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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE
pairof9s Senior User Joined: Jan 03, 2008
This all (Lightning, Maps, WiFi, low inventory, etc.) seems to be putting a damper on iPhone 5. Personally, I was not anxious on getting one considering I have an iPhone 4S; but these issues that keep popping up have really made me decide to definitely wait for a few months. Other than the speed boost, I don't see the worth in getting an iPhone 5....but that's just my opinion.
macmediausa Junior Member Joined: Feb 23, 2005
I totally agree. There are some nice upgrades over the 4S which I had and subsequently paid extra to switch carriers in order to get the new 5 but aside the speed gains of LTE, I don't think it was a worthwhile upgrade (basically spent an additional $299 + $200 cancellation fees + taxes). Moving to Verizon was nice since now I have more consistent service on the phone but where I had about 8 different places to charge the phone now I only have 1. Can't get additional cables because everyone is out of stock, the prices are significantly higher than then 3rd party offerings of the old style cable, and the length is too short. I used to buy 5 at a time of the old iphone cables and if I lost or broke it, no biggie - just $2-4 lost. Now it's $20 and you can't even find them at this price.
andrealynn0908 Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: Dec 25, 2006
My only complaint so far is that Apple is making it so hard to get Lightning compatible things. Adapters aren't shipping yet. Cables are shipping in 1-2 weeks. If Apple wants to limit the cable manufacturers they need to be able to keep up with demand. I wish I had ordered a few cables when I got my phone. Lesson learned.
Mr. Strat Dedicated MacNNer Joined: Jan 23, 2002
I ordered a couple cables online from Apple and they showed up in just a few days. Was in our local Apple Store (Tacoma) this past Saturday, and they had a couple of rows (on hooks) of USB>Lightning cables.
Joined: Dec 31, 1969
Originally Posted by macmediausa
I totally agree. There are some nice upgrades over the 4S which I had and subsequently paid extra to switch carriers in order to get the new 5 but aside the speed gains of LTE, I don't think it was a worthwhile upgrade (basically spent an additional $299 + $200 cancellation fees + taxes). Moving to Verizon was nice since now I have more consistent service on the phone but where I had about 8 different places to charge the phone now I only have 1. Can't get additional cables because everyone is out of stock, the prices are significantly higher than then 3rd party offerings of the old style cable, and the length is too short. I used to buy 5 at a time of the old iphone cables and if I lost or broke it, no biggie - just $2-4 lost. Now it's $20 and you can't even find them at this price.
Uhm... consider a 3GS or 4 to 5 upgrade. Apple doesn't expect iPhone users to upgrade every year. They don't mind, of course, and expect a few to do this, but they're counting on those whose contracts have actually run out to upgrade.
I wouldn't trust my devices to $2 cables from the dollar store. One short and your phone could be ruined. Maybe this is what Apple is planning. They don't want warranty returns from people who short out their device with cheap cables.
The phone has been out less than a month. Soon they'll be everywhere. I saw them at my local Apple store last weekend. Or should Apple have delayed the release of the phone to wait for cables?