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Subscribe to the Apple Byte PodcastiTunes MP3 | RSS MP3 | FeedBuer MP3SoundCloud | Google Play | TuneIniTunes video | RSS video | FeedBuer videoYouTube | Livestream| Stitcher Extra Crunchy Podcast, Ep. 53 Your browser does not support the audio element. [embedded content]EXTRA CRUNCHY SHOW NOTES:See you on the 7th. Apple's InviteSamsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 over battery flawSpec Sheet Shows iPhone 7 Plus With 256GB Storage and Lightning EarPodsApple Headphones News:Apple Granted Product Certifications for 'AirPods', New iPhones and Apple Watch ModelsBragi teases 'big' aouncement happening next week in Cupertino, possible Apple deal?New Beats Products to Debut Alongside iPhone 7 on September...

Less than two months before succumbing to cancer, ailing Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned from the office of CEO on August 24, 2011. Tim Cook (left), who had been the company's Chief Operating Officer since 2004, took over the top spot at the world's preeminent technology company. In the five years since his ascension to the CEO position, Cook has made a unique imprint on Apple, becoming a more vocal social activist than his legendary predecessor, and even directly taking on the US govement in a high-profile fight for digital privacy. In terms of Apple's products, however, Cook has largely taken a conservative approach, shepherding evolutionary changes to the existing product line (iPhon...

Under tremendous pressure to continue the iovative performance record forged by Steve Jobs, Tim Cook officially took over as CEO of Apple five years ago, with looming questions about his ability to deliver.As Cook celebrates his fifth aiversary as chief, questions still linger. Let's block ads!...

A lot's happened in 40 years. Back in 1976, co-founder Steve Wozniak built Apple's first-ever computer, the Apple I, after showing it off to a ragtag group of geeky misfits. Fast forward to 2016: Apple sold its billionth iPhone. That's an enormous achievement for a company that's become both status symbol and everyday icon. In the four decades since the Apple I, co-founder Steve Job has passed away, Wozniak has moved on to other pursuits, and Apple bumps along with the ups and downs of the consumer tech space it helped to so solidly forge.And to think, all that grew from the seed of this first "Eureka" moment.Enlarge ImageThe black-and-white photo from 1976 shows Steve Jobs (right) with co-f...

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Enlarge ImageThe Apple Watch went on sale in April 2015. James Martin/CNET There could be new Apple Watch hardware around the coer, if a well-coected indus...

The US is one of 14 countries to get its own Olympic watch strap. Apple Apple has cooked up a new way for you to show your support your national team at the upcoming Olympic games in Rio by creating dedicated Apple Watch bands inspired by a selection of flags.But there's a catch -- they're only available in Brazil.Set to go on sale at the Apple Store at VillageMall in Barra da Tijuca in August for $49 (329BRL), the straps are designed to represent the flags of 14 major competitors in the games. Both the US and the UK get their own straps, as well as the Netherlands, South Africa, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan, Jamaica, Canada, China, Australia, Germany, France and Brazil.Most people will have t...

Square Enix Square Enix, creator of the venerable Final Fantasy video game series, has launched a teaser website for a new role-playing game that will launch not on a powerful next-gen console, but on the humble Apple Watch.The website calls the game Cosmos Rings, and simply states it's coming soon. It's safe to assume that the specific mention of "Apple Watch", rather than "smartwatches" means that this won't be a game for Android Wear devices.It's not known what form the game will take, with only the small teaser image to go on, and that may not be representative of final gameplay. The watch's small screen doesn't lend itself to graphically intense gaming using traditional on-screen contro...

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Apple distributed the straps among employees taking part in Pride. Reddit user Sakusuhon Apple joined with revellers across the world this weekend to celebrate LGBT rights, with the company's employees and Chief Executive Tim Cook participating in the San Francisco Pride parade.The company distributed rainbow-patteed wristbands for the Apple Watch to employees who joined the celebrations, according to Reddit user Sakusuhon. Posting a picture of the band, Sakusuhon said they were "distributed as gifts for registration" and that he didn't know whether they would be made available to the public."This limited-edition band is a symbol of our commitment to equality and we hope you'll wear it with ...

