Time Inc. brings free article previews to iPad magazines in bid for new subscribers

Time Inc. continues to take small steps toward further boosting readership of its magazines on the iPad, with the publishing giant announcing on Thursday that it would begin allowing users to browse digital editions before buying them.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 4

Smash & grab iPhone thief caught after leaving his Samsung Galaxy behind

A man who broke into a Springfield, VA wireless store smashed a display case and grabbed "several iPhones," but was apprehended after police discovered he had left behind his Samsung Galaxy.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 54

iOS 7 Maps go full screen, navigation gets night mode, new Siri options

Google would like Apple's iOS Maps to go away, but the latest builds of iOS 7 show that Cupertino is working to deliver significant new improvements to its mapping app while also adding deep integration of Maps throughout iOS and with Macs running OS X Mavericks.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 81

Latest Retina iPad mini rumor says Apple eyeing early 2014 launch

Apple's iPad mini may not gain a high-resolution Retina display until early next year, if the latest rumor about the second-generation 7.9-inch tablet proves accurate.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 29

Rumor: Apple buys into chip fab, plans to build its own silicon

Apple may move beyond designing silicon and actually build its own mobile chips, rather than relying entirely on third-party suppliers like Samsung or TSMC, a new rumor claims.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 44

Infinity Blade: Dungeons axed, Worms 3 an iOS exclusive, KOTOR 50% off

While mobile gamers won't get to play the now-canceled "Infinity Blade: Dungeons," the upcoming "Worms 3" will be an iOS exclusive, and classic Star Wars title "Knights of the Old Republic" is now available for half off.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 9

Google's Schmidt: Apple and Google holding 'lots and lots' of meetings

In an interview on Thursday, Google chairman Eric Schmidt said his company's relationship with Apple has improved over the past year, noting that executives have been holding "lots and lots" of talks to discuss a number of issues.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 79

Best Buy offering $200 gift cards for iPad trade-ins in two-day promotion

Best Buy on Thursday announced that it will be initiating a trade-in program on Friday, offering gift cards worth at least $200 for working iPad 2 and third-generation iPad models.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 15

Apple addresses concerns over products using illegally mined tin

In a recent update to its Supplier Responsibility webpage, Apple revealed that concerns over use of illegally mined tin its products has prompted the company to lead a fact-finding mission in Indonesia.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 15

Apple releases AirPort Utility 6.3.1 for Mac

Apple has released a new update for the AirPort Utility for Macs, fixing an issue that occurred with 802.11n and 802.11ac-capable Macs.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 0

Apple looks to expand iOS device supply chain beyond Foxconn, Pegatron in 2014

In the coming year, Apple could greatly diversify its supply chain beyond current partner manufacturer Foxconn, says one analyst, with the Cupertino company looking to other Taiwanese firms to build iPhones, iPads and iPods.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 10

New Deux Ex game for iOS hobbles gameplay if device is jailbroken

Gamers looking to play the first-person shooter Deus Ex are in for a surprise if they download the game on a jailbroken device: its developer has hobbled their copies in order to make sure they can't fully run.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 81

Nokia bets on photography to boost sales with 41MP Lumia 1020

Nokia on Thursday announced the new, 41-megapixel Lumia 1020, a Windows Phone 8 handset that will try to turn the Finnish phone maker's photography cachet into unit sales.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 110

Pebble smart watch preorders hit 275,000 ahead of Best Buy debut

After 85,000 customers backed the Pebble Kickstarter campaign, the smart watch went on to sell another 190,000 preorders through the product's website.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 12

Windows 8.1, Intel's Haswell not expected to reverse sliding PC sales

The PC market will continue its downward spiral in spite of the debuts of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update and Intel's latest-generation Haswell processors, a new analysis contends.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 20

Verizon could owe Apple $14 billion off iPhone sales shortfall

Verizon has sold more than 10 million iPhones over the last several months, but a new report finds that the nation's largest carrier could still wind up owing Apple billions of dollars for failing to meet expectations.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 93

'One Microsoft' realignment focuses on devices and services

Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a sweeping company-wide restructuring plan that Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said will enable the company to "innovate with greater speed, efficiency and capability."

