DirecTV Now launch rocky with early adopters having poor experience, getting 'Error 60'

Wednesday saw the launch of AT&T's DirecTV Now internet TV service, but the first day of operation was allegedly anything but smooth.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

Future Apple devices might warn users of environmental dangers

Apple published a patent application on Thursday covering an embedded environmental sensor capable of sampling both gas and liquids, a component that could one day inform iPhone and Apple Watch owners of potential unseen dangers in their surrounding environment.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 10

Apple launches Apple Pay in Spain with support for four financial institutions

As rumored, Apple on Thursday debuted Apple Pay in Spain with support for Mastercard and American Express credit cards issued through Santander bank, Carrefour Pass and Ticket Restaurant.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 5

Apple patent filing reveals work on circular displays for Apple Watch

A pair of Apple patent filings published Thursday reveal ongoing research into circular displays suitable for wearable devices, suggesting the company was at least mulling the creation of a round-faced Apple Watch.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Fitbit to reportedly buy smartwatch maker Pebble for 'small amount,' phase out product

Wearable fitness device giant Fitbit is reportedly on the verge of buying out, and subsequently shutting down, smartwatch upstart Pebble for what sources describe as a "small amount."

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 18

Gooligan malware roots 1M Android phones in "largest Google account breach to date"

A new strain of Android malware dubbed "Gooligan," thought to be "the largest Google account breach to date," is already in active circulation and three-fourths of the Android installed base is vulnerable. Once infected, devices give hackers access to the users' Gmail, Google Photos, Docs, Drive and other Google services accounts.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 45

Apple investigating iCloud Calendar spam solution

Apple on Wednesday released a statement regarding a recent spate of spam iCloud Calendar invitations, saying it is working to address the issue by identifying and blocking suspicious invite senders.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 33

Readdle's popular iOS email client Spark arrives on the Mac App Store

Previously available for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, Readdle's hit email client Spark launched on macOS on Wednesday, and is now available as a free download from the Mac App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 12

Apple TV gains fourth beta of tvOS 10.1 with support for new 'TV' app

Apple on Wednesday supplied developers with a fourth pre-release beta of tvOS 10.1, a forthcoming update that will bring a new universal "TV" app, as well as single sign-on support for TV providers, to the company's streaming set-top box.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 5

Cook talks Apple's social activism in interview promoting World AIDS Day plans

In an interview published on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook touted the company's World AIDS Day charity initiatives, while insisting that he and the company are acting beyond selfish interests.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 67

Apple updates Boot Camp audio driver that was causing blown MacBook Pro speakers

Apple has issued an update to Boot Camp drivers within Windows, preventing the random, loud pops from over-ranging and damaging the new MacBook Pro's speakers. However, the driver doesn't fix speakers already damaged by the problem.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 30

Apple AirPort Extreme claims top marks in consumer-grade wireless router survey

A recent customer satisfaction survey of home router technologies places Apple comfortably on top of the heap, despite recent reports of the division closing down, and engineers re-assigned to other projects.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 107

Apple Pay to launch in Spain on Thursday with just one bank - report

Making good on an earlier promise, Apple will finally launch Apple Pay in Spain this Thursday, Dec. 1, a new report reveals.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Netflix enables downloads of select content for offline viewing on iOS, Android

Netflix has deployed the ability to download select TV shows and movies from its catalog, with most of the initial offerings coming from the company's unique programming.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 16

Apple offers new Beats & iPhone accessories, special iTunes & App Store content for World AIDS Day

Apple on Wednesday announced a host of (RED) charity efforts to mark World AIDS Day — Dec. 1 — with varying proceeds going to the Global Fund, which as part of its anti-AIDS efforts funds initiatives like testing, prevention, and medication.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Kaby Lake suitable for MacBook Pro said to debut at January's Consumer Electronics Show

According to reports out of the Chinese supply chain, Intel is gearing up to announce and release the H-series Kaby Lake processor, suitable for use in laptops like the MacBook Pro.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Apple Music marketing exec Bozoma Saint John talks diversity in new interview

Bozoma Saint John, global marketing executive for Apple Music and iTunes, took part in a brief interview as part of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen conference on Tuesday, offering those in attendance a lesson in self-confidence she learned as a teenager.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 34

Yahoo Answers gets its own standalone iOS app

Debuted clandestinely on the iOS App Store earlier this year under another name, Yahoo Answers this week launched as a standalone app providing users native access to the popular, if not entirely accurate, Q&A site.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 11

Apple Music student memberships now available in more than 30 regions

Apple on Tuesday expanded Apple Music student membership eligibility to include more than 30 markets, with the latest round of additions extending the subscription tier to countries like Canada, China, India and more.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

