Comment: The Apple Watch Series 4 is going to take the wearable mainstream
In my last Apple Watch Diary piece, I said that there were two things which might sell me on the idea of upgrading from my Series 3 to the upcoming Series 4. One was a more responsive Siri, but the bigger one was more data on the screen.
Apple may allow more characters in text fields, to display more of an upcoming appointment, for example. That too might be handy. Third […] it could allow more complications. If it did that, I’d be sold straight away.
As we yesterday exclusively revealed, we will indeed be seeing additional complications …
Neato brings smarter features to lower-cost robot vacuum cleaners
Neato has today brought two features from its top-of-the-line D7 Connected robot vacuum cleaner (review) to two lower-cost models …
Almost 90% of Apple Watch buyers choosing the Series 1 over the Series 3
A new market intelligence report has an interesting mix of news for Apple today. On the plus side, the Apple Watch continues to dominate the market, with a 41% market share – almost twice the share of second-placed Fitbit, at 21%. And the smartwatch market as a whole grew 37% year-on-year last quarter.
But there were two pieces of bad news also …
HomeKit devices getting more affordable as Lenovo announces Smart Home Essentials line
HomeKit offers two big advantages over generic smart home devices. First, it enables Siri control; second, Apple’s security requirements add a great deal of reassurance at a time when smart homes are beginning to make an attractive target for hackers.
But HomeKit-compatible devices do tend toward the more expensive end of the price range, a problem Lenovo has set out to tackle with its upcoming Smart Home Essentials line …
Best Buy Labor Day Sale: $175 off iPad Pro, MacBook Pro from $1,000, HomePod $300, more
Best Buy has officially kicked off its four-day Labor Day event this morning. You’ll find deals on iPads, MacBooks and Apple Watch Series 3, along with the usual selection of TVs, smart home gear and more. This sale ends Monday night. Free shipping is available on orders of $35+ or your can opt for in-store pickup and enjoy your new gear this weekend. Head below for all of our top picks.
New App Store rules will require all apps to have a privacy policy
In an announcement to developers through App Store Connect last night, Apple is requiring that all new apps and updates include a link to their developer’s privacy policy in the app metadata. The new rules come into effect from October 3rd.
It seems like even if the app is a plain utility that does not connect to the internet, it must now host a website with a privacy policy page.
YouTube for tvOS updated w/ navigation and scrubbing improvements, more
The controversial YouTube app for tvOS has been updated this evening with some notable performance improvements. The update greatly improves navigation throughout the app, and includes interface tweaks and improvements to scrolling.
Download the wallpaper from the leaked iPhone XS image right here
Earlier today, Apple announced its September 12th event at Steve Jobs Theater, where we expect three new iPhones and a new Apple Watch to be unveiled. Shortly after, we got an exclusive look at an of the iPhone XS in two different sizes: 5.8″ (same as with the current iPhone X) and 6.5″ (a “plus” version), as well as the Apple Watch Series 4.
Head below to download the wallpaper from the iPhone X shot.
PSA: It’s not just you, many iOS 12 beta users are seeing erroneous update popups
This evening, many iOS 12 beta users are being prompted with erroneous messages on their device informing them to update to the latest beta release, even though there are no updates available.
Apple’s request for a new trial in patent case with VirnetX denied by judge
Apple’s request for a new trial in its never-ending legal battle with VirnetX has been denied. Apple had asked for a new trial as part of the patent battle, and while it won’t get that trial, there’s still the possibility of an appeal.