In addition to a notable update to Final Cut Pro X, Apple has also announced updates to iMovie for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. iMovie for iPhone and iPad has added new filters, 25 new soundtracks, and more. iMovie on the Mac has also added new filters as well as improved integration with iMovie for iOS. For iPhone and iPad users, iMovie has three new filters that give videos “a hand-drawn look....
As Apple continues its work expanding the health features of its wearable, one of the anticipated upcoming capabilities is blood pressure monitoring. However, a new report from Bloomberg says not to expect it with Apple Watch Series 8 this fall or even the following year as Apple has run into trouble with accuracy during development. Last year we saw a report from Nikkei that suggested Apple’s blood pressure feature could arrive with Apple Watch Series 7....
While Apple will offer extensive in-store sales and try-on experiences in Apple Stores, the company will also allow customers to virtually try on an Apple Watch or Apple Watch Edition and receive setup support, according to sources. Prior to purchasing either of two higher-end Apple Watches, customers will be able to video chat with an Apple Online Store representative who will personally try-on and model Apple Watch collections and band combinations....
With Aquaman, the DCEU has now fully introduced Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, but how does he compare to the comics? Unlike some of the DCEU’s previous entries, Aquaman is a win for DC Films. It may not be as critically acclaimed as Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, but James Wan’s Aquaman is a bright and fun journey that expands the world of the DCEU in several exciting ways. Perhaps the biggest win of Aquaman, though, is how it turns a character that’s widely been regarded as a joke into a charismatic, entertaining, and powerful hero....
Update 1/20: App Store Distribution Data updated today revealing iOS 8 adoption has climbed 1% from its previous measure at 68%. iOS 8 adoption now measures at 69% of active devices according to App Store data captured January 19th. The rate increase is in line with MixPanel’s increase to roughly 71% now up from roughly 70% toward the start of the month. Apple has shared its latest App Store Distribution Data on iOS 8 adoption to report that some version of its current mobile operating system is installed on 68% of iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches....
South Korea may be close to approving an amendment to its Telecommunications Business Act that would force companies like Apple and Google to allow third-party payment options in their app stores. With a final decision coming as soon as Wednesday, August 25, Apple has shared concerns about what the bill would mean for the App Store. Reported by Reuters, it appears very possible South Korea will pass the new “Anti-Google law” with a final vote scheduled for tomorrow, August 25 as long as it gets approval from the parliament’s legislation and judiciary committee today....
Bribery charges leveled against Apple security chief Thomas Moyer have been dropped by a Superior Court judge, who said that there was no evidence to support the prosecution. The same is true of two police officers. The case was a bizarre one, in which prosecutors alleged Moyer offered $70,000 worth of iPads in exchange for granting concealed weapons permits to members of Apple’s executive protection team … Background Moyer last year applied for concealed weapons licenses for four Apple employees tasked with protecting senior execs....
Apple this weekend has shared three new videos in the United Kingdom as part of its “There’s more to iPhone” marketing campaign. These videos focus on Face ID, iOS 12, and smartphone recycling practices. In the Face ID video, Apple attempts to dispel some of the privacy concerns with facial recognition software. The company says that “Face ID doesn’t store a photo of your face on iPhone, only a mathematical representation of it....
Apple today released iPadOS 13 for all iPad users with features like Dark Mode, keyboard gestures, new multitasking capabilities, a redesigned Home screen, and more. To highlight these capabilities, the company has also released four new videos on its Apple Support YouTube channel that show what users can do with iPadOS. The first video explains how to use the new Slide Over features available on iPadOS, which now allows to access recent and favorite apps with just a swipe quickly....
The Apple Store app for iOS has finally gained the ability to checkout using gift cards. The feature has been inexplicably missing since the app debuted, but with the latest version users will now be able to import new Apple Store gift cards using their device’s camera or pull in existing cards from Passbook. The new option can be found at checkout and requires first entering the gift card’s PIN....
