Android smartphone vendors reportedly pushing for foldable mobile devices with dual displays

Android smartphone manufacturers are looking towards developing more foldable phones to offer consumers a larger display to compete against bigger handsets like the iPhone 8 Plus, a report claims, with a number of vendors said to be working on mobile devices using multiple screens to create a larger display area.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 36

Amazon rumored prepping free ad-supported version of Prime Video [u]

Raising a potential threat to Apple's TV plans, people wanting to watch Amazon's movies and TV shows may soon be able to stream without paying for a Prime subscription, which normally costs $99 per year. [Updated with official denial from Amazon]

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Apple issues third developer betas of iOS 11.2, macOS 10.13.2, watchOS 4.2, tvOS 11.2

Apple on Monday supplied developers with a third pre-release beta of its four major platforms, all of which are due to receive point-two releases in the coming weeks.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 4

Apple working 24/7 to finish downtown Brooklyn store as giant glass pane shatters

Crews are working around the clock to put the finishing touches on the first Apple store in downtown Brooklyn, but they recently suffered a setback — a massive pane of glass has shattered.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 33

'Midnight Fog' edition of Apple Watch Nike+ to ship on Nov. 14

A new color combination for the Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3, "Midnight Fog," is coming to Nike's online and retail stores on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in the works for late 2018 launch

Apple is said to have three new iPhone models in the pipeline for a late 2018 launch, two of which will be the company's biggest handsets ever, crossing the six-inch threshold with new edge-to-edge OLED and traditional LCD models.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 87

YouTube promises fix for severe battery drain on iPhones & iPads

Google's YouTube said it's working to solve a bug in its iOS app causing heavy battery drain on iPhones and iPads, even when running in the background.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 28

Robbers smash into Apple's flagship UK store in lightning raid

Ten robbers on five mopeds broke into Apple's Regent Street store in London early Monday morning, using one of the scooters to smash through the store's glass facade.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 90

Review: August's Smart Lock Pro + Connect bundle is a pricey but useful Apple HomeKit add-on

August's top-end Smart Lock Pro + Connect bundle is probably a costly luxury for most people, but works as advertised, and with HomeKit in tow can be a gateway to some clever automations.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

iPhone X impresses Windows executive, Android fans but bitter bloggers still hating

Apple's iPhone X is drawing compliments from some unlikely places, ranging from the official Twitter account of Steven Sinofsky, the former President of Microsoft's Windows Division, to diehard Android fans sharing their unvarnished opinions on Reddit. However, it can't please embittered bloggers who wanted Apple to fail.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 130

iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus production accelerating alongside cutback in orders for iPhone 8

Reports from the supply chain suggest that any production problems that may have plagued the iPhone X are long past, and Apple and its manufacturing partners will increase production to ship about 26 million of the OLED model in the holiday quarter.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 42

Review: Fitbit Ionic aims at Apple Watch, but needs more apps

Fitbit's first attempt at a smartwatch proves better as a high-end fitness tracker than a full-on competitor to the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 35

This week on AI: Apple AR glasses in 2020, iPad Pro with Face ID & more

With the iPhone X barely on shelves, rumors have already begun to turn to future Apple hardware, including the company's predicted augmented reality headset.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Video: Apple's Clips 2.0 puts you in the Millennium Falcon cockpit with Star Wars augmented reality

Apple's updated Clips 2.0 on Thursday, and it now supports augmented reality 360-degree selfie scenes using iPhone X's TrueDepth camera system. Other additions include Disney content including a panorama aboard the Millenium Falcon and Mega-Destroyer — and AppleInsider shows you all the new features.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Apple to reopen improved Burlingame & Burlington stores on Nov. 18

Two Apple outlets — one in Burlingame, Calif. and the other in Burlington, Mass. — will both reopen on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. local time, following months of renovation work.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Some iPhone X owners report mystery green lines appearing on displays

Some buyers of Apple's iPhone X are encountering green lines along the left or right side of the OLED display, according to various accounts on social media.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 60

Apple Watch gets special Veterans Day activity challenge

Apple on Friday announced a new activity challenge for Apple Watch owners, meant to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Extreme test shows OLED iPhone X with 'dark mode' saves nearly 60% battery over 3 hours

After publicizing ways to reduce power consumption on the iPhone X OLED display, AppleInsider has begun to put the methods to the test to get a feel for exactly how much power can be saved. The answer: a lot.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 30

Logitech will offer all Harmony Link owners a free upgrade to its iOS-connected Harmony Hub

After announcing that its Harmony Link remote control device will no longer operate as of March of 2018, Logitech has revealed it will upgrade all existing customers to its successor, the Harmony Hub, at no cost.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 3

