Amazon Instant Video comes to iPhone & iPod touch

Amazon on Thursday launched its Instant Video streaming application for the iPhone and iPod touch, expanding support in the previously iPad-only application.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 8

More than half of US smartphone shoppers plan to buy Apple's iPhone 5

A new survey of more than 800 U.S .consumers found that more than half of those planning to buy a smartphone in the next three months say they will buy Apple's new iPhone 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 67

Jury rules Apple's iPhone infringes on three MobileMedia patents [u]

A U.S. District Court has ruled that Apple's iPhone infringes on three patents owned by non-practicing entity MobileMedia Ideas — a company jointly owned in part by smartphone makers Sony and Nokia [updated]

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 23

Leaked document reveals Intel 'Haswell' chips potentially bound for 2013 iMacs

Details on 14 new desktop processors set to launch in 2013 based on Intel's "Haswell" architecture have leaked, offering a glimpse at chips that could potentially make their way into the next-generation iMac.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 92

Samsung's chief strategy officer admits to using Apple's iPhone, iPad & Mac at home

One of the top executives at Apple's chief rival, Samsung, has admitted that he uses an iPhone, iPad and Mac at home, largely due to Apple's "sticky" ecosystem.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 61

EU ends antitrust probe after Apple, publishers agree to let retailers set e-book prices

A European Union antitrust probe into Apple and major publishers was officially ended on Thursday, after regulators accepted a deal from those being investigated.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 17

Apple's smart call waiting system automatically puts incoming calls on hold, supports voice to text

A filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday revealed Apple's invention for an intelligent call waiting system that uses contextual clues to play back pre-defined "please hold" messages or translate voice mails into text.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 12

Apple invention uses 'faceprints' to identify people, objects

In a patent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, Apple outlined a system that analyzes the characteristics of an image's subject and uses the data to create a "faceprint," which can then be matched with other photos to determine a person's identity.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 9

Official Google Maps iOS app released for iPhone and iPad

Just hours after reports surfaced that Google would be releasing a standalone iOS app powered by its expansive mapping service, the official Google Maps app made its way to the App Store and is available for download now.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 140

Rumor: Google Maps for iOS to be released tonight

A report from All Things D claims that the much anticipated Google Maps dedicated iOS app will be released sometime Wednesday night which, if true, would bring the internet search giant's mapping service back to Apple devices for the first time since it was deprecated in iOS 6.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 43

FCC proposes Apple and other wireless services provide text-to-911

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday proposed a set of guidelines regarding emergency text-to-911 messages that would require cellular carrier and internet-based messaging providers like Apple to support the initiative.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 14

iPhone 5 to come with free Lightning to micro USB adapter in China

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Samsung ad pokes fun at Apple Maps' Australian mix-up

In another reactive advertising move, Samsung has put together an elaborate showcase in Australia that takes a jab at Apple over a recent Victoria police announcement which warned travelers against using iOS Maps to navigate to the city of Mildura.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 82

Australian police also warn of safety concerns with Google Maps

Apple's iOS 6 Maps aren't alone in giving users poor directions in Australia: Authorities have also warned that Google Maps can recommend potentially dangerous routes.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 48

'Top secret' plans for upstate New York chip factory may involve Apple

New York state economic development officials have reportedly been pitched plans for a 3.2-million-square-foot chip manufacturing factory that could produce components for Apple's iPhone and iPad.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 40

Google's Eric Schmidt says Android 'clearly' winning against Apple in phones

With a wide range of devices at numerous price points running the Android operating system, Google's mobile platform is "clearly" winning over Apple's iOS, Eric Schmidt believes.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 227

Microsoft hopes to boost Surface sales by expanding retail availability

A lack of retail presence is reportedly "killing" the Microsoft Surface, which has prompted the company to expand availability of its iPad-competing tablet beyond Microsoft's own stores.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 57

Apple suppliers say iPhone 5 demand still strong, iPad mini cannibalizing 9.7" iPad

Demand for the iPhone 5 remains strong as supply and yields continue to improve, but total iPad sales for the holiday quarter may prove lower than market watchers expect, as the iPad mini cannibalizes sales of the new fourth-generation iPad.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 60

iTunes now selling and renting movies in 42 newly-opened stores

Apple on Wednesday activated iTunes movie sales for a bulk of the countries in which the online media storefront launched earlier in December, though film selection and availability is somewhat limited and varies from region to region.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 18

