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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

efithian Junior Member Joined: Apr 21, 2004
I recently had a problem with a Time Capsule that was replaced due to my having Applecare on a MacPro, which was not purchased at the same time as the MacPro. This also happened with an Airport Extreme. Evidently, all accessories that are not Applecare eligible are covered in this manner. Good policy.
Jeronimo2000 Dedicated MacNNer Joined: Aug 20, 2001
@efithian: not quite. Any Airport hardware (= Time Capsule, Airport Express, Airport Extreme) is automatically covered with any iPhone, iPad, Apple TV (yes, even that one) and of course Mac Apple Care Protection Plan (APP in short). The Airport hardware doesn't have to be purchased at the same as the main device (or the APP), in fact it can be up to two years old at the time the main device was purchased.
It's different for displays: to be covered under the Mac's APP, it needs to be purchased on the same day as the Mac (but it doesn't have to be on the same invoice). Granted, a bit complicated, but a great service after all. It's a great plan and it's well worth the expense.
Jeronimo2000 Dedicated MacNNer Joined: Aug 20, 2001
Quote: "unlike the current policy where it runs out after 90 days unless a full AppleCare policy is added before the 90th day after the original equipment purchase"
Not true. The full Apple Care Protection Plan (APP) can be added within a full YEAR after the original equipment purchase. It's true that you only have 90 days free telephone software support if you don't own an APP), but if you call, let's say, after 8 months and have a software problem (e.g. you can't connect to a Wifi network) but don't have an APP for this device yet, the Apple Care agent will advise you that it's gonna cost you on a per-case basis, and that you'd be much better off buying an APP.
Jeronimo2000 Dedicated MacNNer Joined: Aug 20, 2001
I sure hope they don't call it "One Apple". Would make it far too easy to support the Apple haters' opinion that the whole thing is a "religion" or "cult".
I can already hear them. "One Apple to rule them all..."
Mike Wuerthele Managing Editor Joined: Jul 19, 2012
Originally Posted by Jeronimo2000
"One Apple to rule them all..."
That does have a certain fluidity to it.