Apple gets in the spirit of 2016 Olympics with limited edition Watch bands

Apple is reportedly issuing a series of limited editon Apple Watch bands to commemorate the 2016 Olympics. The bands represent country colours to bolster national pride during the awaited event which kicks off in Rio next year. 

Available exclusively in Brazil at the Apple Store at VillageMall in Barra da Tijuca, the nylon bands will represent the 14 top competing countries and should make for a nice keepsake or gift for attendees of the Olympic events. These are sure to become valued collectors items for Apple Watch aficionados.

Source: GQ

Purported iPhone 7 video leak hints at larger camera, lack of headphone jack

There have been a significant number of purported iPhone 7 leaks from casemakers, component manufacturers and part sourcers. While everything is far from official until Apple reveals the next generation iOS flagships, we're seeing some details consistently standing out.

The above video posted on Weibo shows the alleged design of the iPhone 7's enclosure with redesigned antenna lines, a larger camera bulge and, no surprise, no headphone jack. Overall dimensions of the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 dummy shows that it is quite identical to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. iPhone 7 is also expected to have a Smart Connector and additional speakers, similar to the iPad Pro line. This is all we know so far from extremely unofficial and dodgy sources but its good to see that iPhone rumours are still as exciting in 2016 as they were in 2007.

Source: Weibo via 9to5Mac

Apple Camp is back for the summer!

By Sonya Davidson

It's mid-way through July and between summer family getaways I'm also looking at what else the kids want to do that doesn't require a full commitment of a week or even a full day. Sometimes we just want a little something that takes a morning or afternoon. 

Apple hosts a really great short camp solution for kids over the summer months. The in-store experience offers a themed project that kids can work on using the latest technology through Apple's devices. Your kids don't need to have Apple products to attend as everything is provided but it does help! 

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Preview of iOS 10 Public Beta

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

iOS 10 is the biggest update to Apple's mobile operating system that's now celebrating it's 9th birthday.

Apple is making iOS 10 and macOS Sierra available as public beta. This is so the public can install the OS's and act as beta testers to help squash bugs and get a feel for what's coming. I don't advice anyone to install beta software, specially a device's operating system, on any device they use on a daily basis. That said, you can find out out more about Apple's Beta Releases here.

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