Apple's latest Machine Learning Journal entry talks face detection, Vision framework

Apple on Thursday published a new entry to its Machine Learning Journal for researchers and developers, discussing face detection and the related Vision framework, which developers can use for apps on iOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

GymKit for Apple Watch makes global debut in Australia

Apple's director of Fitness and Health technologies, Jay Blahnik, was on hand in Sydney this week to showcase the first gym equipped for GymKit, a technology introduced alongside watchOS 4.1.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Racing game Dirt Rally powerslides onto macOS, coming soon to Mac App Store

Feral Interactive has shipped its port of the Codemasters off-road racing game 'Dirt Rally' to macOS, bringing the simulation of driving at high speed through forests to the Mac two years after the game was originally released on other platforms.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3

AT&T iPhone owners suffering from connectivity issues on LTE

AT&T has confirmed reports of outages across its network in the U.S., and has instructed users to restart their devices to restore connectivity.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 25

Video: Speed and resource testing Safari, Firefox, and Chrome on the Mac

Mozilla just released their new Firefox "Quantum" browser with new features including built-in screenshots, a save-for-later feature named Pocket, and a Library that holds all of your pocket saves, bookmarks, browsing history, screenshots and downloads in one spot. AppleInsider compares the new release with Safari, and Google's Chrome.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 21

Experts split on whether police can use dead bodies to unlock an iPhone

Security and biometrics experts are said to be divided on the question of whether police — or the FBI — could have used the body of Sutherland Springs shooter Devin Kelley to unlock his rumored iPhone.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 40

LIFX launches HomeKit-compatible LED light strips, add-on bridge for older setups

Lighting provider LIFX has upgraded its LIFX Z light strip kit, with the new version supporting HomeKit natively.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 4

How to share Apple Watch Activity progress with friends & family

Some people need a little encouragement — or friendly rivalry — to get in shape. Here's how to share Activity stats from your Apple Watch with others.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

iPhone X shipments from Apple improve to 2-3 weeks in US

In a sign that production of the iPhone X is catching up with overwhelming demand, new orders for the iPhone X are now advertised to ship within two to three weeks, a one-week improvement from their previous estimate.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24

MacBook refreshes push Apple to 4th in global notebook shipments

Apple considerably improved its MacBook shipments in Q3 2017 compared to the previous quarter, market research firm TrendForce claims, with Apple said to have overtaken Asus in the global notebook shipment rankings for this quarter and achieving fourth place amongst other notebook brands.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 44

Rumor: 2018 iPad Pro with Face ID will be powered by 8-core 'A11X' chip

In a move that would follow Apple's usual strategy, it's expected that new iPad Pros due in 2018 will feature a beefed up version of the A11 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X lineups, adding two more processing cores into the mix.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 38

Like Apple, Amazon abandons 'skinny' TV bundle plans following network resistance

For now, Amazon has allegedly jettisoned plans to offer a "skinny" bundle of cable and broadcast TV channels, owing to low expected profit margins and the same problem rumored to have halted Apple's bundle: resistance from networks.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 30

'Alpine White' version of DJI Mavic Pro drone is an Apple store exclusive

DJI has launched a limited-edition "Alpine White" version of the Mavic Pro, a 4K camera drone which can be viewed and controlled through an iOS app. The special color option will be available exclusively through Apple's retail channels and DJI's own outlets in most countries.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 2

Apple says it will help make limited anti-spam iPhone app for Indian government

Apple has reportedly bowed to pressure from the Indian government and will help it build an iPhone version of its "Do Not Disturb" anti-spam app, albeit with more limited capabilities than the Android version.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 24

Star Micronics announces first AirPrint-certified point-of-sale receipt printer

The Star TSP654II AirPrint is the first 58mm and 80mm receipt and ticket printer to get AirPrint certification — and it will see release very soon.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 10

Reviews lean positive on Pixel Buds, Google's answer to Apple's AirPods

Some of the first major reviews of Google's Pixel Buds have emerged, mostly espousing a favorable opinion of the AirPods competitors, albeit with some tough criticisms.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 35

Video: Apple iPhone X versus Samsung Galaxy Note 8 benchmark comparison

The consumer wars between Apple and Samsung will go on as long as both companies are around, as will the debates around which flagship device is more powerful. AppleInsider gets both the iPhone X and the Galaxy Note 8 on our test bench, and put them both through their paces.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 45

Apple faces fresh USITC investigation over alleged Screen Sharing, AirPlay Mirroring patent infringement

The U.S. International Trade Commission has declared that it has launched an investigation of many of Apple's present and past products that use Screen Sharing and AirPlay Mirroring, after complaints from a company and its licensing subsidiary that develops cross-platform remote access solutions.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Firefox 57 'Quantum' for macOS released, iOS version user interface refresh coming

Mozilla has wrapped up its "biggest update of code in over ten years with the release of Firefox 57 — once called "Quantum" — for macOS, and other platforms.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 20

