Apple adds Minneapolis-Saint Paul transit directions to Apple Maps

Apple on Monday continued the expansion of public transit directions for Maps, adding systems for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Apple Watch market share falling amongst fitness trackers, holding steady with smartwatches

New IDC data examining the wearables market shows a growing overall presence, with fitness bands claiming 85 percent of Q3 sales, but little impact demonstrated from the late-quarter Apple Watch refresh in its short availability.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 56

Netflix uses 'chunk' analysis on downloaded video to save space, retain quality on iPhone

On iOS devices, Netflix has broadened how it handles encoding videos for downloading, looking at a feature in short chunks, and making decisions on how each piece should best be handled.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

South Korean developers complain Apple's iOS app refund terms causing financial problems

Developers in South Korea are decrying the iOS App Store's refund policy, saying that they are spending an inordinate amount of time cracking down on customers who have claimed to need a refund for an app's purchase by minors, yet are still consuming resources.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Apple to open seventh Shanghai store on Dec. 10

Apple is preparing to launch its next Chinese store in Shanghai on Saturday, Dec. 10, throwing open the doors at 10 a.m. local time.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Apple adds basic support for Touch Bar in beta Web-based iCloud Photo Library

Very recently, Apple updated its beta iCloud site with support for the Touch Bar on the 2016 MacBook Pro — but the support is bug-laden, and not fully implemented.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Burglars ram SUV into Palo Alto Apple store in smash-and-grab raid

A group of 8 to 10 burglars reportedly rammed a rented Kia Soul into the Palo Alto Apple store over the weekend, stealing numerous Macs and iPhones.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 35

UK police turn to stealing in-use iPhones from suspects on the street, bypassing encryption

U.K. law enforcement has turned to legalized "street robbery" to avail themselves of suspected criminals' iPhones, snatching them after the owner unlocks them to prevent contents from being irretrievable by forensics teams.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 37

Review: Powerbeats3 with Apple W1 chip are the most reliable Bluetooth headphones we've ever used

Bluetooth audio —?especially when exercising —?has always been "good enough,"has always been "good enough," but never great. Apple's W1 chip in its latest headphones lineup changes that, and the proprietary wireless technology steals the show in its new sports-focused Powerbeats3 headphones.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 74

This week on AI: 'iPhone 8' plans, Apple Maps drone fleet, MacBook Pro performance shootout & more

News settled down this week post-Thanksgiving, but there were still developments involving next year's OLED-equipped "iPhone 8," and hints about where Apple is going with its Maps app and future health hardware.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple expresses interest in autonomous vehicle testing in letter to NHTSA

In perhaps the most public admission of its automotive ambitions, Apple in a statement issued to the NHTSA in November proposed a policy update that would grant industry newcomers the same opportunities as established manufacturers when it comes to testing on public roads.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 57

Apple scrubs VP of Special Projects Paul Deneve's bio page from website [u]

Apple this week removed Apple VP of Special Projects Paul Deneve's bio from its Apple Leadership webpage, suggesting the executive has changed roles or is no longer with the company.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Reported 2016 MacBook Pro graphics issues likely caused by third-party software [u]

An undetermined number of 2016 MacBook Pro models are suffering from disturbing graphical rendering issues, with owners reporting full screen artifacts, screen tearing, flashing, random "glitches" and even system crashes. The issue, however, is related to overzealous third-party software and is not indicative of a critical hardware flaw.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 72

Updated Apple Store app allows users to buy favorite items from the Apple Watch itself

Apple's App Store app has been updated, with the primary addition being the ability to allow users to make purchases from the Apple Watch.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Executive leading HealthKit, other software platforms leaves Apple

An executive hired to lead teams responsible for HealthKit, CareKit, and ResearchKit — as well as related machine learning algorithms — has left Apple after just a few months on the job, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 96

Watch: Apple's 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar vs. 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro in performance shootout

Apple recently released the first MacBook Pro redesign since 2012, and in typical Apple fashion, there's been some controversy over the new machines. People are talking about are the lack of legacy ports, and the need for adapters to use current devices and accessories. With so many Macbook Pro users waiting for this redesign, AppleInsider takes a closer look and compares the new 15-inch model to the old to see if you should upgrade to the 2016 model, or stick with 2015's version.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 64

Apple switches App Store pricing to local currencies in 9 countries

In nine markets, Apple will soon move to using local currencies on the App Store, according to an official notice to developers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Apple issues iOS 10.2 beta 5 to public & developers

Apple on Friday released a fifth beta of iOS 10.2 to developers and public beta participants, its second update of the test software in just four days.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Apple blames iPhone 6s battery problems on air exposure during manufacturing

