KB Home unveils first-ever Apple HomeKit-enabled community in San Jose

The Promenade at Communications Hill in San Jose, Calif., will be the first HomeKit-enabled community, featuring built-in Apple-connected smart home connectivity for prospective buyers.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Jeep joins support for Apple CarPlay with 2017 Compass

At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler's Jeep division revealed its first vehicle with support for Apple CarPlay built in, the 2017 Compass.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple accused of throttling iPhone 7 performance on Verizon to match slower speeds on AT&T

In an effort to offer a uniform experience on the iPhone 7 regardless of carrier, Apple could be reducing the top speeds capable on Verizon, keeping them on par with rival carrier AT&T, a new investigation alleges.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30

MacBook Pro integrated GPU misidentified by system profiler, confusing some early buyers

Some recipients of the new MacBook Pro with integrated GPU are reporting that the macOS System Profiler is reporting that the chipset is better than it is, but the problem is purely cosmetic and the GPU is being properly utilized by the system.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 13

iPhone 7 supply remains constrained, Apple viewed as unlikely to catch up to demand by end of year

Retail availability of the iPhone 7 — particularly the jumbo-sized iPhone 7 Plus — remains in short supply just a week before Black Friday, a new survey has found, suggesting Apple is still struggling to satisfy consumer demand for its latest-generation handset.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 26

In-stock alert! B&H has a 2016 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in stock with no tax outside NY

While supplies last, Apple authorized reseller B&H has Apple's Late 2016 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2.6GHz/8GB/256GB/Radeon 450) in stock and ready to ship with free expedited shipping and no tax outside NY. Plus, B&H is throwing in a free copy of Parallels 12 — all while avoiding Apple's current 4-5 week wait time.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple hires former Wall Street Journal editor to help Chinese PR team

Apple has reportedly hired Wei Gu — recently an editor with the Wall Street Journal — as a new director for its Chinese public relations team, operating out of Shanghai.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Flawed 3rd-party chargers reportedly culprit in Apple's China iPhone 6 investigation

Sources close to the investigation on Chinese iPhone 6 models failing with what appears to be a charged battery have told AppleInsider that the main cause of the problems appear to be not related to Apple engineering, but is directly related to the proliferation of low-quality third-party charging peripherals in the country.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 24

Colbert's 'Late Show' skewers cost, content of Apple's new design book

On Thursday night's episode of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the show aired a parody of Apple's design videos to make fun of the company's new coffeetable book, Designed by Apple in California.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 73

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AppleInsider podcast talks MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, the meaning of 'Pro,' and iPhone news

Victor Marks 9 years ago 2

Apple activates iPhone 6 Plus repair program to address 'touch disease'

In what appears to be a response to the so-called "touch disease" problem, Apple on Thursday initiated a special program to repair iPhone 6 Plus devices exhibiting screen flicker issues due to multiple drops on a hard surface.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 44

Apple's Touch Bar MacBook Pro available for in-store pickup, stock limited

Apple on Thursday activated in-store pickup as an online order option for new MacBook with Touch Bar models, though initial stock checks show extremely limited availability nationwide.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 8

Apple touts genius potential of Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro in new video spot

Apple on Thursday premiered a new video ad for the Touch Bar-enhanced MacBook Pro, marketing the computer as a "tool for all the ideas to come."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 32

System Integrity Protection disabled by default on some Touch Bar MacBook Pros

Some — but not all — Touch Bar models of the new MacBook Pro are shipping with System Integrity Protection disabled, potentially exposing them to malware threats, according to discussions on Twitter.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

PlayStation Vue subscription streaming service launches on Apple TV App Store

Following availability on iOS and the PlayStation 4 game console, Sony on Thursday expanded its PlayStation Vue cable cutting service to the Apple TV.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 15

Apple updates Swift Playgrounds for iPad with new Learn to Code lesson, music support

Apple's new iPad app designed to teach programming concepts has been updated with a third new Learn to Code lessons, support for sound and music, line highlighting and the upcoming Hour of Code workshops the company is hosting in its retail stores in early December.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 0

How to connect 4K monitors to your Mac, even on some older models without official support

Getting 4K on a relatively recent Mac has some hang-ups, but is still possible — and rewarding! AppleInsider explains the ins and outs of how to do so, even on some computers that Apple doesn't officially support.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Mozilla launches ad-blocking Firefox Focus browser for iOS, Twitter updates notifications for iOS 10

Mozilla on Thursday launched a new privacy-focused iOS Web browser, Firefox Focus, while Twitter started rolling support for iOS 10's more detailed notifications.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple exploring the possibility of moving iPhone manufacturing to United States

Primary iPhone assemblers Foxconn and Pegatron are said to have been evaluating the ability of the company to shift production of Apple's mobile devices to the U.S., with the verdict mixed on if the move would be cost-effective.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 72

