Apple redesigns Support app for iPhone & iPad with 'Discover' tab, new look

Apple has released a major update of its Support app for iOS, making significant improvements to the user interface.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

How to switch apps to List View on an Apple Watch with watchOS 4

By default an Apple Watch uses a "honeycomb" view to browse installed apps, identified only by their icons. watchOS 4 includes an optional, more straightforward List View — here's how to turn it on.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Final version of HDMI 2.1 standard released with 48Gbps of bandwidth supporting 10K resolution video

The HDMI Forum has issued the final version of the HDMI 2.1 specification, the latest iteration of the video communications standard, with version 2.1 and its new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable specifications enabling video resolutions of up to 10K via its increased bandwidth capacity of up to 48 gigabit per second.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 17

First public art exhibition using Apple's ARKit to open in Miami on Dec. 5

Perez Art Museum Miami will be home to the first-ever public exhibition using Apple's ARKit, leveraging iOS devices to showcase how augmented reality can be used to create new forms of expression.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0

Apple's TV app adds live 'Sports' section for iOS 11.2, tvOS 11.2 testers

In a preview of a new feature expected to come to all users in December, beta builds of iOS and tvOS have added a live "Sports" section, making it easier to find streaming content.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 8

Apple issues macOS High Sierra update to fix password-less root vulnerability

Apple on Wednesday released a special security update for macOS High Sierra, solving a recently uncovered flaw which would let people gain root access without entering a password.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 55

New Apple countersuit targets Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors

Further escalating the legal war between the two companies, Apple on Wednesday launched a U.S. countersuit against Qualcomm, charging that the latter's Snapdragon processors — found in many Android phones — are in violation of at least eight patents.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Essential's Andy Rubin takes leave of absence after 'inappropriate relationship' allegations follow from Google

Essential head and former Android chief Andy Rubin is taking a "leave of absence" after allegations of an "inappropriate relationship" at Google have resurfaced.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 39

Pixelmator Pro debuts with powerful image editing tools, machine learning tech

The developers behind popular image editing app Pixelmator on Tuesday released Pixelmator Pro for Mac, a new title that takes advantage of Apple APIs like Metal 2 and Core Image to deliver GPU-powered tools, machine learning features and more.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 19

Last call! B&H's Cyber Week sale offers up to $800 off 15" MacBook Pros; 13" from $1,199; $100 to $200 off 27" iMac 5Ks; $150 off 10.5" iPad Pro

Time is running out to snap up Cyber Week deals at B&H, with many offers ending tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. Save $800 on Apple's top of the line 2016 15" MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage and Radeon 460 graphics. Mid 2017 12" MacBooks and 13" Pros are $100 to $150 off, while 27" iMac 5Ks are up to $200 off. All with no tax collected outside NY & NJ.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Watch: Face ID and Touch ID compared

With the introduction of the iPhone X and Face ID, some are concerned that Apple's new biometric system is not as secure or easy to use as the legacy fingerprint-based Touch ID. AppleInsider digs deeper to explain why you shouldn't fear facing the future.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 29

Apple seemingly culls games hyping Philippines drug war from App Store

Apple appears to have pulled from its App Store a number of games depicting the extrajudicial killing of drug users by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and national police chief Ronaldo "Bato" dela Rosa after activists demanded the company remove the titles for breaching App Store guidelines.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 0

Apple says fix incoming for macOS High Sierra root access bug

Following revelations that a serious bug in macOS High Sierra allows anyone root access to Macs running Apple's latest operating system, the company on Tuesday said it is working on a fix that will be pushed out in a coming software update.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 65

Major vulnerability in Apple's macOS provides System Administrator access with few instructions [u]

A new security flaw in macOS High Sierra has been discovered by researchers — one that can grant users access to the system administrator account on a target machine, enabling access to the account without requiring a password.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 44

Apple rumored to be using Arizona proving grounds to test self-driving cars

Apple may be leasing former Fiat Chrysler proving grounds in Surprise, Ariz. to test its self-driving car platform in a range of different conditions, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

After Apple's HomePod delay, Amazon touts budget Echo Dot as best selling Black Friday purchase

Just days after Apple delayed its HomePod speaker and personal assistant into 2018, Amazon's low-priced Echo Dot was the company's top seller over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving the online retailer an even greater lead over rivals in the home speaker market.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 31

Apple schedules annual iTunes Connect downtime for Dec. 23 to 27

iTunes Connect — the portal through which developers submit and manage content for the App Store, iTunes Store, and iBooks Store — will this year see its holiday downtime for app submissions run between Dec. 23 and 27.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Adobe demonstrates future Photoshop tool that uses machine learning to select image subjects

Adobe has teased one of the AI-based features coming to Photoshop in the future, with the 'Select Subject' function simplifying the selection of an object, person, or animal in a scene, using machine learning to determine what is likely to be the main focus of an image.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 12

Fifth developer beta releases of iOS 11.2, tvOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 available

After a break for Thanksgiving, Apple has issued new builds of iOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 and tvOS 11.2 to developers.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 13

Last chance: here are the best Apple deals still available from 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 this Cyber Week, such as exclusive savings on 2017 MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and iMac 5Ks.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

SoftBank offers to acquire Uber shares at 30% discount, devaluing company by $20B

A group of investors led by Japan's SoftBank has reportedly made an offer to buy shares of ride-hailing service Uber, but the tender offer values the firm at a 30 percent discount, with the proposed price per share effectively knocking $20 billion off the value of the company.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

Apple offers temporary workaround for iOS 11 bug autocorrecting 'it' to 'I.T'

Apple is currently coping with hundreds of complaints about an autocorrect bug in iOS 11, causing the word "it" to be autocorrected to "I.T."

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 29

Australia's Bendigo Bank adds Apple Pay, having lost fight over iPhone NFC

Without access to the NFC chips in iPhones for a wallet of its own, Australia's Bendigo Bank on Tuesday officially launched support for Apple Pay.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Apple expands Support services on social media with dedicated YouTube channel

Apple has started offering support through another form of social media, by setting up a YouTube channel dedicated to providing assistance for basic tasks its customers can perform on an iPhone or iPad.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 8

Apple commemorates Computer Science Education Week with new Hour of Code sessions

Apple has opened up thousands of new Hour of Code sessions at every Apple Store location between Dec. 4 and Dec 10, with new Swift Playgrounds challenge and teacher resources available to all.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

BOE makes push to become Apple's second OLED supplier for iPhones

Major Chinese display maker BOE is reportedly investing billions into OLED production lines in an attempt to win orders from Apple, which currently relies exclusively on Samsung panels for the iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

Apple TV 4K 64GB model supply tight, new orders will likely miss Christmas delivery

Supplies of the 64GB Apple TV 4K have apparently dried up, with only limited stock available at retail — and orders placed today won't ship until January 4.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 31

Apple's Face ID with attention detection fooled by $200 mask

After supposedly tricking Apple's Face ID security system earlier this month with a $150 mask, Vietnamese security firm Bkav on Monday said it has repeated the process with a second 3D-printed mask that can also bypass iPhone X's attention detection safeguard.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 93

Apple highlights Apple Pay charity resources for 'Giving Tuesday'

In preparation of Giving Tuesday, a global philanthropic movement now in its sixth year, Apple on Monday sent out emails informing customers that they can donate to their favorite charitable causes using Apple Pay.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 0

Apple's new iPhone X ads tout animoji karaoke & Face ID

Apple on Monday released four new commercials for the iPhone X, all of them concentrating on the device's TrueDepth camera.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 14

Google updates Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps with 'drag and drop' and iPhone X support

Google has released updates for its Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps for iOS, with the trio of productivity tools adding support for Apple's iPhone X and iOS 11, as well as the ability to use the drag and drop functionality introduced as part of iOS 11.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 7

Today at Apple program offers 'sketch walks' celebrating Urban Sketchers 10th anniversary

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Urban Sketchers, the Today at Apple program has launched a series of four sketch walks, hosted by Uma Kelkar, Rob Sketcherman, Don Low, and Omar Jamarillo in the San Francisco, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Berlin Apple stores.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

Amazon debuts Sumerian app platform with support for Apple's ARKit

Amazon on Monday announced Sumerian, a platform for developers wanting to make virtual reality, augmented reality, and other 3D apps, including ones compatible with Apple's ARKit framework used on iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Feral drives 'Grid Autosport' port to iPhone and iPad with 'console-quality' visuals

Feral Interactive has released its second port of a Codemasters game this month, with triple-A racing title 'Grid Autosport' driving from consoles into the iOS App Store as a paid title for iPhone and iPad, complete with all of the game's downloadable content and high quality visuals.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 14

Cyber Monday Apple Deals: Premium 13" Touch Bar for $1,999; loaded 15" MacBook Pro $2,879; $300 off 27" iMac 5K + no tax in 48 states

Cyber Monday exclusive coupons have arrived! If you're looking for the lowest price on a premium Mid 2017 MacBook Pro or iMac desktop, our exclusive coupon can save you $200 to $320 on upgraded models with no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, as well as 0% financing.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

'Coming soon' facades installed at newly announced Downtown Brooklyn, NY store [u]

Apple has posted obvious logos and its normal "we've got something special in store" signage outside 123 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York that will be opening on Dec. 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

Apple supplier smooths out lens production for iPhone X cameras

Apple supplier Genius Electronic Optical is reportedly improving its production yields for lens modules on the iPhone X, which may help to explain the rapid reduction in the product's shipping times.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

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