Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Apple overtakes Fitbit to become world’s top wearables vendor thanks to Apple Watch growth
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-overtakes-fitbit-to-become-worlds-top-wearables-vendor-thanks-to-apple-watch-growth/
Thu, 04 May 2017 23:35:12 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-watch-3.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>While Apple itself doesn’t break out Apple Watch sales numbers due to competitive reasons, we can usually get a good idea of performance from analytic companies. Now, Strategy Analytics is out with its latest numbers, reporting that Apple sold 3.5 million Apple Watch units during the most recent quarter…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-overtakes-fitbit-to-become-worlds-top-wearables-vendor-thanks-to-apple-watch-growth/#more-480384" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480384&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480384&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 23:35:12 +00009to5MacBattle Bay for iOS from the makers of Angry Birds available now
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/battle-bay-ios/
Thu, 04 May 2017 20:10:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/battle-bay-3.png?w=1500&h=749" /></div><p class="p1"><em><strong>From <a href="https://9to5toys.com/">9to5Toys.com</a></strong></em></p>
<p class="p1">You might know Rovio and its little avian-flinging games, <a href="http://bit.ly/1WznCe4">Angry Birds</a>. The series has amassed a strong following over the years and is one of highest-rated game franchises on the App Store. However, excitement for the brand has dimmed as of late despite the Angry Birds reaching into just about every product category Rovio could fling them in to. And now it looks like the developer is quietly testing the waters with the release of its latest IP, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/battle-bay/id1046450453?mt=8&at=11l3Qo">Battle Bay</a>… <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/battle-bay-ios/#more-480350" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480350&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480350&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 20:10:33 +00009to5MacNiantic plans to shut down streets for public Pokémon Go & Ingress community events around the U.S.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/niantic-plans-to-shut-down-streets-for-public-pokemon-go-ingress-community-events-around-the-u-s/
Thu, 04 May 2017 17:38:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/pokemon-public-event.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p>Niantic, developer of popular augmented reality games Pokémon Go and Ingress, plans to host community events for players in public spaces around the U.S. through a partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The company announced the project today, with the first event set to kick off this weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/niantic-plans-to-shut-down-streets-for-public-pokemon-go-ingress-community-events-around-the-u-s/#more-480323" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480323&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 17:38:09 +00009to5MactvOS 10.2.1 beta 5 rolling out for Apple TV
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/tvos-10-2-1-beta-5/
Thu, 04 May 2017 17:08:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-tv-tvos.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple is rolling out the fifth tvOS 10.2.1 beta for developer testing on Apple TV. The update will likely focus on bug fixes and security improvements ahead of any new features potentially planned for tvOS 11 later this year.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/tvos-10-2-1-beta-5/#more-480318" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480318&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480318&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 17:08:06 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: Anker iPhone Battery Case $42, Apple CarPlay Receiver $450, Dual USB Wall Charger $5, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-anker-iphone-battery-case-42-apple-carplay-receiver-450-dual-usb-wall-charger-5-more/
Thu, 04 May 2017 16:36:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/anker-powercore-case-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>.</p>
<h3>Anker’s iPhone 7/6/s 2200mAh MFi Battery Case leaves your Lightning port open <strong><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/04/anker-iphone-7-battery-case/">$42</a></strong></h3>
<h3>Anker PowerCore Dual USB Wall Charger w/ 5000mAh Battery <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/04/anker-powercore-dual-usb-wall-charger/"><strong>$21</strong> (20% off)</a></h3>
<p>Head below for the rest of today’s best deals… <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-anker-iphone-battery-case-42-apple-carplay-receiver-450-dual-usb-wall-charger-5-more/#more-480294" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480294&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480294&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 16:36:13 +00009to5MacSpecial 32GB iPhone 6 model available in Spain, Germany, Italy, and more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/32gb-iphone-6-spain/
Thu, 04 May 2017 16:13:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/iphone-6-copy.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>[UPDATE: Thanks to our readers who have shared from around the globe, it appears that Apple may be behind the special 32GB iPhone 6 model even though it is only available through third-parties. We’re hearing it is also available in <a href="http://www.entel.cl/iphone6/">Chile</a>, <a href="https://www.elgiganten.dk/product/mobil-gps/mobiltelefoner/APPIP632BK/iphone-6-32-gb-space-grey">Denmark</a>, <a href="http://www.itopnews.de/2017/05/iphone-6-mit-32-gb-auch-in-deutschland-wieder-verfuegbar/">Germany</a>, <a href="http://www.euronics.it/acquistaonline/?q=iPhone%206">Italy</a>, <a href="http://www.hepsiburada.com/apple-iphone-6-32-gb-apple-turkiye-garantili-p-HBV000003XBYY">Turkey</a>, and presumably other countries.]</p>
<p>Back in March, an iPhone 6 with <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/03/apple-iphone-6-gold-32-gb-model-available-select-asian-carriers/">32GB of storage in gold</a> became available with select Asian carriers while a space gray 32GB iPhone 6 showed up on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/04/amazon-india-32gb-space-gray-iphone-6/">Amazon’s Indian website</a>. Today we’re seeing Spanish retailer Media Markt also start to offer the space gray 32GB iPhone 6 as a budget option. Apple originally only offered the iPhone 6, which is now discontinued in the United States, at 16, 64, and 128GB tiers. However, AT&T is selling a limited amount of the 32GB iPhone 6, marketing it as a new device for <a href="https://www.att.com/cellphones/iphone/iphone-6-prepaid.html#sku=sku8260611">$345 to be used with its pre-paid GoPhone service</a>.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/32gb-iphone-6-spain/#more-480292" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480292&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480292&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 16:13:45 +00009to5MacEpix Cast brings seamless streaming to TVs without new hardware
