Apple opens online sales to 563M people in Asia through partnership with Alibaba's Lazada

Apple has partnered with Lazada, owned by Alibaba, to bring official online sales of its products to several southeast Asian countries: Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

Apple's 'TV' app goes live in France, Germany & UK [u]

Apple on Friday quietly brought its "TV" app for iPhones, iPads, and the Apple TV to Europe, offering a centralized way of watching shows and movies from iTunes and various compatible streaming apps. [Updated with info about Sweden & Norway]

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 12

Apple pushes Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV with 'What's New' screen, paid Twitter ads

Apple has gone all-in on promoting the new Amazon Prime Video app, and is not only telling users that it is available after a tvOS 11.2 update, but has taken out Twitter "promoted" tweets noting it as well.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 14

Apple Watch's GymKit expands to UK, Apple says retrofits possible on some machines

GymKit — the technology that allows two-way sync between an Apple Watch and compatible cardio machines — made its London debut this week at a Virgin Active gym near Mansion House, where Apple's director of fitness for health technologies, Jay Blahnik, was on hand for a press demonstration.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

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AppleInsider podcast talks AirPods, 2018 iPhones, iOS 11.2, and STEM education with MakeCrate

Victor Marks 8 years ago 11

Apple supplier Finisar to scale VCSEL production, suggests Face ID coming to all iPhones in 2018

Apple's second largest supplier of vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) arrays, Finisar, announced the acquisition of a 700,000-square foot plant on Thursday, a move that suggests TrueDepth and Face ID are coming to all iPhones in 2018.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 37

2018 OLED iPhones might feature single cell L-shaped battery design, all models to bump capacity

Apple is developing L-shaped batteries to power two new OLED iPhone models set to debut next fall, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who notes all three handsets expected to launch next year will boast increased energy capacities.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 11

Apple to transition Brazilian iTunes sales to local currency in early 2018

In email notifications sent out to Brazilian customers on Thursday, Apple said it plans to transition iTunes pricing from U.S. dollars to the Brazilian real in 2018, offering potential savings on music, apps and more.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 5

Lowest prices anywhere: 2017 15" MacBook Pros from $2,149 ($250-$300 off); 13" Touch Bar (16GB, 512GB) for $2,049, plus no tax in 48 states

New exclusive deals have rolled in with savings of up to $300 off Mid 2017 MacBook Pros. Prices start at just $2,149 for 15-inch models, while the 13-inch Touch Bar with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage space is $2,049 with coupon. All with no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, as well as 0% financing incentives.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

YouTube to reportedly launch paid music service in March

YouTube is preparing a new subscription streaming music service that parent company Alphabet hopes will challenge industry incumbents Spotify and Apple Music, according to a report on Thursday.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 14

How to make the most of Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV

The long-awaited Amazon Prime Video is finally available on Apple TV and iOS, and although the UI might not be perfect, support for Siri and Apple's TV app really adds to the user experience.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 22

Construction of first Vienna Apple store accelerating ahead of rumored January opening

Apple is working hard to complete interior and exterior renovations at a three-story retail space in Vienna that will serve as the company's first official outlet in Austria, a location rumored to open next month.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 0

Apple puts 4K Aerial screen saver of Los Angeles skyline into rotation on Apple TV 4K

Apple recently updated its list of Aerial screen savers for Apple TV 4K with ultra high-resolution snippets ported over from the fourth-generation model, as well as all-new footage of Los Angeles at night.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 8

HomeKit flaw in iOS 11.2 allowed remote access to smart devices, temporary fix already in place

Apple's software woes continued this week with the publication of a HomeKit flaw that allowed remote access to smart home devices like locks and lights. The company has since issued a temporary patch by disabling remote access to shared users, and plans to permanently plug the hole in a software update next week.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 31

SiriusXM radio comes to native Apple TV app

SiriusXM on Thursday launched an app for the fourth-generation Apple TV and the Apple TV 4K, granting access to the satellite radio service's live and on-demand content.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 12

CrossOver 17 ships, lets Mac users run Windows versions of Microsoft Office 2016, Quicken 2017

CodeWeavers has released a major update to CrossOver, a tool for running Windows application on macOS, with version 17.0.0 of the utility including support for Microsoft Office 2016 and Quicken 2017, among other improvements.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 25

Apple health exec Anil Sethi leaves to form new healthcare records startup

The director of Apple's health team, Anil Sethi, is leaving the company to found a startup called Ciitizen, fulfilling a promise to his sister Tania who died of cancer on Sept. 11.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Sega releases 'Streets of Rage' for iOS as free-to-play Sega Forever title with local network multiplayer mode

