iOS 8.2 and Watch App Tools Seeded to Devs, iOS 8.1.1 and OS X 10.10.1 for the Public - MacRumors

Apple Seeds iOS 8.2 With WatchKit SDK for Apple Watch Apps to Developers Apple this week seeded developers with iOS 8.2 and new WatchKit tools that will allow them to build apps for the upcoming Apple Watch. The initial launch limits developers to apps driven from a linked iPhone, informational "Glances", and actionable notifications passed along from iPhone apps. Support for fully native Apple Watch apps will come later next year. The developer tools have revealed a few tidbits of information about the Apple Watch, including screen resolutions for the two device sizes. The larger 42 mm Apple Watch will carry a 312 x 390 display, while the smaller 38 mm Apple Watch will offer a 272 x 340 screen.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Nov 19, 2014 Apple Releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 With Claimed Wi-Fi Reliability Improvements While iOS 8.2 and WatchKit tools are giving developers plenty to explore this week, the public also has some updates including OS X 10.10.1, the first maintenance update for OS X Yosemite. One of the major issues users have reported with the initial version of Yosemite has been poor Wi-Fi performance, but while Wi-Fi improvements headline the release notes for OS X 10.10.1, many users have reported no changes with their Wi-Fi problems.   Read Full Article Apple Releases iOS 8.1.1 With Bug Fixes, Performance Improvements for iPad 2 and iPhone 4s Alongside OS X 10.10.1, Apple also released iOS 8.1.1 to the public two weeks after seeding a test build to developers. The update includes some minor bug fixes and an emphasis on improved performance for iPad 2 and iPhone 4s users.   Read Full Article Apple May Introduce 'Biggest Camera Jump Ever' in Next-Generation iPhone It's a vague report, but John Gruber says he's heard "from a birdie of a birdie" that the 2015 iPhone will include the "biggest camera jump ever." Gruber doesn't have many details on the improvements other than the inclusion of "some kind of weird two-lens system", but his sources indicate the camera performance will rival that of a standalone DSLR camera. Potential camera improvements have also been in the spotlight with Sony's announcement of a new 21-megapixel image sensor with faster autofocus and 4K high dynamic range (HDR) support. While Apple has traditionally shied away chasing megapixels with the latest sensors and instead opted for older versions enhanced with software, high-quality lens systems, and other features, Sony's improvements (including a follow-up 16-megapixel version) pave the way for Apple to make additional advancements in iPhone camera performance.   Read Full Article Beats Music to Be Bundled Into iOS Early Next Year, Will Remain Paid Subscription Service Apple has been rumored for some time to be looking toward an early 2015 revamp of its recently acquired Beats Music streaming service, and a new report from Financial Times claims it will arrive "as early as March" with a rebranding under the iTunes name and Apple folding the service directly into iOS to push it onto millions of devices. Beats will, however, remain a paid subscription service, giving users options among the paid Beats service, the ad-supported iTunes Radio, and traditional paid music downloads.   Read Full Article First Look at the New Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones Beats Electronics last week announced its first new product since Apple's acquisition of the company was completed earlier this year. The new $300 Solo2 Wireless on-ear headphones are simply a wireless version of the existing Solo2 model, and a first-look preview from audio reviewer Mike Liang emphasizes the high-quality sound and easy setup of the new headphones, but notes that Apple could have used a better Bluetooth audio coding algorithm for even better sound.   Read Full Article

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