In Stock Alert: Apple's high-end 15" MacBook Pro (2.7GHz 16GB 512GB Radeon 455) in Space Gray & Silver

Looking to purchase one of Apple's high-end 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar but seeking instant gratification? You could be in luck: Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo has just taken receipt of several new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models — including the (2.7GHz 16GB 512GB Radeon 455) configuration — which are ready to ship out tomorrow with free expedited shipping and no sales tax in 49 states.

Katie Marsal 9 years ago 0

Apple's Federighi suggests GPU issues on 2016 Retina MacBook Pro fixed in macOS 10.12.2

In email response to a customer regarding GPU anomalies associated with the Touch Bar MacBook Pro, Apple's senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi suggested that the problem is solved in the latest macOS 10.12.2 beta.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Sony to release six games for iOS & Android in next financial year

Taking a cue from Nintendo, Sony's PlayStation division is reportedly aiming to launch six games for iOS and Android in the financial year starting in April.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Fitbit's Pebble buyout valued at less than $40M, more about fighting Apple than product line

New details about Fitbit's buyout of Pebble have emerged, namely that the deal is more about acquiring software and talent the company needs to fight Apple in the wearable arena, and less about the Pebble product line.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Apple assembly partner Foxconn plans US expansion

Apple's primary assembly partner, Foxconn, will soon invest in expanding its U.S. operations, the latter company said on Wednesday, apparently following in the steps of a similar SoftBank announcement.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 29

Last call! Flash Deal: 2015 13" MacBook Pro for $1,124 with free shipping & no tax outside NY & NJ

For two days only, Apple authorized reseller Adorama is taking $175 off Apple's Early 2015 13" MacBook Pro (2.7GHz, 8GB, 128GB) thanks to instant cash savings and a promo code discount. What's more, Adorama will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ and shipping is free.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Trio of new AMD GPU references for possible Mac refresh found in latest macOS Sierra beta

Users delving into the latest macOS 10.12.2 beta have discovered strings aligning with potential support for a trio of new GPU families in future hardware — a refreshed Polaris 10, the unknown Polaris 12, and the Vega 10 series.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 42

Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its "Best of" selections for 2016, highlighting the year's most popular apps, TV shows, movies, e-books and other content sold across the company's various digital storefronts.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Apple Pay now accepted at 35% of US merchants, coming to Gap and more in 2017

Headlining Re/code's Code Commerce conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, Apple Pay chief Jennifer Bailey said 35 percent of U.S. retailers now accept the company's fledgling payments service, a figure expected to grow substantially in 2017.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 33

Pandora unveils $9.99/month Premium on-demand streaming service, to launch in early 2017

After picking up technology and staff from defunct streaming service Rdio in 2015, streaming music giant Pandora on Tuesday officially announced its own on-demand product that will take on Apple Music and Spotify when it launches next year.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 2

Apple Music surpasses 20M subscribers after 17 months of service [u]

Less than 18 months after its debut in 2015, Apple's fledgling music streaming service Apple Music recently surpassed 20 million subscribers, a milestone that took rival Spotify some seven years to reach.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 29

iPhones account for 8 of top 10 cameras in 2016 Flickr report, Apple celebrates by offering Portrait mode tips

Photo sharing site Flickr noted that Apple remains the leading camera brand among its users, filling eight slots of its top ten most popular cameras. iPhones now account for 47 percent of its photographers, compared to 24 percent using Canon cameras and 18 percent using Nikons.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 15

Apple single sign-on feature goes live with support from 9 pay TV providers

After throwing a spotlight on apps with support for its new single sign-on feature on Monday, and adding a clutch of compatible cable providers today, Apple's streamlined authentication service is now live for all users.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 19

Apple agrees to pay $450K to settle charges of mishandling e-waste in California

Apple has agreed to pay $450,000 to settle claims it improperly dealt with e-waste at facilities in Cupertino and Sunnyvale, the California Environmental Protection Agency said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 24

Shanghai consumer agency reports spontaneous iPhone 6 fires, Apple refutes claim

With a battery repair program already in place, Apple is under more fire from consumer protection agencies in Shanghai, with eight claims of iPhone 6 fires — but Apple blames external damage for the problem after inspection of the afflicted devices.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 40

Apple adds four more providers to single sign-on support in iOS 10.2 & tvOS 10.1 [u]

Four additional TV providers have joined support for Apple's single sign-on feature in iOS 10.2 and tvOS 10.1, though a number of conspicuous gaps remain. [Updated with feature going live]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Trump says SoftBank to invest $50B in US, hopes to create 50,000 jobs

Following a Tuesday meeting with SoftBank's chief executive, President-Elect Donald Trump tweeted that the Japanese company has agreed to invest $50 billion in U.S. business, and create 50,000 new jobs as a result.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 52

Trump, Thiel invite Silicon Valley executives to round-table discussion in NYC

President-Elect Donald Trump and his transition team have invited Silicon Valley tech industry leaders to a meeting in New York City on Dec. 14, and AppleInsider has learned that Apple is amongst the invitees, but may not attend.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31

