The Apple Beat: 10 things you might have missed from Apple’s September event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple’s September announcement was definitely a jam-packed affair. A time of year traditionally reserved for iPhones and various iOS updates, features and new apps; this week’s monumental unveiling at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium covered so much more.

You can read about the iPad Pro, the new iPhone 6s, the Apple TV as well as all the updates to Apple Watch. You can even relive the moment by watching the keynote video and all the product videos and ads. You’ll realize a lot of things you might have missed. Here are just 10 things that were briefly covered or not even mentioned during the ‘Hey Siri,’ event. 

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eBay 4.0 reimagines the pioneering auction site for mobile devices

eBay has been around for a long time as the pioneering auction site. While intially deisigned for the desktop web, most of today's users access eBay through mobile browsers or apps. eBay released released eBay 4.0 - what it calls, "a new, immersive experience for eBay core apps for iPhone and Android, as well as updates to the iPad. eBay 4.0 is designed to simplify the way eBay customers browse, buy and sell, and is another step in our journey to create a customized, personalized experience across all screens."

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Samsung reportedly looking to make Gear S2 iOS compatible

Samsung might be looking to join Android Wear’s push to be iOS compatible. According to a report from Digital Sky, spokespeople from Samsung confirmed that they were looking into the possibility of extending into iOS. The Tizen-powered Gear wearables used to only be compatible with Galaxy devices but with the Gear S2 Samsung’s opened up to the rest of Android. And it might also be the first device to be compatible with the iPhone, too.

Well, at least they are looking at the possibility. It’s not confirmed yet but if this happens, then the Apple Watch will be the only wearable that doesn’t support other platforms. What do you think? If Samsung makes the jump, would you consider getting a Gear S2?

Source: Digital Sky | Via: 9to5Mac

Google Drive for iOS allows for multiple file selection

Google updated its cloud storage app for iOS to introduce a whole bunch of new features. One of the main features introduced in the app include the ability to select multiple files and perform specific actions to the selected files, such as saving for offline or adding a star to important files. The app now also lets you share, rename, or view a file with quick share buttons accessible when you tap on a file. The app update also introduces the usual performance improvements.

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: Apple App Store (Free)