Next-gen iPad Air with Touch ID, new gold color option may also debut at Apple's Sept. 9 event At a media event already expected to be packed with the unveiling of two new iPhone models and a so-called "iWatch," the company may also showcase its next full-size iPad Air with Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a new gold color option, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 24
Apple's iPhone-based augmented reality navigation concept has 'X-ray vision' features According to a pair of patent applications published on Thursday, Apple is investigating augmented reality systems for iOS capable of providing users with enhanced virtual overlays of their surroundings, including an "X-ray vision" mode that peels away walls. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 13
Apple invents method of hardening sapphire screens to reduce cracking The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published an Apple patent describing a method of implanting ions in a sapphire display structure, strengthening the already hard material without using chemical treatments. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 26
Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 6' event may feature U2 tie-in Bits of circumstantial evidence set the Apple rumor mill churning on Wednesday, with reports hinting U2 is somehow connected with the company's Sept. 9 media event expected to bring word of a new iPhone lineup. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 64
Jen Taylor, voice of Microsoft Windows Cortana, prefers to use Apple's iPhone Actress Jen Taylor, who voiced the the Cortana AI character in Halo games as well as providing the voice of Microsoft's identically named Siri-like assistant for Windows Mobile, actually uses an iPhone. Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 45
Jony Ive reportedly says 'iWatch' will be trouble for Switzerland Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive reportedly put the entire country of Switzerland on notice in touting the company's long-rumored wearable device, suggesting a fit and finish comparable to or surpassing that of traditional watches. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 243
Apple's rumored iPhone 6 mobile payment system seen as 'most legitimate potential threat' to PayPal Apple's upcoming product releases will lay the groundwork for an aggressive leap into the mobile payments sector that could eventually erode PayPal's firm foundation, according to one research analyst. Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 23
Line forms at 5th Ave. Apple Store 6 days ahead of expected iPhone announcement [u] While Apple prepares for its Sept. 9 media event, enthusiastic fans are already lining up at the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York, hoping to be one of the first in the world to nab an expected next-generation iPhone. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 76
Apple, Google reopen settlement talks in Silicon Valley no-poach lawsuit In a joint court filing on Wednesday, Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel said settlement talks have resumed in a class action lawsuit over alleged wage-fixing arrangements. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 2
Japanese smartphone buyers prefer Apple's anticipated 5.5" 'iPhone 6,' data shows Consumers in Japan — now one of Apple's most important markets — are excited by the prospect of a larger iPhone and the increased screen size could be a key driver of sales to new customers in the Asian nation, according to new survey data released this week. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 40
PSW14 Deals: $600 off DSLRs, $300 off Pentax Lenses, $260 off Mac Pros, plus hundreds off lighting systems, kits & more Photoshop World 2014 formally kicked off in Vegas on Wednesday, delivering 72-hour deals from Apple Authorized resellers participating in the conference. Among them are deep discounts on Canon & Nikon DSLR Cameras, Pentax lenses, lighting systems & photo shoot kits, Thunderbolt storage devices, camera bags, photo accessories, and up to $260 off Mac Pros, $700 off MacBook Pros, and $300 off MacBook Airs. Katie Marsal 11 years ago 2
VMWare releases Fusion 7 with support for OS X Yosemite and Retina optimization Virtualization firm VMWare on Wednesday announced the availability of VMWare Fusion 7, the latest release of its popular consumer virtualization package that brings compatibility with Apple's upcoming OS X Yosemite as well as better performance. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16
Samsung's wrap-around smartphone screen concept becomes a reality with Galaxy Note Edge First teased a year and a half ago, Samsung's concept for a smartphone with a slanted screen edge that can be more easily viewed from side angles is set to become a reality later this year, in the form of the company's new Galaxy Note Edge smartphone. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 87
Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Note 4, Gears S, and new Gear VR partnership with Oculus With Apple's 'iPhone 6' and 'iWatch' announcement looming, Samsung attempted to upstage its rival's showing by revealing its latest Note phablet, a new Gear smartwatch with a built-in 3G modem, and a virtual reality headset accessory — designed in collaboration with Oculus — at an event in Berlin on Wednesday. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 84
Exclusive look at Apple's full-size prototype building 'slice' of Campus 2 Apple's massive campus expansion in Cupertino, Calif., has been in active prototype development over the past year, with a full-scale "slice" of the building revealed in new terrestrial and aerial shots captured by an amateur photographer. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22
Nokia to take on Apple, Google maps with new cross-platform navigation app Following the sale of its handset division to Microsoft, Finnish telecommunications company Nokia on Wednesday announced that it would expand its consumer offerings with the release of a free navigation app — based on its Here mapping service — for Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 15
Apple's iTunes Store hit with hours-long outage affecting music, app and e-book downloads [u] Apple late Tuesday confirmed an unknown issue affecting its digital storefronts has barred users from purchasing, downloading or re-downloading content from the iTunes Music Store, App Store and iBookstore. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 33
Apple details HealthKit, HomeKit, TestFlight and app extension rules in App Store Review Guideline update After releasing a set of developer rules for HealthKit in the last iOS 8 beta, Apple on Tuesday updated its App Store Review Guidelines to restrict apps from storing user health data in iCloud, as well as add coverage for upcoming frameworks including app extensions, HomeKit and TestFlight. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 8