Apple is teaming up with women-owned investment adviser Seelaus Asset Management, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This means that Apple will allocate a portion of its cash to the investment adviser to “support a new one-year rotational job program for women.” The Bloomberg report explains what this means: Seelaus Asset Management called Apple’s move a “step forward” for women-owned asset managers. Currently, women are “critically underrepresented,” the company’s CEO explained:...
Apple issued a press release (and updated iOS 4.2 page) ahead of the iOS 4.2 beta that just hit. In it, they detail the new AirPrint standard and its ability to work with HP ePrint printers. To confuse matters slightly, HP offers an iPrint iOS app (pictured below) that does iOS printing. It appears that MacOS 10.6.5 will also allow printing through a Mac with current developer builds offering that functionality....
Ted Lasso entered the Emmys with 20 nominations, a record for a freshman comedy series. At the Primetime awards ceremony last night, the hit Apple TV+ show won big. The show took home awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Jason Sudeikis), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Brett Goldstein), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Waddingham). For those keeping score, Ted Lasso attained a total of 7 wins, including technical achievement awards announced last week....
After months of waiting, Apple’s TV streaming service Apple TV+ is now live. You can start watching on any platform that offers the Apple TV app, from iPhone to iPad to Apple TV and support non-Apple devices, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com. Apple’s TV offering provides no back catalog of content, instead focusing on exclusive originals. Apple is launching with a library of nine titles, with a couple more announced to release over the next few weeks....
While WWDC won’t be for another 6 months at the very least, Apple has today updated its WWDC app with a handful of new features such as supporting the new iPad Pro display sizes. Today’s update brings the app to version 7.1 and is available as a free update on the App Store. It adds a new today widget, as well as 3D Touch actions on the Home screen. You’ll also now have a Continue Watching collection that keeps an ongoing list of videos you’ve been viewing, and videos that you may want to watch later....
Apple and Stanford Medicine have published new data from the ongoing Apple Heart Study that uses data from Apple Watch to identify irregular heart rhythms. As first reported by MyHealthyApple, the latest research published this week in the American Heart Association Journal shows that the Apple Watch can detect arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation (AFib/AF). The background of the study: The secondary analysis involved giving participants an ambulatory ECG patch after receiving an irregular pulse notification from their Apple Watch....
8/14 Update: As expected, Apple Watch is now available from Best Buy online and in select retail stores. [tweet https://twitter.com/BestBuyCanada/status/632206025744084992 align=’center’] Earlier this week it was revealed that Apple Watch would launch in more than 100 of Best Buy’s United States retail stores and online on August 7th, and now it looks like that expansion will also apply to Canada. According to MobileSyrup, Best Buy will also begin offering Apple Watch in Canada on August 14th....
Even before Apple shakes up the lineup with new bands and software next month, the Apple Watch is continuing its initial launch around the world. Israel, which doesn’t have an Apple Retail Store presence and instead relies on authorized resellers, is will be selling the Apple Watch locally for the first time next week. iDigital, an authorized reseller owned by iCon Group in Israel, is expected to carry the Apple Watch Sport as well as select stainless steel models from 1,999 NIS, or about $430 USD without tax, starting Thursday, February 11th....
Google has become increasingly worried about Apple winning market share from Samsung, with increasing numbers of Android owners switching to iPhones, according to a new report today … Apple winning market share from Samsung Citing an internal document, The Information says that the search giant plans to double-down on Google hardware, including its Pixel phones. The stance reportedly comes from the top, with Google CEO Sundar Pichai said to be behind the decision....
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVb6081IaUI] We already told you about some big app news today with an updated Twitter iOS client and the release of popular MMO Guild Wars 2 for Mac. Below is the rest of the notable apps and updates hitting the App Store today: Pixelmator version 2.1.1: A big update today goes to version 2.1.1 of the Pixelmator Mac App Store app. The updated app includes a new Healing Tool that’s up to 20x faster than the previous version, UI improvements for Retina MacBooks, and a number of fixes and performance enhancements....
