Posts in September 9, 2015

Apple just announced the iPhone 6s and... it's pretty much exactly what we expected. Staying true to tradition, the iPhone 6s looks practically indistinguishable from last year's device (there's a new new iPhone 6s Plus as well). It's built out of... -- For more information read the original article here.

Apple has completely overhauled the camera on the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, giving it much higher resolution and 4K video. The new iSight camera now has a 12-megapixel sensor, 50 percent more than the iPhone 6's sensor. The new iPhones will... -- For more information read the original article here.

An official announcement of new iPhones usually means a release date for the latest version of Cupertino's mobile operating system as well. Today was no different as Apple announced that iOS 9 would be available as a free download September 16th. W... -- For more information read the original article here.

The fourth generation of the Apple TV has been unveiled at Apple's Special Event, with the set-top box including a large number of updates compared to previous generations. The new Apple TV is the most powerful version of the device created by Apple, and includes not only more powerful hardware, but also massive upgrades to its software, including the ability to navigate using voice, and to load apps directly on the television screen....








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ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen was tasked to put a metal peg into a hole in a task board, which would have been really easy -- if he weren't in low-Earth orbit and 248 miles away from the setup. Mogensen controlled a rover from aboard the Internati... -- For more information read the original article here.

The Apple Online Store has been taken offline this morning, less than six hours prior to Apple's highly-anticipated "Hey Siri" media event in San Francisco, where the company is expected to announce the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro, iPad mini 4, fourth-generation Apple TV and new Apple Watch bands and finishes, alongside further details about iOS 9 and watchOS 2.


Apple's media event starts at 10 AM Pacific with a live stream (spoiler free) available on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV and PC. MacRumors will also have full coverage of the event, with a live blog on our front page and updates on our @MacRumorsLive Twitter account.

We'll also have specific coverage of today's announcements in separate news stories, and our forums are a great place for readers to discuss the announcements before, during and after the event.


Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories
• Siri Offering New 'Give Us a Hint' Responses Ahead of Tomorrow's Event
• Apple's September 2015 Media Event: Spoiler-Free Video Stream
• Fresco News App Receives Major Update With Tools to Let Users Become Paid Photojournalists
• G-Technology Expands Evolution Series With Four New Products
• Apple's New Austin Campus With On-Site Health & Fitness Centers Nearing Completion
• Buyer's Guide: Discounts on iPad Mini 3, iPad Air 2, MacBook Air, and More
• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Nomad Pod or Nomad Stand for Apple Watch
• 'Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine' Documentary Debuts Today in Theaters and on VOD










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With a licence fee freeze weighing heavy on its back, the BBC has had to pick and choose what it spends public money on. It's meant that the Beeb has had to pass up exclusive TV rights to major sporting events like the Olympics, but that doesn't me... -- For more information read the original article here.

It's not uncommon for dignitaries and the super-wealthy to get armored vehicles, but Land Rover's new Range Rover Sentinel may be the protected luxury ride of choice -- especially if you're traveling through a warzone. The hand-built SUV looks exac... -- For more information read the original article here.