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Apple to replace iOS app Passbook with Wallet, fold functionality into Apple Pay

Apple Pay will be incorporated into Passbook and become Wallet. During the WWDC keynote, Apple announced that its upcoming Wallet app will replace Passbook, but function in the same way: You’ll still store your concert tickets in Wallet alongside your Apple Pay card information. The program will also store reward cards for stores like Kohl’s […]

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Apple announces Apple Music streaming service, cites June 30th launch date

You knew it was coming. It wasn’t like the universe needed another streaming music service, but Apple’s thrown its hat into the ring and announced “Beats One”, or the Apple Music service, which will be available for US$9.99 per month for a single account, US$14.99 per month for a family account and feature on-demand content […]

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Apple announces watchOS 2, new features such as video playback, more accessible development environment

Apple pulled the curtain back on watchOS 2, its upcoming operating system for the Apple Watch, on Monday. The new version, which will be available in the fall, is said to feature added support for native third-party apps, on-screen video playback, and a collection of many new features for both users and developers. The upcoming […]

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Apple introduces iOS 9, outlines upcoming features and changes, multitasking for iPad

Apple introduced iOS 9 during the Worldwide Developers Conference with a copious number of new changes. As the mighty Craig Federighi took the stage, he highlighted improvements for Siri, power management, extending battery life, etc. Federighi cited that Siri is now 40 percent faster, and comes with a new interface that matches Apple Watch, and […]

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Apple announces changes for HomeKit, plans for integration with iOS 9

HomeKit is evolving. On Monday, Apple announced several changes to its connected-home platform. The next version of HomeKit, which will correspond with the launch of iOS 9 this fall, will add support for motorized window shades and a raft of new sensor classes, including motion and carbon-monoxide detectors. HomeKit already supports a limited number of […]