FCC looks to scrap net neutrality rules, report says

U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai is on Tuesday expected to unveil plans to dismantle Obama-era net neutrality protections that prohibit internet service providers from slowing certain websites while allowing paid "fast lanes" for others.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 68

Video: 'Hey Siri' might come to the iMac Pro thanks to an A10 Fusion coprocessor

Developers Guilherme Rambo and Stephen Troughton-Smith have found "Hey Siri" functionality in the macOS code base with support for multiple user accounts all driven by what appears to be the A10 Fusion processor, according to the pair. AppleInsider talks about why Apple might do that, and what it would mean for the iMac Pro.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 12

Justice Department sues to block AT&T takeover of Time Warner, report says

AT&T's $85.4 billion bid to acquisition Time Warner is in jeopardy as reports on Monday claim the U.S. Department of Justice is set to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking the high-profile merger.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 27

Lisa Jackson doubles-down on 100% recycled material use goal, lauds Apple's environmental efforts

Apple's Senior Vice President for Vice President Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson granted an interview to an Australian publication, and continued to drive home Apple's goal towards using 100 percent recycled materials across all of its products, Apple's "right to repair" philosophy, and Apple's point of view on the taxes it pays.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

Mockups envision 'iPhone X Plus' and 'iPhone SE 2' with edge to edge displays, Face ID

Though a next-generation iPhone SE isn't expected to get the OLED edge-to-edge treatment, that hasn't stopped German magazine Curved from imagining what it — along with a Plus-sized iPhone X rumored to arrive in late 2018 — might look like.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 52

Uber adds live location sharing to app, plans to deploy 24,000 self-driving Volvo SUVs

Uber on Monday revealed several new features for its core iPhone app — including live location sharing with drivers — as well as an agreement with Volvo that will see it buy and equip 24,000 vehicles with self-driving systems.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Apple said to downsize Micro LED R&D in Taiwan, may be shifting focus to US

Apple has allegedly shrunk the workforce behind its Micro LED R&D efforts in Longtan, Taiwan, as a result of slow progress with the mass transfer of Micro LED chips onto receiver substrates — though the company still appears committed to adopting the display technology on future products.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp coming to iPhone on Nov. 22

Nintendo's next game for iOS devices, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, is slated to launch this Wednesday, making good on an earlier promise that it would arrive sometime in November.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Hands On: Cardhop by Flexibits attempts to rein in the mess that Apple's Contacts can be

Just as Fantastical does some excellent things over and above the default Calendars application, Flexibits Cardhop delights with some new tricks beyond what Contacts can do.

Victor Marks 8 years ago 17

Texas Rangers serve Apple with warrants for access to Sutherland Springs shooter's iPhone

The Texas Rangers have served Apple with search warrants for data linked to the iPhone of Devin Kelley, who killed 26 people at a church in Sutherland Springs near San Antonio.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 88

Review: LIFX Mini takes on Philips with Apple HomeKit

The LIFX Mini is about what you'd hope for from an iPhone-compatible smartbulb, and with HomeKit, LIFX is finally ready to go toe-to-toe with the popular Philips Hue platform.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 20

This week on AI: 6.5-inch iPhone in 2018, Apple HomePod delay, UK robbery & more

People planning to get a HomePod for the holidays were disappointed by a surprise delay. We did, however, get a possible glimpse at future iPhones, including a colossal 6.5-inch model rumored to be coming next year.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Video: How to disable Hidden Lockscreen Notifications on iPhone X

The iPhone X has a different approach to lock screen notifications. AppleInsider delves into the difference, how to revert it to its previous behavior, and why Apple may have made the decisions that it did.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 10

Apple paid $3.3 billion in Q4 dividends as its market valuation grew $162B larger than Google

On Thursday, Apple paid its shareholders of record (as of November 13th) a quarterly dividend of $0.63 per share, totaling $3 billion in dividends on its outstanding shares for the quarter, on stock that has appreciated 46.5 percent so far in 2017.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 9

Apple Park Visitor Center opens, hosts gathering of Cupertino neighbors

Cupertino locals were invited to Apple Park on Friday morning for their first glance at the new Visitor Center overlooking the new headquarters.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 5

DirecTV Now renews four-month subscription promo with Apple TV 4K

DirectTV Now has re-started its launch promotion, and is offering new subscribers the new Apple TV 4K if they pay four months of service in advance.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 13

Apple issues fourth developer betas of iOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, tvOS 11.2

Just a few days after the third betas arrived, Apple has issued new builds of iOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2 and tvOS 11.2 to developers, with increasing frequency potentially suggesting that the public releases could arrive soon.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 33

LTE Apple Watches may be able to make emergency calls without linked iPhone plan

Although cellular versions of the Apple Watch Series 3 nominally need to be linked to an iPhone number to make calls, they may be able to dial emergency services even if their phone/data service isn't activated.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

