LAUSD officially ends 'iPads-for-all' contract with Apple

Ramon Cortines, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, on Tuesday announced the official termination of a plan to equip local schools with $1.3 billion worth of Apple iPads, a project fostered by his predecessor last year.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 62

Google's Chromecast usurps Apple TV in streaming content device race

Cheap streaming media players like Google's Chromecast and Amazon's Fire TV are gobbling up marketshare from streaming device heavyweights Apple and Roku, with Apple TV dropping its long-held second place spot to the Internet search giant's latest attempt on the living room.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 64

Apple releases Final Cut Pro 10.1.4 and Xcode 6.1.1 with feature additions, bug fixes

Apple on Tuesday updated its pro-level video editing app Final Cut Pro with minor feature additions and bug fixes, while the latest Xcode release addresses crashing issues experienced when coding in Swift.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 2

Apple's iOS devices accounted for 78% of record setting Cyber Monday mobile sales

Revenues from online shopping on "Cyber Monday" surged 15.4 percent higher than last year, setting a new all time peak in U.S. ecommerce, with online mobile sales overwhelmingly driven by customers wielding Apple devices.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 51

Pandora for iOS gets a new look in beta, American Express app adds Touch ID login

Starting Tuesday, some users of popular streaming radio app Pandora began seeing a beta preview of a new user interface on their iPhone. Plus, American Express cardholders can now view their account information using Touch ID.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Apple's Eddy Cue speaks out on iBooks price fixing ruling: 'It's just not right'

Days before an appeals court will revisit Apple's iBooks price fixing case, the head of the company's digital content business has spoken out on why Apple continues to fight the government's antitrust allegations, calling it a "fight for the truth."

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 69

As Apple still struggles to meet iPhone 6 demand, Canaccord raises price target to $135

Investment firm Canaccord Genuity raised its price target on shares of Apple to $135 on Tuesday, citing its latest survey showing supply constraints for the higher-capacity iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, signaling higher average selling prices and greater profits for the company's handset division.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 41

Antitrust laws could cost Apple $1 billion in iTunes monopoly case

Though plaintiffs are seeking $350 million in damages in a case alleging that Apple created an unfair monopoly with its iTunes Music Store, U.S. antitrust laws say the final damages could be triple that amount, exceeding $1 billion.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 81

Tim Cook makes surprise visit to D.C. Apple Store in support of World AIDS Day

Apple CEO Tim Cook and (RED) chief Deborah Dugan visited a Washington, D.C. Apple Store in Georgetown on Monday to show support for World AIDS Day, a global event created to foster awareness about HIV/AIDS.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 10

Google Chromebooks overtake Apple iPads in education sales for first time, report says

After years of holding a commanding lead in the U.S. education market, Apple's iPad was dethroned by Google's Chromebook over the third quarter of 2014, recent statistics show.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 108

Apple sends rare push notification ad promoting App Store's (RED) campaign

Apple on Monday sent out a rare self-promoting iOS push notification regarding the iOS App Store's (RED) campaign to help fight AIDS, though the unsolicited message turned out to be a cause of concern for certain users.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 18

Apple stock hit by brief mini crash of over 6 percent before rebounding

Apple shares on Monday saw its most precipitous decline in three months after opening to unusually high trade volume, shedding as much as $40 billion in market value before rebounding to end the day down more than three percent.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 35

Best of Cyber Monday: Free and deeply discounted apps for iOS and OS X

On the biggest e-sales day of the year, app developers are getting in on the action with hefty Cyber Monday price cuts on popular titles for iOS and Mac, including half-price and free deals for Fantastical, Assassin's Creed Pirates, Pixelmator for Mac and more.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Dropbox gains ability to rename files & folders, enhanced Office integration

The official Dropbox application for Apple's iOS received a significant update on Monday with key new features, including the ability to rename files and folders on the go, and also to launch Office files in their respective Microsoft apps.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Samsung declines to shake up management amidst shrinking smartphone profits

Despite speculation that Samsung was planning to institute major personnel changes its mobile division, the South Korean electronics maker has instead announced that it will stay the course with its mobile management team.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 38

Best of Cyber Monday: up to $100 off iPads, up to $600 off Macs, & Free Apple TVs with new Mac & AppleCare purchases

Though Black Friday has come and gone, many of its discounts on Macs — and even some iPads — remain for a few more hours through "Cyber Monday." Here's a roundup of the deepest discounts on Apple products still standing from retailers who either have those products in stock or promise to ship them within the next business week.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Microsoft acquires iOS email app Acompli, plans to integrate with Outlook

Microsoft's presence on Apple's iOS continues to grow with the acquisition of Acompli, a popular mobile email client that first debuted earlier this year on the iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

UBS survey finds 10% of consumers want a smartwatch, expects 24M Apple Watch sales in fiscal 2015

A new survey from UBS suggests that the Apple Watch could get off to a strong start, leading the investment firm to predict sales of 24 million units and gross profit of $3.4 billion from the wearable device in its first few months alone.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 70

Apple faces $350M in damages from iTunes antitrust suit first filed in 2005

Though Apple and record labels abandoned digital rights management protection in iTunes Store music purchases years ago, an antitrust lawsuit on the matter first filed in 2005 is set to go to trial this week.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 61

Apple Store logos tinted red worldwide in support of World AIDS Day

Apple brick-and-mortar retail outlets around the world on Monday changed their iconic Apple logos red in recognition of World AIDS Day, which in 2014 is commemorating its 26th year of supporting those affected by the disease.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 7

Review: Moga Rebel iOS gaming controller for Apple's iPhone & iPad

Moga's new full-size Rebel Bluetooth gaming controller is the best iOS-compatible controller we've tested yet, successfully helping to bridge the gap between powerful home game consoles and mobile devices like both the iPhone and iPad.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 7

How to manage your iCloud security and Apple Pay settings from the Web

Ever since Apple transitioned from its legacy MobileMe service to iCloud, it has sought to add more cloud features to match those of Google and Dropbox. With iOS 8 and Yosemite Apple has also opened iCloud Drive for file storage and Family Sharing of purchases, but managing your iCloud account can be challenging and confusing, especially when it comes to security.

