Inside Apple's ARKit and Visual Inertial Odometry, new in iOS 11

When iPhone launched ten years ago it took basic photos and no videos. Today's iOS 11 now achieves a new level of image capture with Depth, AI Vision and Machine Learning. In parallel, it hosts a new platform for Augmented Reality, which integrates what the camera sees and graphics created by the device. Here's a look at how it works.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 10

First look: Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 with cellular, GPS

On the heels of the launch of the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple has begun shipping the Nike Plus version of its wearable, LTE-connected device. AppleInsider offers a closer look at the new sport-focused watch.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 7

Apple to donate $1 million plus matched employee contributions for California wildfire relief

Apple is donating $1 million outright and matching worker donations two-to-one to support relief efforts for the wildfires scorching northern Califoria.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Apple exploring 360-degree full VR helmet concept

Apple is looking beyond augmented reality in the long run, as a new patent filing suggests the company has examined the potential of full virtual reality kits not just for product testing, but for consumers as well.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 2

Niantic offers 'Pokemon Go' players prizes in AR photography competition

Development studio Niantic are encouraging players of the popular mobile game 'Pokemon Go' to head outside with their iPhones this fall, by holding a photography competition where the best AR photos from the game posted to Instagram can win prizes, including the Pokemon Go Plus accessory.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 2

Apple Music execs Jimmy Iovine & Dr. Dre break ground on new USC academy

The founders of Beats, now executives at Apple Music, broke ground this week on a new academy named after them at the University of Southern California.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

How ditching the home button on iPhone X could pave the way for a dynamic, foldable future iPhone

Moving away from the home button could allow for future iPhones to be used in a variety of different orientations — and different physical form factors. AppleInsider explains how the absence of a physical home button on the iPhone X could set the stage for future radical design changes, amid rumors that Apple is interested in pursuing a folding iPhone.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22

Apple's iPhone X suppliers 'still struggling' with dot projectors for TrueDepth camera

Apple suppliers are continuing to have trouble making the 3D sensors for the TrueDepth camera in the iPhone X, and in particular the dot projector belonging to the "Romeo" transmission module, according to a Thursday report.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 26

IKEA does second backtrack on Apple HomeKit support for Tradfri lighting

Home furnishings vendor IKEA has once again had to retract claims of Apple HomeKit support for Tradfri, its range of smartbulbs and related accessories.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Apple investigating automatic blood pressure monitoring technology

A new patent application suggests that Apple may be looking into "intelligent blood pressure monitoring" with an alert triggered by parameters set by the user — or by data collected by wearable sensors such as those found on the Apple Watch.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Yale's Assure smart lock family gets HomeKit support with iM1 Network Module upgrade

Long-time lock producer Yale has added HomeKit support to its Assure lock family, in the form of the iM1 Network Module that provides support for Siri controls through Apple's Home app.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

Tech fund manager bullish on Apple stock in run-up to iPhone X preorders, but says future uncertain

Apple stock is prime for a rally in the run-up to iPhone X preorders on Oct. 27, even if there are concerns about the phone and the company in the future, according to one prominent investor.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Apple's $1 billion Athenry, Ireland data center approved after legal challenges squashed

The Irish courts have spoken, and Apple is now permitted to go forward after a long battle over environmental and power concerns for its Athenry, Ireland data center.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Apple seeks new patent for folding displays as rumors of a foldable OLED iPhone heat up

On the heels of a rumor that Apple is working with OLED maker LG on a future iPhone that could fold in half, a new patent application from the company describes the very same thing.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22

Apple, Google, others say Chinese investment regulations infringe on intellectual property rights

A trade group representing a number of high-profile U.S. technology firms, including Apple, Google, and IBM, spoke out against Chinese regulations at an International Trade Commission hearing on Tuesday, saying the Asian country's rules help facilitate intellectual property theft.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 27

Revamped 'Movies Anywhere' service adds four studios, makes cross-platform viewing easy

Disney on Wednesday launched Movies Anywhere, an all-in-one movie viewing service that lets users watch purchased content from five major Hollywood studios on a variety of platforms, from iTunes to Google Play.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 32

Teen interest in iPhone hits new high of 82%, Apple Music on the rise

Apple products like iPhone and Apple Watch continue enjoy healthy demand from young U.S. consumers, as new data from Piper Jaffray shows a record 82 percent of teens have iPhone in mind as their next smartphone.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 16

How to: turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on iPhone and iPad in iOS 11

Apple recently caught flak from the Electronic Freedom Foundation for misleading consumers by incorporating "off-ish" Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings in its iOS 11 operating system, a byproduct of decisions that favor user experience. We show you how to completely turn off the radios.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 59

Yelp integrates Apple Pay support in iOS app update

Popular crowd-sourced business review service Yelp added Apple Pay payments to its iOS title in an update on Wednesday, promising iPhone and iPad users a faster checkout process for orders placed from the app.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 2

