- Beats Music Becomes Apple's First App For Android and Windows Phone
Apple has confirmed that they will keep the Beats Music App alive on both Android and Windows Phone devices. After announce its plans to acquire Beats for $3 Billion, the company confirmed the news in an interview with Recode.
“It’s on Android now, and we want to keep it that way,” Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue said at the inaugural Code Conference on Wednesday.
Apple is now able to sell music on other platforms, without using directly Apple’s name. In addition, if Apple were to pull these apps from the respective stores, it would most likely be met with regulatory issues from the Federal Trade Commision.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Future Apple EarBuds Could Use Sensors to Detect Users' Ear, Controlling Noise Cancellation and Music Playback
Apple’s has a couple of patents (via AppleInsider) that were revealed today that could reduce the power consumption of noise cancelling earbuds — which could detect a user’s ear and stop playing music automatically. Essentially, sensors in the earbuds can provide more efficient use of the power-hungry features on your iPhone or the earbuds themselves.
One patent focuses on turning the noise-cancellation feature on or off, depending if the earbuds are in your ear. It would uses capacitive touch sensors, accelerometers, force sensor, and more. The other patent uses the same sensors, but this time will play/pause the music depending on if they’re in your ear or not.
An electronic device may be coupled to an accessory such as a pair of earphones. The earphones may have noise cancellation features that may be implemented using noise cancellation circuitry in the earphones or in the electronic device. The earphones may have ear presence sensor structures that determine whether speakers in the earphones are present at the ears of a user. In one suitable embodiment, control circuitry in the earphones may be used to adjust noise cancellation circuitry in the earphones based on information from the ear presence sensor structures. For example, the control circuitry may deactivate noise cancellation circuitry in response to receiving information from the ear presence sensor structures indicating that the earphones have been removed from a user’s ears. In another suitable embodiment, control circuitry in the electronic device may adjust noise cancellation circuitry in the electronic device based on information from the ear presence sensor structures.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine on Steve Jobs [Video]
Apple VP Eddy Cue and Beats Co-founder Jimmy Iovine discussed Steve Jobs at the 2014 Code Conference last night.
Cue says that post-Jobs Apple would make the company’s late co-founder proud.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple is Reportedly Testing Wireless Charging Coils for the iWatch
A new report in the Chinese media cites ‘Luxshare insiders’ who have allegedly confirmed that Apple is testing the company’s wireless charging coils for use in the iWatch.
Apple is apparently considering two wireless charging coil suppliers. Luxshare has already sent its coils to Apple for certification. If they get approved, then it’s possible that Luxshare will also be providing the rest of the wireless charging module for the iWatch.
Luxshare wouldn’t comment on the partnership because “the product [iWatch] is not yet available”.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Dalrymple Dismisses Rumor of 8GB iPhone 5s, New iMac at WWDC
The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple has dismissed a prediction by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple will release an 8GB iPhone 5s and a cheaper iMac at WWDC.
Dalrymple, widely considered an authoritative source on Apple news, simply said, “Nope” to the report.
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 at the event; however, it’s unclear if any hardware will be debuted. Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS for updates.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine Talk Beats Acquisition, Apple TV, Product Pipeline
Eddy Cue and Jimmy Iovine were interviewed at the 2014 Code Conference tonight, answering questions about Apple’s acquisition of Beats and its upcoming products.
Cue offered three reasons for the acquisition:
We love Beats for 3 reasons: 1) Talent. Jimmy is most talented person I’ve met in the music business. Dre is great. Team is great.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release 8GB iPhone 5s, Cheaper iMacs at WWDC?
KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will release an 8GB iPhone 5s for emerging markets and a rumored cheaper iMac at next week’s WWDC.
As iPhone 5S is a highly popular model, we predict Apple may launch an 8GB version to boost market share in emerging markets.
Kuo notes that Apple probably will not spend time announcing the 8GB iPhone 5s on stage, but will probably debut the device sometime around then. Currently, a cheaper 8GB iPhone 5c is offered in emerging markets, however the timing of an 8GB iPhone 5s seems unusual.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Man Catches Burglar Using Dropcam App on His iPhone [Video]
Nisarg Swaminarayan, 29, was eating dinner near his home in New Jersey when Dropcam’s app notified him that the sliding door at his home had been opened. Swaminarayan checked his Dropcam security system cameras via an iPhone and watched as a burglar broke into his home and stole his camera equipment.
Although the room was pitch-black, Dropcam cameras have night-vision which allowed Swaminarayan to see the burglar’s every move.