Stephen Robles 11 years ago 22

Roundup: Holiday app deals bring deep discounts on Infinity Blade Trilogy, Fantastical, more

As brick-and-mortar shops welcome an onslaught of holiday shoppers looking for the year's best savings, purveyors of digital goods are also offering deep discounts and promotions for their wares.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 2

Blueprint of Apple's "iPad Air Plus," details of iPad mini 4 reportedly outed in Japanese mag - Rumor

A Japanese Apple fan magazine published on Friday what it says is a full-scale schematic of Apple's much rumored "iPad Air Plus," along with claims that the device will be powered by an A9 chip and ship between April and June of 2015.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 196

Rounding up the best (remaining) Apple iPad Air and iPad mini deals of Black Friday 2014

While deals on Apple's iPad lineup where aplenty in the week leading up to Black Friday, most of those offers have since dried up due to a shortage of inventory. Fortunately, if you know where to look, significant discounts and availability are still able to be had. Here's where and how.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 7

Rounding up the best Apple MacBook, iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pros deals of Black Friday 2014

With the 2014 shopping season now "officially" in full swing, finalized Apple Black Friday deals are now live. We've curated the creme of the crop in this roundup that highlights up to $300 off MacBook Airs, up to $600 off MacBook Pros, up to $200 off iMacs, and up to $600 off Mac Pros.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 2

How to find the lowest prices on Apple's Macs and iPads this Black Friday

While Apple has again chosen to forgo offering discounts on its products this Black Friday in favor of offering iTunes Gift Cards, many Apple Authorized Resellers and big-box retailers are competing aggressively for the business of Apple shoppers. Here's how to quickly and easily find the lowest prices anywhere on your iPad or Mac of choice.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 0

Exclusive: Free Apple TV and the lowest prices anywhere on every MacBook + AppleCare bundle (save $200-$800); iMacs & Mac Pros too

Exclusive (Expires @ Midnight ET 12/20/14) : In a deal that only AppleInsider can deliver, we've teamed up with Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama to give away a free Apple TV to every customer who purchases a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, non-Retina iMac, or Mac Pro bundled with AppleCare. These bundles are the most heavily discounted bundles available anywhere, even before the Apple TV is thrown in. There's never been a better time to buy a new Mac.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Black Friday sale delivers first Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display under $1000

While most Apple-related Black Friday 2014 door busters to launch thus far have been positioned around iPads and Apple's more premium priced Macs, one particular offer stands out in offering the first ever MacBook Pro with Retina display that can be had for less than a grand.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 22

Best Buy slashes $100 off iPad Air 2 (from $399), $200 off MacBook Pro with CD/DVD ($899), $150 off iMacs (from $899)

Following up on its "Get a Jump on Black Friday" sale launched, U.S. electronics retail chain Best Buy on Thursday added Apple's latest iPad Air 2 to the list with deep $100 discounts on all models, putting the starting price at only $399.99 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only version.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

Apple touts iOS 8 voice messaging in new iPhone 6 ad

One day after delivering two iPhone 6 ads highlighting Continuity and gaming performance, Apple on Wednesday continued with a spot demonstrating voice messages, a new-for-iOS 8 feature that lets users send audio via Messages.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 35

Lowest Prices Ever: Apple's mid-2014 2.5Ghz 15-inch MacBook Pro (16GB, 512GB, 750M) for $2199; $300 off iMac 5K with AppleCare; up to $600 off Mac Pro

B&H Photo is the latest Apple Authorized Reseller to begin rolling out some of its Black Friday sales early this year, including an unbeatable deal on Apple's most professional 15" MacBook Pro that offers rock bottom pricing exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with no tax collected for most. Also $300 off iMac 5K with AppleCare, up to $600 off Mac Pros.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 11

Twitter to track installed third-party apps on iOS with new app graph system

Ubiquitous microblogging platform Twitter on Wednesday announced a new initiative called app graph, which looks to track the apps users have installed on their devices to suggest promoted content and potentially allow for enhanced timeline personalization.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 22

Apple Watch website revamped with new UI and UX details

Apple on Wednesday updated its dedicated Apple Watch website to include additional information on operating system features unique to the wearable device, including break-out categories covering health and fitness, timekeeping and messaging.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 71

Apple's iTunes to air Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer on Friday

Following rumors that an anticipated trailer for Disney's upcoming Star Wars movie would be available for viewing online, the official Star Wars Twitter account confirmed availability through Apple's iTunes for Black Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 109

Apple's iOS 8 distribution back on track, now on 60% of devices

Earlier this week, Apple revealed fresh statistics on iOS 8 distribution as seen through the iOS App Store, saying its latest mobile operating system is now running on 60 percent of iPhones and iPads.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 44

Black Friday at MacMall kicks off with up to $300 off Retina MacBook Pros, $200 off Retina iMac, up to $600 off Mac Pros

MacMall's Black Friday sales are now in effect for Mac hardware, offering up to $300 off MacBook Pros with Retina display, $201 off the new iMac with Retina 5K display, and a $601 discount on the new Mac Pro.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 0

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