Elaborating on an unfolding issue with iPhone 6s shutdowns, Apple on Friday linked the problem to gaffes during the manufacturing process.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 32

Oppenheimer: Apple 'lacks the courage to lead the next generation of innovation'

Oppenheimer analysts have issued an unusually scathing Apple investor memo, charging that the company is headed in the wrong direction and poised for a "decade-long malaise" as a result.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 200

UL safety testing shows 99 percent of counterfeit iPhone chargers lack safeguards, are unsafe

A commissioned report of 400 fake Apple chargers bought from all over the world found that 99 percent of them were unsafe, and didn't have sufficient safeguards to protect users and plugged-in devices.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

Taiwan indicts Foxconn manager on stealing & selling 5,700 iPhones

An ex-senior manager with Foxconn, Apple's main assembly partner, was reportedly indicted in Taiwan on Friday for stealing and selling some 5,700 iPhones in China.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

AppleInsider podcast talks scaling back production of iPhone 7, external GPUs, and Nokia back from the dead

This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Victor and Mikey discuss the the iPhone 7 production rumors, the surprise acquisition of Pebble by Fitbit, and Nokia's brand revival from the dead.

Victor Marks 9 years ago 15

Consortium forms out of worries Apple could monopolize AMOLED supply with future iPhones

Several major Chinese smartphone vendors are forming a consortium with a supplier to invest in AMOLED production in 2017, mainly out of worries that Apple will end up monopolizing panel supplies with upcoming iPhones, according to reports.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Leftovers: Here are the best Apple deals still going strong following Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday has come and gone, and with it, some great flash deals and many stock-outs. But dozens of killer offers still remain, such as exclusive savings on 2016 MacBook Pros, 12" MacBooks, and iMac 5Ks.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple to establish centralized distribution center in India, report says

According to a report published Friday, Apple is looking to consolidate its logistics operations in India, and thus gain more control over regional sales channels, by establishing a centralized distribution center in the country.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 1

Researchers bypass Apple's iOS Activation Lock on iPhone and iPad

Researchers in a pair of reports that surfaced this week claim to have successfully bypassed Apple's Activation Lock security feature using a heretofore unknown bug, potentially leaving iPad and iPhone devices open to attack.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Flash Deal: $250 off Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2016) in Space Gray with AppleCare

For one day only, shoppers can snap up Apple's brand-new Late 2016 13" MacBook Pro (2.0GHz, 8GB, 256GB) in Space Gray bundled with AppleCare for just $1,499.99 ($248 off). On top of the instant cash savings, Adorama will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ — and shipping is free. This is the lowest price we've seen to date on this model.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple dresses up stores with red logos, employees wear red shirts for World AIDS Day

Apple on Thursday tinted red the iconic backlit logos installed outside brick-and-mortar stores around the world, continuing a long-standing tradition in support of World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 19

CBS boosts All Access video streaming with live NFL games

CBS on Thursday announced a significant coup for its All Access video service, revealing that as of Dec. 4 subscribers will be able to stream the network's NFL games — though smartphone owners will have to turn elsewhere.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

iHeartRadio steps into on-demand streaming with latest app updates

Adding more competition to an already tough marketplace, iHeartRadio on Thursday released iOS and Android app updates allowing listeners to stream music on-demand with a paid subscription, thanks to a partnership with Napster.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

New Apple tool lets iPhone 6s owners check for free battery swap eligibility

People worried about whether their iPhone 6s qualifies for Apple's free battery replacement program can now check directly via the company's website.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 19

HMD Global aims to reclaim Nokia's lost cellphone glories, will fight Apple and Samsung

After Microsoft's throwing away the Nokia brand name, a company has licensed the brand and is planning on tackling Samsung and Apple's on the smartphone field of battle after an initial wave of feature phones.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 21

Apple Music rival Spotify on verge of turning a profit, board member says

Spotify, the world's biggest on-demand music service, could finally turn a profit in 2017, one of its board members said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Plex makes Media Player free to use for macOS, adds Kodi support for subscribers

A highly-regarded media browser and playback tool, Plex Media Player, has exited subscriber-only status, and is now free for Mac users.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Apple scaling back iPhone 7 production as early demand fades - report

Apple is cutting down on iPhone 7 orders from suppliers as the initial wave of consumer demand subsides, a report claimed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 123

HSBC expands Apple Pay functionality to Singapore, offers incentive to users

Adding to a day of expansion, HSBC has announced that cardholders in Singapore can begin using the Apple Pay mobile payment service effective Thursday.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

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