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/epix-cast-seamless-streaming/
Thu, 04 May 2017 15:33:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/epix-apple-tv.png?w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Premiering today, EPIX’s new EPIX Cast feature will allow users to cast TV shows and movies from their devices to any connected TV. Without the need for new hardware, users will be able to easily enjoy their EPIX favorites on their existing Smart TVs.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/epix-cast-seamless-streaming/#more-480272" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480272&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480272&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 15:33:45 +00009to5MacApple remains top tablet brand globally despite shrinking iPad sales
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/ipad-tablet-shipments/
Thu, 04 May 2017 15:25:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/ipad-pro-both-sizes1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple reported this week that it sold 8.92 million iPads in the most recent quarter which is down from 10.2 million iPads sold in the same quarter <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/04/26/apple-earnings-fy16-q2/">a year ago</a>. New data from TrendForce shows that Apple is still number one among the top five tablet brands, however, as global tablet sales dropped 9.3% year-over-year. The report also believes Apple could have a positive quarter now with the newly released $329 9.7-inch iPad and a rumored high-end replacement coming soon.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/ipad-tablet-shipments/#more-480270" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480270&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480270&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 15:25:07 +00009to5MacApple HomeKit support for C by GE light bulbs coming this summer with new hub
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-homekit-c-by-ge-light-bulbs-summer/
Thu, 04 May 2017 15:21:08 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/c-by-ge-bulbs.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p>GE <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/let-there-be-a-voice-for-that-light-ge-illuminates-voice-driven-experiences-at-home-300450858.html">announced</a> today that its <a href="http://amzn.to/2pLfCvH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">C by GE light bulbs</a> will soon support Apple’s HomeKit platform alongside an update that will also bring Amazon Alexa integration sometime this summer.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-homekit-c-by-ge-light-bulbs-summer/#more-480274" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480274&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480274&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 15:21:08 +00009to5MacFBI unable to access half of mobile devices, says director Comey, supporting new legislation
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/fbi-unable-to-access-half-of-mobile-devices-comey-legislation/
Thu, 04 May 2017 13:37:50 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/james-comey.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>FBI director James Comey yesterday told a Senate oversight committee that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/fbi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FBI</a> has been unable to access almost half of the mobile devices it tried to examine in the first half of the fiscal year, reports <em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/03/fbi-director-comey-backs-new-feinstein-push-for-decrypt-bill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TechCrunch</a>.</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Comey said the FBI had been unable to access the contents of more than 3,000 mobile devices in the first half of the fiscal year, using what he described as “appropriate and available technical tools, even though there was the legal authority to do so.” He said that represented “nearly half” of all the mobile devices it had attempted to access in that time frame.</p></blockquote>
<p>Comey made the statement in apparent support of the latest attempt at forcing phone manufacturers to provide backdoor access to the authorities …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/fbi-unable-to-access-half-of-mobile-devices-comey-legislation/#more-480253" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480253&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480253&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 13:37:50 +00009to5MacLatest annual ranking shows the cheapest & most expensive countries to buy an iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/cheapest-country-to-buy-an-iphone/
Thu, 04 May 2017 12:55:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/iphone-7.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Deutsche Bank has published its annual <em>Mapping the World’s Prices</em> report, which includes a ranking of the cost of an iPhone in each of 33 countries. The 2017 version shows that Brazil is <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/05/19/cost-of-an-iphone-by-country/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">no longer</a> the most expensive place to buy …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/cheapest-country-to-buy-an-iphone/#more-480241" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480241&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480241&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 12:55:05 +00009to5MacAs Apple touts job creation, former software engineer says it’s at the expense of small developers
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/matt-gemmell-damage-apple-apps-developers/
Thu, 04 May 2017 12:30:17 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/apple-app-store-ios.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>As Apple boasts of creating <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-job-creation-website/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two million U.S. jobs</a>, it has been accused of making life as a small developer unsustainable.</p>
<p>The claim was made by Matt Gemmell, a software engineer who used to work for Apple and whose <a href="http://mattgemmell.com/source/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source code</a> has been used in hundreds of iOS and macOS apps.</p>
<blockquote><p>No company has done as much damage to the perceived value of software, and the sustainability of being an independent developer, as Apple …</p></blockquote>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/matt-gemmell-damage-apple-apps-developers/#more-480242" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480242&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480242&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 12:30:17 +00009to5MacLocation of first Apple Store in Singapore finally officially confirmed with love note [Gallery]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-store-singapore-orchard-road-2/
