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Apple ad touts iOS 'Do Not Disturb' as same feature is affected by New Year's bug
Wednesday January 02, 2013
The same day Apple began running a new ad highlighting the "Do Not Disturb" functionality in iOS 6, the same feature was plagued by a New Year's bug.
Early Apple prototypes by frog design's Hartmut Esslinger featured in upcoming book
Thursday December 27, 2012
Pre-release images from a retrospective of work by Hartmut Esslinger, founder of early Apple design partner frog design, showcase a number of unreleased products and prototypes including an early "Tablet Mac" study from 1982.
iTunes Connect returns from winter closure one day early
Thursday December 27, 2012
Apple on Thursday resumed operations of iTunes Connect, with the developer portal reopening a day ahead of schedule following a brief closure for the holidays originally scheduled for Dec. 21 to Dec. 28.
Rumor: Apple supposedly working with Intel to build 'smart watch'
Thursday December 27, 2012
A rumor out of Asia on Thursday claims that Apple is working in cooperation with Intel to build a so-called "smart watch" accessory that will allow users tap into high-end iPhone functions, including voice calls.
Apple's holiday ad touts iPad, iPad mini FaceTime features
Friday December 21, 2012
With less than a week to go until Christmas, Apple on Friday released a commercial focusing on the iPad family of products and FaceTime.
Apple's new iMac confirmed to be incompatible with VESA mounts
Friday December 21, 2012
In somewhat of a regression in function from its predecessors, it has been confirmed that Apple's new iMac line of all-in-one desktops are not compatible with mounts certified by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).
Tumblr brings native iPad, iPad mini support with updated iOS app
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Tumblr on Wednesday rolled out its long-awaited official iPad app, bringing native big-screen support and exclusive user interface features to owners of Apple's tablets.
Rumor: Foxconn testing Apple televisions sized 46 to 55 inches
Wednesday December 19, 2012
A new, questionable rumor claims Apple's manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is testing televisions for the company sized between 46 and 55 inches.
Up to 90% off EA iOS games in massive 99-cent holiday sale
Wednesday December 19, 2012
The "EA Big Holiday Sale" has taken up to 90 percent off the price of more than 55 games on the App Store, including hits like Madden, FIFA 13 and Need for Speed.
Apple releases Mac Wi-Fi compatbility, firmware updates for Retina MacBook Pro and new iMac
Monday December 17, 2012
Apple on Monday released Mac Wi-Fi Update 1.0 to improve compatibility over networks using the 5GHz spectrum, as well as separate incremental EFI updates for late 2012 iMac and 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models.
21-inch iMacs sold out at Amazon, inventory still available at B&H [u]
Monday December 17, 2012
Update: Amazon has now sold out of the 21.5-inch iMac, but AppleInsider partner B&H does still have the $1,499 model in stock, as can be seen in the Mac Price Guide below. We'll update readers if more inventory becomes available.
Adobe offers second round of holiday pricing for pro software
Sunday December 16, 2012
Adobe on Sunday announced another round of special holiday pricing for its professional image editing software, including Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements.
Dropbox iOS update revamps UI, adds new upload features
Friday December 14, 2012
Popular cloud storage solution Dropbox on Friday released version 2.0 of its iOS app, which brings a totally redesigned user interface and new features to Apple's iDevice lineup.
Low-risk Mac Trojan poses as legit media downloader
Friday December 14, 2012
A new Trojan that targets Apple's OS X platform poses as a legitimate application that can be used to download audio and video.
Apple promises holiday delivery with free 2-3 day shipping
Thursday December 13, 2012
Apple's online store is ensuring that U.S. customers get their orders before Christmas with free two- to three-day shipping on all items.
Amazon Instant Video comes to iPhone & iPod touch
Thursday December 13, 2012
Amazon on Thursday launched its Instant Video streaming application for the iPhone and iPod touch, expanding support in the previously iPad-only application.
iPhone 5 to come with free Lightning to micro USB adapter in China
Wednesday December 12, 2012
When the iPhone 5 launches in China on Friday, Apple will reportedly be including a gratis Lightning to USB adapter as part of the handset's included accessories, a $19 value-added bonus that was formerly restricted to countries in the European Union.
Yahoo! launches iOS mail client in push to streamline service
Tuesday December 11, 2012
Yahoo! on Tuesday rolled out a host of new mail clients for iOS, Android, Windows 8 and the Web in an effort to cull advertising and other distractions from the service's user experience.
Apple adds driving directions to 'Find My iPhone' app
Tuesday December 11, 2012
Apple on Tuesday updated its Find My iPhone application to provide users with driving directions to a lost device's location.
B&H offering $120 off WD 6TB My Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive
Tuesday December 11, 2012
AppleInsider partner B&H is currently offering Western Digital's 6-terabyte My Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive Storage System for $479 with free shipping. That's $120 off the regular price of $599 while supplies last. The accessory comes with dual Thunderbolt ports capable of up to 10 Gb/s data transfer rates.

