APPLE NEWS

Apple is running an App Store promotion offering limited-time prices on 'Amazing Productivity Apps'.

Apple has selected Autodesk's SketchBook as it's App of the Week, making both the iPhone and iPad versions available as a free download.

Facebook is now forcing users to download a separate Messenger app if they wish to read or reply to to Messages within the Facebook app

Apple has added a dedicated Beats by Dr. Dre accessories section to its online store selling beats headphones, speakers and earphones.

Apple has released iTunes 11.3.1 which addresses a problem with subscribed podcasts and podcast browsing.

Adobe has released Revel 2.0 for Mac featuring a completely new look, video and raw file support, and more.

The Pinterest app has been updated with support for sending messages to friends, a new scroller to help you quickly find the board you're looking for, and an easier way to Pin right from your camera roll.

Apple has seeded a new build of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 to developers for testing.

Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment have extended their partnership to create Ice Age Adventures, a new game inspired by the popular Ice Age animated film franchise.

Staples is offering some significant discounts on the Apple iPod touch, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle.

Apple has filed a patent for an 'Intelligent Digital Assistant in a Desktop Environment', essentially Siri for Mac.

United Airlines for iOS has been updated to bring support for passport scanning for international flights, expediting check-ins

FX Photo Studio has been completely redesigned for the iPhone bringing a new look, great filters, special editing tools, and powerful sharing features.

Square Enix has released Dragon Quest IV, the first instalment in the Zenithian Trilogy, for iOS.

The NFL Now app has launched for iOS featuring the largest football library available, personalized to your interests.

Facebook has updated its Mentions app for verified public figures with support for international languages.

After tracking his son's stolen iPhone through Find My iPhone, Derek Grant ended up stabbing and killing the thief who robbed his son at knifepoint, in self defense.

The iPhone 6 will reportedly feature 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 2.0 GHz A8 processor, NFC, improved Touch ID, and possibly a special chip for authenticating Beats headsets.

Starbucks has released an app update that brings improvements to its Store finder, eGift redemption, and the adding of a new Starbucks Card to the app.

The Google Shopping Express app has been updated with overnight delivery and alcohol delivery in select zones, enhanced search, and more.

Designer Martin Hajek has posted a new iPhone 6 concept complete with internal components.

Sprint has named Marcelo Claure as the new CEO and President of the company, replacing Dan Hesse.

Notifyr, the app that lets your receive iOS notifications on your Mac is now available for free for a limited time.

The ABC News app channel for Apple TV has seen strong usage in its first thirty days

China has reportedly banned its own government from purchasing Apple hardware and products amid security concerns

Apple has announced 629,000 jobs created or support in Europe on a new microsite spotted by the WSJ.

Foursquare has launched its brand new app that's focused on learning what you like and leading you to places you’ll love.

ESM-China analyst Sung Chang Xu says her supply chain sources indicate the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 may feature a larger 2,100 mAh battery.

The Yahoo Mail app has been updated with an improved search experience that lets you easily filter results.

Apple and Samsung have agreed to end their patent suits against each other outside of the U.S.A.

Apple Stores in Europe will reportedly begin performing iPhone 5s screen replacements on location next week.

Sprint is reportedly abandoning its plan to acquire T-Mobile. SoftBank its parent company has decided that it will be too difficult to win approval from regulators.

Apple has warned developers that with the release of OS X Mavericks 10.95 the way that OS X recognizes signed apps will change.

KCBS traffic reporter Ron Cervi has posted new aerial photos of Apple Campus 2 under construction.

Pebble has announced limited edition versions of its original smartwatch in Fresh Green, Hot Pink, and Fly Blue.

Adidas has reworked its 'MiCoach Train & Run' app from the ground up.

July was a record setting month for Apple's App Store in terms of revenue and customer transactions

Apple has reportedly scheduled an event to unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th.

A new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that both 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 release dates may be delayed.

Apple's shift to TSMC for production of the A8 chip, expected to debut in the iPhone 6, is hurting Samsung.

Adobe has posted a guide on 'Making the Switch from Aperture to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom' ahead of an upcoming migration tool.

Steve Jobs wanted to figure out a way to make free, safe, Wi-Fi sharing a reality.

Apple has hired Musa Tariq, a former Burberry and Nike social media director, to serve as a Digital Marketing Director.

The United States Department of Transportation is reportedly set to ban all in-flight cell phone calls

Verizon has responded to the FCC's concern over throttling 4G LTE Unlimited Data Plan Customers, claiming it is doing nothing wrong

GT Advanced has announced that it's 'commencing the transition to volume production' of sapphire for Apple.

Both the Evasi0n and Pangu iOS 7 Jailbreaks have been nominated for the best privilege escalation bug in the 2014 Pwnie awards.

The latest Apple TV 7 beta 4 firmware features a user interface refresh that brings an iOS 7 look and feel with flat icons and thinner texts.