Here are your Apple Rumors for today:
March: A new rumor claims that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will release the iOS 8.2 update in March, reports BGR. The release of iOS 8.2 will add support for Apple Watch. The March release falls in line with news that Watch will be released by April. Several developers have already been asked to submit apps for Watch to testing and the company is expected to talk about the device more in the coming month. The iOS 8.2 update will also include some general improvements to the company’s mobile operating system.
Store: A new rumor claims that major changes could be coming to Apple Stores, AppleInisder notes. The rumored changes to the tech company’s retail locations are believed to be coming from Angela Ahrendts. Ahrendts was responsible for the recent change in uniforms at the retail locations and it’s rumored she wants to add more seating to the stores. This could include stone benches and chairs for customers to sit back and relax in. She is also rumored to have changed the role of market directors at the stores and has moved many to smaller roles.
Adoption: Adoption rates for iOS 8 are still moving slower than iOS 7 did when it came out, reports 9to5Mac. According to new information, adoption rates for iOS 8 have now reached 72%. IOS 7 holds 25% of all mobile Apple devices are the other 3% is made up of earlier versions of the software. This has the new software lagging behind as iOS 7 held about 85% of the company’s mobile devices the same time last year.