Apple delays HomePod launch until 'early 2018'

Originally scheduled to debut in December, Apple has pushed the launch of its Siri-equipped HomePod speaker into early 2018, saying the company needs more time to complete the home audio accessory.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 133

Where to get Apple's iPhone X right now for the lowest premium

With demand outpacing supply, Apple's new iPhone X has a wait time of 2 to 3 weeks when ordered directly from Apple. If you want the device right now, though, there are ways to lessen the premium and get an iPhone X right away.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Faster LTE speeds expected from Apple's 2018 iPhones with upgraded baseband chips from Intel, Qualcomm

While current iPhones are limited to 2x2 MIMO technology, Apple is now rumored to upgrade to 4x4 MIMO for its 2018 iPhone models, offering users the fastest cellular LTE speeds available yet in an iPhone.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18

Android smartphones expected to follow Apple's iPhone X lead in adopting 3D sensor tech

Looking to keep up with the competition from Apple's iPhone X, a number of Android smartphone makers are expected to adopt 3D sensors for products launching in 2018.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 35

Special delivery: Apple rush orders giant replacement glass for soon-to-open Brooklyn store

Days after a massive pane of glass shattered at Apple's upcoming downtown Brooklyn retail store, the company received a replacement piece Friday morning, custom ordered from German glass manufacturer Sedak.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 10

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast talks rumored iPhone X Plus, Face ID 'hacks,' iPad Pro 2018 and more

Victor Marks 8 years ago 3

Tesla unveils new Semi with a 500 mile range, Roadster that can hit 250 miles per hour

Elon Musk's Tesla has debuted its semi truck that was previously expected with a 500 mile range between charges, and also unveiled a new roadster capable of going 620 miles — with the ability to go zero to 60 miles per hour in 1.9 seconds.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 140

IK Multimedia ships iRig Keys I/O keyboard MIDI interface that can record microphones and other instruments

K Multimedia has added another device to its audio interface line, introducing the iRig Keys I/O as pair of MFi-certified MIDI controllers that can be used to create music on an iPhone or iPad, using its included keyboard or via another instrument or microphone using the device as a preamp.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 6

Apple dominates all electronics, jewelry companies in ethical sourcing of conflict minerals

A report from a conflict mineral advocacy group puts Apple well ahead of other companies including Google, Microsoft, and Intel in efforts to develop supply chains of metals outside of conflict zones like the Congo.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

Time includes iPhone X in its list of '25 Best Inventions of 2017'

Time Magazine has named the iPhone X as one of the '25 Best Inventions of 2017,' calling Apple's flagship mobile device 'arguably the world's most sophisticated smartphone' over its new display, its augmented reality applications, and the inclusion of Face ID.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 12

Apple, Intel engineers reportedly tightly engaged to produce 5G modem for future iPhone

Apple may completely ditch Qualcomm for a 5G modem in the future, with a new report claiming that iPhone engineers are working closely with Intel to deliver gigabit per second wireless speeds.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 40

Apple announces that it won't accept app updates built with watchOS 1.0 SDK after April 1, 2018

Apple has issued guidance to developers, suggesting that it will discontinue support for watchOS 1, with updates for apps limited to that version no longer accepted after April 1, 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 0

New Apple video blurs the line between iPad Pro and computer, repeats Steve Jobs 'post-PC' concept

Apple has published a new YouTube video, and with it is repeating the message that "a post-PC world may be closer than you think."

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 62

Apple's Denise Young Smith to leave Inclusion & Diversity post by end of 2017

Though in the job for just 7 months, Apple's first-ever VP of Inclusion and Diversity, Denise Young Smith, is leaving the company at the end of the year.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 34

Apple releases iOS 11.1.2 to fix cold weather & video distortion trouble on iPhone X

Apple on Thursday issued an incremental iOS 11.1.2 update, mainly intended to solve complaints about the iPhone X temporarily failing to respond to touch in cold weather.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Vimeo adds support for vivid HDR colors on iPhone X, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K

Popular streaming video service Vimeo has updated its official iOS and tvOS apps to take advantage of Apple's recent support for high dynamic range video across its platform of devices, including the iPhone X.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1

Apple seeds fourth developer beta of macOS High Sierra 10.13.2

Apple on Thursday pushed out a fourth beta of macOS 10.13.2 for developers, available through the company's developer portal or as a Mac App Store update.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Jack White's Third Man Records gets special edition of Beats' Solo3 Wireless

Apple's Beats on Thursday revealed a new color option for its Solo3 Wireless headphones, made for rocker Jack White's Third Man Records.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Apple designer Jony Ive defends ditching home button, other tech in interview about iPhone X

In an interview published on Thursday, Apple chief design officer Jony Ive argued for the company's sometimes controversial decisions to abandon common technologies — in the case of the iPhone X, foregoing a home button in favor of touchscreen gestures.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 74

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