Smartbulb manufacturer LIFX this week announced the release of its first Apple Watch application, enabling users to control their bulbs from their wrist. LIFX’s Watch app allows users to remotely turn individual lights on or off, change their brightness, or turn all of their lights on or off in one…
…quality, iOS 9 won’t be completely devoid of new features; Apple is expected to introduce a new “Home” app for managing compatible smarthome appliances, split-screen support for iPads, and a update for Apple Maps featuring public transport information. Apple is expected to take the lid of iOS 9 at the…
Apple today quietly introduced new models of its 15-inch MacBook Pro, and iMac with Retina 5K display. The MacBook Pro now features a Force Touch trackpad, previously only available on the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the new MacBook. The trackpad, introduced earlier this year, is a new pressure-sensitive design that…
Apple today released the first update to Watch OS, the Apple Watch’s operating system. Dubbed Watch OS 1.0.1, the 51MB update focuses on performance improvements and bug fixes. The most notable enhancement is a boost to third party app performance, which for the most part, were quite sluggish. While the…
Universal Pictures today released the first official trailer for its upcoming Steve Jobs biopic. Penned by Aaron Sorkin of West Wing-fame, the Danny Boyle directed film will focus on three iconic Apple product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac. Michael Fassbender will take the lead role…
…songs “allows us to license the product in a way that we can keep the price at USD$4 a month” Bay told BuzzFeed News. He added that 25 songs “is more than most users download in a day so we feel it’s enough”. Tech giant Apple’s own music streaming service…
Australian video-on-demand service Stan today announced the launch of its stand-alone app for Apple TV. The app is available today and can be accessed directly from the Apple TV’s home screen. “Since launch we have received more requests from subscribers for a Stan app to be available on Apple TV…
…downloads, games and eBooks from overseas.” Digital services facing taxation include Netflix, Uber, Steam, AirBnB and the Google Play Store. Some international companies operating in Australia, including Apple and Microsoft, already charge GST on digital purchases via their online storefronts. There has been some speculation as to whether the companies…
…between your smartphone and your headphones, Uamp is a tiny amplifier with five times more power than the amp in an iPhone. According to Chehade, it can even improve the sound quality of cheaper headphones, such as the generic white buds that come with every Apple product. Uamp raised a…
Apple has made Game of Thrones season five available for pre-order via iTunes Australia, scheduling it for release on June 16. Last year, iTunes didn’t stock the show’s fourth season until almost a month after it finished airing on Foxtel, creating some doubt as to when Apple would sell it…
…benefits of the materials used in their construction on the company’s website. The entry-level Sport model features an aluminium body that Apple claims is “60 per cent stronger than most aluminium” and an Ion-X glass screen, described by Apple as being “five times stronger than regular glass”. The Apple Watch…
The Apple Watch has been in customers’ hands for less than a day, but this hasn’t stopped online repair guide iFixit from disassembling Apple‘s brand new wearable. While there were was speculation that the Apple Watch may be upgradable due to its S1 processor – which the company described as…