Former Apple PR exec Natalie Kerris leaving new gig at Twitter after less than 6 months

Over a year ago, longtime Apple senior public relations executive Natalie Kerris left the company. Kerris worked at Apple for 14 years and was responsible for the company’s PR during several crucial eras, including the launch of the iPhone. While Kerris didn’t initially specify what should would do after Apple, it was announced in February of this year that she was joining Twitter to lead its communications department. Now, BuzzFeed News reports that Kerris is leaving Twitter after less than 6 months.

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Frank Ocean’s new album coming exclusively to Apple Music this Friday, accompanying book to hit Apple retail stores

Apple has just scored another major exclusive for its music streaming service. According to The New York Times, the long-awaited new album from Frank Ocean will premier exclusively on Apple Music this Friday, August 5th. Additionally, the release will also include a “major video,” as well as a printed publication that will be available in Apple retail locations.

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iOS 10 will include over 100 new emoji, new diversity options and popular emoji redesigns

Apple is adding a lot of new emoji in iOS 10 as well as redesigning the most popular icons to a modern style, as seen in iOS 10 beta 4 which just dropped for developers.

iOS 10 includes over 100 new emoji in total with new female gender options for athletes and professionals, new family characters and redesigns of the most popular emojis. Here’s all the new emoji …

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macOS 10.12 Sierra beta 4 hits the Mac App Store for developers

Apple today released the fourth developer preview of macOS Sierra since showing off the software update for the Mac at WWDC 2016. The latest release is available now through the Mac App Store. macOS Sierra’s headlining feature is Siri on the Mac with other features like Auto-Unlock which lets Apple Watch users skip the password login screen. Apple Pay is also coming to Safari with macOS Sierra, although we haven’t seen the feature live on the web yet.

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Apple releases watchOS 3 beta 4 for Apple Watch to developers

Apple has just begun rolling out watchOS 3 beta 4 to developers today. Those looking to grab the new release can head over to the Watch app on their iPhones, select General and then Software Update. watchOS 3 beta 4 is available to download as a Configuration Profile from the Apple developer center for newer users looking to test out the upcoming system. Release notes with new changes are not yet available.

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Apple issues iOS 10 beta 4 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Apple has released iOS 10 beta 4 for developers to test on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10 brings a refreshed look to Apple Music and News plus loads of new features to the platform. The software update will be ready for everyone later this fall, and we’ll dig through the fourth developer version of the iOS 10 beta below.

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