China Mobile notches 33K 'iPhone 6' preorders ahead of official launch China Mobile, the world's largest cellular carrier by subscribers, began accepting reservations for Apple's unannounced next-generation iPhone on Tuesday and has subsequently racked up more than 33,000 orders since going live. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 9
Apple reportedly in talks with Nordstrom over mobile payment partnership Adding to the din of rumors regarding an Apple-branded mobile payments solution, a report on Tuesday claims the Cupertino company is discussing a platform launch partnership with department store giant Nordstrom. Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 65
Apple to give $20K in college scholarships as part of diversity initiative In its push toward a more diverse corporate America, Apple on Tuesday announced two $10,000 scholarships for minority university students looking at future careers in the tech industry. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 106
Apple issues first iCloud for Windows beta with iCloud Drive support Apple on Tuesday sent AppleSeed program members invitations to download and test a new beta version of iCloud for Windows that includes access to the company's upcoming iCloud Drive feature. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 32
Leak reveals Sony's next iPhone-connected camera lens will feature swappable E-Mount, pop-up flash Sony's next-generation QX-series external camera accessory, which wirelessly connects to and is controlled by smartphones like Apple's iPhone, may include an E-Mount attachment for swapping lenses, as well as a dedicated flash. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 31
With Apple's 'iWatch' around the corner, Wellograph releases sapphire smartwatch Sapphire is a key component of at least one smartwatch that will make its way into consumers' hands this fall, as startup Wellograph on Tuesday officially announced the availability of its fashion-conscious, fitness-tracking wrist-worn device. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 49
Apple says iCloud is safe and secure, stolen celebrity pics were targeted accounts Apple on Tuesday put out a strong statement in support of the security of its iCloud services, saying that a collection of stolen pictures from celebrity phones was as a result of targeted attacks based on user names, passwords and security questions. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 178
Apple releases 7th preview of OS X Yosemite to developers The next version of Apple's desktop operating system drew closer to release on Tuesday as the company pushed OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 7 to registered Apple developers. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 34
Exclusive new aerial videos show Apple's 'spaceship' Campus 2 taking shape Apple's massive campus expansion in Cupertino, Calif., is making rapid progress, as revealed in aerial shots captured by an amateur photographer using a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ drone sponsored by B&H Photo Video. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 27
Apple's 'fab fall' predicted to help drive company's stock price to $123 per share Ahead of Apple's Sept. 9 event, where it is expected to unveil two new iPhones and offer a sneak-peek at a new wearable device, financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has given a strong endorsement to investors, saying the next few months could prove to be Apple's most exciting period in many years. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 20
Microsoft, HTC use Windows Phone's Cortana to poke fun at Apple's iPhone in new ad A new television spot from Microsoft's Windows Phone division again puts Siri on the iPhone 5s up against Cortana on an HTC One M8, though the video slants more toward a hardware comparison than Microsoft's previous Siri-focued efforts. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 53
Photos purport to show 2915 mAh battery for 5.5" 'iPhone 6,' twice the capacity of Apple's iPhone 5s The stream of component leaks surrounding the rumored 5.5-inch variant of Apple's next-generation iPhone has begun to kick up just one week before the company makes its official announcement, with a new high-capacity battery said to be destined for the "phablet" device appearing from Asia. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 70
Piper Jaffray ups Apple price target to $120 with high hopes for iOS 8 home & health features With the inclusion of HomeKit and HealthKit in Apple's forthcoming iOS 8, as well as rumors of a new 'iPhone 6' mobile payment system, investment firm Piper Jaffray has increased its price target on the company's stock to $120. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 29
Apple 'actively investigating' celebrity photo leaks for possible iCloud connection Apple on Monday confirmed in a short statement that it is in the process of determining whether or not security breaches in its online services were responsible for the outing of hundreds of racy photos of celebrities, including actress Jennifer Lawrence and model Kate Upton, over the weekend. Sam Oliver 11 years ago 210
Rear shell for 5.5" 'iPhone 6' allegedly shown, measured in new video A rear shell said to be destined for Apple's anticipated 5.5-inch iPhone was shown off Monday in a new video, with a ruler placed alongside suggesting that previously leaked dimensions of the still-unannounced handset could be legitimate. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 95
Review: Razer's Kraken Pro analog gaming headset As with most Razer products, the Kraken Pro headset's over-the-top aesthetics and unique features, like foldable ear cups, a retractable microphone and iPhone compatibility, are designed to set it apart from the crowd. Jason Snively 11 years ago 4
Apple 'not likely' to ship redesigned power adapter, Lightning cable with 'iPhone 6' Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Monday poured cold water on recent rumors that Apple was preparing to migrate to a reversible version of the Lightning charge cable as well as a larger, possibly more powerful iPhone power adapter alongside its next-generation handset. AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 15
Apple's secret iPhone 6 digital payment system said to also include Visa & MasterCard Hot on the heels of a report that Apple has inked a deal with American Express, a second report has stated that the company has also signed deals with Visa and MasterCard. Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 146
