- Parrot Demos RNB 6 In-Dash Car System Compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto [Video]
Parrot demoed it’s new RNB 6 in-dash car system that is compatible with both CarPlay and Android Auto at CES 2015. The device took home two awards at CES. It received both the In-Vehicle Audio/Video Best Of Innovation Award and the In-Vehicle Accessories/Control/Navigation innovation award.
The device packs a 7-inch 720p IPS touchscreen, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, and 5GHz Wi-Fi. The RNB6 runs a custom version of Android 5.0 Lollipop that delivers integrated navigation, driving assistant services, vocal commands, a wide-angle lens dash cam, and more. Other device specs include rear ports for GPS, HDMI, and a stereo microphone.
Automotive Aftermarket Program Manager Hocine Belkhoudja gave iClarified a demo of the in-dash system during CES. Take a look below!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Glitch in OS X Spotlight Exposes Private Details to Spammers and Phishers
A glitch in Apple’s OS X Spotlight can potentially expose sensitive details of Apple Mail users, including IP addresses and more to spammers, phishers, and other online tracing companies.
When searching with Spotlight in OS X, Apple indexes emails received with the Apple Mail client; however, when performing the searches, Spotlight shows previews of the emails and automatically loads external images in the HTML email. There is a setting in the Mail application that when switched off, prevents the loading of remote content in messages. Unfortunately, there currently is a glitch with Spotlight that still loads the files even with the setting switch off.
The Spotlight preview loads those files even when users have switched off the “load remote content in messages” option in the Mail app, a feature often disabled to prevent email senders from knowing if an email has arrived and if it has been opened. What’s more, Spotlight also loads those files when it shows previews of unopened emails that landed directly in the junk folder.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - HomeKit Devices to Require Apple TV for Siri Control When You're Away From Home
The slew of HomeKit home automation devices that will soon hit the market require an Apple TV for Siri control when you’re away from home, reports The Verge. The site says the requirement has been confirmed by a source close to HomeKit’s development and two launch partners.
Only the third generation Apple TV running iOS 7.0 or later will have support for HomeKit.
Each new Wi-Fi device also shares one common trait: an Apple TV is required if you want to control them with Siri while away from home. So, while commands like “Siri, turn off the lights in the living room” will always work while connected to your home Wi-Fi network, they won’t from the airport unless you have an Apple TV. But that’s it — you can still switch off the lights with an app, no Apple TV required.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - New Apple Store Display Features iPad Smart Covers That Open By Themselves [Video]
Apple has new display at the Regent Street Apple Store in London that features iPad Smart Covers that open by themselves.
The video below was highlighted on reddit by smickie. It shows a row of five iPads standing on end with different color Smart Covers. The Smart Covers take turns magically opening on their own.
There’s no word yet on how Apple rigged up this display but you can take a look and try to figure it out by watching the video below…
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Overtakes Nikon to Become Second Most Popular Camera Company on Flickr [Chart]
Apple has overtaken Nikon to become the second most popular ‘camera company’ on Flickr, notes PetaPixel.
In 2013, Apple trailed Canon and Nikon with 7.7% of photos posted to Flickr being taken by an Apple device. Canon devices were used for 13% of photos and Nikon devices were used for 8.8% of photos.
In 2014, Apple overtook Nikon with 9.6% of Flickr photos being taken by an Apple device. Nikon landed in third place with 9.3% and Canon held onto its lead with 13.4%.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - iHealth Align Glucometer Wins Best of Innovation Award at CES 2015 [Video]
iHealth Align, the world’s smallest FDA-approved mobile blood glucose monitor, received a Best of Innovation Award at CES 2015 in the Wireless Handset Accessories category. The glucometer plugs directly into your iPhone and can display and store readings via the iHealth Gluco-Smart app.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple to Release iOS 8.1.3 Update Next Week?
Apple will reportedly release a minor iOS 8.1.3 update sometime next week, according to several sources. BGR first got word that Apple was prepping an iOS 8 update for next week, although did not share whether it was a public or beta seed.
A separate source later confirmed to MacRumors that Apple was indeed planning a minor iOS 8.1.3 update for next week. The source claimed that Apple on Monday seeded iOS 8.1.3 build 12B460 to select retail employees for testing. This is the first time that Apple has seeded an iOS build early to retail employees, as previously reported.
Unfortunately, we do not know when exactly the update will be release, or what fixes it brings, so be sure to follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, or RSS to find out when it releases!
