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iOS 9, OS X el Capitan and watchOS 2 release date

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After the initial introduced at WWDC 2105 event, iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan became hot news. A series of beta updates continue to be given and tested by the registered developers and Apple Developer. Well now your wait will soon be over. Apple has announced the release date of iOS and OS X 9 El Capitan for the general user. 

iOS 9 to 16 September 2015 

Wednesday becomes important dates you should mark and prepare spare time. Apple will release iOS 9 to the public on that day. From experience when iOS 8, the time is midnight tomorrow - before the 17th of September. 

If this update is available, users iOS 8.4.1 or iOS versions of the other 8 can menujut to Settings > General > Software Update to download these updates in OTA version. While 9 Beta for iOS users, there is still no clear information about the procedures for downloading the update iOS version 9 public. Moreover, there is now an update iOS 9.1 Beta 1. 

OS X El Capitan - 30 September 2015 

In the event Apple Event yesterday, Apple is not much to discuss about OS X El Capitan. But according to El Capitan Preview page, there is now a caption 'Coming 30 September' at the bottom of the image. 

My suggestion to update OS X, you should be a little more observant and check what applications are still supportive. Do not let applications related to your job so can not be used anymore because of the rush to download this update. 

So how do I download OS X El Capitan? Easy, if this update is available please go to the Mac App Store and go to the Updates tab. Apple certainly present this information in the Featured page anyway, so I guarantee you no trouble finding it. 

watchOS 2 to 16 September 2015 

Apple Event is still sourced from yesterday, watchOS 2 reportedly will be present on 16 September as well. We wait for the presence of the latest operating system for Apple Watch. For you who do not know, a variety of strengths is access to existing sensors in Apple Watch to apliaksi third party, customizable lockscreen, Nightstand mode and a variety of other things.

Tags: Apple / Apple Watch / iPhone / News

How to Work Force Touch on iPhone 6s

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Force Touch feature that will immediately stop at Apple Watch appeared to have a different way of working between the two devices. If Force Touch at Apple Watch will display a new window with additional control on the screen, it is not so with the implementation on the jumbo screen iPhone. 

According to 9to5Mac sources, Force Touch features in iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus serves as an "action shortcut that will make the operation faster application by passing a list of menu options and must push the button. 

“There is consistent usage of Force Touch across the operating system to ‘shortcut’ actions,” rather than present new options like with the Apple Watch, according to a source. 

Such as when accessing Apple Maps. When you want to go to a destination, Force Touch will automatically show the direction of the road. While in the Music app, you can use Touch Force for displaying menus and add the song to a playlist or saved offline quickly. 

Next is the Force Touch will feature a specific section when you use the Force Touch in an existing application on the homescreen. For example, when pressing the phone application, you will see an option to fit directly into the Voicemail tab. 

Other interesting functions Force Touch is in Safari. With that feature, you can see a preview of the website when pressing a link like that Fource Touch in the MacBook. You can also see a preview of a contact or a map by using the Force Touch with deep pressure. 

In addition Force Touch, the new generation iPhone will carry an increase in other hardware side, a wide A9 processor, 2GB RAM, 12MP camera, Touch ID is better and more.

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(Video) Apple Releases 3 Ads Apple Watch With Third Party Applications

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Apple has just released the latest three video ads Apple Watch, which focuses on three types of applications made by third-party developers that applications of music, fitness and traveling. The third ad has a duration of 15 seconds. 

As a smart wristwatch device, Apple not only serve as a pointer of time, but you can use to listen to music easily on the wrist. Some applications that Apple's music show in this first ad is Shazam, Pacemaker and others. 

Apple Watch - Music Apps 

Apple Watch brings music right to your wrist. Apps at a tap. 

Watch Apple is also very suitable for you to use in the exercise. You can use it to record all your achievement in the process of the body. Applications fitness interesting assortment of Nike + Running, WaterMinder, and MLB became the main focus in the adverts had both Apple Watch, entitled "Apple Watch - Fitness Apps". 

Apple Watch - Fitness Apps 

Apple Watch gives you quick and easy sports & fitness tools. Apps at a tap.

Last ad highlights a number of applications for you to use to accompany the traveling during the holidays. With a single tap, these applications can make your trip more enjoyable. Some travel applications that are shown in the third ad Apple Watch is Expedia, Uber, and Yelp. 

Apple Watch - Travel Apps

 

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Apple Will Launch Dock with Integrated Charger for Apple Watch

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9to5Mac reported that Apple will soon expand the scope of the MFI program for third party accessories manufacturer to produce the dock (cradle) with an integrated charger for Apple devices Watch. 

Apple will soon let manufacturers in its Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) licensing program include charging pads for the Apple Watch directly in their accessories, according to sources. 

