Apple defends tax deal with Ireland amid European Commission investigation, and more for 09/30/2014

View this email in your browser Apple defends tax deal with Ireland amid European Commission investigation By Joe Rossignol on Sep 30, 2014 09:50 am The European Commission on Tuesday announced that it has reached the “preliminary view” that a corporate tax deal granted to Apple in Ireland constitutes illegal state aid. Meanwhile, Apple continues to stress that it does not receive selective tax treatment in Ireland and is subject to the same tax laws as countless other international companies doing business in the country. Continue reading → Apple granted patent for interactive holographic display device By Joe Rossignol on Sep 30, 2014 09:19 am The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple with a patent related to a glasses-free interactive holographic display device that utilizes laser beams, micro lenses and sensors to show holographic images of objects. The futuristic sounding invention has a two-dimensional panel that is capable of supporting touch screen technology. Continue reading → Samsung reportedly supplying panels for iPad Air 2 and 12.9-inch 'iPad Pro' By Joe Rossignol on Sep 30, 2014 08:36 am Samsung is reportedly gearing up to provide Apple with 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch panels for the upcoming iPad Air 2 and so-called “iPad Pro” respectively. According to Taiwanese blog DigiTimes, citing a Korea-based news source, Samsung will begin manufacturing the panels in the coming months ahead of making shipments before the end of 2014. Continue reading → Apple Watch shown off in public for first time at Paris Fashion Week By Joe Rossignol on Sep 30, 2014 07:52 am The Apple Watch has made its first public appearance on Tuesday at the Colette fashion boutique shop during Paris Fashion Week, as part of an exclusive one-day preview of the smartwatch. According to multiple reports, the Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition have been on display since 11:00 AM local time in Paris. Continue reading → iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch in China on October 17, pre-orders begin October 10 By Joe Rossignol on Sep 30, 2014 07:31 am Following the news that Apple has gained regulatory approval on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in China, the Cupertino-based company announced on Tuesday that the two smartphones will launch in the world’s most populous country on Friday, October 17. Apple will begin accepting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus pre-orders in China on Friday, October 10. Continue reading → iOS 8.1 includes Hidden settings for Apple Pay, hints at Touch ID support in next-gen iPads By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 29, 2014 11:26 pm Apple has just seeded iOS 8.1 beta to developers, which includes some improvements and changes. Developer Hamza Sood has just tweeted screenshots from iOS 8.1, which reveals some interesting details. Continue reading → iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus get regulatory approval in China By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 29, 2014 10:36 pm Apple has just received a license from the Chinese regulator for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, according to Reuters. Apple had to delay the launch of the new iPhones in China due to the regulatory issues. Continue reading → Apple Watch on display at Colette fashion boutique in Paris By Joe Rossignol on Sep 29, 2014 09:59 pm If you needed any more evidence that Apple is planning to position the Apple Watch as a fashion item, look no further than the smartwatch being on display at the Colette fashion boutique in Paris. The photos surface just hours after the French fashion retailer was reported to be hosting a one-day in-store experience showcasing the Apple Watch on September 30 in partnership with Apple. Continue reading → Apple suing Steven Lamar for claiming to be Beats co-founder By Joe Rossignol on Sep 29, 2014 09:17 pm Earlier this year, Steven Lamar, a pioneer of Beats headphones in 2006, filed a complaint against Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine that claimed he was owed royalties on certain models of headphones that the celebrity-endorsed brand sells. Now, Apple is firing back with a lawsuit against Lamar for allegedly falsely claiming that he is a Beats co-founder. Continue reading → What's new in iOS 8.1 beta By Joe Rossignol on Sep 29, 2014 08:28 pm Just a few hours ago, Apple seeded the first iOS 8.1 beta to registered developers for testing on compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models. The pre-release software update contains a number of changes that we’ve outlined ahead. We’ll be keeping this post updated with any other new features and improvements as we uncover them. Continue reading → Pre-Order the Complete iOS 8 and Swift Developers Course worth $998 for just $79. You also get the Complete iOS 7 Course worth $499 for free! Facebook Twitter Google+ iPhoneHacksTV Website Copyright © 2014 iPhoneHacks.com, All rights reserved. This message was sent to you because you subscribed on our website. Our mailing address is: iPhoneHacks.com 14601 N BYBEE LAKE CT STE SG-0592-7972 PORTLAND, OR 97203-6629 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

