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Barbra Streisand says ‘Sept. 30’ iOS update will fix Siri’s pronunciation of her name

August 22, 2016 mactips

In a weekend radio interview, singer Barbra Streisand claimed that Apple will be fixing the way Siri pronounces her name in the “next update” of iOS, supposedly going out Sept. 30.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Foxconn acknowledges deaths of two workers from Apple-focused Zhengzhou plant

August 22, 2016 mactips

On Monday Apple’s primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, disclosed the deaths of two workers from its Apple-oriented Zhengzhou factory, though there don’t appear to be any immediate links to conditions at the plant.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple shakes up retail workforce with new and renamed job titles, other changes

August 22, 2016 mactips

In an “all-hands” meeting for retail staff this weekend, Apple reportedly introduced a slew of significant changes including three new job titles, renamed existing positions, and even an updated corporate credo it wants workers to follow.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Frank Ocean releases new album ‘Blonde’ as Apple Music exclusive

August 21, 2016 mactips

Two days after dropping a “visual album” called “Endless,” Frank Ocean on Saturday debuted his hotly anticipated album “Blond” — “Blonde” on Apple Music and iTunes — as a two-week windowed exclusive on Apple’s streaming music service.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple Annapolis latest to get ‘next generation’ retail treatment

August 20, 2016 mactips

Apple opened its relocated Annapolis Mall store in Maryland on Saturday with “next-generation” renovations developed under retail chief Angela Ahrendts, including a large custom TV display, interactive wooden cabinetry and a massive sales floor.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

This week on AI: Future iPads, no LTE on Apple Watch 2, ‘iPhone 7’ street date & more

August 20, 2016 mactips

Though “iPhone 7” rumors continued to pour in ahead of next month’s expected launch, the stars of the show this week may have been stories about what future iPads will bring, and what the second-generation Apple Watch might not.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Lyft attempted sale to Apple, Didi Chuxing, Uber, GM, others

August 19, 2016 mactips

Lyft, the second-largest ride-hailing firm in U.S., in recent months made overtures to sell itself to tech companies, automotive manufacturers and competitors, but failed to hook a buyer.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple-1 ‘celebration’ auction bids hit $270K

August 19, 2016 mactips

A motherboard that appears to be one of the first ever produced for the Apple-1 is up for auction on CharityBuzz, and has been valued at nearly $1 million.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Apple opens Red Cross donations towards Louisiana flood relief

August 19, 2016 mactips

Apple on Friday launched donations to the American Red Cross via iTunes and the App Store, spurred by the flooding in Louisiana which has forced thousands of victims out of their homes and caused widespread property damage.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 glass screen more easily damaged than any iPhone

August 19, 2016 mactips

Reviewers and YouTube examiners are discovering that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Gorilla Glass 5 screen is susceptible to screen scratches. However, the Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning disagrees with the test results, and has fired back.

Source:: Apple Insider

      

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