British MP urges schools to confiscate iPads, says children use tablet to bully

A British Conservative Party politician is calling on educators to prohibit the use of, and if necessary confiscate, iPads during daily lessons in a bid to keep students focused on academic pursuits.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 40

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with minor bug fixes

Apple on Tuesday pushed out a minor update for its premiere video editing tool Final Cut Pro X, addressing library and Paste Attributes issues, among other feature fixes.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 15

Philips Hue app adds iPad support, 3D Touch widgets for iPhone

Philips on Tuesday pushed out an update for its Hue connected lightbulb and accessories controller app, adding iPad support and new home screen widgets for iPhone users running iOS 10.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 7

Apple hires Wired magazine creative director to design team

Apple is adding a new member to its design team, as Billy Sorrentino, Wired magazine's Head of Creative, on Tuesday announced he will depart the publication to take on an undisclosed role at the Cupertino tech giant.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 32

Facebook launches Instant Games on Messenger for iOS, Android & Web

Facebook on Tuesday launched Instant Games, a series of titles that can be played in the Messenger iOS and Android apps, or through the company's website.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple to refund iMac hinge repairs as Belgium & Norway get carrier billing for iTunes

Apple will issue refunds to some iMac owners who had to pay for recent hinge repairs, a report said on Tuesday. In Belgium and Norway, meanwhile, the company has added carrier billing as option for iTunes and App Store purchases.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Supply chain data suggests Apple slightly cutting iPhone 7 orders, endangering growth forecasts

A new supply chain report suggest that Apple may be reigning in build orders for iPhone 7 family of devices, potentially putting some year-over-year growth projections in danger.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 21

Jumpstart your automated home with these discounted Apple HomeKit and Nest products

Researchers claim that only about 6 percent of U.S. homes currently have some form of home automation facilitated by iOS devices, which isn't surprising given the higher costs of these emerging technologies. Here's a look at how you can take advantage of the holiday sales to get in on the trend while on a budget.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Apple announces winter iTunes Connect downtime slated for Dec. 23-27

Apple has reminded developers that the annual iTunes Connect winter closure is approaching, with the 2016 holiday scheduled for Dec. 23 through Dec. 27.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Kwikset debuts Kevo Convert smartlock, Canary brings security cam footage to iPad & Apple TV

Kwikset this week announced a new smartlock, the Kevo Convert, while security camera maker Canary brought its software to the iPad and the Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Amazon working on touchscreen Echo speaker with higher-quality audio - report

Raising the bar even before Apple's rumored entry into the "smartspeaker" market, Amazon is at work on a new "Echo-like" model which will have a 7-inch touchscreen and high-end audio, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 44

Second Samsung appeal bid on $119.6 million iPhone slide-to-unlock patent verdict denied

The U.S. Court of Appeals has denied Samsung's bid for a second re-hearing of the storied 2014 patent trial with apple, covering auto-correct, quick links, and slide-to-unlock, and is now on the hook for the $119.6 million ruling.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

As Apple shows interest in AR/VR, PlayStation VR's strong start suggests price beats performance

The latest — and more affordable — high-profile entrant into the emerging virtual reality space, PlayStation VR, is off to a successful start, suggesting consumers are more interested in advanced VR technology if it's available in a simple and economical product.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

Recent Apple emails with FDA reveal interest with cardiac monitoring hardware, Parkinson's support

A recent Freedom of Information Act filing has revealed that Apple's ambitions still extend into cardiac monitoring technologies, with meetings scheduled between the Apple Watch maker and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the summer of 2016 regarding a pair of devices.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Israel's Cellcom brings internet TV service to Apple TV

Major Israeli carrier Cellcom is bringing its internet TV service, Cellcom TV, to the fourth-generation Apple TV, in what could potentially be an important sales driver for the set-top.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 21

All-new OLED 'iPhone 8,' glass-backed 4.7" model expected to drive Apple sales to 'unprecedented' highs

iPhone sales in the second half of 2017 could reach a massive 150 million units, as Apple suppliers are gearing up for a massive upgrade cycle set to outperform the iPhone 6 series, based on pent-up demand for new designs and new technology, like wireless charging.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 53

ACCC draft determination denies Australian banks' bid to bargain or boycott Apple Pay

In a draft determination issued on Tuesday local Australia time, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission denied the country's big-three banks authorization to collectively negotiate access to Apple Pay NFC technology.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 34

AT&T launches DirecTV Now streaming service with free Apple TV offer

In a bid to draw subscribers to its new DirecTV Now over-the-top internet streaming service, announced on Monday, AT&T is giving away Apple TV and Fire TV Stick hardware with certain pre-paid monthly packages.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 32

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