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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
Laminar Posting Junkie Joined: Apr 28, 2007
Well this is going to be super confusing since they already used Yosemite as a code name for the B&W G3. What's next, OS 10.11 Pismo?
And.reg The Mighty Joined: Feb 22, 2004
Originally Posted by Laminar
Well this is going to be super confusing since they already used Yosemite as a code name for the B&W G3.
The architectures are different (hardware vs. software) and are separated by at least 10 years... I doubt that there will be much confusion.
Spheric Harlot Clinically Insane Joined: Nov 07, 1999
Can I read iBooks on my iBook?
DiabloConQueso Grizzled Veteran Joined: Jun 11, 2008
Also, the "Yosemite" moniker for the B&W G3 was an internal code name, not something that they publicly named it. It wasn't called the "PowerMac G3 Yosemite" -- but 10.9 was called "Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks."
"El Capitan" was also the internal code name for the case style and configuration of the B&W G3 and the G4 that followed.
Spheric Harlot Clinically Insane Joined: Nov 07, 1999
As opposed to its public name, "SmurfMac".
chimaera Dedicated MacNNer Joined: Apr 08, 2007
Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot
Can I read iBooks on my iBook?
If you are a man of vision, you can read signs in the wind. Otherwise, remember your glasses.
coffeetime Grizzled Veteran Joined: Nov 15, 2006
Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot
Can I read iBooks on my iBook?
Ha ha ha. The original iBook is probably ditched purposely because of the iBooks. MacBook doesn't sound cohesively with iMac.
Spheric Harlot Clinically Insane Joined: Nov 07, 1999
They ditched the iBook in 2006. iBooks didn't hit the market until 2010.
I doubt that the switch from iBook to MacBook had any planning in it for the iBook store.
unicast reversepath Forum Regular Joined: Apr 14, 2014
Yosemite, eh? Does a little window pop up and call you a "gol-durned idjit galoot" when something crashes or you make an error?
cacruden Fresh-Faced Recruit Joined: May 04, 2007
Yeah, the one I wanted......
And who better to use as an OS X ambassador than the one that is most widely associated with Yosemite.....Yosemite Sam!