Iphone Posts: Touch ID not working for many users in App Store on iOS 8.3, and more for 04/09/2015

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Touch ID not working for many users in App Store on iOS 8.3

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 09, 2015 09:53 am
Last night, Apple released iOS 8.3 with a bunch of bug fixes, and stability and performance improvements. However, the update seems to have removed the ability to authorize App Store purchases and downloads via Touch ID for many. Continue reading →

Apple Watch orders will be exclusively online initially; Demand expected to outstrip supply

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 09, 2015 09:02 am
Apple today announced via a press release that its “most personal device yet” — the Apple Watch — will be available for preview and pre-order from tomorrow in 9 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, China and Hong Kong. Continue reading →

Apple to open its second store in Brazil on April 18

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 09, 2015 08:49 am
Apple today announced that it will be opening its second retail store in Brazil in São Paulo on April 18. São Paulo is among the most populated cities in Brazil with a population of nearly 12 million people. Continue reading →

Twitter for iPhone now lets users share their slow-motion videos

By Killian Bell on Apr 09, 2015 08:10 am
Uploading your sweet slow-motion videos to Twitter is now a whole lot easier after the social network rolled out an update that allows iPhone users to share their slo-mo clips directly to their timeline. Continue reading →

Here's how small businesses can claim POIs in Apple Maps with iOS 8.3

By Killian Bell on Apr 09, 2015 05:44 am
Apple’s iOS 8.3 update, which made its public debut on Wednesday, includes a new feature that allows small businesses to manage their own POI data inside the Maps app. In this how-to, we’ll show you how you can claim and manage yours. Continue reading →

Apple will fix Watch performance issues ahead of April 24 launch

By Killian Bell on Apr 09, 2015 04:41 am
One of the biggest complaints about the Apple Watch that you’ll find in all of the early reviews concerns its performance problems. But Apple has already confirmed that it will release a software update to fix these ahead of the Watch’s April 24 launch. Continue reading →

Apple adds support for 10 more merchants to Apple Pay

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 08, 2015 11:52 pm
Apple today added support for 10 additional retailers in Apple Pay, thereby bringing the total list of supported merchants to 68. Continue reading →

I don't think Apple needs an 'iPad Pro' anymore

By Evan Selleck on Apr 08, 2015 06:53 pm
The base price for a brand new Wi-Fi iPad Air 2 is $499 for the 16GB variant, with the 128GB option running a cool $699. Throw in a cellular connection and the 16GB model jumps up to $629, while the 128GB model costs $829. There’s no denying that the iPad lineup is an expensive one, and that’s for a device with a 9.7-inch display. If Apple were to launch a new iPad lineup, this one with an even bigger screen, it’s no secret that the prices would be noticeably higher. Continue reading →

Disney is reportedly pressing Apple to include more channels in streaming service

By Evan Selleck on Apr 08, 2015 06:21 pm
Apple may not be building a TV anymore (gauging by the rumors), but the Rumor Mill wholeheartedly believes the company is working on revolutionizing TV anyway, one way or another. Continue reading →

Twitter axes Discover and Activity tabs in iOS app

By Evan Selleck on Apr 08, 2015 05:59 pm
Twitter’s Discovery and Activity tabs were apparently not getting the attention the social networking giant assumed they should. Continue reading →

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