Apple continues to dominate with massive 86% share of handset industry profits

A new analysis of third-quarter handset industry operating profits estimates that Apple accounted for a massive 86 percent share, blowing away the competition as rivals such as Samsung saw their profit levels dip.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 61

Apple granted patent covering motion-based 'remote wand' controllers for Apple TV

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday issued an invention for a new kind of Apple TV remote control, giving viewers the ability to gesture with a "remote wand" in order to navigate around the user interface, in what could be the latest evidence Apple is looking to substantially alter the user experience of its set-top streamer.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

Amazon adds unlimited cloud photo storage for Prime members

Subscribers to the $99-per-year Amazon Prime service can now back up their entire photo collection at full resolution, including iPhone photos via a dedicated iOS app.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 37

Apple to raise $3.5 billion from euro debt at some of the lowest interest rates in history

Apple is set to borrow cash in euros for the first time in the company's history, taking advantage of record-low interest rates in Europe with what will be some of the lowest-ever interest rates for a corporation.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 74

'Disney Movies Anywhere' gets Android app, ushers in cross-platform movie purchasing

Disney on Tuesday rolled out an Android app for its "Disney Movies Anywhere" cloud service — already available for iOS — in a rare deal that finds Apple and Google sharing digital content rights for movie purchases.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Apple releases first iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers with bug fixes

Following the release of OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta, Apple on Monday issued the first developer beta for iOS 8.1.1 , the upcoming point release for the company's mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 18

Australian Bureau of Statistics credits Apple's iPhone 6 for stoking retail surge

Following an anemic 0.1 percent rise in August, Australia's Bureau of Statistics reported that retail turnover lept to 1.2 percent growth in September, crediting Apple's iPhone 6 launch for driving the unexpected growth.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 40

Tim Cook's 'rhino skin' tested by a rash of angry flies as Apple investors shrug off concerns

In the days following Tim Cook's statement that he was "proud to be gay," Apple's chief executive has been commended for his openness in a variety of online opinions, but also needled by a pestilent swarm of haters, ranging from Twitter trolls to Russian politicians and businessmen. Apple investors don't seem to care.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 279

First wireless chips with Apple HomeKit support now shipping to device manufacturers

Chipmakers Broadcom and Texas Instruments have started shipping out Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chips with installed Apple HomeKit firmware, meaning the first wave of HomeKit-enabled devices should hit store shelves soon.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 5

Apple issues first OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta seed to developers

Apple on Monday issued the first OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite beta to developers, with the first maintenance update seed coming more than two weeks after the latest Mac operating system saw release in mid-October.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 24

Apple rumored to abandon iPad mini in 2015, move to 12-inch 'iPad Pro'

A dubious rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims Apple is looking to wind down iPad mini production in favor of a 12-inch tablet, a response to flagging sales and growing consumer interest in larger-screened devices.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 81

Beyonce rumored to release second iTunes exclusive 'visual album' on Nov. 14

A supposedly leaked photo appears to show the tracklist for an unannounced iTunes exclusive Beyonce release set for November, which will feature collaborations with Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and more.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 12

Gazelle launches certified preowned store specializing in quality used Apple iPhones & iPads

Trade-in service Gazelle on Monday launched a new resale service backed by a quality guarantee, allowing shoppers to buy used iPhones and iPads at heavily discounted prices, without having to worry about the condition of their purchase when it arrives.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 12

Verizon, AT&T pledge Voice Over LTE interoperability coming in 2015

The two largest carriers in the U.S., Verizon and AT&T, both announced on Monday that they plan to allow Voice Over LTE connections between customers on the two competing networks starting in 2015.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Christian Bale passes on role of Steve Jobs, actor reportedly felt he wasn't right for part

Though Christian Bale was in final talks to play Steve Jobs in an upcoming biopic, the actor has reportedly decided to pass on the part, as he allegedly did not feel he was the right person to play the iconic figure on film.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 62

RunKeeper update adds indoor treadmill tracking, SwiftKey gains 4 new languages

Atheletes who rely on the popular RunKeeper app to track their workouts can now use a new "Stopwatch Mode" for easily entering indoor exercises. In addition, third-party keyboard SwiftKey was updated on Monday with support for four new languages, as well as a handful of improvements and bug fixes.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 3

Navy Federal, USAA, U.S. Bank, others kick off second wave of Apple Pay rollouts [u]

A number of new credit unions and banks have started to flip the switch giving customers access to Apple Pay, making Apple's new NFC-based mobile payment system available to millions of new consumers throughout the U.S.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 48

Southwest Airlines and Apple offer Beats Music with new in-flight entertainment service

A new partnership between Apple and Southwest Airlines will not only offer access to the Beats Music subscription service while in flight, but a new Beats-branded Boeing 737 aircraft is also taking to the skies.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 16

Starwood Hotels rolls out iPhone & Apple Watch-compatible Bluetooth room keys

Following a successful trial run in the U.S., Starwood Hotels will now allow guests at a number of the company's properties around the world to walk past the front desk during check-in and unlock their hotel room door using only their iPhone or forthcoming Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 17

