iOS 8.4 exceeds 40% adoption in first week thanks to Apple Music

Apple's latest update to iOS is enjoying over 40 per cent adoption from iPhone and iPad users largely because of the inclusion of the new Apple Music service as part of the update. iOS devices need to update to iOS 8.4 in order to get the Apple Music app and enjoy the free three-month trial period. Apple Music integrates a music streaming service, access to stored and offline music collection as well as the 24/7 streaming Beats 1 radio station and the Connect artist hub.

Apple announced on June 22 that 84 per cent of its users had upgraded to iOS 8, analytics firm Mixpanel said that 40 percent of the installed base has already upgraded to iOS 8.4. 

Source: AppleInsider

Revamped two-factor authentication coming to iOS 9 and El Capitan

User security and privacy is ever-present in Apple's mind so it comes as no surprise that the upcoming versions of iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan are going to feature stronger two-factor authentication procedures to ensure improved security.

As with previous methods, any device that you sign into using two-factor authentication in iOS 9 or El Capitan becomes a trusted device that can be used to verify identify when signing into other devices or services linked to an Apple ID.

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New style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch is now available for USD $149

A new style of the Alcatel OneTouch Watch wearable, which runs a proprietary OS and is compatible with iOS and Android, is now available in Canada. The white sport version of the Watch is available via alcatelonetouch.ca for $149.99 USD. This style is only available in the S/M (7.2-inch band).

Logitech unveils new logo and branding

Since 2013, Logitech, maker of mice, keyboards and mobile accessories and peripherals,  has been working behind the scenes on reinventing the company, shaking things up culturally and through its product innovation. Its latest products and new logo and branding strategies are an outward expression of these changes, and moving forward Logitech is also bringing new life to its brand identity. A new label for their latest product categories: Logi. will also debut soon.

Expect bold colors and simple designs to make their mark across Logitech.com, social media, on packaging and in-store displays over the coming year.

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