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Geared Up: The insane Apple Mac Pro, 8K Xbox, and xCloud game streaming

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E3 2019 is in the books, and Microsoft Xbox came out swinging. In this episode of Geared Up, we talk about all the big announcements coming out of the Xbox… Read More

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Geared Up: Apple shows what’s next for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

by Andru Edwards on June 8, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:35 pmComment

It was a huge news week in the world of Apple, as the company took the stage at WWDC 2019 to show the world what’s coming next for all of… Read More

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Geared Up: Huge Apple leaks, Tesla Model 3, new MacBook Pros, and more

by Andru Edwards on June 2, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:36 pmComment

This week on the Geared Up podcast we have a couple of big leaks out of Apple that give us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming iOS… Read More

Apple’s new macOS: Dark Mode, a souped up Finder window, additional screenshot effects and more

by Nat Levy on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 at 12:42 pmComment

Complementing the new iOS 12, Apple introduced the latest version of its operating system for desktop computers and MacBooks at its Worldwide Developer Conference Monday. RELATED: Apple introduces iOS 12, with… Read More

Apple introduces iOS 12, with a smarter Siri and more augmented reality features

by Nat Levy on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 at 12:30 pmComment

RELATED: Apple’s new macOS: Dark Mode, a souped up Finder window, additional screenshot effects and more Apple introduced the latest version of its smartphone and tablet operating system, iOS 12,… Read More

Apple unveils iOS 11, MacOS ‘High Sierra,’ 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and Apple Watch updates

by Todd Bishop on June 5, 2017June 5, 2017 at 1:43 pmComment

Developing Story: Follow along with the livestream here on supported devices. Apple this morning unveiled new versions of its MacOS and iOS operating systems as part of an array of announcements at… Read More

Apple’s WWDC pre-event video with Bill Hader now online

by Molly Brown on June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 at 8:18 amComment

Coffee-delivering drones, “angel investors” or Matt Walsh with wings, and dancing apps. It’s all here in this video Apple just posted to YouTube of its pre-cursor to Monday’s big WWDC… Read More

Apple makes an Android app — to help Android users switch to iOS

by James Risley on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 at 2:40 pm 3 Comments

Android users who were waiting for bigger screens, smartwatch compatibility or a better virtual assistant before moving to iOS may now be looking to switch. And Apple is planning to make it… Read More

What’s new for the Apple Watch: Native apps, sensor access and ‘nightstand mode’

by James Risley on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 at 1:34 pmComment

The second version of the Apple Watch operating system, watchOS 2, was announced today at WWDC. It comes with a lot of incremental updates for users, but as you might expect… Read More

Apple’s iOS 9 brings improvements to Siri and new context-aware features

by James Risley on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 at 11:27 amComment

Your iPhone is going to get way smarter with iOS 9. An update announced at today’s WWDC conference includes improvements in Siri, search and context-aware features for iOS. The iOS Proactive… Read More

How to watch Apple’s WWDC keynote live (hint: you’ll need an Apple product)

by James Risley on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 at 9:01 amComment

The biggest event on the Apple calendar is upon us: WWDC 2015. To watch it, you’ll probably want some Apple hardware, but just about any Apple hardware will do (okay,… Read More

Apple’s new music streaming service coming as soon as next week

by Tricia Duryee on June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 at 2:53 pmComment

Apple is expected to announce a new music streaming service next week that, if successful, could cannibalize its own music download business. The service, which is expected to cost $10 a… Read More

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference coming to San Francisco June 8-12

by Blair Hanley Frank on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 at 8:36 amComment

San Francisco’s Moscone West convention center will be the “epicenter of change” for Apple developers from June 8-12 this year. The company is hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on… Read More

The 5 coolest features in Apple’s iOS 8 that you may have missed

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 5, 2014September 2, 2014 at 12:17 am 2 Comments

Earlier this week, Apple outlined many of the cool new features in iOS 8, but one part of the presentation may have eluded all but the most eagle-eyed watchers. As… Read More

Apple’s big news day: The top 5 things to know

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 2, 2014September 2, 2014 at 7:36 amComment

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple unleashed a smorgasbord of new announcements on the world this morning at the opening keynote for its Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco. While the full,… Read More