Director Steven Soderbergh secretly shot new thriller 'Unsane' entirely on Apple's iPhone

Acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh's next film, a thriller titled "Unsane," will see a wide theatrical release next spring, despite the fact that it was filmed entirely on an iPhone.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18

Coach ships four new Apple Watch bands for men & women

Luxury brand Coach has released several new Apple Watch bands for the fall season, looking to draw in fans of Apple's wrist-worn computer as a fashion item.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apogee reveals iOS and macOS-compatible Mic Plus, lands in Apple stores Wednesday

Audio electronics producer Apogee has revealed the Mic Plus, a compact studio-grade cardioid microphone that can connect to both iOS devices and Mac desktops, with the professional-quality microphone going on sale in Apple stores starting from Wednesday

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

Apple supplier Quanta wants AR headsets on market by 2019, faster than Apple's rumored 2020+ timeframe

Apple's rumored augmented reality (AR) headset could arrive as soon as 2019, comments from one of the company's assembly partners hinted on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Video shows 10-year-old unlocking mother's iPhone X via Face ID

A video uploaded on Tuesday suggests that the Face ID system on Apple's iPhone X could be fooled not just by twins, but by any family member who bears enough resemblance.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 96

Gamevice MFi controller for iPhone now supports DJI Spark drone, Sphero SPRK+ robot

Gamevice, an Apple-authorized MFi game controller accessory for iPhone and iPad, has been updated to support a number of other devices, with users able to control the DJI Spark drone and the Sphero SPRK+ robot via the iOS companion apps using the peripheral instead of on-screen controls.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 0

Foxconn profits plummet 39% following iPhone X production woes

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn this week posted a 39 percent year-over-year decrease in net profit, losses that industry watchers attribute to the difficult-to-assemble iPhone X, which remains in limited supply.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 12

iOS 11.2 beta switches on quicker 7.5W wireless charging for iPhone 8 & X

With iOS 11.2, still in beta, Apple has silently enabled promised 7.5-watt wireless Qi charging for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X — faster than the 5 watts the devices supported at launch.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Apple Watch shipments in Q3 estimated at 3.9M units, including 800,000 Series 3 with LTE

Apple has regained its position as the biggest producer of wearable devices in the world, analytics firm Canalys claims, with the release of the Apple Watch Series 3 and the cellular model said to help overtake Xiaomi in the third quarter, despite a small contraction in the marketplace.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 16

Apple prepping rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone

To further its augmented reality plans, Apple is reportedly developing a rear-facing 3D sensor for a 2019 iPhone that would join the front-facing TrueDepth system that premiered with the iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Sonnet ships Thunderbolt 3 eGFX Breakaway Box 550 with sufficient power for Vega 56 PCI-E card

Sonnet has added to its line of external GPU enclosures with the new 550W version of the eGFX Breakaway Box, with the heftier power supply able to handle a wider array of PCI-E video cards.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 0

Video: The fastest way to unlock your iPhone X with Face ID

There is a lot of chatter about people disappointed with the speed of unlocking the iPhone X with Face ID versus just about anything else with Touch ID. AppleInsider talks about it, and how to speed it up.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 22

Study finds Apple Watch able to be used as diagnostic tool for sleep apnea, hypertension

Researchers from the University of California San Fransisco in conjunction with the developers of the Cardiogram app have proven that using existing sensors, the Apple Watch can detect sleep apnea and hypertension with a high degree of accuracy, potentially opening up the ability for the device to be used as a long-term research tool for the conditions.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Tip: Autofill passwords and credit card entry in Safari with Face ID on the iPhone X

The iPhone X can auto-fill crucial data in Safari, using Face ID to authenticate the user, and securely enter credit card information with Apple's iCloud Keychain and Safari Autofill at the crux of the feature. AppleInsider shows you how to set it up.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 1

Early Black Friday Deal: Apple's 15" MacBook Pro for $1,799 ($600 off) with free JBL headphones & Office 365, plus no tax in 48 states

For a limited time only, B&H is knocking $600 off the standard Late 2016 15" MacBook Pro and throwing in a free pair of JBL E45BT Bluetooth Headphones and a year of Office 365 Personal (a combined value of $170). Plus, no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Call with Apple Watch Series 3 saves kitesurfer from shark-infested waters

After a nasty crash with a landing in a great white shark nursery area, a kite surfer used his Series 3 Apple Watch with LTE to summon rescuers, and direct them to his location.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 10

Apple supplier hints at next-gen HomePod with Face ID

Before the first-generation HomePod can even make its way into the wild, rumors are already cropping up about a future update to the premium speaker, as the president of supplier Inventec made comments about future smart speakers with facial recognition capabilities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 20

Apple modem supplier Qualcomm rejects initial $103B bid from Broadcom

Apple cellular chip provider Qualcomm has turned down an unsolicited $103 billion takeover bid made by another Apple supplier, Broadcom, though that may not be the end of acquisition talks.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

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