Vietnamese firm trips up iPhone X's Face ID with elaborate mask & makeup

A Vietnamese security firm says it has managed to bypass the iPhone X's Face ID system using a mask, in spite of Apple efforts to specifically prevent that deception, but regular users have no obvious reasons to be concerned about the alleged efforts.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 89

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast goes hands-on with iPhone X, talks iOS updates and AR glasses

Victor Marks 8 years ago 1

Apple kickstarts 'This Weekend Only' promotion at App Store

Apple on Thursday introduced a new weekly feature at the iOS App Store, "This Weekend Only," highlighting discounted goods and services available through iPhone and iPad apps.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Last call! Giveaway: Enter to win a 3TB AV Pro 2 USB-C Storage Hub from CalDigit

Ends today! CalDigit is partnering with AppleInsider this week to give readers the chance to win one of two 3TB AV Pro 2 USB-C Storage Hubs valued at $249.99 each.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Video: Extending the iPhone X's battery life with 'Dark Mode'

Using dark wallpaper, "Smart Invert," and some other iOS features, it's possible to push the iPhone X's battery surprisingly far.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 17

Apple acknowledges iPhone X becoming unresponsive in cold weather, promises software fix

The iPhone X can temporarily lose touch functionality in cold weather, Apple admitted on Thursday in response to owner complaints.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 56

Studded 'Medor' Hermes bands coming to Apple Watch on Nov. 14

Apple and luxury brand Hermes are preparing to ship two new Apple Watch bands, both under the "Medor" name.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple's latest diversity figures show static global gender balance, more US progress

Apple on Thursday released its 2017 diversity report, showing steps forward in some areas, but work to do in others.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Jony Ive talks Apple Park, iPhone X, change, and product evolution in interview

As part of a longer piece about Apple Park, Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive spoke about Apple as it stands, with change as a central theme to where Apple has been, is now, and how it uses change and evolution to survive.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 31

Apple's Clips 2.0 adds iPhone X TrueDepth features, Selfie Scenes, 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' content

Apple has updated its Clips short video production and sharing app to 2.0, bringing with the update a redesigned update, better iCloud support, Selfie Scenes, and the Millenium Falcon from the "Star Wars" series as a backdrop.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 2

Skype for iOS borrows from Snapchat by adding machine learning-based photo filters

Microsoft has updated Skype for iOS to include new Snapchat-style filters in the iPhone and iPad messaging app, with the additional stickers and photo effects borrowing heavily from Sprinkles, an experimental iPhone camera app that relied on machine learning Microsoft released in April.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3

Firefox iOS version 10 released with 'Photon' design and menu changes

Firefox has updated the iOS version of its browser to version 10.0, with the milestone release featuring a refreshed modern interface and changes to the menu system, ahead of another major update arriving on the desktop version of the browser next week.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 1

Apple releases iOS 11.1.1 update with 'i' autocorrect fix, 'Hey Siri' bug repair

Apple has released another "sub-point" update to iOS 11, with iOS 11.1.1 addressing the "i" bug that caused the letter to be autocorrected to "A" and a question mark.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 29

Apple acquires photo sensor technology company InVisage

Apple has apparently purchased decade-old InVisage technology, a company behind the QuantumFilm technology that takes up less space than traditional camera sensors and with better performance characteristics.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Some iPhone 8, iPhone X users suffering from GPS issues, software fix appears to be coming in iOS 11.2

A growing thread on the Apple community support forums suggests that users are having some difficulties with GPS accuracy mostly on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X — but a software fix appears to be included for most in the most recent beta of iOS 11.2.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 14

Origin of Apple's 'A ?' QuickType bug a mystery, but notoriety grows with spread of memes, tweets

An iOS QuickType and autocorrect bug replacing the letter "i" with the letter A and a strange character has seemingly spread, despite the fact that no software updates have arrived. Its persistence raises questions as to what exactly is causing the autocorrect issue to proliferate — and is also drawing jokes on social media.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18

Free-to-play 'South Park: Phone Destroyer' and 'PES 2018 Mobile' iPhone games land on the App Store

Two games from very different franchises arrived in the App Store this week, with 'South Park: Phone Destroyer' introducing crude humor to the card collection genre, while PES 2018 Mobile's annual refresh adds real time multiplayer with friends.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 0

iPhone 7, iPhone 6s dominate Q3 smartphone sales, iPhone 8 has strong debut

The iPhone held the top two worldwide sales slots in the third quarter of 2017, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s holding the top two spots on the chart.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 19

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