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WWDC 2015 guaranteed to highlight growing gap between Apple and GoogleWhile tech pundits have long insisted that Apple and Google are growing more alike as rivals in smartphone and tablet computing, this week's WWDC sho…
... device that links into Siri, HomeKit, Health, Continuity, Passbook, Messages, Maps ... Siri and Maps requests, Health, HomeKit configurations or iPhone call history ... -
Apple's new developer resources for iOS 9, OS X El Capitan promise next-level apps and servicesAt is annual World Wide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple announced a host of new technologies designed to help developers offer improved user e…
... support. HomeKit Last year, Apple introduced a new framework called "HomeKit" which ... the home, including recently-announced HomeKit-compatible hardware from Insteon, Lutron ... said consumers will soon see HomeKit-compatible window shades, thermostats, smoke ... -
Next Apple Watch extremely unlikely to get FaceTime video callingA recent rumor claims Apple's next revision of Watch hardware will include FaceTime video calling, and despite offering no actual evidence to back th…
... app for controlling HomeKit devices in iOS 9. HomeKit is a ... hub connecting all of the HomeKit devices." HomeKit devices don't need ... is only needed to access HomeKit devices remotely, as it ... Watches; Apple TV already supports HomeKit (no Apple Home app ... -
Apple releases second iOS 9 beta to developersApple on Tuesday issued a second beta version of the next-generation iOS 9 to developers, with a laundry list of known issues ranging from CarPlay to…
... GameCenter could cause a crash. HomeKit and HealthKit are also the ... encrypted backup prior to installation. HomeKit accessories with multiple communications paths ... -
How to backup your iPhone to Apple's iCloudWhen iPhone first launched, backing up data was a cumbersome process that required users to transfer their files to a Mac or PC via iTunes. Apple has…
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This week on AppleInsider: Apple Music royalty reversal, iPhone rumors, Confederate controversy & moNews about Apple Music dominated the week, especially a decision to reverse course on trial royalties, but other items grabbing headlines included fu…
... discuss iPhone rumors, CarPlay and HomeKit, and the latest Apple Music ... -
Apple issues third betas of iOS 9, Watch OS 2 & OS X 10.11 El Capitan to developersTesting of Apple's next-generation software platforms continues to move along, as developers on Wednesday were provided with the third beta releases …
... work in progress, as does HomeKit. Apple also continues to warn ... -
AppleInsider podcast discusses 'iPhone 6s' expectations, iOS gamepads, listener questions & moreOn this week's latest <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast, we discuss leaked "iPhone 6s" parts, iOS-compatible gaming controllers, and Showtime subscriptio…
... designing third?-party product packaging HomeKit debuts at Apple Retail New ... to start sales of first HomeKit-enabled thermostat on Tuesday GoPro ... -
This week on AppleInsider: Thicker iPhones, new iOS and OS X betas, Office for Mac & moreAn active news week saw the first public betas of iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan, new details about next-generation iPhones, and the release of Office 201…
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Apple's new iPod touch debuts underclocked but powerful A8 SoC, Bluetooth 4.1Wednesday's iPod touch release marked a number of firsts for Apple, including two major modifications to existing technologies in an underclocked A8 …
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Apple releases fourth betas of iOS 9, OS X El Capitan, watchOS 2 to developersApple's three forthcoming software updates were given new beta releases on Tuesday, allowing developers to test the latest builds of iOS 9, OS X El C…
... AirPlay, Apple Pay, CarPlay, HealthKit, HomeKit, iCloud Backup, Multitasking, Mail, Maps ... -
Review: iHome iSP5 SmartPlug gives dumb appliances a brainLongtime "Made for iPhone" accessory maker iHome is diverting course from its bread-and-butter bedside alarm clock/radios toward the burgeoning conne…
... product, an app-connected, HomeKit-compatible smart plug called ... Bedroom light" -- to test out HomeKit interactions, which worked ... we ran into some HomeKit peculiarities when transporting ... HomeKit support No hub required Cons: No geofencing rules HomeKit ... -
Google launches OnHub Wi-Fi router, delays 'Ara' modular phone tests to 2016Google on Tuesday launched preorders for the OnHub, a new 802.11ac Wi-Fi router it hopes will simplify wireless connections and will also act as a hu…
... Apple TV, meanwhile, wirelessly controls HomeKit compatible accessories when a user ... -
AppleInsider podcast talks 'Apple Car' testing, games on Apple TV, Force Touch and moreGet all caught up on the latest "Apple Car," Apple TV, and "iPhone 6s" rumors on this week's all-new <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast. Mikey also shares…