Don't worry, you aren't the only one searching for a last minute Father's Day gift. If your dad is into tech, you might consider swinging by Best Buy on Sunday. The electronics chain is cutting $250 off all Apple Watch models with the purchase and activation of any iPhone 6S or iPhone 6S Plus. That means you'll be able to snag the 38mm Watch Sport for $49 (with the purchase of a new iPhone, of course).The deal, available online and in stores starting Sunday, includes activation on AT&T, Sprint or Verizon.At its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple introduced the next version of the software powering its smartwatch, WatchOS 3. Available to the public in the fall, it promises a new...

Former Apple CEO John Sculley won't be buying an Apple Watch anytime soon. Sarah Tew/CNET The Apple Watch won't grace the wrist of the company's former chief executive anytime soon. John Sculley, in a chat with financial news site TheStreet, said the timepiece didn't have enough functionality to convince him to buy one, even though he owns every other Apple product, including the iPhone and iPad Pro."I think the Apple Watch is beautiful, but it doesn't have enough utility to be something that I feel I have to have at this point in time," Sculley told TheStreet.Sculley ran Apple from 1983 to 1993 but clashed with founder Steve Jobs over product decisions and management style. The friction end...

Watch me nae nae. CNET The Apple Watch is beautifully designed and packs in tons of features and apps, but it still isn't a must-have gadget.Reviewer Scott Stein visits The 3:59 to discuss the Apple Watch one year after its launch. He's refreshed his review of the device, and he'll talk about what he'd like to see from the wearable in the future.The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by CNET Executive Editor Roger Cheng (currently on parental leave), Senior Writer Ben Fox Rubin and Producer Bryan VanGelder. Apple Watch needs time to improve (The 3:59, Ep. 38) Your browser does not support the audio element. Subscribe:...

Fitbit, the leading maker of wearables, says it purposely keeps its focus narrow. Sarah Tew/CNET Fitbit wearables lack the features found in smartwatches such as the Apple Watch. But that's not a bad thing, according to Fitbit CEO James Park. The Fitbit activity and fitness trackers are single-mode devices. The Apple Watch performs a multitude of tasks -- time keeping, health tracking, iPhone assisting and computing -- and therein lies the problem, Park said. "We look at it from a consumer point of view," Park told the New York Times in a story published Monday. "Apple Watch is a computing platform, but that's really the wrong way to approach this category from the very begiing." The Apple W...

Scott Stein is back on the show to discuss his first year with Apple Watch. He'll also describe what it's like introducing VR to much older people. We'll also discuss Nintendo and their never-ending quest to confuse the planet and what Uber says about tipping its drivers. The 404 Show # 1659 Your browser does not support the audio element. Download today's podcastLet's block ads!...

James Martin/CNET Dear iPhone, I love you, but I think I just need to be alone for a while. Yours, Apple Watch.Could your Apple Watch and iPhone soon be going their separate ways for good?This week, Apple gave third-party developers of Apple Watch apps a new requirement. Come June 1, apps submitted to the company's App Store must be built for the more recent versions of the software that runs the Apple Watch: watchOS 2 or later. Yeah, so? Well, Apple unveiled watchOS 2 in October. Among other things, the upgraded operating system added more Wi-Fi support, which meant you could run apps, make calls and issue voice commands without the need for an iPhone nearby. As of June, new App Store apps ...

Enlarge ImageThe Apple Watch is much more than just a watch for many of its owners, says a new poll. James Martin/CNET For many Apple Watch owners, the gadget wrapped around their wrist is much more than just a watch.Around 80 percent of Apple Wat...

Enlarge ImageA design refresh for the Apple Watch may not pop up for at least another year. CNET This year's look for the Apple Watch will be pretty much the same as last year's.Apple's wearable...

Enlarge ImageThe Apple Watch is much more than just a watch for many of its owners, says a new poll. James Martin/CNET For many Apple Watch owners, the gadget wrapped around their wrist is much more than just a watch.Around 80 percent of Apple Wat...