Jake Smith

Apple releases iOS 8.2 with Apple Watch support

Following its media event on Monday, Apple has launched the latest version of iOS -- none other than iOS 8.2. The software can be downloaded over-the-air from your iOS device or from iTunes.

The new software most notably brings compatibility for the Apple Watch and updates to the Health app.  

Apple Watch Edition will be available from $10,000, limited availability and quantities

It's the moment we've all been waiting for: Apple has finally announced the availability of its Apple Watch Edition, available for $10,000 when pre-orders begin April 10.

Given the price of the Apple Watch Edition, Apple CEO Tim Cook told attendees at the company's media event on Monday that it will be available in limited quantities and only in a limited number of Apple Stores.

Apple Watch will have “all day”, 18-hour battery life

We've been waiting for months to hear how long the Apple Watch's battery will last, and luckily the Cupertino-based company has appeased us during its "Spring Forward" media event on Monday. Apple says the Apple Watch will have an 18-hour battery life, or what Apple calls "all day battery life".

"During a typical day you can expect 18 hours. This works for most people I think," Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, told attendees at the event.

Apple drops price of Apple TV to just $69

Apple has cut the price of its Apple TV from $99 to $69, following the announcement of HBO Now coming exclusively to the Apple TV in April.

"We would like to make it accessible to more people," Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said during the company's "Spring Forward" media event on Monday.

Here’s how to watch today’s Apple Watch event live

Despite a huge unveiling of the Apple Watch at its September event in 2014, Apple remained incredibly quiet on specific details of its wearable, including some features and pricing. Luckily, Apple is holding a "Spring Forward" media event on Monday to help ease our minds.

Like its past events, Apple will be streaming the Apple Watch event on Monday for its customers to watch from its website.

Best Buy may not carry Apple Watch at launch

Hours ahead of Apple's media event, Reuters reports that one of the biggest Apple product sellers, Best Buy, may not be carrying the Apple Watch at the wearable's launch in April. Best Buy wouldn't provide confirmation, however Reuters cites "sources with direct knowledge of the matter."

Banks becoming more stringent on Apple Pay sign-ups following fraud

The Wall Street Journal reports that many banks are becoming more strict on the sign-up process for adding cards to Apple Pay, as many crooks are loading stolen credit cards on the mobile payment system found on the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and soon Apple Watch.

While the Apple Pay system isn't actively creating fraud, criminals who already have stolen credit cards are able to easily load them to the mobile wallet due to lax procedures and are able to use them in-stores, evading authorities.