Apple’s spectacular Milan store set to be unveiled on July 18, open on July 21 – report
Apple first shared its plans for a new flagship Apple Store in Milan back in May of last year. The company said then that the store will sit beneath an amphitheater, and you’ll enter it using a staircase that descends through the middle of a fountain.
A local report now says that there will be a two-stage opening next month, and explains the reason for the delay …
Comment: The latest report increases my optimism about Apple headphones
I said back in February that my experience of HomePod had made me feel optimistic about a report that Apple was working on ‘studio quality’ over-ear headphones.
Apple hasn’t exactly made a name for itself for headphone quality, either through its own-brand EarPods and AirPods, or through the Beats-branded products it has promoted since buying the company […]
But my experience of HomePod gives me a very different perspective on this. Sure, I’m still not expecting the audio quality of any Apple headphones to rival that of my favorite B&W P5 Wireless, but the company has demonstrated itself capable of dramatically stepping up its audio game.
And today’s report increases that feeling of optimism …
Bloomberg: Premium AirPods, next-gen HomePod and new over-ear Apple headphones coming in 2019
Apple appears to be ramping up its audio accessories in a big way. Bloomberg reports that in 2019, Apple will release higher-end AirPods, likely more expensive than the current $159 AirPods model, ‘studio-quality’ over-ear headphones and a second-generation HomePod.
The new earbuds would tout better noise-cancellation and water resistance against rain and sweat. These would likely be marketed as a ‘pro’ SKU; the $159 AirPods will still be updated with ‘Hey Siri’ support later this year.
B&H takes $200 off various current-generation MacBook Pro/Air models (Tax NY/NJ only)
B&H is discounting various MacBook Air and Pro models by $200 with free shipping available across the board. This is a great time to buy if you’re looking to get a purchase in before new tax laws come into effect. B&H only charges taxes for New York and New Jersey customers at the time of purchase. These are the best deals available on each model at the time of writing.
MacBook deals at B&H:
- 13-inch MacBook Air 1.8GHz/8GB/128GB: $799 (Reg. $1,199)
- 13-inch MacBook Air 1.8GHz/8GB/256GB: $999 (Reg. $1,199)
- 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.3GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,099 (Reg. $1,299)
- 13-inch MacBook Pro 3.1GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,599 (Reg. $1,799)
Uber in court this week to appeal London ban; only seeking 18 month license
Uber was banned from operating in London back in September of last year, but immediately launched a legal appeal which allowed it to continue on a temporary basis until a court ruled on the matter …
Smart home tech used for domestic abuse, say victims, lawyers and shelters
Smart home technology is being used to inflict new forms of domestic abuse on partners and former partners. Example include everything from video surveillance through cameras to blasting out loud music through smart speakers and turning up thermostat temperatures to oppressive levels …
Apple News will feature a dedicated section for 2018 US Midterm Elections ‘fact-based’ news
Apple is launching a dedicated section in Apple News to cover the US midterm elections. US Apple users will be able to view the latest updates for the election inside the Apple News app through November.
It will feature content from Fox News, Vox and other curated publications including some exclusives from the Washington Post, Axios and Politico.
Apple celebrates Pride Day as Tim Cook, other execs join San Francisco Pride Parade
As it has done in past years, Apple today is participating the San Francisco Pride Parade. Apple employees donned Pride-themed t-shirts with the Apple logo, as did CEO Tim Cook, Lisa Jackson, and Jay Blahnik.
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Popular Apple Watch Twitter client Chirp adds direct message support, more
Last week, we told you about a new Twitter app for Apple Watch users called Chirp. Now, that app has seen its first major update, bringing a slew of improvements for its users as part of version 1.1.