... shares his experiences with the HomeKit-connected iHome smart plug, Neil ... smartplug review and details on HomeKit integration Neil goes hands-on ... -
Philips adds new wireless dimmer to Hue lighting rangeFans of Philips's popular Hue programmable LED lights now have a more tactile way to control the bulbs' brightness with the announcement of the new H…
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Apple streaming TV service negotiations remain divided over $40-per-month pricing - reportThough new Apple TV hardware is expected to appear at an upcoming Sept. 9 event, Apple's long-awaited subscription television service is reaffirmed t…
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Theories about the larger case size on new Apple TV...<p>Can anybody explain why the case is bigger than the old Apple TV? Of the announced features none would require more space (maybe with the exceptio…
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Apple launches iOS 9 with iPad multitasking, 'proactive' Siri, better battery life & moreApple on Wednesday officially launched iOS 9, a major update for iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch that brings features such as more advanced iPad m…
... and sedentary state data types HomeKit adds support for motorized windows ... -
Comparing Apple's 4th-gen Apple TV with the competitionThere's a new Apple TV coming in October, but before plunking down any hard-earned money, it's worth comparing it with other options out there like A…
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Apple releases fixed watchOS 2 for Apple Watch with native apps, Time Travel, nightstand modeApple on Monday officially released watchOS 2, following a brief delay caused by the last-minute discovery of a critical bug. The newly released soft…
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Apple invents ring-style wearable device with voice control, haptics, cameras and moreIt seems rumors that claimed Apple conducted research into an "iRing" wearable product were based in reality, as a new patent application reveals wor…
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Notes of interest from Apple's Q4 2015 conference callApple grew its revenue another 22 percent year over year in its September 2015 quarter, a result set by record iPhone and Mac sales. Following the an…
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Best of Apple Cyber Monday: MacBooks from $729, Apple Watch from $299 (+ free $50 Gift Card), UnlockCyber Monday has arrived and with it, the lowest prices of the year on 12" MacBooks, up to $700 off MacBook Pros, up to $400 off unlocked 128GB iPad …
... hard drives, as well as HomeKit accessories. All of the following ... -
The search for Apple's next big thingFor years, Apple's detractors have predicted that the company's industry-leading profits from Macs, iPods, iPhones and iPads would erode away as chea…
... enterprise sales, automotive and IoT / HomeKit integration. However, Apple's current ... -
Review: Nyrius Wireless Smart LED Multicolor Light BulbNyrius' Bluetooth-connected lightbulb might get the job done, but there's nothing that really sets it apart from rivals, and there are several things…
... disappointed. There's no iOS HomeKit support, and while you can ... illuminationWeak home automation support, no HomeKit ties Where to Buy The ... -
What's next for Apple in 2016: New features & apps for Apple TVTen years after Apple's first attempt to bring iTunes and cloud content to the TV, the company has introduced a new tvOS platform to power the future…
... a remote access hub for HomeKit commands in 2014, enabling users ... organize and visualize your entire HomeKit configuration. With Bluetooth, Apple TV ... truly smart Apple TV, leveraging HomeKit, Continuity and iBeacons, not just ... -
Wi-Fi Alliance vets 802.11ah 'HaLow' standard with almost double current rangeA new Wi-Fi standard -- officially dubbed 802.11ah "HaLow" by the Wi-Fi Alliance -- could potentially improve the practicality of home automation pla…
... automation platforms, including Apple's HomeKit. HaLow devices will operate on ... this is one reason why HomeKit has stalled as a platform ... Apple mean that Bluetooth-based HomeKit accessories can suffer intolerable amounts ... -
Apple's competition is going to have a tough year in 2016Poor Apple! In 2015 it grabbed a 94 percent share of the world's global smartphone profits, sold the only really profitable tablets and smartwatch, i…
... 's ecosystem features like Continuity, HomeKit, HealthKit and CarPlay. In fact ... -
Apple's competition is going to have a tough year in 2016In 2015 Apple grabbed a 94 percent share of the world's global smartphone profits, sold the only profitable tablets and smartwatch, increased its Mac…
... 's ecosystem features like Continuity, HomeKit, HealthKit and CarPlay. In fact ... -
Apple's competition is going to have a tough year in 2016: part 2While Apple's detractors see a bleak future for the world's richest tech company, the reality is that it will be much easier for Apple sell iPhones, …
... , and a central hub for HomeKit, App Store and other elements ...