Thu, 04 May 2017 11:34:40 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/main-crop.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple’s first retail store in Singapore has been partially unveiled, providing the first official confirmation of the long-rumored Orchard Road location.</p>
<p>It was back in 2015 that <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/11/16/apple-store-singapore-renewable-energy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple confirmed</a> that it was opening a store on the island. At that point, the location wasn’t known, though there were <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2015/10/26/apple-store-singapore-orchard-road/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">strong signs</a> pointing to the location on Orchard Road, the main upmarket retail area in the country …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/apple-store-singapore-orchard-road-2/#more-480226" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480226&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480226&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 11:34:40 +00009to5MacApple’s supplier battles intensify as Imagination Technologies files formal dispute
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/imagination-technologies-apple-dispute-resolution-procedure/
Thu, 04 May 2017 10:54:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/imagination-tech.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Following yesterday’s news that Qualcomm is seeking an <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/report-qualcomm-seeking-iphone-import-ban-in-u-s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">import ban</a> on iPhones as part of its patent royalty dispute with Apple, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/imagination-technologies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Imagination Technologies</a> has filed a formal dispute over its own licensing arrangements with the iPhone maker …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/04/imagination-technologies-apple-dispute-resolution-procedure/#more-480221" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480221&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480221&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 10:54:05 +00009to5MacApple launches new website touting contributions to United States economy
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-job-creation-website/
Thu, 04 May 2017 04:13:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/apple-job.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=827" /></div><p>Over the last few days, Apple has started to heavily tout its contributions to the United States economy. During the company’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/live-blog-apples-fiscal-year-q2-2017-earnings-call/">earnings call yesterday</a> and again during an <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/tim-cook-cnbc-interview/">interview today</a>, Tim Cook talked up Apple’s influence, and now Apple has launched a new website that breaks down its United States economic outreach…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-job-creation-website/#more-480217" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480217&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480217&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 04:13:18 +00009to5MacNew drone footage shows landscaping & other work continue on Apple Park
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-park-may-drone-footage-4k/
Thu, 04 May 2017 03:53:01 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/apple-park.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=808" /></div><p>A new month means a new drone flyover video of Apple Park. This drone video comes courtesy of Duncan Sinfield, who has been consistently producing drone flyovers of Apple’s new campus since 2015. The video shows progress continue on Apple Park as landscaping and other touches are applied…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-park-may-drone-footage-4k/#more-480214" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480214&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480214&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 03:53:01 +00009to5MacLatest iPhone 8 renders imagine the potential of rumored ‘function area’
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/iphone-8-function-area-renders/
Thu, 04 May 2017 03:00:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/iphone-8-function-area.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=762" /></div><p>While we’re still a few months away from the official announcement of the iPhone 8, the reports and renders are already pouring in. Now, <a href="https://www.idropnews.com/rumors/iphone-8-function-area-everything-you-need-to-know/38050/">iDropNews</a> has shared its latest set of renders (made by<a href="https://twitter.com/venyageskin1"> Benjamin Geskin</a>), this time focusing on showing the full potential of the rumored function area…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/iphone-8-function-area-renders/#more-480204" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480204&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480204&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 03:00:10 +00009to5MacApple reportedly keeping app affiliate rate at 7%, dropping in-app purchase rate to 2.5%
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-itunes-affiliate-rate-clarified/
Thu, 04 May 2017 01:21:26 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/app-store.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Last month, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/24/apple-lowers-affiliate-commission-rate/">Apple announced changes</a> to its iTunes Affiliate program, saying that the rates that users would receive per app sale would fall. While at the time, it was stated that the app affiliate rate would be slashed from 7 percent to 2.5 percent, it appears now that might not actually be the case…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-itunes-affiliate-rate-clarified/#more-480197" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480197&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480197&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 04 May 2017 01:21:26 +00009to5MacTim Cook talks AAPL earnings, the future of TV, and more in CNBC interview
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/tim-cook-cnbc-interview/