WWDC: Apple launches new “Swift” programming language for Mac and iOS

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 2, 2014June 2, 2014 at 12:35 pm1 Comment

Apple developers now have a new tool in their toolbox. Today, the company announced Switft, a new programming language that can power all of its devices. Swift is the successor… Read More

WWDC: Apple unveils iOS 8 with host of new features

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 2, 2014September 2, 2014 at 7:40 am 5 Comments

Apple announced the latest version of its popular mobile operating system today, and users of the iPhone and iPad are going to receive a host of new updates. Users will… Read More

WWDC: new Continuity features tie together Mac, iPhone and iPad

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 2, 2014September 2, 2014 at 7:41 amComment

Apple’s device ecosystem just got tied even closer together. Craig Federighi, the company’s Senior Vice President for Software Engineering, announced a host of new “Continuity” features for iOS and OS… Read More

WWDC: Apple’s Mac OS gets a facelift with Yosemite update

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 2, 2014September 2, 2014 at 7:44 amComment

Mac users, get ready to take a trip to Yosemite. Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President for Software Engineering, took the stage at the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San… Read More

Here’s how to catch all the action from Apple’s developer conference Monday

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 1, 2014June 1, 2014 at 9:16 pmComment

Those people who aren’t among the anointed few to be chosen as attendees for Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference this year need not worry about missing out on important information. Apple… Read More

Here’s what to expect from Apple’s WWDC keynote

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 1, 2014September 2, 2014 at 7:49 amComment

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference opens in San Francisco next week, and as always, Apple is kicking off its developer extravaganza with a big keynote presentation on Monday. It’s the company’s… Read More

Dear Apple: Here’s what we want from iOS 8

by Blair Hanley Frank on May 24, 2014May 25, 2014 at 10:12 am 6 Comments

If recent traditions hold, Apple will unveil the features of iOS 8 as a part of its keynote session at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco during the first week of… Read More

Apple developer conference ticket lottery opens today

by Blair Hanley Frank on April 3, 2014September 5, 2014 at 3:31 pm 3 Comments

Apple announced today that it is opening a lottery for developers interested in purchasing tickets to the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). The lottery will run from today until April… Read More

Apple’s WWDC videos on YouTube, for now

by Blair Hanley Frank on July 15, 2013July 15, 2013 at 8:52 am 2 Comments

If you missed out on Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference and you’re not a paid Apple developer, you can get a glimpse of what the event is like on YouTube. The… Read More

Ask Andru: Will OS X Mavericks be compatible with my Mac?

by Andru Edwards on June 14, 2013November 12, 2015 at 8:11 pm 4 Comments

Apple announced OS X Mavericks a few days ago during the WWDC 2013 keynote, and we’ve been getting a bunch of questions about which Macs will work with the new… Read More

The revelations will be tweeted: tracking WWDC’s twitter activity

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 11, 2013June 11, 2013 at 3:00 pm1 Comment

When Apple’s executive team took the stage in San Francisco yesterday, Twitter responded to the announcements with nearly 300 thousand tweets, more than 180 thousand of which were posted during… Read More

Developers weigh in on WWDC: What Apple got right, and where it fell short

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 10, 2013June 20, 2013 at 8:29 amComment

Posting from San Francisco: Today’s WWDC keynote brought with it a ton of announcements about the future of Apple’s products and services. To help sort through the barrage of information,… Read More

Sherlocked! Apple’s iOS 7 Photos app gives indie developer a taste of tradition

by Todd Bishop on June 10, 2013June 20, 2013 at 8:29 am 7 Comments

It’s one of the biggest risks for independent software developers — the chance that the company responsible for the underlying platform will incorporate the features of your app directly into… Read More

WWDC: iOS 7 design overhaul flattens iPhone aesthetic

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 10, 2013June 20, 2013 at 8:29 am1 Comment

If you’re an iOS user, say goodbye to skeuomorphism, and hello to flat design. The green felt in Game Center is gone, and the calendar on your phone will see… Read More

WWDC: Apple updates MacBook Air, Mac Pro with new features

by Blair Hanley Frank on June 10, 2013June 20, 2013 at 8:29 amComment

Fans of Apple’s biggest desktop are in for a treat. Phil Schiller, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, offered a sneak peek of the newest revision to the Mac… Read More

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