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 87

Apple's loss in e-book antitrust case likely to give advantage to Amazon

The big winner in the U.S. government's antitrust victory over Apple is Amazon, experts say, as the online retailer will now be able to price e-books however it wants.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 84

New IFTTT app launches with iPhone-only photo, reminder and contacts recipes

The versatile Web-based productivity tool IFTTT (an acronym for "If This Then That") released an iOS app on Thursday that marries the utility of its Internet-connected actions and triggers with the convenience of an iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 1

Apple looks to patent hybrid input device that uses motion, touch for next-level control

In a patent application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple details a hybrid input peripheral that boasts built-in inertial sensors and an external touchpad, affording users a large range of motion and fine-tuned control with one device.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 14

Sprint now officially under SoftBank control after $21.6B deal

Sprint on Wednesday announced that it has successfully completed a deal with Japanese telecommunications and Internet services giant SoftBank, which now owns a controlling 78 percent stake of the U.S. wireless carrier.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 3

Remains of 15th-century hospital uncovered during construction of Madrid Apple Store

The ruins of a hospital built in the 1400s was unearthed during construction of the flagship Madrid Apple Store on Tuesday, adding to other artifacts recently discovered as modern renovations and construction dig deeper into the heart of the Spanish capital.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 34

Deals: Free $50 Target Gift Cards with iPads, 2TB WD Portable Drive for $99, more [u]

Target is currently offering free Gift Cards to customers who purchase WiFi iPad minis, iPad 4s with Retina display, or Apple TVs. Meanwhile, a 48-hour deal offers Western Digital's 2-terabyte Passport Drive for just $99, and there are now a dozen and a half MacBook Air configs in stock at the lowest prices anywhere.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 14

Facebook updates iOS app with verified celebrity check marks, introduces Instagram Web embeds

Facebook on Wednesday rolled out a small user interface update to its iOS app for verified public figures, and also debuted a new Instagram feature that allows users to embed photos and video into Web posts.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 3

Reportedly leaked Bluetooth roadmap hints at future iPhone, 'iWatch' features

A roadmap reportedly leaked from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) reveals what features the next three iterations of the wireless protocol have in store, including support for biometrics, indoor GPS, and IPv6.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 11

Apple's rumored switch to IGZO displays could boost MacBook battery life

The next generation of MacBooks could, if Apple decides to make the switch, feature a new technology that would significantly boost battery life while giving users a better display quality.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 34

PC shipments dropped 11% worldwide in Q2, Apple's US growth slows 4.3% [u]

In its latest quarterly report, market research firm Gartner said PC shipments slid 11 percent worldwide for the second quarter of 2013, continuing the longest decline in the market's history.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 33

Apple seeds fourth beta of OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion

Apple on Wednesday provided its development community with the fourth beta build of OS X 10.8.5, a forthcoming maintenance and security update for its Mountain Lion operating system.

Katie Marsal 12 years ago 0

T-Mobile USA's 'Jump' program allows 2 smartphone upgrades a year for $10/month

T-Mobile, the fourth-largest carrier in the U.S., announced a new program on Wednesday dubbed "Jump" that allows customers to upgrade their smartphone as often as two times per year, at an added cost of $10 per month.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 50

Samsung passes Apple's iPhone in smartphone Web usage - report

A new study has found that more people in the world are using Samsung-made smartphones to access the Internet than are using Apple's iPhone, marking the first time that has been the case.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 71

Apple to appeal e-book decision, maintains company did 'nothing wrong'

Apple will appeal a federal judge's decision that the iPad maker conspired with publishers to raise the prices of electronic books, with a spokesperson for the Cupertino company saying it has done nothing wrong in its dealings with publishers.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 72

Costume designer used around 60 pairs of Levi's 501 jeans for 'Jobs' movie

To make Ashton Kutcher's portrayal of Steve Jobs as accurate as possible, the costume designer behind the upcoming "Jobs" movie obtained the exact style of New Balance sneakers and Levi's 501 jeans the Apple co-founder famously wore.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 16

US court finds Apple guilty of conspiring to raise e-book prices

The U.S. government has succeeded in its federal antitrust suit against Apple, as the judge presiding over the case has determined that Apple conspired with book publishers to raise the price of e-books.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 163

Latest alleged 'iPhone Lite' plastic backs show different color shades

A new collection of photos claiming to be back panels for Apple's low-cost iPhone again show an array of colors, but this time with slightly different shades.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 90

Yahoo updates Mail app with multi-login support, Tumblr with refined search

Yahoo updated two of its iOS titles on Tuesday, with Mail getting support for multiple accounts, while the recently acquired Tumblr received powerful new search enhancements.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 4

Apple files for stay on ITC ban for legacy iPhones and iPads

In a filing with the U.S. International Trade Commission on Monday, Apple requested the body stay an import ban against older model iPhones and iPads while a court considers an appeal on the ruling.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 11

Reported Foxconn hiring spree could signal 'iPhone 5S' mass production

A report out of the Far East on Tuesday claims Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is hiring a large number of workers to handle production of the next-generation iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 17

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