Official Retail Box for Apple Watch Edition Revealed [iOS Blog]
Apple started accepting Apple Watch pre-orders at 12:01 AM Pacific today, and official retail packaging for the 18-karat gold Edition model is now beginning to appear on social media. Instagram user Iris Decreus shared the picture below of an Apple Watch Edition next to its suede box, which has a premium look compared to the regular packaging for the Apple Watch Sport and stainless steel Apple Watch.
Apple Watch pre-orders and try-on appointments began today ahead of the wrist-worn device’s release on April 24 in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Japan and China. Apple Watch shipping times quickly slipped to 4-6 weeks or later after pre-orders became available, and the Apple Watch Edition and certain other models are not available to ship until at least June based on current estimates.
How to book an Apple Watch try-on appointment at the Apple Store
Not sure what Apple Watch you should order? Schedule an in-store try-on session to help!
Coinciding with Apple Watch pre-orders, you can also book in-store appointments to try on different Apple Watches. If reading our massive Apple Watch buyer’s guide has left you still deciding between more than one mode, an in-store appointment to try them on is definitely your best bet. This is especially the case if you’re still debating between casing sizes.
Luckily, booking one is super simple. Here’s how!
How to schedule an Apple Watch try-on appointment at your local Apple Store
- Go to apple.com in any web browser.
- Click on the Store tab in the top navigation.
- Scroll down a little ways and click on schedule a try-on appointment, it’s written in blue writing.
- Select your state and your local Apple Store.
- Click on View available times under the type of Apple Watch you’d like to try on. Remember the Edition model is only available for preview at select stores.
- Sign in with your Apple ID when prompted.
- Choose the time you’d like and then click on Schedule Appointment.
- You should receive an email confirming your try-on appointment.
If you’re on your iPhone, you can also use the Apple Store app to access the try-on page. Simply go to the Featured tab, scroll down a little ways and click on schedule a try-on appointment. You’ll be routed to Safari where you can follow the same instructions as above.
Having trouble booking? You aren’t alone!
As with any new product launch, Apple’s website sometimes does funny things. If you’re seeing the error message a lot, simply keep calm, and try again. It took me about 4 or 5 tries before I actually received a confirmation email.
Microsoft pushes out an update for Device Hub
Microsoft has released an update to Device Hub on the Windows Phone Store. The app enables you to connect to various accessories and configure said experiences. Unfortunately, Microsoft seemingly missed the memo about including changelogs with published releases, thus we’re unaware of exactly what’s new.
All six Star Wars movies are now available for purchase from iTunes
Star Wars fans are in for a treat today as the original trilogy and the prequels are now available in HD as digital downloads from Google Play.
You can either buy the movies individually — which will set you back $19.99 each — or at a bundled price of $89. The movies are “Special Edition” versions that include newer special effects and deleted scenes. The bundle also includes extras such as documentaries, interviews with the cast and behind-the-scenes footage. To commemorate the launch, iTunes is highlighting apps, games and books related to the franchise along with the movie listings.
In addition to iTunes, the collection is available on Amazon, Google Play and Xbox Video.
Microsoft’s Office Remote allows you to control presentations via your Android device
Microsoft has just released it’s Office Remote for Android productivity app on the Google Play Store, enabling users to remotely control presentations via a smartphone or tablet. This functionality extends to PowerPoint, Excel and Word so far.
To make use of the Office Remote function you must have the app installed on your smartphone that is running Android 4.0.3 or higher, the accompanying desktop client must be installed on your PC which must also have Bluetooth capability. Finally, Office Remote is only compatible with Office 2013, if you have the RT version or even an earlier version of Office then you are out of luck. Current features include:
PowerPoint:
- View current slide and laser point using touch on your smart phone
- Next slide preview
- Play and pause embedded audio and video files
- View slide thumbnails and jump to a slide
- View speaker notes on your smartphone
- View presentation timer and slide numbers
Excel:
- Change worksheets by swiping
- Use Slicers, PivotTable and Filters
- Jump to any named object in your workbook
- Move up or down the worksheet
- Change the zoom level
Word:
- Jump to headings
- Jump to comments
- Screen up/down
- Line up/down
- Change the zoom level
Just scan the QR code or click the Play Store link to install it on your smartphone or tablet.
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Sense 7 to hit HTC One M8 in the next software update
HTC has been pushing Lollipop to several versions of its One M8, and it looks like the company is now preparing to upgrade the M8 to the latest version of Sense as well.
Answering to a customer inquiry on Twitter, HTC Product Manager for the Americas Mo Versi said M8 users should expect Sense 7 to come with the next software update.