Wed, 03 May 2017 23:31:45 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/screen-shot-2017-05-03-at-7-32-21-pm.png?w=1600&h=890" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/">yesterday announced its Q2 2017</a> earnings, reporting profits of $11.03 billion on revenues of $52.9 billion. The company sold 50.7 million iPhones, 8.92 million iPads, and 4.19 million Macs. To delve into greater detail, Tim Cook this evening joined <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/tim-cook-mad-money/">Jim Cramer on CNBC’s “Mad Money”</a> for a full sit down interview talking earnings, the future, President Trump, and more.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/tim-cook-cnbc-interview/#more-480189" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480189&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480189&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 23:31:45 +00009to5MacFinal Cut Pro X: How to track objects using animated text callouts [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/track-text-final-cut-pro-x-mcallouts-video/
Wed, 03 May 2017 23:01:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/mcallouts-simple-tutorial2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>If you’d like to add tracked text to Final Cut Pro X, there are many ways to go about doing so. For instance, I used to faux-track objects manually by using keyframes. Needless to say that was quite the tedious endeavor.</p>
<p>Tracking text is easier and much more accurate when using a plugin like MotionVFX’s mCallouts, which is powered by the excellent Mocha Tracking Technology from <a href="http://www.imagineersystems.com/">Imagineer Systems</a>.</p>
<p>There are several packages in the mCallouts series, but each of them contain a heaping helping of callout styles that you can use to add tracked text to the objects in your Final Cut Pro X projects. In this brief hands-on video walkthrough, I’ll show you just how easy it is. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/track-text-final-cut-pro-x-mcallouts-video/#more-479640" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479640&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479640&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 23:01:13 +00009to5MacApple expands App Analytics developer information with new referral & source data
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/app-analytics-referral-and-source-information/
Wed, 03 May 2017 23:00:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/app-store.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple this evening announced that it is expanding App Analytics in iTunes Connect to display new information related to how customers are discovering applications. The company made the announcement on its official developer blog…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/app-analytics-referral-and-source-information/#more-480192" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480192&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480192&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 23:00:16 +00009to5MacTim Cook announces Apple’s new $1 billion advanced manufacturing fund to promote US job creation
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-advanced-manufacturing-growth-fund/
Wed, 03 May 2017 22:50:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/tim-cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>During his interview on <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/tim-cook-mad-money/">CNBC’s Mad Money this evening</a>, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new $1 billion fund to invest in United States manufacturing jobs. Cook announced the advanced manufacturing fund during the show, but teased that we will hear more about it later this month…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/apple-advanced-manufacturing-growth-fund/#more-480190" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480190&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480190&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 22:50:54 +00009to5MacPSA: WhatsApp suffering from widespread outage, company working on fix
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/psa-whatsapp-suffering-from-widespread-outage-company-working-on-fix/
Wed, 03 May 2017 21:57:10 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/whatsapp-messages.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Popular messaging service WhatsApp is experiencing a major outage this evening. According to a variety of reports on social media, users are unable to access the service and cannot send or receive any messages…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/psa-whatsapp-suffering-from-widespread-outage-company-working-on-fix/#more-480187" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480187&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480187&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 21:57:10 +00009to5MacReport: Qualcomm seeking iPhone import ban in U.S.
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/report-qualcomm-seeking-iphone-import-ban-in-u-s/
Wed, 03 May 2017 20:46:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/qualcomm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>The ongoing dispute between Apple and Qualcomm appears to be getting uglier today as <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-05-03/qualcomm-said-to-seek-u-s-import-ban-for-iphones"><em>Bloomberg </em>reports</a> that the supplier is seeking a ban on iPhone imports in the United States. Last week Qualcomm <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/28/qualcomm-apple-royalties/">lowered its profit forecast</a> over Apple<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/19/qualcomm-apple-legal-battle-earnings/"> withholding royalty payments </a>during the ongoing legal battle between the two companies.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/report-qualcomm-seeking-iphone-import-ban-in-u-s/#more-480179" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480179&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=480179&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 20:46:05 +00009to5MacHave iPhone 8 rumors stopped you from buying a new iPhone this year?
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/poll-iphone-8-rumors/
Wed, 03 May 2017 20:33:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/iphone.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/">announced</a> yesterday that it sold 50.7 millions iPhones during the most recent quarter which <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/03/aapl-share-price-falls-pre-trading/">disappointed</a> Wall Street because it was a slight year-over-year drop instead of growth. China performance and a <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/live-blog-apples-fiscal-year-q2-2017-earnings-call/">“pause”</a> on iPhone sales are partly “due to the earlier and much more frequent reports about future iPhones” according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.</p>
<p>Supply chain rumors about the so-called iPhone 8 <em>have</em> been surfacing<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/03/26/apple-iphone-amoled-wireless-charging/"> for over a year</a> now — months before the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus debuted — but have they been a factor for you not buying a new iPhone recently?</p>
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