iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, iOS 9.2 and Other Software Updates, Apple TV Rumors - MacRumors

Apple Launches Official $99 Battery Enhancing Case for iPhone 6s Apple this week jumped into the iPhone battery case market, introducing a $99 Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 6s in white and charcoal gray. The case includes some nice integration with iOS and conveniently charges via Lightning, but has seen a lot of controversy over its design, which includes a prominent "hump" housing the battery pack itself. Tim Cook even saw fit to weigh in, highlighting how the design allows for a one-piece fluoroelastomer case that can slip easily on and off the iPhone, compared to some of the trickier two-piece designs common on other battery cases.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Dec 11, 2015 Apple Releases iOS 9.2, OS X 10.11.2, tvOS 9.1, and watchOS 2.1 It's been a busy week for Apple on the software front, with the company pushing out software updates for all of its major platforms. The update drawing the most attention is iOS 9.2, which introduces a number of updates and bug fixes, including an apparent fix for unresponsive iPad Pro issues. On the Mac side, Apple delivered OS X 10.11.2 with some improvements to Wi-Fi, Handoff, AirDrop, and more, while the Apple Watch saw the release of watchOS 2.1 with support for new languages and some bug fixes. Finally, the new Apple TV was updated with tvOS 9.1, which brought Siri support for Apple Music as well as much-requested support for the iOS Remote app with the new box. Apple has even more in store on that front, with Eddy Cue revealing Apple plans to launch a new Remote app for iOS with full Siri support for controlling the Apple TV some time in the first half of next year.   Read Full Article Apple Raises iTunes Match and Apple Music Library Matching Limits to 100,000 Tracks As promised earlier this year, Apple has rolled out support for iTunes Match and Apple Music libraries of up to 100,000 tracks for matching and uploading to the cloud. The previous limit had been 25,000 tracks, but Apple indicated at the launch of Apple Music in late June that the limit would be raised to 100,000 later in the year. Eddy Cue confirmed to MacRumors late last week that the increase was indeed going into effect.   Read Full Article Apple's TV Plans Fell Apart Over Content Owners' Resistance to Skinny Bundles One key part of Apple's rumored television strategy that has yet to appear is its much-discussed subscription package of live TV channels, and CBS CEO Les Moonves has now indicated that Apple "pressed the hold button" on those negotiations several months ago amid rumors Apple has been unable to piece together a viable package at its desired $30-40/month price point. A follow-up report from Re/code indicates a major sticking point has been Apple's insistence on a so-called "skinny bundle" containing no more than 20 channels. Content providers have reportedly been reluctant to offer only their top channels for the bundle, believing more of their channels should be included in any packages. On the hardware front, the new Apple TV box has only been out for a little over a month, but one admittedly sketchy report claims Apple is already moving toward production of a fifth-generation set-top box. The new box would include a faster processor and improved heat dissipation, allowing for even better performance. The report claims the next-generation Apple TV could go into production early next year, but that seems awfully soon to us.   Read Full Article Apple Planning March 2016 Event to Unveil Next-Generation Apple Watch, iPhone 6c Possible Too Rumors of an updated Apple Watch and a new 4-inch "iPhone 6c" targeted for launch early next year have been circulating, and a new report claims Apple is planning a March media event where it could show off the new products. Also potentially on the docket would be new Macs, as we're still waiting for most of Apple's Mac lineup to be updated with new and forthcoming Skylake chips from Intel.   Read Full Article Best Buy Offering $100 Discount on Apple Watch If you're looking to get your hands on one of the current Apple Watch models for the holiday shopping season, Best Buy is your best bet right now, as the retailer has knocked $100 off of its full Apple Watch lineup through at least Christmas. In another sign that the Apple Watch continues to go mainstream, Walmart has begun selling a handful of Apple Watch Sport models and some accessories through its online store. The world's largest retailer is, however, not currently offering any discounts on the Apple Watch.   Read Full Article

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