Jawbone launches new ‘Up’ iOS app with personalized fitness advice and more, and more for 09/29/2014

View this email in your browser Jawbone launches new 'Up' iOS app with personalized fitness advice and more By Evan Selleck on Sep 29, 2014 09:43 am Apple’s focus on health for the owners of their devices is certainly no secret, especially with a new Health app and HealthKit, and now Jawbone is taking advantage of the new features with their brand new “Up” app for iPhone. Continue reading → Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are starting to see price drops in gray markets in China By Evan Selleck on Sep 29, 2014 08:57 am On September 19, Apple officially launched the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in several different areas all over the globe. Mainland China was not one of them, though, as regulatory issues continue to impede the handset’s launch. The gray markets in the region, though, have kept up with the demand as scalpers try to flip a profit to those willing to pay the inflated price tag. A new report suggests that the demand for these handsets may be faltering. Continue reading → Apple allegedly launching iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in China beginning October 10 By Evan Selleck on Sep 29, 2014 08:40 am Just over a week before the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would go on sale, a report surfaced that revealed the devices would not be going on sale in China at the same time. Regulatory issues have routinely been blamed for the delayed launch, but a leaked document may have revealed the upcoming launch date. Continue reading → Apple and French fashion retailer Colette offering a one day in-store 'experience' on September 30 By Evan Selleck on Sep 29, 2014 08:23 am In the months leading up to the official unveiling of the Apple Watch, the news cycle was a constant stream of new hires by Apple, usually with a focus on the fashion industry and Apple’s impending leap into the segment. Now Apple is teasing something of an “experience” for one day only in a fashion retailer’s shop in France. Continue reading → Video: iPhone 4S on iOS 7.1.2 vs. iOS 8.0.2 – What has been your experience? By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 29, 2014 07:37 am There have been concerns raised about the performance lag and other usability issues on older devices like the iPhone 4s on iOS 8, forcing some to downgrade back to iOS 7.1.2. So what’s it like to upgrade from iOS 7.1.2 to the latest iOS 8.0.2 software update? Continue reading → Apple adds support for Animated PNG images in Safari in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 29, 2014 12:02 am Apple seems to have added support for Animated PNGs (APNGs) in Safari in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, according to MacRumors. As MacRumors points out, Animated PNGs was proposed in 2004 as a replacement for animated GIF images.  Continue reading → AT&T launches new Mobile Share Value plans with 'double the data' for new and existing customers By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 28, 2014 10:54 pm AT&T has announced new promotional Mobile Share Value plans with double the amount of data for both new and existing customers with monthly data plans of 15GB or more. Continue reading → 7 Advantages of iPhone 6 Plus in landscape mode By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 28, 2014 01:46 pm iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch Retina HD Display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and pixel density of 401 pixels-per-inch (ppi), whereas its smaller sibling, the iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch Retina HD Display with 1334 x 750 resolution and pixel density of 326 pixels-per-inch (ppi). Continue reading → Apple launches new 'Apps for Health' section to highlight the best HealthKit compatible apps By Gautam Prabhu on Sep 28, 2014 12:46 pm Apple started approving HealthKit compatible apps on the App Store on Friday, after releasing iOS 8.0.2 software update a day earlier, which included a fix for the security flaw that had forced to remove the Health related apps from the App Store before the release of iOS 8. Continue reading → Pre-Order the Complete iOS 8 and Swift Developers Course worth $998 for just $79. You also get the Complete iOS 7 Course worth $499 for free! Facebook Twitter Google+ iPhoneHacksTV Website Copyright © 2014 iPhoneHacks.com, All rights reserved. This message was sent to you because you subscribed on our website. Our mailing address is: iPhoneHacks.com 14601 N BYBEE LAKE CT STE SG-0592-7972 PORTLAND, OR 97203-6629 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences