Chinese state-run media promises consequences for Apple, others if Trump starts trade war

China has threatened that a trade war against the country will result in more harm to the U.S., with a state-run paper threatening that the government will take "countermeasures" against Apple's iPhone and the automotive industry if an economic conflict comes to pass.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 86

Review: Apple's late-2016 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Apple's new Late 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro is the lightest and thinnest MacBook Pro ever, but unlike the company's earlier ultralight MacBook Air, it packs a fast, quad-core Intel CPU and a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro GPU along with 16GB of high speed RAM and other "pro" level niceties. After spending some time with the new flagship, AppleInsider came away impressed at what Apple was able to achieve.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 95

Review: Apple's Late-2016 MacBook Pro without Touch Bar

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro sans Touch Bar and Touch ID is in many ways an evolutionary update, offering would-be buyers a lightweight, relatively powerful portable rig with a beautiful Retina display and solid keyboard and trackpad. But is a major redesign and minor internal upgrades worth a starting price of $1,499?

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 67

First Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar orders shipped, arriving Monday

Customers are getting shipment notifications for the new MacBook Pro 13- and 15-inch models with Touch Bar, with some shipment tracking data showing arrivals as soon as Monday morning.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

This week on AI: Refurb iPhones, Powerbeats3, first Touch Bar MacBook Pros get ready to ship & more

While Apple prepared its first shipments of Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pros, it meanwhile launched its first refurbished iPhone sales in years, and Beats' Powerbeats3 headphones, which AppleInsider gave a first look.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Watch: Apple's 2016 13" MacBook Pro without Touch Bar vs. 2015 13" MacBook Air

With the launch of its new 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar, and subsequent 11-inch MacBook Air discontinuation, Apple appears to be drawing down the thin-and-light series in favor of more affordable pro laptops. To see how this plays out in real life, AppleInsider pit the new entry-level MacBook Pro against last year's 13-inch MacBook Air.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 36

AT&T to throttle streaming video quality by default in 2017

AT&T on Friday announced Stream Saver, an upcoming "data-saving" feature that automatically reduces high-resolution streaming video content to standard definition DVD quality for mobile service subscribers, including those with unlimited data plans.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 23

Apple ships first LG UltraFine 4K Display orders ahead of MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar

Apple on Friday began shipping the new LG UltraFine 4K Display to customers who placed orders in late October, with current estimates showing deliveries scheduled to arrive in the middle of next week.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 31

1Password for Mac gets support for Touch Bar & Touch ID on new MacBook Pros

AgileBits has updated its flagship password management app for the Mac, 1Password, with support for the Touch ID and Touch Bar features on 2016 MacBook Pros.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

iPad refresh rumored for March, featuring both iPad Pro models plus 10.9-inch size

According to supply chain rumors, Apple is planning to update the 9.7- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro line, in conjunction with releasing a bezel-less 10.9-inch iPad in a March release event.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 34

Purpose of Apple's 'Control Strip' trademark filing detailed in Touch Bar developer guidelines

A trademark application for the term "Control Strip" fueled speculation that it might be the name Apple would use to refer to what is now officially known as the Touch Bar on its new MacBook Pros. But Apple's developer guidelines reveal that the Control Strip is the official name for an essential portion of the Touch Bar.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 5

Analysts reaffirm rumors of curved 5- & 5.8-inch 'iPhone 8' models in 2017

A new analyst report tells investors to expect both 5- and 5.8-inch curved, bezel-free iPhones in the future, after visiting production lines and suppliers in China.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Pro video editor with hands-on time praises new MacBook Pro for Touch Bar & speed

A video editor who obtained early access to Apple's new Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro has posted a blog entry claiming the laptop is well-suited to video editing, while dismissing complaints about its ports forcing people to use adapters.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 40

Tim Cook celebrates Veterans Day with picture of ex-military employed by Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken to Twitter to commemorate Veterans Day, with a photo featuring some of the veterans that work at the company's Cupertino campus.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Spotify promises fix for Mac glitch causing excessive writes on hard disks & SSDs

Spotify is currently rolling out a patch for a major bug, which can — at least in some cases — cause its desktop apps to write tens or hundreds of gigabytes to a hard disk or SSD in the space of an hour, according to an official spokesperson.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

With MacBook Pro shipments imminent, Mac App Store approving Touch Bar apps

With new MacBook Pro orders set to arrive soon, Apple has started approving third-party apps on the App Store that utilize the new Touch Bar for input, and authenticate with Touch ID.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Closeout bargains: Save up to $400 instantly on MacBooks, iPads, AppleCare & accessories with no tax outside NY and NJ

Shoppers this week can save up to $400 on closeout MacBooks, iPads, iMacs, accessories and even AppleCare at Adorama — with no tax outside NY and NJ. Popular picks include Apple's 2015 12" MacBook (1.3GHz/8GB/256GB) in Gold for $1,199 and iPad Smart Covers for $14.99 (75% off).

