We’ve already heard many rumors about the next-generation Apple TV, which Apple is set to announce at its September 9 event, but today, new information about the device’s newly-designed remote control has surfaced. In addition to the remote’s physical buttons, touchpad, and microphone for Siri, the remote will also reportedly be motion sensitive. One thing that hasn’t been talked about yet is the fact that the new remote will be motion sensitive, likely including several axis’ worth of sensors that put its control on par with a Nintendo Wii remote.A remote with motion sensors would add some interesting functionally to the device. For instance, Apple could enable developers to target casual gamers with this new input. The remote’s motion sensors could also serve as new way to navigate the Apple TV. 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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FireCore has announced that aTV Flash(black) 2.6 brings an all-new native YouTube plugin that provides most of the features taken away from users last May. The YouTube plugin works with any ATV2 running Apple TV 5.3 or later.What can I do?The new YouTube plugin for ATV2 allows for browsing of popular videos as well as searching for videos, channels, users, or playlists. We’re also working on a few other neat options for subsequent releases, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for updates. How do I update?Due to some required behind-the-scenes changes, updating to 2.6 will require re-running the aTV Flash (black) installer from a Mac or PC. Once updated, future releases can be installed through the native Apple TV menus as before. Links for the latest version can be found in your account under the Downloads tab.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 designating the original Apple TV, several iPods, and other devices as obsolete on September 8th, one day before its big press event.The original Apple TV, Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch), Apple Cinema Display (30-inch DVI Early 2007), Mac mini (Late 2009), iPod nano (5th), iPod shuffle (3rd), iPod touch (2nd and 3rd), iPad classic, and iPod nano (3rd) will all be classified as either vintage or obsolete in Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, the United States, and Apple Retail Stores.Notably, the change takes place just before Apple is expected to unveil new hardware on September 9th. The company is believed to be unveiling the next generation iPhone 6s and a new Apple TV which will likely bring Apple’s A8 system on chip; a new drastically improved remote that offers touch-pad input, an increase in on-board storage, an improved operating system that will support Siri voice control, and app! It’s not expected to offer web TV service as of yet.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 has joined an alliance of companies that will help the Pentagon develop high-tech sensor gear flexible enough to be worn by people or molded onto the outside of a jet, reports Reuters. The Pentagon is seeking help from the private sector due to the rapid rate of technology development.The new technology aims to use high-end printing technologies to create stretchable electronics that could be embedded with sensors and worn by soldiers, a defense official said, and could ultimately be used on ships or warplanes for real-time monitoring of their structural integrity.”I’ve been pushing the Pentagon to think outside our five-sided box and invest in innovation here in Silicon Valley and in tech communities across the country,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said. “Now we’re taking another step forward.”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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Ian Rogers, senior director of Apple Music and former CEO of Beats Music, is leaving abruptly leaving Apple, according to the Financial Times.News of his departure caught colleagues off guard. He is leaving the west coast to work for a Europe-based company in an unrelated industry, people familiar with the situation said.The departure comes just two months after the launch of the Beats1 radio service which Rogers helped Apple develop. It’s likely to be of some concern to music industry executives who are hoping to see the streaming music service succeed. 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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Another leak of packaging material for the iPhone 6s allegedly confirms that the new smartphone will be offered with 16GB of storage.The image below was posted to Twitter by Steve Hemmerstoffer (@onleaks) of nowhereelse.fr. The site has posted numerous leaks in the past.Many users had hoped that Apple would switch to 32/64/128GB storage varieties with the next generation iPhone; however, it appears as though the iPhone 6s will still come in 16/64/128GB varieties.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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Twitter has released an update to Vine that lets users discover and create with music. Vine is an app that lets you watch, create and share short looping videos.Music has been an important part of Vine’s culture since the beginning — from rising musicians who entertain us to creators all over the world who remix and hypnotize us with their collaborations — and now we’re connecting you to the music you love. What’s New:With this release, you can discover and create with music on Vine. 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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A new report from 9to5Mac is corroborating rumors that the iPhone 6s will arrive in Rose Gold.Today, our sources have confirmed that the new iPhones will actually come in a color that is unmistakably Rose Gold in both appearance and name. This new Rose Gold color is a copper-like variation on the gold option originally introduced with the iPhone 5s in 2013.Notably, the front of the device will be white like the gold and silver iPhone 6. The back will match the color of the Rose Gold Apple Watch; however, it will anodized aluminum rather than 18-karat gold. The new rose gold color will likely be the only differentiating factor between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s.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 reportedly planning to introduce some new animated wallpapers to the iPhone 6s that resemble the Motion watch face from the Apple Watch, reports 9to5Mac.The new animated wallpapers come from the same family as the set of “Motion” watch faces that dominate the main screen of the Apple Watch, where the user can choose from jellyfish, multi-colored butterflies, or brightly colored flowers. For the new iPhone, we are told the types of motion wallpapers range from sets of animated fish from a koi pond to colorful arrays of smoke.Notably, a recently leaked iPhone 6s Plus retail box features a colorful koi fish against the white background of the box, giving weight to the report.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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Square has released a new ‘Square Appointments’ app for the iPhone that makes it easy for users to run their business from anywhere.Clients can book online and receive automatic appointment reminders that reduce no-shows. Keep your calendar at your fingertips and take payments seamlessly with Square. 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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