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Apple struggling to close music deal before WWDC, revamped Beats announcement still planned

Beat Music

Apple does not have the key music deals it needs to launch its revamped Beats streaming service before the World Wide Developers Conference in June, according to Billboard, but 9to5Mac says an announcement will still be made at the event. A 9to5Mac source claims Apple will announce the improved streaming service at the June 8th WWDC keynote before the company releases new versions of its Music app, Beats and iTunes Radio as part of iOS 8.4 and iTunes 12.2.

Apple releases guidelines for third party Apple Watch bands

Made for Apple Watch

Apple published guidelines for creating third party Apple Watch bands to its developer website on Monday. The website includes a 12-page PDF titled "Band Design Guidelines for Apple Watch" and a link for downloading the Apple Watch lug profile. The "Made for Apple Watch" program does not include guidelines for other accessories such as chargers.

AAPL financial news weekly roundup: Apple announces earnings, Wall St. raises targets and more

Apple Headquarters, 1 Infinite Loop.

Despite announcing yet another stellar quarter, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock lost about 2.5% last week, opening Monday at $132.31 and closing Friday at $128.95. Share prices still hit an all time high of $134.46 on Tuesday during some of the heaviest trading of the year (volume was 118,924,000).

New iOS Apps, Games and JB Tweaks of the Week: Marvel Future Fight and More

Marvel Future Fight

Bandai Namco released Galaga: Tekken to the Apple App Store on Thursday. The crossover game celebrates the 20th anniversary of the famed Tekken fighting franchise by merging it with the company's iconic arcade title Galaga. Instead of a fixed spacecraft players must use the classic Tekken fighters Lili, Claudio and Heihachi to blast an invasion of 8-bit enemies descending on them from space. The game also features other characters from popular Namco games such as Rick from Splatterhouse. Galaga: Tekken 20th Anniversary Ediition is now available on the for free.

iOS App of the Week: Does Not Commute

Does Not Commute

It's nice to know that Mediocre Games is focused on making unique titles for an Apple App Store that is bogged down by too many endless runners and free-to-play building games. Does Not Commute is a driving game like no other diving game currently available for iOS devices. The goal of the game is simple, just steer your vehicle through a small town during the 1970s, but achieving this goal is not easy at all.

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