Oculus reveals $199 standalone 'Go' VR headset, drops Rift price to $399

Presenting at an event in San Jose on Wednesday, Facebook's Oculus introduced the Go, a new headset capable of operating without a connected phone, Mac, or Windows PC.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Apple's Tim Cook says tech doesn't yet exist to do AR glasses properly, downplays rivals

Apple CEO Tim Cook once again hinted at the prospect of augmented reality glasses in an interview published on Wednesday, while quashing the idea of an announcement in the near future — and indirectly, the efforts of rivals like Microsoft.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 26

Apple CEO Tim Cook says close relationship with customers drives sales, improves products

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook appeared at the launch of the Oxford Foundry business and tech incubator, and spoke for an hour to students of the university on his relationship with Steve Jobs, Apple's responsibility to customers, and what inspires him as the head of the company.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 15

Apple looking to lease 85K square foot facility in LA for original video content

Real estate sources claim that Apple is looking for a home to produce original programming in Los Angeles — and may have found it in a massive La Cienega Expo facility currently under development.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 2

Apple among 76 companies asking Supreme Court to clarify protections for gay employees

A collection of 76 businesses — including the likes of Apple, Google, and Microsoft — has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case that should clarify whether a law against workplace sex discrimination also covers a worker's sexual orientation.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Apple iOS 11.0.3 update available, fixes iPhone 7 haptic feedback, iPhone 6s screen service issue

Apple has issued a third update to iOS 11, with the latest fix sorting out haptics and audio on some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, plus one involving non-genuine display replacement on the iPhone 6s.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 33

Rumor: Apple working with LG on foldable OLED iPhone in 2020, leaving rival Samsung in dark

Samsung is believed to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for Apple's forthcoming iPhone X, but in an effort to keep future technology breakthroughs secret from its chief rival, Apple is rumored to have partnered with LG to work on a new, foldable iPhone concept.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32

OnePlus' OxygenOS found to be linking device IDs to collected analytics data

Smartphone maker OnePlus, a competitor against Apple's iPhone, is both collecting a lot of analytics data from users and linking it to personally identifiable information, according to one security researcher.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 10

Monitor Deal Roundup: The best bargains on external displays for your Mac

Whether you have a Mac mini or are looking to add a second, larger display to your MacBook Pro setup, having a high resolution monitor on your desk can be an asset. We're rounding up the top bargains on monitors in a variety of sizes — and they all ring in at under $570.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

Qualcomm hammered by Taiwan FTC for $773 million for wireless technology antitrust violations

The Taiwan courts have handed down a $773 million fine, finding Qualcomm guilty of anti-trust and monopolistic tactics in how it sells its chips to manufacturers — the same thing that Apple is accusing it of doing.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 16

Apple opens two Indian 'Mac Labs' teaching music production with Logic Pro X

Apple's head of internet software and services, Eddy Cue, appeared in Mumbai, India today to announce the launch of two "Mac Labs" for KM Music Conservatories, an institution founded by musician A.R. Rahman.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Google Home Mini preview hardware defect causes near-constant listening, uploads to servers

The first batch of Google Home Mini hardware distributed at assorted release events had a serious flaw that caused the device to listen in on every noise generated in a house — and has since been pinned down as a hardware problem with a key feature now temporarily disabled after a firmware update.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 36

Discover allows claiming Cashback Bonuses through Apple Pay

Credit card firm Discover on Wednesday announced that people can now claim Cashback Bonuses for Apple Pay transactions directly through the iPhone's Wallet app.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Amazon launches waterproof, 7-inch $250 Kindle Oasis with metal chassis

Online retailer Amazon continues to improve its black-and-white e-ink Kindle reader lineup, with its latest model being a new $250 Kindle Oasis with 7-inch display and a waterproof design.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 18

iPhone X took over two years to develop, marks new chapter in iPhone design, says Jony Ive

In a brief interview with Japanese design magazine Casa Brutus, Apple's Chief Design Officer Jony Ive dropped a few interesting tidbits about the development, future technological implications and public reception of iPhone X.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 90

Apple's Cook repeats benefits of AR in interview, says AR glasses tech not mature

Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his European tour on Tuesday with an interview discussing the benefits of augmented reality and ARKit, which with iOS 11 and a slate of new iPhones has become a major focus for the Cupertino tech giant.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 20

Apple's Tim Cook to open Oxford University startup hub, participate in Q&A session on Wednesday

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be in the U.K. on Wednesday to open The Foundry, a University of Oxford facility dedicated to the cultivation of startups created by students, alumni and staff, as well as field a few questions from attendees.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 0

Proof of concept phishing attack mimics iOS popups to steal user passwords

Demonstrating a potentially glaring iOS security hole, developer Felix Krause created a proof of concept phishing attack that takes advantage of system popups, and the way users interact with these messages, to steal Apple ID credentials.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 23

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