Topic: iPhone
LG joins TV brands promising AirPlay 2 & HomeKit
01/07/2019, 12:01 pm
A third TV maker, LG, said on Monday that it will bring AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility to its 2019 models.
TP-Link to finally bring Apple HomeKit to Kasa smart plugs
01/07/2019, 10:01 am
Electronics maker TP-Link is introducing HomeKit support to its smartplugs starting in early 2019, potentially providing a significant boost to Apple's platform.
AirPlay 2 & HomeKit also coming to 2019 Vizio TV lineup
01/07/2019, 09:01 am
Joining Samsung, budget TV maker Vizio will be deploying Apple's AirPlay 2 to its TVs starting early this year.
HomeKit-compatible Smart Shades starting gradual roll-out at Ikea
01/07/2019, 08:01 am
Swedish giant Ikea is beginning to roll out its first Smart Shades, compatible with Apple HomeKit and other smarthome platforms when paired with the company's Tradfri hub.
iPhone XS and iPhone XR Juice Pack Access battery cases beat Apple to the punch
01/07/2019, 08:01 am
At the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, long-time accessory maker Mophie has rolled out a new battery case for the iPhone XS family, and the iPhone XR.
Early render suggests 2019's 'iPhone XI' could have triple-lens rear camera
01/06/2019, 06:01 pm
This fall's next flagship iPhone may come equipped with a triple-lens camera on the rear, according to a render said to be based on an early development leak.
Editorial: Apple note sends media pundits into a fit of histrionic gibberish
01/05/2019, 01:01 pm
After Apple restated its December quarter revenue guidance to account for weaker than expected iPhone demand in China, media across the spectrum has cranked their clickbait content generators up to 11 to take full advantage of AAPL panic season. Unfortunately, what almost all of them are writing is ignorant gibberish that has nothing to do with actual events.
Judge tosses lawsuit against Apple over Meltdown & Spectre vulnerabilities in iPhone & iPad processors
01/04/2019, 03:01 pm
A U.S. District Judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against Apple for its handling of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities in ARM-based processors, which the plaintiffs blamed for slowing down iPhones, iPads, and other products with A-series chips.
Editorial: Apple's iPhone strategy is bad for investors, good for consumers
01/04/2019, 12:01 pm
There has been much drama over Apple's stock prices lately, with the latest being the swing because of slowing iPhone sales in Greater China. While a lot of what Apple has done leading to this point isn't great for investors, it is pretty good for consumers.
FTC's antitrust case against Qualcomm heads to trial amid Chinese & German iPhone bans
01/04/2019, 10:01 am
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Qualcomm is going to trial on Friday, the outcome of which could have serious repercussions for Apple's global legal war with the chipmaker.
Apple pulls iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 from sale in Germany as part of sales ban
01/04/2019, 09:01 am
Apple has withdrawn the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 from sale from its online store and retail outlets in Germany, one day after Qualcomm posted its $1.52 billion security bond required by a Munich court to enforce the countrywide ban.
Huawei punishes staff with pay cuts for marketing tweet sent via iPhone
01/04/2019, 09:01 am
Chinese smartphone giant Huawei has issued harsh punishments to two of its staff in the aftermath of New Year's Day marketing tweet sent out with the label "via Twitter for iPhone."
Chinese anti-counterfeit alliance demands Apple respect iPhone sales ban from Chinese court
01/04/2019, 08:01 am
Apple needs to respect the decision of a court banning the sale of some iPhone models in China, a Chinese anti-counterfeit alliance declared on Thursday, alleging subsidiaries affected by the order are seemingly ignoring the demand relating to a Qualcomm patent infringement case.
Security researcher who claimed discovery of Face ID bypass cancels Black Hat presentation
01/03/2019, 06:01 pm
A China-based security researcher has withdrawn a presentation on what was advertised as a workable Face ID hack from the prestigious Black Hat Asia conference after his employer, Ant Financial, called the talk "misleading."
Here's how to get started with your new Apple Watch
01/03/2019, 01:01 pm
If you've just a new Apple Watch -- especially if you're upgrading from an older one -- start here. This is what you need to know, what steps you'll go through, and what choices you have to make as you set up a new Apple Watch.
Apple's guidance correction in China would be great news from Samsung
01/03/2019, 01:01 pm
While Apple's critics are scrambling to portray its restatement of guidance as some sort of evidence of a "lack of innovation" or "pricing that's too high," the reality is that it's simply evidence that President Trump's tariff war on China has hurt a key Apple market. Apple has never been better positioned-- and its competition is now performing so badly that any one of them would love to be in Apple's shoes.
Analysts pile on Apple following revenue guidance miss
01/03/2019, 11:01 am
Since Apple revised its revenue guidance on Wednesday, analysts have been quick to jump on the news with their opinions on the lower-than-expected iPhone sales and reduced revenues primarily from the Chinese market. AppleInsider rounds up a number of the statements made by the commentators.
Qualcomm posts $1.52B bond to enforce German ban on some iPhones
01/03/2019, 11:01 am
Qualcomm on Thursday announced that it posted a security bond of 1.34 billion euros, about $1.52 billion, moving ahead with a German ban on the iPhone 7 and 8.
Apple Watch & iPhone used in escape from flipped, sinking car
01/03/2019, 09:01 am
A Florida woman is lucky to be alive after her car flipped into a marsh by a Tampa highway, apparently saved by a combination of her Apple Watch, iPhone, and Google Maps.
Cook talks slumping iPhone sales in interview, to reportedly hold 'all-hands' meeting with Apple employees
01/03/2019, 01:01 am
After issuing an earnings forecast correction on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down to discuss the anticipated revenue dip and a range of related topics including rising diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China.