WSJ: Apple testing 'several' HDTV designs with Asian manufacturers

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday became the latest publication to chime in on the much-rumored Apple television, saying the company's most recent efforts have focused on a collaboration with struggling Japanese electronics maker Sharp.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 62

Apple, Samsung and others suggest Congress tap federal spectrum to ease 'fiscal cliff'

A group of mobile device makers including Apple, Samsung and RIM, sent a letter to top Congressional leaders asking for the allotment of additional operating spectrum dedicated to smartphones and tablets.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 19

Working Apple I nets record-smashing $640,000 at German auction

A working example of Apple's first computer was sold by German auction house Team Breker in November for $640,000, breaking the previous Apple I record selling price of $374,500 set by Sotheby's in June.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 17

Yahoo! launches iOS mail client in push to streamline service

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Time Magazine names Apple's iPhone 5 its 'Gadget of the Year'

In its annual list of the best gadgets available, Time has named Apple's new iPhone 5 the top device of 2012, while the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display also made the cut.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 45

Apple adds driving directions to 'Find My iPhone' app

Apple on Tuesday updated its Find My iPhone application to provide users with driving directions to a lost device's location.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 1

B&H offering $120 off WD 6TB My Thunderbolt Duo Dual-Drive

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.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 5

Google CEO Larry Page says rivalries with Apple & Amazon hurt users

Google Chief Executive Larry Page has lamented the "island-like approach" companies have taken in commercializing the Internet, as services from Google, Apple and Amazon do not integrate well with one another.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 159

Apple and Microsoft at odds over SkyDrive app subscription fees [ux2]

Microsoft and Apple are reportedly engaged in a behind-the-scenes dispute over Apple's 30 percent cut of sales through iOS applications, as well as the ability to sign up for the SkyDrive service [updated with comment from Microsoft].

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 105

47% of consumers interested in Apple television, willing to pay 20% premium

A new survey has found consumers are extremely interested in the prospect of an Apple-branded television, and are willing to pay a 20 percent premium over existing TV prices for such a device.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 81

Apple granted design patents for iPhone 4/4S and iCloud icon

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple the design rights for the iPhone 4 and 4S as well as the distinctive cloud icon used to represent the iCloud service in iOS and OS X.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 2

Apple patents method for intelligent caller ID image selection

Apple has won a patent for the method in which pictures are assigned to incoming calls, offering a twist to the common feature seen on most cellular devices since the introduction of the camera phone.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 19

IDC finds Apple leads in device value, Samsung in device volume

In a quarterly report published on Monday, research firm IDC found Samsung to have sold a bulk of so-called "connected devices" for the third quarter, but Apple's high-value products netted the Cupertino tech giant the most cash.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 39

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator now support Apple's Retina display MacBook Pros

In conjunction with its Create NOW event, Adobe on Monday released an update to all users of Creative Suite 6 that brings support to HiDPI screens like the Retina displays found in Apple's top-of-the-line MacBook Pros.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 4

FTC: Apple and Google not doing enough to protect privacy in kids apps

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission published a report on Monday saying that app stores like those operated by Apple and Google need to take responsibility for enhanced transparency, as there is little to no information available to parents regarding the collection and transmission of data from apps targeted at children.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 9

Twitter rolls out image filters in app update after Instagram pulls integrated photo viewing

Twitter rolled out updates to its official iOS and Android apps on Monday, adding new image editing features including Instagram-like image filters after Instagram halted support for in-app photo viewing on Sunday.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 18

Chinese iPhone 5 preorders soar past 300,000 ahead of Friday launch

Just days before the iPhone 5 is set to go on sale in China, the nation's second largest carrier announced on Monday that preorders for the device have reached over 300,000 units less than a week after initiating reservations.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 9

Apple seeks European trademark for 'leaf' portion of company logo

In a new filing with the European Trademark Registry, Apple has applied for rights to the leaf section of its iconic apple logo in a bid to further expand the company's constantly multiplying patent and trademark portfolio.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 12

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