Tim Cook stops by Apple’s flagship Michigan Ave retail store in Chicago following education event
Following Apple’s education event this morning, Apple CEO Tim Cook made his way to Apple’s new flagship Michigan Avenue retail store to mingle with employees and customers…
Here’s everything Apple announced at its education event today
Apple today held its “field trip” education event in Chicago, unveiling a new iPad with Apple Pencil support, a slew of software features, and much more. While the event wasn’t as jam-packed as usual Apple showcases, there were a few things that may have easily slipped under the radar.
Head below for our full roundup of everything Apple announced today….
Twitterrific on iOS & macOS adds support for attaching video, new muting & muffling features
In the realm of Twitter clients for Mac, users are turning to third-party clients in light of Twitter for Mac’s shuttering. Today, Twitterrific for both macOS and iOS has been updated with some handy new features.
Apple’s education page previews ‘one simplified login experience’ coming this winter
In addition to the slew of new education features highlighted this morning, Apple seems to be preparing a new simplified login experience for education users, as first noted by David Colville.
Best Apple-friendly deals from eBay’s one-day 15% off sitewide sale
Earlier today, eBay launched a one-day sale that takes 15% off sitewide through 11PM EST tonight. While there is plenty to sort through here, we wanted to briefly highlight the best Apple-friendly deals we’ve found over at 9to5Toys. This coupon code is limited to one use per customer. You can find additional details here. Our top picks are below.
Some users having issues connecting to the iTunes and App Store
It looks like today’s software releases are taking a toll on the App Store servers. We’re seeing several reports of users having trouble making purchases, downloading apps or just browsing the App Store or iTunes Store. I myself have been seeing “Cannot connect to the iTunes Store” errors and failures to download apps and updates.
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Google acquires GIF platform, keyboard Tenor to improve image search, Gboard, & more
Google Images has seen a spate of updates in recent weeks, with the latest now being an acqusition of Tenor to improve its GIF capabilities. With keyboard apps for several platforms, Tenor is also notable for being a GIF platform that powers the likes of Gboard and Facebook.
AppleCare+ gets slight price cut for new 9.7-inch iPad, starts at $59
Hot on the heels of Apple’s education event, the company has now announced AppleCare+ pricing for its newly released $329 ($299 for education) iPad with support for Apple Pencil.
On-demand video of Apple’s educational event now available
Today’s event held at Lane Tech College in Chicago was a little different in that there was no live stream available, unlike most recent Apple events. Apple announced the video would be available after it concluded.
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Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil
Logitech has now officially announced the Logitech Crayon stylus, with Apple Pencil technology for palm rejection, sub-pixel accuracy and tilt support.
It doesn’t seem to support pressure-sensitivity but it is dramatically cheaper. Apple Pencil retails for $99, while the Crayon will cost $49 when it launches this summer into education sales channels.