weeks after the last release to developers and public testers. iOS 8.3 adds new emoji figures, two-step verification support for Google, Siri improvements, and more.

  Developers and public testers can update to beta 4 (or 2) in Settings > General > Software update > iOS 8.3 beta 4 (or 2).

• 03/23/2015 14:55

  Apple Begins Providing Apple Pay Supplies to Businesses

  

  Apple has begun providing Apple Pay supplies to businesses. This aims to get those who support Apple Pay to note it. There is currently only one item available. It’s called the Apple Pay Kit, and features glass decals in two sizes, register decals in two sizes, and an application tool. That whole kit is available for free to business owners here. There is no check for if you have a real business or not. We were able to purchase one just by entering in our company name, and the person and address to ship it to.

• 03/23/2015 11:34

  Apple Seeds OS X 10.10.3 Beta 5

  

  Apple has today seeded the fifth beta of OS X 10.10.3. This version comes a week after seeding the last version. Beta 5 was released to both developers and public testers. OS X 10.10.3 adds new emoji figures, two-factor authentication for Google, and the new Photos app.

  Developers and beta testers can update to beta 5 in the Mac App Store > Updates > Software updates > OS X 10.10.3 seed 5. If you don’t have it yet you can download it for the first time from the Mac Developer Center.

• 03/23/2015 08:34

  Updated Apple Wireless Keyboard Spotted on Online Store

  

  Apple has kept the same wireless keyboard for sale since 2011. It hasn’t seen an update for a long time, but it looks like we might see a new one soon. As spotted on Apple’s online Czech Republic store, there is a new wireless keyboard. There isn’t a huge design change. In fact, it looks the same as the current keyboard.

  Where the differences are is the new actions keys. With the current wireless keyboard, the F5 and F6 keys have nothing on them. However, on the MacBooks they are used for backlights. Now, the keys now feature the same backlight icons, hinting towards there being backlights in the new keyboard. The only other major change is where the eject button was. They replaced it with a power button. This could mean that you can wake up or start your Mac right from the keyboard.

  Apple has added the new image to their online store in the Czech Republic, however it seems to have been an accident. The description of the keyboard is the same as before. And if you buy it you’re still purchasing the old model. Hopefully we’ll see this new keyboard launch soon in all countries.

  Source: 9to5Mac