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Apple Music is a Sponsor of Drake’s Upcoming ‘Summer Sixteen Tour’

Drake has announced his upcoming ‘Summer Sixteen Tour’ revealing that Apple Music is a sponsor.In an announcement posted to Instagram, Apple Music and ‘Them Boys Up to Something’ are listed as presenting the tour which will feature Drake & Future, Roy Woods, DVSN, and special guests.Tickets go on sale Friday, April 29th and the tour kicks off in Austin on July 20th.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple is Working on Cellular Connectivity, Faster Processor for Next Apple Watch

In a report on the Apple Watch, the WSJ reveals that Apple is working on adding cellular connectivity and a faster processor to its next generation smartwatch.Currently, the Apple Watch requires tethering to an iPhone for cellular connectivity. Freeing it from that limitation would expand its functionality and increase its market, reaching customers who may not have an Apple device.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple iPhone 7 to Be Waterproof and Dustproof, Feature Touch Sensitive Home Button?

Sources have reportedly told DigiTimes that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 has completed its third round of testing.Corroborating previous reports, the iPhone 7 is said to be waterproof and dustproof. Additionally, Apple is said to be moving from a push Home button to a touch sensitive ‘direct induction’ Home button that will provide haptic feedback (vibration) when pressed.Google Translation:Informed sources, iPhone 7 (tentative name) has completed the third round of testing, in addition to waterproof and dustproof function, and Home keys to unlock the way from the original push into direct inductionShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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iFixit Tears Down the New 12-inch MacBook [Photos]

iFixit has posted its teardown of the new 12-inch MacBook.A year after release, Apple just announced its first update to the 12″ MacBook with Retina Display. It’s sort of a baby update, so we decided to match it with a baby teardown. Besides a faster processor and zippier flash memory, what changed? There’s only one way to know: crack it open and spill its secrets.Highlights:? Same model number as the previous MacBook (A1534)? Tri-wing screw we saw last year is now a repair-friendly Phillips? Hinge screw Torx heads are filled with some sort of substance that disintegrates when you insert a screwdriver, perhaps acting as tamper-evident screws.? USB-C cable is now perma-fixed to the USB board? Silicon is moved from the USC-C cable itself to the USB board? New 7.56 V, 41.41 Wh Li-ion power batteryShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Microsoft Releases Its Word Flow Keyboard for iOS With One-Handed Mode, Custom Backgrounds

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-flow-keyboard-english/id1077864246?mt=8Word Flow for iPhone, a Microsoft Garage project, is a blazing fast keyboard that comes with free customization options and includes Arc mode for easy, ergonomic one-handed typing. Blazing Fast• Whether you’re tapping or swiping, Word Flow predicts what you’re trying to type and corrects mistakes. • Word Flow intelligently suggests the next word in your sentence, and gets better at it over time.• With access to your Contacts, Word Flow predicts the names of your contacts so you can go even faster. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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12 Beautiful Earth Day Wallpapers From Apple [Download]

Apple has posted some beautiful images that make great wallpapers on its Earth Day Lessons webpage.You can download them direct from Apple by clicking the images below. Enjoy :)Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple Could Ship Fewer iPhones in 2016 Than It Did in 2014 [Report]

In a new research note, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple could ship fewer iPhones in 2016 than it did in 2014.The consensus of analysts is that Apple will ship between 210 to 230 million iPhone units in fiscal 2016. However, Kuo sees a worst case scenario of iPhone shipments reaching just 190 million units, an 18% reduction in shipment growth and 3 million fewer iPhones than the company sold in 2014.Best case scenario, Kuo says Apple would sell 205 million units, 5 million less than other analysts are predicting and an 11.6% reduction in growth. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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You Can Now Use Amazon’s Alexa to Add Events to Google Calendar

Amazon has released an update that lets you use Alexa to add events to Google Calendar using the Amazon Echo, the Echo Dot, the Amazon Tap, or the Fire TV.Currently, Alexa supports Google Calendar accounts. After you link your calendar in the Alexa app, you can then ask Alexa to add new events or review upcoming events on your calendar. If someone else is in your Amazon Household, they can also link their calendar to Alexa.To link your account to Alexa:? Open the Alexa app.? Open the left navigation panel.? Select Settings > Calendar.? Select Google Calendar.? Select Link Google Calendar account.? Sign in with your Google email address and password. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Starting June 1st All New Apple Watch Apps Must be Native Apps Built With watchOS 2

Apple has announced that starting June 1st all new Apple Watch apps must be native apps built with the watchOS 2 SDK.With the new features and capabilities that watchOS 2 brings to WatchKit, your apps can integrate even more closely with Apple Watch. Take advantage of the Digital Crown, microphone, Taptic engine, and health sensors to take your Apple Watch app to the next level. And with ClockKit, you can extend your app to the clock face with Complications.watchOS 2 lets applications run natively without being tethered to the iPhone. It was released last September.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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New Rose Gold 12-inch MacBook Cut in Half With Grinder [Video]

Apple just released its new Rose Gold 12-inch MacBook and YouTubers have already begun torture testing the device.What’s Inside? used a grinder to cut the MacBook’s display in half and reveal its various components.Take a look below…Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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