Apple has barred felons from working on the construction of Apple Campus 2.Several construction workers who had been hired to build the exteriors of the new building were ordered to leave the site in January due to prior felony convictions, reports The Chronicle. The move is unusual for construction as typically that type of work does not require a background check.“Apple is always nervous about preserving its proprietary information, and yet I don’t know how this would affect that concern,” said Michael Theriault, president of Iron Workers Local Union 377. “Our folks put the wire in the reinforcing bar (of the building). It makes no sense to me.”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 updated its Maps application with hotel reviews from TripAdvisor and Booking.com in addition to Yelp.Reviews from Booking.com appear quite prevalent, especially internationally. It’s much harder to find reviews from TripAdvisor, although MacRumors spotted a Days Inn in NJ for which TripAdvisor reviews were displayed.Apple has yet to update its attribution page to note the new sources.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 drop test comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and the Apple iPhone 6.EverythingApplePro dropped both devices from waist height, head height, and from 10 feet up. A first round of tests compared a drop onto the side of each device and a second round compared a drop onto the face.As an earlier drop test video hinted at, the Galaxy S6 Edge performs surprisingly well.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
Apple is planning to use low power-high resolution oxide thin film transistor (TFT) panels for its next generation iPads, according to a new report from ETNews.To prepare for the change, LG has reportedly begun investing in an 8th generation (2200x2500mm) P8-P9 line for oxide TFT processing. It’s facilities were able to produce 9,000 sheets per month last year. The expansion will increase capacity to 30,000 sheets per month and another expansion for next year is estimated to add about 20,000 sheets to its capacity. That would exceed Sharp’s capacity of 30,000 sheets per month.A well-informed LG Display related official said, “Investment to produce 30,000 sheets next year’s second quarter have started. Apple is creating iPads with 12.9 inch display, which shows they are increasing the panel size. And because so, we are planning in expanding production rate as well.”The reason why LG Display is expanding their oxide panel production line is because Apple has decided to use oxide panels in their future iPads and iMacs. Oxide TFT LCD has lower power base with ease to design slimmer and also excellent in touch sense than the previous a-Si TFT LCD.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 issued an official response to the Galaxy S6 Edge bend test video posted by SquareTrade.—First, the video assumes a very specific condition – 110lbf (50kgf), which rarely occurs under normal circumstances. The normal force that generated when a person presses the back pocket is approximately 66lbf (30kgf). Our internal test results indicate that the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are not bendable even under 79lbf (32kgf), which is equivalent to putting pressure to snap a bundle of five pencils at once.Secondly, even though both front and back sides are exposed under the same level of pressure in normal circumstances, this test does not show the strength of the back side. Some smartphones have different durability in each the front and back sides respectively. SquareTrade has only tested the front side, which may mislead consumers about the entire durability of smartphones.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
In a blog post on the next-generation of high-resolution 8K displays, LG says that Apple will release an 8K iMac later this year.The company notes that high-resolution content which provides realistic images and a true sense of immersion has moved beyond 4K to super-high-resolution 8K. It then offers some examples of the move towards 8K.It has become clear that Japan is planning to launch an 8K SHV test broadcast and then promptly restructure the UHD service. Apple has also announced that they will release the ‘iMac 8K’ with a super-high resolution display later this year. Korea is also preparing to offer an 8K service demonstration at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. LG Display displayed a new beacon of the 8K era by revealing their 98-inch 8K Color Prime Ultra HDTV at CES 2015.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 announced that AOL Usernames can no longer be used with the iTunes Store.As of April 1, 2015, AOL Usernames can no longer be used to sign in to the iTunes Store. If you didn’t manually convert your AOL Username before April 1, your Username has been automatically converted to an Apple ID.Converted AOL Usernames will be your AOL Username plus an email address ending. For example, if your AOL Username was jappleseed, your new Apple ID will look like one of the options below:? jappleseed@aol.com? jappleseed@aim.com? jappleseed_AppleID@aol.comShare 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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Aaron Sorkin’s script for the upcoming Steve Jobs movie has reportedly leaked with 9to5Mac obtaining a copy.Today we got our hands on a copy of the screenplay (or at least a February 2014 draft of it) which reveals what many already may have already suspected based on previous reports: the three products Jobs will unveil during the biopic are the original Macintosh, the NeXT Cube, and the iMac.The movie begins with the launch of the Macintosh and key scene in which Andy Hertzfeld and Joanna Hoffman are trying to convince Steve Jobs to cut out the iconic “Hello, I am Macintosh” moment from the demonstration because of a problem with the voice synthesizer. Jobs threatens to destroy his reputation if the demo isn’t fixed.Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
AppleCare+ pricing for the upcoming Apple Watch has allegedly been revealed. A source tells MacRumors that based on internal Apple screenshots the extended warranty for the aluminum watch will cost $59, for the stainless steel watch it will be $79, and for the gold edition watch it will cost $999.According to the claimed internal Apple screenshots, AppleCare+ for the entry-level aluminum Apple Watch Sport will be priced at $59, while AppleCare+ for the middle-tier stainless steel Apple Watch with Sport Band will be priced at $79. AppleCare+ for a $15,000 gold Apple Watch Edition will be significantly more expensive at $999. It is unclear from the information we have received whether band choice will affect AppleCare+ pricing, as band prices vary significantly.If you don’t purchase an extended warranty you will still be covered by a limited one-year warranty for hardware issues and 90 days of complimentary support. The only exception is the gold watch which comes with a two-year warranty and complimentary support. The purchase of AppleCare+ gives you an additional year of coverage and some accidental damage protection. Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Email, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus, Newsletter, App Store, YouTubeAdvertise Here
The Apple Watch has been selected as a winner of the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot design award, according to A Blog to Watch.The Product Design competition has existed since 1954. Its award, the Red Dot, is an internationally recognized quality seal. The best products receive the Red Dot: Best of the Best award.Only two watches received the ‘Best of the Best’ designation in the new Watches category: the Apple Watch and the MB&F HM6 Space Pirate.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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