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Apple offers U2’s new album Songs of Innocence for free, exclusively until mid-October on iTunes

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 7:04 pm
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U2 performed at Apple’s iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch launch event today, but there was another announcement the band was saving for the end of its set. Starting right now, the band’s latest album is available for free on iTunes. The record, called Songs of Innocence, is exclusive to Apple’s music store in 119 countries until October 13. After which point, it will presumably be available in a physical format and in other digital marketplaces. Apple says the Irish rock band’s new album will also be available through iTunes Radio and its on-demand music streaming service, Beats Music,…

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Everything Apple announced at its September 2014 keynote

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 6:49 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Roundups

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After months of anticipation, the iPhone 6 is finally official… along with a bunch of other stuff! Here’s a recap of the highlights from Apple’s event today in Cupertino in case you were having some technical problems with the livestream. For full details, check out the link(s) below each highlight. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus The first thing we all noticed on the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is the rounded edges with a camera lens that sticks out of the body. Apple also announced the iPhone 6 Plus which has an extra large screen at 5.5-inch. Both models feature Retina HD screen; The…

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The Apple Watch will be available in ‘early 2015′ for $349

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 6:41 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Mobile

At its event in Cupertino today, Apple announced the Apple Watch. The company wouldn’t give a specific release date, merely saying that it would be available in “early 2015″ for $349. “And it is worth the wait,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said on stage. “We think people are going to love to use Apple Watch, they’re going to love to wear it.” The smartwatch requires an iPhone. It works with the iPhone 6 Plus, the iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, and the iPhone 5c. Not surprisingly, these are all the phones Apple plans to sell this year. The Apple Watch comes…

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iPhone camera gets “Focus Pixels” sensor and image stabilization

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches, Product Updates

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Apple has announced that the new camera for the iPhone 6 models has the familiar 8 megapixel iSight camera with an ƒ/2.2 aperture, but that it sports an all-new Focus Pixels sensor that senses light quickly for swift auto focus. Apple says it “phase detection focus” Focus Pixels augment autofocus, skin tones, facial recognition, and macro photography. Camera improvements, powered by the iPhone’s new 64-bit A8 chip, also include an improved lens and image stabilization, face detection and blink detection while otherwise maintaining the same megapixel count as before. The cameras sport a five-element lens and a new image signal processor that Apple…

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Here it is: The Apple Watch

Sep09
by on September 9, 2014 at 6:03 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Launches

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Apple unveiled the Apple Watch, its much-anticipated smartwatch at a media event in Cupertino today. Apple CEO Tim Cook described it as a “precise and customizable timepiece” and a “comprehensive health and fitness device.” The device starts at $349 and will go on sale early next year. It comes in two sizes (38mm and 42mm) and has three different lines: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and an 18k gold Apple Watch Edition. You’ll need to pair the watch with an iPhone. The device supports iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5. In addition to a touchscreen, the Apple Watch includes a…

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