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Report: Redesigned iTunes Store Will Be as Flat as iOS 8

As well as a bunch of new iPadsand the launch of OS X Yosemite, Apple is likely to roll out an updated version of its iTunes storefront this week, according to Apple Insider. Check out an early look in these screenshots. It seems the changes are mostly (if not purely) aesthetic. Revealed to iTunes 12…

This Is How Apple Pay Will (Possibly) Work

Ahead of the official launch, which is expected later this week, 9to5mac has unearthed screenshots and training materials for Apple Pay which show how it will (probably, perhaps) work. The materials, apparently shared by a “reliable source,” show that Apple Pay can be set up either in Passbook or in a new Settings tab called…

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

Fall is a busy time for technology. New smartphones seem to debut every other day (the Xperia Z3v and the Desire Eye for example), and the same can be said for the apps that power them. Here’s some of the new software that will make that pocket-friendly hardware even better. Multi-Platform Square Order A big…

Report: Apple Pay To Launch One Week From Now

According to a leaked Walgreens memo seen by MacRumors, Apple Pay will go live for the pharmaceutical giant on October 18th. Given that Walgreens was listed as an Apple Pay launch partner, that could well mean that Apple Pay will go live nationwide in just seven days time. The date makes sense, as this Thursday…

How Big is Too Big (When It Comes to Smartphones)?

I’ve long maintained that any phone with a screen size over 4.2 inches is stupid and pointless, and then promptly went out and got an iPhone 6. It seems, though, that everyone’s acceptance of what the maximum screen size is varies pretty massively. There’s been a steady and well-documented rise in average phone screen sizes:…

More iPad Leaks Show Off TouchID and Gold Bling

We’re less than a week away from a new iPad (probably!), which means the leaks are coming thick and fast. Today, we’ve got alleged photos of a gold-colored TouchID sensor that’s supposedly destined for Apple’s next tablet, in addition to some silicon-porn of the new iPad’s motherboard. The photos come via a Taiwanese Apple blog…

Apple Sapphire Supplier To Close Two Plants, Lay Off Hundreds of Workers

Apple better have a backup plan for the sapphire screens on its upcoming Apple Watch. The situation with its sapphire partner GT Technology does not look good. The company filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, and now announced plans to close two of its sapphire plants in Arizona and Massachusetts. 890 people will lose their…

People really hated getting U2’s new album on their iPhone. How many? Presumably all of the 81 million people who, according to Eddy Cue, were unfortunate enough to find the songs on their phone.

Our New iPad, iMac, and More Liveblog Starts Right Here, Right Now

Hello there! In just a few hours, Apple’s expected to announce brand new iPad Airs, possibly a retina iMac, and maybe even a long-overdue Apple TV refresh. And we’ll be covering it all for you as it unfolds, live from the scene. The newest iPads should pack some cool new features, like fingerprint-sensing Touch ID…

The iPhone 6 Is Somehow the Only Decent Non-Giant Phone Left in America

Today, Sony passed on an opportunity to bring its 4.6-inch Sony Z3 compact to the United States, at least for the foreseeable future. With it went any hope of finding a quality smartphone here that doesn’t feel like stuffing a butter dish in your pocket, outside of the iPhone 6. I’m not going to belabor…

WSJ: Apple Is Delaying Mass Production of a 12.9-Inch iPad

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the much-rumored 12.9-inch iPadis being delayed by Apple because of high demand for the new iPhone 6 Plus. The newspaper claims that, while production of the jumbo tablet was slated to begin in December, Apple isn’t satisfied with the rate at which the iPhone 6 Plus is being…

You Need to Create Unique Passwords For Third-Party Apps Using iCloud

Now iCloud’s two-step authentication is back up and running, Apple is doing everything it can to keep your data secure. And in the case of apps that don’t support two-factor authentication, that means creating new, unique passwords. If you use software that taps into iCloud but doesn’t support the security world’s favorite two-step process—such as…

The Apple Products Most Overdue For an Update

Well, it’s official: Apple is holding an event on Oct. 16th that will reportedly air out its stale iPad. But as they often do, the invitation to the event included a cryptic tagline: “It’s been way too long.” Taken at face value, it’s simply a note about how long it’s been since Apple released a…

Fitbit: We Do Not Currently Have Plans to Integrate With HealthKit

With HealthKit finally rolling out on iOS 8, users are anxiously anticipating which devices will sync with the health tracking app. Those who use Fitbit’s wide range of products are out of luck, as the company announced it will not integrate with Apple’s ecosystem, but rather, is working on its own new products. According to…

Microsoft’s Xim Is the Easiest Way to Share Photos To Friends’ Phones

Smartphones have all but replaced a digital camera for most users, but easily sharing those snaps is still a problem. Creating online galleries, emailing photos, or even crowding around a tiny display are all less than ideal ways to share. So Microsoft’s researchers created Xim, a surprisingly simple way to create temporary photo slideshows that…

Apple’s iPad Event Is October 16th: “It’s Been Way Too Long”

As predicted last week, Apple will officially reveal the next iPads to the world on October 16th. Invitations have just been sent out, with Apple’s tradition of a coy, hint-y tagline. This time: “It’s been way too long.” That’s true in the calendar sense, perhaps—it’s been just under a year since the last iPad event.…

Alleged iPad Air 2 Leak Shows Off One Super-Skinny Tablet

Apple will reportedly introduce its new generation of iPads this month, and the leaks are right on schedule: Today’s rumor comes from the Vietnamese blog Tinhte.vn, which published a slew of photos of what it describes as a model device. First of all, if the leaks are to be believed—and we should take them with…

Apple Wants to Kill Your Emulator in iOS 8.1

Apple is going to block a loophole that allowed people to play classic video games and run unapproved apps on iOS 8 without jailbreaking. If you love yourself an emulator, you’re going to want to hold off on updating to iOS 8.1. People were using something called a “date trick” to install console emulators, where…

Now You Can Use Google’s News and Weather App on iOS

Google News & Weather, a new iOS app that provides (you guessed it) updates on news and weather, is now available. The app pulls stories from 65,000 publications, and has a dashboard-style layout. You can get local weather and news based on your phone’s location, and there are 60 different country settings. Only want tech…

Apple TV Gets One Step Closer to Becoming Your Smart Home Hub

Apple TV has long seemed like a natural fit as a hub for Apple’s smart home ambitions, even before those ambitions were codified in HomeKit. Today, we finally have a good look at exactly how that’s going to work in practice. AppleInsider details how the latest Apple TV Software beta, released earlier today, officially includes…