Lukáš Gondek iTunes Radio begins expanding outside the United States, iOS controllers drop prices, Apple gets another iWatch expert, and Steve Jobs caught riding a motorcycle at the "American Cool" show.
iTunes Radio comes to Australia (10/2)
Australia has become the first country outside the US where Apple has launched its iTunes Radio service. This music service was launched in September with the new iOS 7, but only for residents of the United States. However, Apple already announced in October that it expects to expand the service to Canada, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand sometime in early 2014. Residents of the other three countries will most likely soon receive this pleasant news as well. Perhaps we too will be able to try iTunes Radio soon, because Eddy Cue mentioned that the expansion of their service to the whole world is a priority for Apple and they aim to launch the service in "more than 100 countries".
Source: MacRumors
Also, MOGA has reduced the price of its iOS controller (10.)
iOS controllers from Logitech, Steelseries and MOGy have hit the market with prices around $100. Before long, however, Logitech and PowerShell were forced to drop their prices to the current $70 and $80, respectively. The same step was taken by MOGA, whose Ace Power controller can now be purchased for $80. For many users, however, this price is still high, also due to the fact that not many games are compatible with the controller yet. The driver is designed for iPhone 5, 5c, 5s and fifth generation iPod touch.
Source: iMore
Photo of Steve Jobs at the "American Cool" exhibition (10/2)
Along with Miles Davis, Paul Newman and even Jay-Zho, Apple founder Steve Jobs appeared at the "American Cool" exhibition of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington. The photo, taken by Blake Patterson, shows Steve on one of his motorcycle trips, which he often used on Apple's campus as a means of getting from one meeting to another. The exhibition presents Jobs as an important person in the field of technology, who changed people's view not only of it, but also of the whole world. They also mention the successful "Think Different" campaign, which they say describes Jobs' attitude towards Apple. The exhibition focuses on individuals who, according to the gallery, made America "cool", which the gallery describes as "a touch of rebellious self-expression, charisma, living on the edge and mystery".
Source: AppleInsider
New Apple TV could arrive in April (February 12)
Apple has tried several times to agree with Time Warner Cable to provide their services for the new version of the Apple TV set-top box. Time Warner Cable already announced in June of last year that representatives of the two companies are negotiating terms for video streaming. According to various sources, Apple could introduce a new generation Apple TV in April, and in addition to new streaming capabilities, the device should also feature a more powerful processor.
Source: The Next Web
Apple is reducing iPad 2 production after three years (February 13)
Customer interest in the iPad 2 is gradually decreasing, so Apple has decided to reduce its production. Since 2011, the position of the iPad 2 has changed to a cheaper alternative to newer and especially more expensive models. This position lasted until last year, with the start of sales of the advanced iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, but its sales began to slowly decrease. Apple now sells the iPad 2 for $399 for the Wi-Fi-only version, while US customers can buy it for $529 with cellular, which is $100 less than the iPad Air.
Source: MacRumors.com
Apple hired another expert for iWatch development (February 14)
It's almost clear that Apple's iWatch will revolve around health. This is also indicated by the hiring of Marcelo Lamego, another medical device expert who previously worked at Cercacor. Cercacor is engaged in the production of technologies that help monitor patients. During his time at this company, Lamego built a device that can measure the user's oxygen saturation or hemoglobin level in the blood. Marcel Lamego, the owner of several patents, is an interesting addition to the development team for Apple.
Source: Cult Of Mac
A week in a nutshell
It's a new week and once again influential investor Carl Icahn is on the scene. He acknowledges the 14 billion share buyback, but continues to think that Apple should invest more money in the buyback. However, he withdraws his proposal regarding this.
50 years ago, The Beatles were introduced to the American audience, and this event was also remembered by Apple, which in its Apple TV launched a special channel with this legendary band.
Antimonopoly Supervisor vs. Apple, that's already a classic of recent weeks. This time it was decided against the California company, the Court of Appeal kept Michael Bromwich in office. Apple wasn't successful either in negotiations with Samsung, although there is a question of whether he wanted to be successful at all. The two sides will meet again in court in March.
It also happened last week several changes inside Apple, employees took turns in the wider management of the company. Then in Slovakia at the end of the week they seized a shipment of fake iPhones.