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Wins Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Over MacBook Logic Boards
A U.S. District Judge in San Francisco dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple of defrauding consumer by selling MacBooks with defective logic boards, reports Reuters. The plaintiffs claimed that Apple knew it sold defective logic boards that routinely failed in devices that shipped in 2010.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco said the plaintiffs, Uriel Marcus and Benedict Verceles, failed to show that Apple made “affirmative misrepresentations,” despite citing online complaints and Apple marketing statements calling the laptops “state of the art” or the “most advanced” on the market.
“Plaintiffs have failed to allege that Apple’s logic boards were unfit for their ordinary purposes or lacked a minimal level of quality,” Alsup wrote. “Both plaintiffs were able to adequately use their computers for approximately 18 months and two years, respectively.”
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Eight Years Ago Steve Jobs Introduced the iPhone [Watch]
Eight years ago, Steve Jobs and Apple re-invented the phone with the introduction of iPhone. On January 9, 2007, after years of rumors and speculation, the iPhone was announced finally announced.
“I have been looking forward to this for two and a half years” Jobs said. “Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone.” The original iPhone phone was locked to AT&T, had only 2G EDGE Service, and launched June 29, 2007. Many stores sold out within minutes even at the price point $499 for the 4GB version and $599 for the 8GB version.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - App Store Price Increase for Europe, Canada, and More Go In Effect
After emailing developers earlier in the week about a price increase, Apple today increased all prices in the European Union, Canada, Norway, and Russia. The price increase is due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and tax increases in other countries.
Apps that were priced $0.99 in the United States increased from £0.69 to £0.79 in the UK, $0.99 to $1.19 in Canada, and €0.89 to €0.99 in EU countries. Iceland saw app prices decrease from where they previously were.
Just last week, Apple raised prices for the developer program in Germany and UK as well.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Samsung Will Reportedly Produce Apple Watch Processors
Samsung has reportedly won the orders to produce the processor that powers the Apple Watch, according to Digitimes.
A previous report in November claimed that Apple would rely more heavily on Samsung for Apple Watch components. Today’s report specifically notes that Samsung will produce the Apple Watch’s S1 — which consisting of the processor, DRAM, NAND flash, and more.
Samsung Electronics’ 28nm process technology has reportedly obtained orders for the Apple Watch set for launch in March 2015. The orders call for 3,000-4,000 12-inch wafers monthly, according to industry sources.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Chinese Company Sold Fake Apple Watches at CES
Shenzhen-based Hyperdon was selling fake Apple Watches for $27 at CES. The Chinese company’s knockoff Apple Watch is actually called “smart watch,” but at first glance, it looks exactly like Apple’s upcoming product.
The watch’s screen only displays when it’s turned on, and many of its icons are blatant ripoffs of Apple designs. The pairing process took a few tries, but once connected to my iPhone 6, I was able to make phone calls and play music through the watch. It even vibrates when I get a call.
The Smart Watch also feature a pedometer, stopwatch, alarm, and a feature called “Anti-lost,”
which most likely warns the user when they are out of range. The watch charges through USB, and according to a company representative, the battery life is more than 180 hours.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Apple Pay Could Launch in Canada As Soon As March
Apple could launch Apple Pay in Canada as soon as March, reports 9to5mac. Source say Apple is planning to expand Apple Pay internationally in 2015, with Canada being one of the first countries to launch.
Source say Apple and its partners are preparing promotion and advertising material for March, but of course there could be delays in negotiations; nevertheless, Apple is still targeting a March rollout. Apple first launched Apple Pay in the United States in October. Since then, the service has seen great support from banks and consumers.
We first reported that Apple had assembled a team in London to expand the service across Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia. Apple was also reportedly in talks with banks in the UK to bring the service in that region as well.
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube - Belkin Unveils New WeMo Sensors at CES 2015 [Video]
Belkin gave us a look at its new WeMo sensors unveiled at CES 2015. Adding to its growing array of home automation products, Belkin introduced a window and door sensor, a personal keychain sensor, a room motion sensor and an alarm sensor.
WeMo’s new home sensors allow users to monitor their entire home from anywhere using a mobile device and the WeMo Link, a Wi-Fi-to-Zigbee bridge that connects the sensors to the home’s wireless network. Subscription-free and a snap to install and use, the four new WeMo sensors provide peace of mind within the home and can alert users when things are amiss. Through the WeMo app, users can set schedules and receive alerts and notifications, as well as program the sensors as triggers to activate other WeMo devices. With a one-year battery life, WeMo Sensors provide long lasting home awareness.
Take look at the video below or click here for more information on each sensor.
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