The read-later app Instapaper is no more available on Apple Watch.
Instapaper is the latest major app to remove Apple Watch compatibility due to low usage
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Tim Cook says in a memo to troops that money is “not the most important measure of success”
Apple CEO Tim Cook has penned an internal memo to troops in which he thanked employees for helping the company achieve a record-setting $1 trillion market capitalization while cautioning that the money is “not the most important measure of our success.”
Apple to refurbish historic Tower Theatre in downtown LA & turn it into a flashy store
Apple on Thursday officially confirmed and announced it is planning to overhaul the interior of the iconic Tower Theatre building in Los Angeles, California (which was modeled after the Paris Opera House) and turn it into a flashy new flagship retail location at 802 S. Broadway.
Apple hits $1 trillion valuation in the US, reaching huge milestone
On Thursday, Apple became the first publicly traded company in the United States to hit a $1 trillion valuation. The milestone was reached just days after the company reported its best third-quarter earnings in the history of the company.
Future MacBooks could feature alternative keyboards with touch interfaces
Three new patent applications published on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suggest Apple could be rethinking MacBook keyboards for future devices. The patents, which share the name "Device having integrated interface system," discuss ways to improve the MacBook typing experience in connected ways.
Happy anniversary: 2 years ago, Instagram shamelessly copied Stories from Snapchat
Instagram brought the Stories capability to its platform in August 2016. An ephemeral feature that revolves around auto-vanishing photos and videos, it proved a smash hit with users.
Fast forward to today and Instagram is now the leading choice for most teens.
WiLan extracts $145.1 million from Apple for infringement of two owned patents
Non-practicing patent licensing entity WiLan announced yesterday that it has been awarded by a Southern California jury $145.1 million in an ongoing patent dispute with Apple related to wireless communications technology.
Apple’s working with China to find ways to cut down on iMessage spam
Apple has been talking with telecom companies in China to find ways to reduce spam received through its iMessage service. This news comes just days after China began criticizing the iPhone maker for allegedly allowing illegal content on its platform.
Apple removes apps and in-app purchases from its iTunes affiliate program [updated]
In a late Thursday email to developers, Apple announced plans to end the iTunes affliate program for apps and in-app purchases. The move could represent a major loss of revenue for tech sites who cover Apple and the products it makes.
Images of dummy units allegedly show what a second-generation iPhone X might look like
As July becomes August, we're getting a fresh look at what Apple's second-generation iPhone X could look like, courtesy of serial leaker Benjamin Geskin. As you can see by the dummy units presented here, this year's 5.8-inch iPhone X looks identical to the first model.
Will Apple announce the next iPhone X, iPhone X Plus & LCD iPhone on September 12?
If history is an indication, 2018 iPhones will be announced and go in sale in the fall.
France bans the use of personal smartphones and tablets in schools
Under new legislation, students in France will be banned from using smartphones and tablets while at school. The law was proposed during President Emmanuel Macron's successful election campaign and comes at a time when mobile device use is under more scrutiny.