It’s still early stages, however, so don’t expect to see manufacturers touting integrated chargers for a while. As of this week, the component is available in ‘sample quantities’ to MFi partners but official plans for accessories including the part cannot yet be submitted for approval. 

Currently, users who want to charge Apple Watch should use the default charger from Apple when put in the cradle accessories made by third-party manufacturers. The way it was considered less practical. Fortunately, Apple will soon bring solutions that make it easier for its users. 

Apple announced a program Made for Apple Watch in early May. Made for Apple Watch program is the same as the MFI program for the iPhone, iPad and iPod, which allows third party accessories manufacturer producing accessories for Apple devices. 

But unfortunately, not yet known exactly when the third party accessories manufacturers will begin producing seat with unique and creative designs to replace the default charger from Apple.

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Total Sales of Apple Watch in Q3 2015

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Tim Cook said that the number of sales of Apple Watch, which was launched at the end of last April have exceeded expectations. Apple's CEO convey the matter to the investor in the event of financial statements and earnings during the third quarter of 2015 Apple had just they announce. 

As reported by Cult of Mac, although not specify how many million units sold, sales of Apple's Tim Cook claimed Watch is better than the iPhone and iPad sales in the nine weeks after it was launched. 

“We beat our internal expectations,” Cook told investors today during the company’s Q3 earnings call. Not only were sales better than expected, Tim Cook also dispelled myths that sales spiked in April and have been on a downward trend. According to the Apple CEO, “June sales were higher than April or May.” A vast majority of sales actually occurred in just the last two weeks of the quarter. 

As for the reason why Apple kept secret the amount of sales of Apple Watch is due to competitive reasons alone. Moreover, the device watches it fall into the other category products along with Apple TV, iPod and Beats headphones. 

Other categories of products that contribute profits for Apple for $2.6 billion during the third quarter of 2015 from $1.6 billion in the previous quarter. CFO Luca Maestri Watch calls Apple devices to benefit as much as $952 million. 

This value is equivalent to the analysts predicted sales of 3 million units of Apple Watch in the price range $ 500 during the quarter. The big selling Apple Watch reported last June in which Apple officially sold in the Apple Store.

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Apple Watch 2 Coming With Thin Screens And Large Size Batteries

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Apple Watch next generation has some similarities with the first generation. Shape design, screen size, display boxes and the display quality will be planted at Apple Watch 2 which will be launched by Apple. 

As reported by the GforGames, Apple Watch 2 will carry a thinner screen and battery with greater capacity than before. With a thinner screen, will allow Apple to embed larger capacity battery that last longer. 

If the previous Apple entrust production of OLED screens for Apple Watch for LG entirely, it will change in Apple Watch 2. Apple will also reportedly ordered the OLED screen on Samsung. 

Rumors about Apple Watch 2 with a screen box design can be disappointing news for users who expect Apple will bring Apple Watch with a round screen, for example, such as that carried its competitors such as Motorola Moto 360 , LG G Watch R, and others. 

Even so, Apple to bring Apple Watch the screen box is not without consideration. With a beautiful interface as it is now, Apple's screen box is considered very suitable than spherical screen. 

Once the slide next year, Apple Watch 2 is also reportedly going to be available in a variety of layer new materials such as titanium, tungsten, palladium and platinum and the price tag of in a range between $1,000 - $10,000 .

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Apple Watch Users Can Exchange Data With A Handshake

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In future exchange information using a mobile device or wearable seems to be very easy. Without touching the screen even if you can exchange information using a common movements you are doing. 

As reported by Engadget, Apple recently filed a patent for the technology of smart wearable devices Apple Watch called "Gesture -Based Information Exchange Between Devices in Proximity". 

This technology patent describes methods of data exchange between two people Apple Watch users who perform the same movement. For example, Apple Watch will exchange contact data when two users shaking hands, bowed and others. 

Certain embodiments of the present invention can facilitate the exchange of information (including but not limited to contact information) between user devices (e.g., mobile devices) worn or carried by two different users. The exchange of information can be wholly or partially automated and can occur in response to a device detecting a“greeting event.” In some embodiments, a greeting event is detected when two user devices belonging to different users are in proximity and the users of the devices concurrently execute a greeting gesture, such as a handshake, bow, hand slap, hug, or the like. 

The exchange of data on Apple Watch involves the use of motion sensors and wireless connections over short distances owned the wearable device. When you meet someone the first time and want to exchange contacts, you just simply shake his hand alone. 

However, Apple will not necessarily pinning feature in the device Apple Watch as they recently filed a patent the technology. Hopefully these patents quickly passed and you Watch Apple users will be able to exchange data through the motions.