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

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

Victor Marks 9 years ago 7

Deals: 13" MacBook Air (8GB) for $799; $399 Apple Watch Series 2 in stock; 15" MacBook Pro for $1,599; Black Friday app bundle $19.99

Shoppers this week can save $400 on a 15" MacBook Pro (back in stock) or $200 on a 13" MacBook Air with 8GB of memory. Apple Watch Series 2 (42mm, Pearl Woven Band) is also in stock for $399 with no tax outside NY (plus avoid Apple's 2-3 week wait time). A 2015 512GB 12" MacBook is also $899.99, while a Black Friday Mac app bundle is under $20.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple supplier Japan Display discusses $703M bailout from Japanese government

Japan Display, a major Apple LCD display supplier, is reportedly in advanced talks to receive a 75 billion yen ($703 million) bailout from the government-backed fund Innovation Network Corp. of Japan, one of its biggest investors.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 0

Breastfeeding, T-Rex highlight proposed shortlist of 51 emoji set to debut in 2017

The Unicode Consortium on Thursday announced an updated shortlist of 51 new emoji characters that could see release next year as part of Unicode 10, with additions ranging from familiar yellow faces to animals and various food items.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 28

Apple's new Touch Bar MacBook Pros and the future of Macs

Whether you just skim headlines or deeply scour the Internet for every last word on the subject, Apple's latest MacBook Pro introduction appeared to be greeted with mountains of complaints from fans and haters alike, all united in their quivering fear of an existential threat to the Macintosh as a viable platform. Time to breathe!

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 81

Apple's 'iBooks StoryTime' tvOS app lets kids read along to their favorite books

Apple on Thursday released iBooks StoryTime, a new first-party tvOS app that brings handpicked children's books to the big screen with Read-Aloud narration, fun graphics and animations, and Siri Remote compatibility.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 5

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar orders updating, Apple readies first shipments

A batch of orders for early MacBook Pro with Touch Bar have updated, with some very early purchasers being told that the order was "preparing for shipment" and could be delivered as soon as Friday afternoon.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 23

@AppleSupport picks up Twitter award for customer service

Twitter on Thursday handed Apple's official support account a Gold #Customer prize, coming as part of the first annual Twitter Awards, meant to recognize the social network's advertising partners.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Best Buy 2016 Black Friday deals include $50 off Apple Watch, $200 off 5K iMac, more

Electronics retailer Best Buy has also made public its 2016 "Black Friday" deal assortment, with the vendor offering lower prices on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, a MacBook Air, and two models of iMac including one 5K configuration.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Apple TV universal search expands to CW Seed shows like 'Whose Line is It Anyway,' 'Vixen'

Apple has silently updated its universal search for the fourth-generation Apple TV, flagging CW Seed, MUBI, and Hopster as viewing options when a person has the appropriate apps installed.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Apple publishes 2016 Holiday Gifts guide promoting iPhone 7, other core products

Apple on Thursday published its annual holiday gift guide, this year putting an even stronger marketing spotlight on its core products.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

First look: Apple's Powerbeats 3 Bluetooth headphones with W1 chip and 12-hour battery life

After being announced at Apple's iPhone 7 event in September, the company's lightweight Powerbeats3 on-ear headphones, featuring the proprietary W1 chip for superior wireless connectivity, are now beginning to trickle out into the hands of consumers. AppleInsider offers a first look.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 24

Target offers $151 off iPad Pro & more as part of 2016 Black Friday deals

Target has uncovered its 2016 Black Friday discounts for Apple products, which will actually come in two phases, beginning this week with "Early Access" discounts on some accessories and peripherals.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Reports differ on Casetek's future contribution to Apple iPhone case supply

With one supply chain monitor claiming that Apple case manufacturer Casetek is on the path to supply future iPhone enclosures, remarks made by the manufacturer's CEO are far less clear on the matter, suggesting only a possibility of a future contract.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Apple CEO Tim Cook urges employees to 'move forward together' in memo on 2016 presidential election

Following one of the most bitterly contested — both by candidates and their respective constituencies — presidential elections in modern American history, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday sent out a company-wide memo addressing employee concerns about what comes next.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 145

PayPal enables Siri support for sending and requesting money in 30 countries

Ubiquitous online payments service PayPal on Thursday released an updated version of its eponymous iOS with Siri integration, allowing users to ask Apple's assistant to send and request money.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 6

How Donald Trump's election as U.S. President could affect Apple

Anticipating the full impact of the election of Donald Trump is difficult because his campaign offered little in terms of real policy proposals, instead favoring high energy crowd rallies and the drawing of media attention through the use of incredible and often shocking comments. There are some clues as to what he might make priorities in his administration however.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 162

Product(RED) Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones, Pill+ speaker revealed, coming soon

Late Wednesday, Apple revealed versions of the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones, and the Pill+ wireless speaker with Product(RED) branding, with a portion of the sales going to the charity and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Behind-the-scenes update allows for Apple TV app installs from iOS or iTunes

Apple on Wednesday announced changes to the way it handles tvOS apps, most notably allowing one to be automatically downloaded to an Apple TV if a person picks up its iOS counterpart.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Closeout deals: Up to $1,700 off Apple iMacs, MacBooks and Mac Pros with free shipping and no tax outside NY and NJ

Apple authorized reseller Adorama is slashing prices on Apple hardware with discounts of up to $1,700 off Mac Pros, iMacs and MacBooks. On top of the instant discounts, each system ships for free and Adorama will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

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