Apple will kick off WWDC 2014 in a few short hours with the traditional keynote. While we were already expecting Apple to unveil the latest versions of iOS and OS X along with new software and services with a focus on health and fitness and home automation, a rumour this morning also suggests we could find out more about the […]
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Concept Sunday: Apple-branded iBeats headphones
Apple this week announced plans to acquire both Beats Music and Beats Electronics for US$3 billion. While the acquisition is more than just about headphones and speakers, Apple is likely to integrate the Beats Audio brand into its own product lines. Could we see a line of iBeats accessories in the near future? That’s what CURVED/labs, the company that also […]
Apple acquires Beats Music and Beats Electronics for US$3 billion
It took a bit longer than expected but Apple today announced that it will acquire both Beats Music, the recently launched music streaming service, and Beats Electronics, makers of music accessories such as the well-known Beats headphones and speakers. The deal is worth US$3 billion, US$2.6 billion in cash and US$400 million in stock that will vest over an unspecified period of […]
Apple to livestream WWDC 2014 keynote
Apple updated the web page for its upcoming WWDC 2014 event today to confirm that it will livestream next week’s keynote event. Expected to be hosted by Apple CEO Tim Cook, the event will take place on June 2 and will start at 1300 EDT (1000 PDT). Best of all, Apple has finally relented and opened up the livestream to […]
Apple developing ARM-based MacBooks?
Could ARM-based processors eclipse those based on Intel’s microarchitecture in the near future? When it comes to the software we use in every day life, that gap is closing quickly. That has at least one manufacturer thinking that it could use ARM-based processors across all of its devices. According to MacBidouille, not only is Apple considering such a move but […]
Apple and Google put end to their smartphone patent litigation
Surprising news tonight as Apple and Google have announced that they are burying the hatchet and putting an end to all their smartphone patent litigation. While the settlement does not include a cross license to their respective patents, the two have agreed to “work together in some areas of patent reform.” It’s not clear what triggered this sudden change of […]
Apple looking to buy Beats Electronics for US$3.2 billion
A deal that could see Apple buy Beat Electronics is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations. If the last details can be worked out, the deal could be announced as early as next week. According to The Financial Times, Apple would spend US3.2 billion to acquire the premium headphones and music streaming service company founded by music producer Jimmy […]
Apple iWatch to skip WWDC
Apple’s next Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is coming up fast. Set to take place this year from June 2 to June 6, the rumour mill has been busy trying to predict what Apple will unveil this time around. Rumours have at one point or another suggested new iPhones and iPads, a new Apple TV set top box and even the […]