Swaminarayan said he watched as the invader grabbed his electronic equipment, so he tapped into one of the camera’s loudspeakers and screamed. “I simply told him, ‘I can see you, please, leave my home,’” he recalled.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - References to New iMac Found in OS X 10.9.4 Beta
References to a new iMac model have been found in the OS X 10.9.4 beta seeded to developers today, by Pike.
In a blog post, Pike notes that the most interesting thing about the update is the addition of three new resources (plist) files for power management:
? Mac-81E3E92DD6088272.plist / iMac15,1 (IGPU only)
? Mac-42FD25EABCABB274.plist / iMac15,n (IGPU/GFX0/Apple display with id 0xAE03)
? Mac-FA842E06C61E91C5.plist / iMac15,n (IGPU/GFX0/Apple display with id 0xAE03)Notice the reference to an unreleased iMac15,1. The current iMacs are models iMac14,1 and iMac14,2 with the iMac14,1 representing the 21.5-inch desktop and the iMac14,2 representing the 27-inch desktop.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Autodesk Releases Completely Redesigned AutoCAD 360 App for iOS
Autodesk has released a completely redesigned AutoCAD 360 app for iOS.
AutoCAD 360 is a free*, easy-to-use drawing and drafting mobile app that allows you to view, edit, and share AutoCAD drawings—anytime, anywhere. Simplify site visits and fieldwork with powerful design review and markup tools—available online and offline. Seamlessly share drawings with others across desktop, web, and mobile devices. Easily access drawings from web browsers using the free companion AutoCAD 360 web app. AutoCAD 360 Pro subscription plans further expand the functionality of the app, bringing additional capabilities to the field.
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•Open 2D and 3D DWG drawings uploaded to your free* AutoCAD 360 online account
•Work offline, then easily upload changes when you are back online
•Upload and open files directly from email on your device
•See all aspects of your DWG file, including external references, layers, and image underlays
•Use multi-touch zoom and pan to easily navigate large drawings
•Use your device’s GPS to orient yourself within a drawing
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Tim Cook's Letter to Employees on Beats Acquisition
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written a letter to employees on the company’s acquisition of Beats Music and Beats Electronics.
Cook says bringing the two companies together “paves the way for amazing developments.” He also indicated that the Beats Music team would report to Eddy Cue and that Apple would apply its design and engineering capabilities to the Beats headphones and speakers under Phil Schiller’s leadership.
Finally, Cook concludes by saying, “I hope you are as excited as I am about this new chapter in our history.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Beats Music Yearly Subscription Fee Dropped to $99.99 Following Apple Acquisition Announcement
Beats Music now features a 14 day trial and a lower $99.99 yearly subscription fee. The update follows Apple’s acquisition announcement moments ago.
Beats Music is a new kind of streaming service that combines the best music experts and technology to always deliver you the right music at the right time. All you have to do is hit play. Access over 20 million songs, from every genre. Listen instantly or save to your device to listen to offline. When you’re not sure what to play, lean on us.
Features:
? JUST FOR YOU: Your first stop for music that’s right for you. A mix of albums and playlists that have been handpicked by our music experts are always ready and waiting just for you.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Officially Announces It's Acquiring Beats Music and Beats Electronics
Apple has officially announced that it’s agreed to acquire the subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software.
As part of the acquisition, Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre will join Apple. Apple is acquiring the two companies for a total of $3 billion, consisting of a purchase price of approximately $2.6 billion and approximately $400 million that will vest over time.
“Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “That’s why we have kept investing in music and are bringing together these extraordinary teams so we can continue to create the most innovative music products and services in the world.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Analyst Claims There Are Some Fantastical Apple Prototypes 'Floating Around'
Jefferies analyst Peter Misek has released a new investor note claiming that there are some fantastical Apple prototype devices ‘floating around’ the Asian supply chain, reports MacRumors.
In contrast to investors’ fears, the supply chain thinks Apple’s innovation may be accelerating. With more than the usual number of prototypes floating around, here are some highlights (with the caveat that Apple might be purposely leaking to confuse competitors): 5.5″ OLED phone with 2k >660ppi display; iTV with full gesture control, voice control, and 4K; touchscreen MacBook Air running on A8; 4″ OLED iPhone that unfolds into an iPad mini; smartwatch prototypes including curved bangle-type and curved-screen; and wearables including health care appliances and payment authentication modules.
Misek also says that the iWatch is ready to go into full production and could be announced any day.
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