Apple today announced an expansion of its renewable energy and environmental protection initiatives in China, including a new multi-year project with World Wildlife Fund to significantly increase responsibly managed forests across China. The new forestland program aims to protect as much as 1 million acres of responsibly managed working forests which provide fiber for pulp, paper and wood products. Apple’s goal is to achieve a net-zero impact on the world’s supply of sustainable virgin fiber and power all its operations worldwide on 100 percent renewable energy.“Forests, like energy, can be renewable resources,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environmental Initiatives. “We believe we can run on naturally renewable resources and ensure that we protect—and create—as much sustainable working forest as needed to produce the virgin paper in our product packaging. This is an important step toward that goal and our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.” Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said he has visited the heads of both Tesla Motors and Apple during a recent trip to California. Marchionne noted he was “incredibly impressed” with what Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has accomplished. Additionally, Marchionne shared Tim Cook’s interest in the automobile. With regards to Tim Cook, Marchionne was not very specific: “He’s interested in Apple’s intervention in the car, that’s his role.” Marchionne declined to elaborate to describe his meetings with Musk or Cook in any more detail. Rumors of Apple’s electric self-driving car, codenamed ‘Titan,’ started earlier this year. Apple has already hired a team of experts, lead by VP Steve Zadesky, and is reportedly aiming to begin production as early as 2020. Marchionne’s recent comments add more speculation on Apple’s vehicle plans. A mysterious van leased to Apple with rooftop cameras was spotted in Palo Alto earlier this year, but some believe that van was Apple simply working on improving its Maps application. Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
If you really want a gold Apple Watch but can’t afford the $10,000+ price tag, check out this video from TechSmartt.Keaton Keller used the $399 service from WatchPlate.com to turn his stainless steel Apple Watch gold.The company uses 24k gold and applies a coating about 35 microns thick onto your Apple Watch. This is apparently above the industry standard of 5-6 microns.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Comex has just posted a video of a web browser running on the Apple Watch.The hacker tweeted, “I always wanted a web browser on my wrist.”At this point it’s unclear how comex was able to get the browser running on the smartwatch, as this isn’t something currently permitted by Apple. Perhaps he was able to load UIKit into WatchOS. Or, perhaps he has jailbroken the Apple Watch!Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Check out this video of Macintosh System 6 running on the Android Wear Samsung Gear Live smartwatch.The video was posted to YouTube by Corbin Davenport who installed System 6 using the Mini VMac II emulator app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. The app emulates the experience of using a 1987 Macintosh II on Android devices.Take a look at Davenport’s video below…Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Check out these scans of the first news article ever written about Apple. It was written by tech writer Sheila (Clarke) Craven in February of 1977.After Craven saw a Business Insider article highlighting a set of photos taken by Apple’s earliest employees, she sent in an article she had written for Kilobaud magazine called, “The Remarkable Apple Computer.” The piece is a dissection of Apple’s launch product following an interview with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.Craven recalls that she flew up from L.A. and both Steves picked her up in a red Chevy Luv Truck. They tossed her suitcase in the back and she sat between them in the front seat as they headed out to lunch.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Samsung has aired a second Apple-like design video for the Galaxy S6.The new ad follows one posted last week that was remarkably similar to Apple’s manufacturing video for the gold Apple Watch Edition.The Samsung S6 edge needed to be more than stunning. It had to be powerful, engineered to the height of precision and performance. That kind of innovation begins at the heart with 64 bits of processing power distributed over a network of 8 cores. Just 14 nanometers thin and with more power than ever before, it intelligently re-routes to conserve battery.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Apple has starting awarding scholarships to WWDC 2015 and notifying those selected via email.Scholarship applicants needed to build and submit an app that showcased their creativity and technical skills. The Mac app or iOS app had to be written in Objective-C and Swift, or written entirely in Swift. Applicants needed to be 13 and up and were asked to include proof of enrollment from their school or proof of membership from a listed STEM organization.Apple expanded the program this year to offer 350 scholarship spots.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Mark Parker, Nike CEO & President, discusses wearable technology and the company’s partnership with Apple in a CNBC interview. He says that the company is committed to the complete digital ecosystem. Parker notes that they are exciting about the potential of the Apple/Nike relationship which is strong especially since Tim Cook sits on the company’s board. Parker also noted that Nike+ Running app is already available on the Apple Watch.”More from Apple and Nike, two great brands, lots of potential and opportunity, and that continues,” said Parker.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
As Apple’s rumored music streaming service gets close, Recode has some new details regarding Apple’s next music play. As previously reported, Apple’s music streaming service will most likely have the same $9.99 price as its rivals; however, Apple will not allow a free music streaming tier. Sources say Apple is introducing some ways to let people listen to music without paying.First, Apple plans to introduce a free trial period, which could range from one to three months, pending current negotiations with music labels. A second feature Apple will roll out includes a soundcloud-like sharing service which would let music owners upload a sampling of songs that a user could listen to without a subscription. 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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