Apple recently presented its concept for the next generation of Apple Store to the Design Review Commission of the City of Germantown.Here’s a look at the current storefront…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 approached former ESPN star Bill Simmons about producing an exclusive podcast, reports Re/code. The news follows a recent report from Variety that said Apple has been looking into the production of original content to compete with Netflix, Amazon, and others.Re/code confirms that Apple has discussed the idea with industry executives but warns that it may not happen at scale. Last year, Apple executive Jimmy Iovine floated the idea of signing up artists to exclusive contracts but for now Apple has only done small exclusives such as getting the rights to a Pharrell song for a limited time.Interestingly, Apple has also investigated the idea of an original podcast starring Bill Simmons.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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Instagram has announced some major updates to Instagram Direct, a feature that lets you share moments with a select group of friends, including threaded messages and sending content from your feed as a Direct message.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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The Google Maps app for iOS has been updated with Street View thumbnails on the map, the ability to view custom maps you’ve created using Google My Maps, support for six new languages.The Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best spots in town and the information you need to get there.Features:• Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories• Voice-guided GPS navigation for driving, biking, and walking• Transit directions and maps for over 15,000 cities and towns• Live traffic conditions, incident reports, and automatic rerouting to find the best route• Detailed information on more than 100 million places• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and moreShare 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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Evernote has updated its iOS app with improved camera performance for the iPhone 6 Plus.Evernote for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch is the modern workspace that syncs between all of your devices. Work everywhere and stay productive:• Write notes, checklists, and research• Organize web articles, docs, and photos • Discuss your work with others, right within the app• Present ideas without creating a slide deckWhat’s New In This Version:• Improved camera performance for iPhone 6 Plus• Numerous bug fixesNote: This is the last version that will support iOS 7 or iOS 8.0.x.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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Nest Labs unveiled its third generation Nest Learning Thermostat today featuring a slimmer profile, a higher resolution display that’s 40% larger, and a new user interface that makes it easier to read temperatures, alerts and messages. The device also brings Farsight, a new feature that automatically displays the target temperature or time when it senses movement in the room, and Furnace Heads-Up, which uses diagnostics to give advance notice about possible problems with a customer’s heating system.“The Nest Learning Thermostat has been proven by third-party researchers to save people, on average, about 10 to 12 percent on their heating bills and about 15 percent on their cooling bills,” said Maxime Veron, head of hardware product marketing, Nest. “Millions of Nest homes around the world have saved approximately four billion kilowatt hours of energy compared to what they would have used if they’d left their thermostats at a consistent temperature. And the results are getting noticed – the 3rd generation Nest Thermostat will not only be available at 7,000 retail locations and from 25,000 Nest Pro installers, but through energy and enterprise partners such as Southern Company, Direct Energy, SunEdison, Infinite Energy, Reliant, and ADT – companies committed to helping their customers stay comfortable and save energy by offering the Nest Thermostat at a discount or at no cost.”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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Evernote has announced an update to its app for Mac OS X that brings a redesigned sidebar and a new notebook view that lets business users easily find shared notebooks.Evernote is the modern workspace that syncs between all of your devices. Work everywhere and stay productive:• Write notes, checklists, and research• Organize web articles, docs, and photos• Discuss your work with others, right within the app• Present ideas without creating a slide deckWhat’s New In This Version:• Redesigned sidebar enhances the look and feel of the app• Business users can easily find shared notebooks in the new notebook view• Lots of fantastic bug fixes and stability improvementsShare 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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Google has debuted a new logo that’s been updated ‘for a world of seamless computing across an endless number of devices and different kinds of inputs.’Once upon a time, Google was one destination that you reached from one device: a desktop PC. These days, people interact with Google products across many different platforms, apps and devices—sometimes all in a single day. You expect Google to help you whenever and wherever you need it, whether it’s on your mobile phone, TV, watch, the dashboard in your car, and yes, even a desktop! Today we’re introducing a new logo and identity family that reflects this reality and shows you when the Google magic is working for you, even on the tiniest screens. As you’ll see, we’ve taken the Google logo and branding, which were originally built for a single desktop browser page, and updated them for a world of seamless computing across an endless number of devices and different kinds of inputs (such as tap, type and talk). 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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The MLB.com At Bat app for iOS has been updated with expanded rosters, Ford 3.0 sync support for iPhone, live scoreboard notifications for in-progress no-hitters and perfect games, and more.[bFeatures:• Watch the MLB.TV Game of the Day or access your MLB.TV Premium subscription to watch every out-of-market game• See key plays and pivotal moments from every game with Live Look-Ins (No blackout restrictions)• Access to every decisive replay review video clip and explanation via Gameday• Listen to Home, Away and Spanish-language (where available) radio broadcasts• Multi-platform live audio access for At Bat Premium subscribers (portable to Mac/PC with a valid MLB.com account)• Universal support for At Bat Premium subscribers, accessible on iPhone, iPad and other supported smartphones and tablets• Enhanced, Gameday pitch-by-pitch features, including realistic ballpark renderings from all 30 MLB parks• Condensed Games• Breaking news, schedules and interactive rosters and player stats for every team• Sortable batting, pitching and fielding statistics• Customize At Bat’s home screen to feature your designated favorite team (iPhone only)• Video library archive, searchable by player, team or keyword (iPhone only)• Classic games video archive featuring dozens of baseball’s legendary games• Customizable push notifications for game start, game end, in-game video highlights, condensed game, lead changes, run-scoring plays, team and league news.• Closed captioning for live videoShare 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 planning to update its Germantown store in the Memphis area to a ‘next generation’ retail store design, reports the Memphis Daily News.The retailer has applied for a $1.5 million building permit through the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement for a new storefront and interior renovation at 2031 West St., within the Shops of Saddle Creek South. Apple’s current store is at 7615 W. Farmington Blvd., in the Shops of Saddle Creek North.The Germantown Design Review Commission unanimously approved Apple’s plans which involve modifying a brick facade to a three panel glass front. 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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