@MohammadAsad528 no, this won’t but our next update will include it. Thanks.
— Mo Versi (@moversi) April 7, 2015
Versi didn’t provide any details on the actual availability of this “next software update,” but our guess is we should see it within a few weeks. Sense 7 delivers relatively few changes in terms of appearance, while new features include a comprehensive Theming app, the Home widget, which groups your most frequently used apps, as well as some personalization features added to HTC’s well-known BlinkFeed. Performance improvements and bug fixes are to be expected.
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The One M8 remains a top choice for HTC fans. Available at a smaller price, but quite similar to the M9 in terms of performance and features, the device shines through its design. And, for American customers, HTC is throwing in a very nice perk with the Uh-Oh extended warranty plan, which includes a free replacement in the first year or $100 in credit towards the purchase of a new HTC One phone.
Xbox 360’s latest update makes it an even better media center
For a lot of people, now that the Xbox 360 is in its twilight years it’s transforming from a gaming device to more of a media center. It makes sense then that the first update going out to the console’s preview program members is support for bigger external hard drives. Just how big? Two terabytes. Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb writes that the system won’t reserve space on your drives in advance anymore, either — if you only need 16GB for games, it’ll only use 16GB for games. However! If you already have space dedicated to Xbox 360 storage you’ll need to clear that before you can take full advantage of all that new room for game-related content. The functionality hits everyone’s consoles sometime later this year.
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Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Storage, HD, Microsoft
Source: Major Nelson
AppleCare+ for Apple Watch Priced at $49/$69/$1500, Combo Plans With iPhone $100 More
Apple began accepting Apple Watch pre-orders at 12:01 AM Pacific today and disclosed further AppleCare+ pricing details for the wrist-worn in the process. AppleCare+ for Apple Watch plans cost $49, $59 and $1,500 for the Sport, Watch and Edition models respectively, while accidental damage coverage is subject to an additional service charge of $69 for Sport, $79 for Watch and $1,000 for Edition.
Apple is also offering AppleCare+ combo plans that cover both an Apple Watch and iPhone for a combined price of $149 (Apple Watch Sport and iPhone), $169 (Apple Watch and iPhone) and $1,600 (Apple Watch Edition and iPhone). These plans are likely offered for convenience purposes only, as they only cost one dollar less than purchasing AppleCare+ for Apple Watch and iPhone separately.
One potential benefit of purchasing an AppleCare+ combo plan for Apple Watch and iPhone is that Apple appears to be covering undamaged iPhones that are up to six months old. Apple’s standalone AppleCare+ for iPhone plan requires that customers purchase the warranty plan within 60 days of buying an iPhone. You are still required to add an iPhone to the AppleCare+ combo plan within 60 days of buying the coverage.
AppleCare+ extends an Apple Watch’s warranty coverage to two years from the date of purchase for the Sport and Watch, and three years for Edition, and provides accidental damage coverage for up to two incidents. Without AppleCare+, purchases of the Apple Watch Sport and the stainless steel Apple Watch will be covered by a limited one-year warranty for hardware repairs and 90 days of complimentary support.
SIM-free Lumia 640 goes up for sale at Carphone Warehouse for £119
Carphone Warehouse has commenced sales of the Lumia 640 for £119, with the white color variant exclusively on offer with the UK retailer.
Tesco Mobile launches a Galaxy S6 to the edge of space as part of Twitter competition
Today is April 10th, and that means it’s the official launch of Samsung’s newest flagship devices; the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. You are probably expecting to see the usual flood of unboxing videos (give it time) but we have something a little different here courtesy of Tesco Mobile. The UK retailer has attached the dual-edged Galaxy S6 to a special balloon and launched it up to the edge of space in a competition to give away 2 handsets via Twitter.
The balloon was launched from an undisclosed location within the UK’s Peak District national park. It then reached the edge of space, dealing with 160km/h winds as well as sub-zero temperatures as low as -57 degrees Celsius. To keep us informed of the balloons progress and forthcoming fall, three GoPro cameras are attached to the vehicle.
You can win a Galaxy S6 handset by taking to Twitter and using the hashtag #S6EdgeOfSpace and the word Drop at the exact time you believe the balloon will pop. The other handset (Galaxy S6 Edge) can be won by using the same hashtag and the word Land when you think the handset will hit the ground. It should be taken for granted that the winners will be receiving brand new smartphones and not the device that eventually smashes into the earth.
You can follow the progress of the balloon and its cargo by watching Tesco Mobile’s live stream, which will go live at 11am UK time.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Via: GSMArena
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