Deals: 32GB iPad Air 2 for $379; 13" MacBook Air for $899; 13" MacBook Pro for $1,349

Holiday shoppers can save $20-$80 on iPads this week at B&H with free expedited shipping and no tax outside NY. Or snap up a 13" MacBook Air while select models are $100 off. MacBook Pro discounts are also heating up with savings of up to $245 off 2015 models.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Fifth developer-only beta of tvOS 10.1 now available for download

After pushing out an assortment of betas on Monday, Apple on Tuesday seeded the fifth beta of tvOS 10.1 for the fourth-generation Apple TV.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Mophie launches Juice Pack Air cases for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus

Mophie on Tuesday released versions of the Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, in fact its first dedicated battery cases for Apple's current flagships.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Google updates iPhone search app with changes intended to boost usage, customization

Google has updated its stand-alone search app for iOS, and has shifted the focus of information presented to user away from a personal upcoming events feed, and towards a curated news and current events feed in an effort to boost user interaction with the app.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Instagram introduces comment & profile control features, anonymous reporting for self-injury

Facebook-owned Instagram on Tuesday announced several new options for comments and profiles, intended to create a friendlier atmosphere for the photo- and video-based social network.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple AI researchers gagged no more, now allowed to publish and confer with colleagues

After years of silence from Apple's researchers over fear of losing commercial intellectual property, the company is now allowing employees in artificial intelligence to not only publish their research, but also interface with other academics in the field to further the overall development of the technology.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 43

New study on holiday wearables sales gives Apple Watch dominant revenue lead

A new research study has determined that not only did Apple garner nearly half of the online revenue generated, but that number has grown significantly since the last holiday season, at the expense of its rivals Fitbit, Samsung, and Garmin.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 19

Supreme Court sides with Samsung over Apple, says payments shouldn't cover whole device profits [u]

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Samsung in a long-running dispute with Apple, arguing that design patents can only cover components of a smartphone, and not the entire product. [Updated with Apple statement]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 62

Amazon could open over 2,000 grocery stores in massive retail push

In a plan that could up-end both conventional grocery chains and app-based services like Instacart, Amazon is hoping to open more than 2,000 self-branded grocery stores, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 44

Samsung said to be following iPhone 7 by courageously omitting headphone jack in 'Galaxy S8'

The next flagship phone line coming from Samsung in 2017, expected to be called the "Galaxy S8," will likely omit the headphone jack in favor of a single USB-C port for charging and headphone use.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 51

Impending iOS update to help diagnose additional iPhone battery shutdowns

An imminent iOS update will help collect information about sudden iPhone shutdowns, specifically problems aren't limited to the iPhone 6s units Apple is currently offering battery replacements for, according to an updated support document posted on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Independent Galaxy Note 7 analysis theorizes that too-tight battery led to inevitable failures

An independent analysis of the Galaxy Note 7 suggests that Samsung engineered the device too tightly, and failed to give the battery any buffer between it and the surrounding metal of the case, which lead to the conflagrations experienced by more than 100 users in the summer and early fall.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Tim Cook refutes negative IDC Apple Watch report, says early holiday sales set new record

Responding to a recent IDC report claiming less than rosy Apple Watch sales for the third quarter of 2016, Apple CEO Tim Cook late Monday said the wearable device's performance actually set a new record during the first week of holiday shopping on the way to what could be its best quarter ever.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 86

Apple's 'Romeo and Juliet' ad puts iPhone 7 Plus camera in focus

Apple on Monday released its latest iPhone ad, a touching 30-second short highlighting the dual-camera system introduced with iPhone 7 Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Netflix top grossing iPhone app after enabling content downloads

Less than a week after enabling downloads of select TV shows and movies for offline viewing, Netflix on Monday beat out popular games and rival streaming services to become the top-grossing iPhone title for the first time ever.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 13

Cloud accounting firm Xero adds Apple Pay invoice payment option

Starting Monday, subscribers of cloud-based accounting software firm Xero can offer their customers the option to view and pay off invoices using Apple Pay, streamlining and securing the often cumbersome payment resolution and reconciliation process.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 3

Apple iCloud account sign-in, web apps suffer hours-long outage [u]

Apple's iCloud was hit with an hours-long downtime on Monday, leaving an unknown number of subscribers without access to account sign-in services and certain web apps normally available through iCloud.com.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 13

Procreate for iPad updates with major layer enhancements, Photoshop import & more

Savage on Monday released a major update to Procreate — its professional-level illustration app for the iPad — building in several new options for handling layers, the ability to import PSD files from Adobe Photoshop, and other upgrades.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

CBS CEO Les Moonves 'not unreasonable,' assumes DirecTV Now deal probable

Speaking at a telecommunications and media conference, CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves hinted that DirecTV Now will be able to add his network's programming to the slate, eventually.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 7

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