APPLE NEWS

The DIRECTV app has been updated with support for using the Apple Watch to control your HD-DVR.

The Quicken 2015 application for Mac has been updated with numerous improvements and bug fixes.

The complex Apple watch has been x-rayed by iFixIt in their latest teardown

The Apple Watch S1 SiP (System-in-Package) has over 30 individual components.

Google has updated its app for iOS with new, colorful search results for movies, books, famous people, and photos.

Check out this chart which compares heart rate data measured by the Apple Watch to a Mio Alpha heart rate monitor.

Yahoo has announced that its Mobile Developer Suite now includes analytics for the Apple Watch.

Apple's Jeff Williams, senior vice president of operations and the man who oversaw development of the Apple Watch, will speak at Code Conference.

The Flickr app has been updated with numerous improvements including a facelift, an auto-upload feature, an improved timeline view, enhanced filters, the ability to share to Instagram, and more.

The Charitybuzz auction to have lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook has ended, raising $200,000 for RFK Center.

Apple has released Safari 8.0.6, 7.1.6, and 6.2.6 for Mac OS X users addressing security vulnerabilities

A woman used the Pizza Hut app on Monday to send a message for help after being held hostage at knifepoint by her boyfriend.

Apple has created a new ad for its 'Everything Changes With iPad' campaign.

Apple has launched a new 'Everything changes with iPad' microsite that features various things you can do with the company's tablet.

Upgrade is a short film about a young woman who is experiencing an embarrassing malfunction with the older model iPhone embedded into her brain and is desperately seeking an upgrade.

The popularity of iOS continues to grow in Europe's five largest countries reaching 20.3%, reports Kantar.

Pixelmator has announced that Pixelmator for iPhone is coming soon.

The PicsArt Photo Studio app has been updated with a new crop feature that lets you straighten and crop images at the same time, an improved Membox viewer, a new profile view option to browse galleries with photo activity, double-tap likes, video export, and more.

Apple is preparing its 'Pick up in Store' option for customers looking to purchase the Apple Watch.

The Hotels.com app has been updated with secret prices and support for the Apple Watch.

Olloclip has unveiled a newly designed olloCase for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The case allows seamless integration with their olloclip photo lenses.

Apple has revealed that it is using 'Applebot' to crawl the web for Siri and Spotlight Suggestions.

Consumer Reports has named the Apple Watch its top-rated smartwatch.

Apple has shipped out the first Link Bracelet orders for the Apple Watch.

Check out these photos of the box Apple sends a replacement Apple Watch in.

Conan O'Brien has posted a new video introducing the 'Apple Watch Hand' for customers with wrist tattoos.

Apple has started preparing Apple Watch Link Bracelet orders for shipment.

Apple still doesn't have key licensing deals needed to debut its new music service at WWDC next month.

Mophie has unveiled a waterproof Juice Pack H2PRO battery case for the iPhone 6.

Apple has updated the Apple TV with new 'USA Now' and 'CBS Sports' channels.

Snapchat has been updated with the ability to zoom in on videos and share snaps from Discover.

Belkin has updated its WeMo app with IFTTT support and the ability to control the color and temperature of OSRAM Lightify LED bulbs.

The Dropbox app has been updated with support for commenting on files, a new recents tab, 1Password login extension support, and more.

Volkswagen has announced an Apple Watch app that can remotely control select vehicle features, locate a vehicle, display vehicle status, and receive speed and boundary alerts.

Belkin and Cree have announced that the Connected Cree LED Bulb will gain WeMo support this summer.

Foursquare has updated its Swarm app with support for the Apple Watch.

Apple has posted detailed schematics for the Apple Watch as part of its 'Made for Apple Watch' program.

Apple has officially launched a 'Made for Apple Watch' program, enabling manufacturers to create approved third-party bands for the new smartwatch.

Apple's next generation Apple TV set will feature a revamped remote with a touch pad for improved scrolling and navigation

The hardware for the leather Apple Watch band can be retrofitted with third-party bands.

Apple has hired a new contractor for Apple Campus 2 sparking speculation as to whether the project has been delayed or not

Apple has stopped signing iOS 8.2, making restores and downgrades to the firmware no longer possible.

Microsoft is updating emoji in Windows 10 with skin tone modifiers, some redesigned faces, and a middle finger.

Reserve Strap has announced that its third-party band for the Apple Watch will charge the device via its hidden diagnostic port.

Check out this video of kids reacting to the new Apple Watch.

Check out this video of the Apple Watch being used to share a newborn's heartbeat with distant relatives.

Apple is pushing music labels to pull their music from free music streaming services like Spotify in an effort to disrupt the competition. Apple's business tactics have spurred an inquiry by the Department of Justice.

A new report claims the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro will feature a Bluetooth stylus, Force Touch, NFC, and a USB-C port.