Apple announces free Hour of Code workshops between Dec. 5 & 11

Apple on Thursday opened up registrations for its free 2016 Hour of Code workshops, which will take place between Dec. 5 and 11 at Apple stores worldwide.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

B&H claims Apple's BeatsX earbuds will go on sale Dec. 16

Apple will finally launch its BeatsX earbuds — equipped with the company's proprietary W1 wireless chip — on Dec. 16, according to retailer B&H.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Dual-lens cameras expected to be the de facto iPhone standard by 2018

A recent analyst note predicts that the iPhone's installed base will migrate over to optical image stabilization in both camera lenses across most of the line in 2017, with about 85 percent of the line sporting a camera similar to that in the iPhone 7 Plus by 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Apple automatically uploading iPhone call logs to iCloud, forensics firm says [u]

Any iPhone user with iCloud Drive enabled is having their call logs automatically uploaded to Apple servers — without their consent, and whether or not they have backups enabled, a Russian security firm said on Thursday. [Updated with statement from Apple]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 49

Apple's new high-end OLED 2017 iPhone expected to feature 5.1"-5.2" display

Apple is widely expected to introduce a new premium iPhone model in 2017 featuring an all-new design and OLED display, but the screen will be sized somewhere in between the current iPhone and iPhone Plus, according to one well-connected insider.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 21

Killer Deal: $100-$200 off Late 2016 13" MacBook Pros with no tax outside NY

Apple authorized reseller B&H is taking triple digit discounts off select 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro models without a Touch Bar. On top of the instant savings, B&H will not collect sales tax on orders outside NY and expedited shipping is free. In total, shoppers can save $236-$408, making these the largest discounts we've seen on the new models to date.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

French retailer claims Nov. 30 shipping ship date for Apple AirPods

A French reseller has started pre-orders of the Apple wireless AirPods, and is telling customers that the highly sought-after device will ship on Nov. 30.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 7

Apple invention integrates Siri into iMessage, aids in peer-to-peer financial transactions

An Apple patent application published Thursday suggests the company is investigating the potential of integrating its Siri virtual assistant into Messages, with claims suggesting the feature might assist users with peer-to-peer payments.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 9

Report reconfirms 2017 OLED iPhone to be limited by panel supplier yields

A report late Wednesday reconfirms rumors of an OLED iPhone variant anticipated to debut in 2017, noting the advanced display technology might be limited to higher-end models as panel manufacturers currently lack the ability to handle Apple's expectedly large order volume.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 11

Apple researching methods to monitor Parkinson's disease with Apple Watch and iPhone

In a potential expansion to its current health and wellness offerings, headlined by ResearchKit and HealthKit, Apple is reportedly investigating the viability of employing Apple Watch and iPhone in real-time monitoring of patients with Parkinson's disease.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 0

Watch: Unboxing Apple's 13" and 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar...simultaneously

Most buyers in the market for Apple's MacBook Pro with Touch Bar will end up purchasing one of two models, the portable but capable 13-inch version or the powerful 15-inch flagship. But choosing one means missing out on an epic dual unboxing. Luckily, they can live vicariously through us.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Apple to reportedly integrate AR features into Camera app

Adding to rumors of Apple's augmented reality ambitions, a report on Wednesday claims the company is working to bring unspecified AR features to its first-party camera app on iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Apple to halve App Store fees for content providers integrated with new 'TV' app, report says

Apple is reportedly planning an App Store fee schedule revision that will see its slice of revenue from subscription video services, and potentially other non-video providers, drop from the customary 30 percent to only 15 percent.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 17

Apple dissolves Mac automation management post, Sal Soghoian to leave company

It was revealed on Wednesday that longtime Apple Product Manager of Automation Technologies Sal Soghoian, whose work is responsible for services like AppleScript and Automator, will be leaving the company in December as his post was recently eliminated.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 71

Microsoft releases preview edition of Visual Studio for Mac

As anticipated earlier this week, Microsoft on Wednesday released Visual Studio for the Mac, bringing over one of its signature Windows developer tools.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

How to capture screenshots of the Touch Bar on Apple's new MacBook Pro

The Touch Bar input strip on new MacBook Pro models is itself a Retina Display, but it doesn't show up as a display in System Report. That's prompted Apple to create specialized support in its Grab app to enable capture of screenshots of its current status.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 8

Amazon's Music Unlimited upgrades with monthly & annual Family plans

Amazon on Wednesday launched two Family plans for subscribers to Music Unlimited, its recently-launched competitor to on-demand services like Spotify and Apple Music.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Valve developer claims macOS SteamVR release coming in the next few months

Reiterated by a report on Wednesday, an executive for Valve's Steam digital delivery platform has declared that preliminary versions of the company's VR platform will be available for macOS and Linux very soon.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

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