Apple: iOS 9 already on 50 per cent of mobile devices

Despite some very early difficulties in enabling the Software Update, Apple's latest iOS 9 operating sytems seems to be enjoying healthy adoption with over 50 per cent of compatible devices already running the latest, greatest that iOS has to offer.

“iOS 9 is also off to an amazing start, on pace to be downloaded by more users than any other software release in Apple’s history," confirmed Apple SVP for Marketing Phil Schiller. iOS 9, which can be installed via iTunes or through WiFi via an over-the-air installation, was made available on September 16 and has a much smaller file size requirement than previous versions.

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Video: Brussels Apple Store opening shows preview of new look and feel coming to retail

There's a new Apple Store in Brussels, Belgium and it's contained in an ultramodern building. What's interesting about this video, aside from the fact that lining up for an Apple Store opening is still very much a thing, is the new design and layout of the store which is pioneering some new retail features.

It is said that Apple's Director of Design, Jony Ive, is behind the new look. We see tree-lined benches, motion activated display areas, Beats headphone-specific displays and overall a clean yet practical arrangement for Apple's growing plethora of products.

Source: http://www.onemorething.nl/

Kenwood brings new CarPlay in-dash head units to market

Apple may have been quiet about CarPlay recently but this hasn't stopped car infotainment partners from releasing new aftermarket head-units which are ideal for older vehicles. Kenwood's released the Excelon DDX6902S (MSRP US $850.00) and DDX6702S (MSRP US $800.00) expand the family of units equipped with Apple® CarPlay, the Apple-produced in-vehicle interface for iPhone.  

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Google going with Nexus 5x and Nexus 6p as their next Pure Android flagships

Nexus smartphone users have spoken and they want variety. After last year's Nexus 6 proved to be a divisive device because of its large size (which urged many users to hold on to their Nexus 5 devices a bit longer), Google is offering some diversity in size as well as OEM partners. The Nexus 5x is going to be made by LG (who made the Nexus 5) and will bring the latest technology to a 5.2-inch smartphone that will satisfy Nexus 5 holdouts.

The Nexus 6p is a more interesting device. It isn't going to be made by former subsidiary Motorola but is coming from Chinese upstart Huawei. This one is bigger but sized at a more reasonable 5.7-inch form factor. What we're hearing is that these will be released on September 29 together with an all-new Chromecast and more information on Android 'M' a.k.a Marshmallow. There's no tablet news so far, so we don't know if there will be a follow up to the underrated Nexus 9 or the beloved Nexus 7 devices.

Source: Android Central