Apple's Special Event Roundup
Apple announced a wide array of new products and updates at their long anticipated “Hey Siri” press event Wednesday. Here’s what’s new:
Spotify Isn't Going Anywhere
The launch of Apple Music had just about every Spotify user thinking the same thing: "What will happen to Spotify?" Spotify is Apple’s biggest competitor in the music streaming industry. They charge the same monthly price of $9.99, offer almost identical music catalogues and similar features app-wide. Many thought the launch of Apple Music would destroy Spotify altogether. But, Spotify is hitting back - hard. Over the past few weeks, they’ve announced some stunning new features to compete with Apple Music.
Common Misconceptions about Verizon
As an authorized Verizon Wireless retailer, we get a ton of questions about service, pricing, rebates, coverage and much more. Our goal is to be as transparent as possible throughout this process. Here are some common misconceptions about Verizon:
Apple's Sept 9th Event: "Hey Siri, Give Us a Hint"
Apple has officially announced their rumored iPhone event will occur on September 9th at 10am PST. Apple has traditionally done a big product announcement around this time each year, so the announcement comes as no surprise. This year, they’ve used the tagline “Hey Siri, give us a hint” to promote the event. Unsurprisingly, saying “Siri, give us a hint” on your iOS device leads to an array of humorous responses:
How to Customize Today View Widgets in iOS 8 & 9
With iOS devices, the Notification Center makes it easy to view important information like missed calls/texts, reminders, alerts from apps and much more. In iOS 7 and later, there is a Today section that gives you information about your day at a glance. iOS 8 introduced the ability to customize the Today section with widgets, including ones from third-party developers.
My Day with Apple Watch and iOS 9
Recently, I purchased an Apple Watch (Sport, 42mm, Space Gray for those who are curious) and installed the new iOS 9 beta on my iPhone 6. The combination of these two devices have really changed the way I use technology throughout my day. Here’s an example of a typical day in the life of a CityMac employee.
Apple Fall Product Rumors (Updated)
Over the past couple years, Apple has had two fall events for the purpose of introducing new products. This year will probably be the same, with an iPhone event in September and an iPad and Mac event in October.
How to Set Up a New iPhone
How to set up your device for success
When you get a new iPhone, it can be tempting to jump in and start using all the features right away. To make sure you get the best experience, it’s important to spend a few minutes setting up a few key features. When you activate your iPhone with Verizon at CityMac, we’ll help you through the entire setup process, giving you essential tips and advice along the way.
Great Free Google Apps for iPhone
Google founder Larry Page recently announced a huge change to one of the world’s biggest tech companies, restructuring Google as a subsidiary of a new holding company called “Alphabet." While this won’t really change how Google operates from the user end, it’s making a big splash in the tech world.
In light of this news, let’s take a look at some incredible free apps Google offers for iPhone:
App Review: Songkick
Any live music fan knows that tracking down shows can be a tough challenge. Between different artists, different venues, festivals and more - it’s nice having one spot to keep track of all your live music needs. The Songkick app is that spot.