Microsoft continues ad assault on Apple's MacBook Air, features Lenovo in latest spot

Apple's wildly popular MacBook Air remains in Microsoft's crosshairs as the Windows maker seeks to break Apple's stranglehold on the premium laptop market, this time compared to Lenovo's Yoga 3 convertible PC in Microsoft's latest television advertisement.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 92

Another functioning Apple I expected to command at least $600K in Christie's auction

A fully functioning Apple I, personally sold by company co-founder Steve Jobs, is expected to earn $600,000 when it goes on sale at legendary auction house Christie's this December.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 9

Apple to hold investor call for first-time bond offering in euros - report

Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Apple are expected to host a call with investors today, arranging for a new blockbuster bond deal that will come at least partly in euros, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 116

Google to resurrect Bump app as "Copresence," like Apple's AirDrop without privacy

Bump, an app developer Google acquired last year, is bouncing back under the codename Copresence, an effort to deliver AirPlay-like file sharing that appears to be deeply integrated with Google+ Hangouts, sparking new privacy concerns.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 136

Review: ClamCase Pro for iPad Air

ClamCase for iPad Air is a simple but well-implemented product that takes Apple's tablet one step closer to being a productivity machine and, for some, a viable ultra-portable laptop replacement.

Victor Marks 11 years ago 46

Sam's Club to sell Apple's iPhone 6 from $99 on Nov. 15, report says

As part of a one-day holiday sales event, big-box wholesaler Sam's Club will be selling Apple's latest iPhone 6 from $99 with two-year contract on Nov. 15, according to a supposedly leaked flyer.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 11

Rumor: Apple's "iPad Pro" to be as thin as an iPhone, sport 12.2-inch display & extra speakers

The latest rumblings surrounding the anticipated release of a larger, education-focused iPad next year suggest the device may touch down with Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 in its crosshairs, sporting a super-slim form factor, enhanced audio, and a slightly more compact 12.2-inch display.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 261

Review: UNU Aero Wireless Charging Battery Case for iPhone 5/5s

The UNU Aero Wireless Charging Battery Case and Mat for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 solves one of the chief concerns smartphone users have always battled: battery anxiety. UNU ingeniously combines a smartphone battery case with wireless charging technology, and there's a lot to like.

Victor Marks 11 years ago 20

Apple may face iPhone trademark battle in India as local firm asserts 'iFon' mark

Apple is once again facing "iPhone" naming writes woes, this time in a challenge coming from Indian firm iVoice Enterprises, which claims the phonetic similarity between iPhone and its own "iFon" destroyed the project before it got off the ground.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 49

Google CEO Larry Page invokes Steve Jobs in interview, defends ambitious Google X projects

In a wide-ranging interview published Friday, Google CEO Larry Page briefly touched on late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs to highlight the differences between the two companies, one being hyper-focused on a small set of products and another with fingers in seemingly everything.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 83

Apple shares reach new peak as company gears up to pay investors $2.8 billion in dividends

Apple shares reached a new all time high of $108 for the end of October, less than two weeks prior prior to the company's quarterly dividend distribution date.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 25

AT&T, Verizon to bump monthly mobile data allotments in ongoing price battle

America's top two wireless carriers AT&T and Verizon on Friday announced value added changes to their respective mobile data plans, though Verizon is only offering extra data as a limited time promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 29

Musician Trent Reznor working on secret music delivery project at Apple

Calling it "challenging" and "unfamiliar," Nine Inch Nails rocker and film composer Trent Reznor has revealed he is deeply involved in a secretive music delivery product in the works at Apple.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 29

Philips Hue connected bulbs now supported by over 200 third-party iOS apps

The popular Philips Hue connected LED lightbulbs reached a new milestone this week, with more than 200 third-party applications for iOS now compatible with the smart home accessory.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 30

Microsoft says public beta of new Office for Mac coming in first half of 2015

In releasing a new version of Outlook for Mac on Friday, Microsoft also revealed will launch an update to its Office suite for Mac next year, allowing users to test it in the first half of 2015 before a launch sometime in the second half of the year.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 48

'Historical implications' made Apple Watch more difficult to design than original iPhone, Jony Ive says

Speaking at a live event this week, Apple's chief designer Jony Ive said creating the forthcoming Apple Watch was a "humbling" experience that presented an even greater challenge than designing the iPhone, due to the legacy of traditional wrist watches.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 136

Users report slow Wi-Fi, dropped connections after upgrading to Apple's OS X Yosemite

Apple's new Mac operating system, OS X Yosemite, appears to have bugs related to Wi-Fi connections, with users reporting slow transfer speeds and dropped signals after upgrading.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 64

Save $50 on all iMac Retina 5Ks plus get a 3-Year AppleCare Protection Plan for free

It's Back: For a limited time, AppleInsider has re-teamed with one of Apple's Authorized Resellers to again offer an instant $50 savings on roughly 4 dozen different configurations of Apple's new iMac with Retina 5K display, each of which also comes with a free 3-Year AppleCare Protection Plan (and no tax in 48 states).

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 21

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