The Sega Forever collection has increased in size once more, with Sega bringing the iPhone and iPad port of classic fighting game 'Streets of Rage' to the free-to-play roster, complete with support for cooperative play across multiple mobile devices.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 8

Apple iPhone dominates Flickr's year in review as top brand, largest camera supplier

The iPhone dominates all other manufacturers and devices on Flickr's annual year in review roundup, with all of the service's top 10 devices in use occupied by various iPhone models.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 6

LG Display hints at deal to begin making OLED panels for Apple's iPhone X

LG Display may be on the verge of providing display panels for the iPhone X, entering Apple's OLED supply chain earlier than expected and reducing dependence on Samsung.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

Apple's iMac Pro model number pegged as 'A1862' ahead of expected Dec. launch

While little else solid is known about the iMac Pro's shipping configuration with only a matter of days before it ships, it appears that a regulatory filing associated with the device calls it model A1862.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 53

Honeywell Lyric home security firmware update brings Apple HomeKit compatibility

Honeywell's Lyric Controller Home Security System is now certified for use with Apple's HomeKit technology, with users only needing to install a firmware update.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 8

Drake, Bitmoji & Game of Thrones lead Apple Music, iTunes & App Store for 2017

Apple on Thursday released a list of the most popular media on iTunes and the App Store during 2017, also calling attention to editorial picks for iPhone and iPad apps.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Apple Store app updates lets iPhone buyers bypass carrier preauthorization

Apple updated its Apple Store app for iOS on Wednesday with a few feature additions, including the ability to bypass a pesky carrier preauthorization requirement when buying iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 12

Apple might use metal case for 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in 2018, report says

Apple reportedly has plans to return to a metal chassis for at least one of next year's iPhone models, a long-standing design last implemented with the iPhone 7 series in 2016.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 23

Apple releases iTunes 12.7.2 with minor bug fixes, improvements

To go along with Wednesday's release of macOS 10.13.2 High Sierra, Apple pushed out a fresh version of iTunes that comes packed with minor app fixes and improvements.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 16

Tidal music streaming comes to Apple's CarPlay

Tidal — the on-demand music service co-owned by artists like Jay-Z — is now available to stream on vehicles equipped with Apple CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

Apple hires veteran producer Michelle Lee to help oversee original TV shows

A years-long veteran of the TV industry, Michelle Lee, has reportedly joined Apple has a creative executive with its Worldwide Video division, which is spearheading a push into high-budget TV shows.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 25

How to use the new Apple TV Amazon Prime Video app with Siri and the TV app

Amazon has gone with the user interface it prefers when it developed the Prime Video service for the Apple TV. But, using Siri, you can skip most of the interface oddities on the Apple TV.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 10

Apple's new Machine Learning Journal entry tackles differential privacy

Apple on Wednesday published another paper through its Machine Learning Journal, this time covering the topic of differential privacy — the technology it employs to collect big data from customers while obscuring their identities.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 now available after a month of testing

Apple is continuing the OS upgrade march it began on Saturday with a release of High Sierra 10.13.2, with improvements to compatibility for "certain" USB audio devices, and VoiceOver navigation while viewing PDFs.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 30

Apple transforms iTunes Movies Twitter account into @AppleTV

Apple has rebranded its iTunes Movies account on Twitter as @AppleTV — which, despite its name, is so far concentrated on the TV app for iPhones, iPads, and the Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV limited to 2.1 stereo sound, despite streaming 4K HDR video

Though owners of an ultra-high definition 4K TV set with high-dynamic range will get full visual fidelity from Amazon's newly released Prime Video app for Apple TV, the sound quality won't match that best-in-class experience, as it is apparently limited to 2.1 channels at launch.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32

Apple Pay recruits new card issuers in US, Canada, Russia & Japan

Apple has updated its roster of Apple Pay card issuers with dozens of new entries, mostly in the U.S., but also some in Canada, Russia, and Japan.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

'Portal' edition of 'Bridge Constructor' arriving on Apple's iOS, macOS Dec. 20

Headup Games, the developer of popular construction-based puzzle game 'Bridge Constructor,' will be using the universe of Valve Software's 'Portal' as the basis for an upcoming release, with 'Bridge Constructor Portal' bringing element from both games together into a title destined for macOS and iOS on Dec. 20.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 3

Apogee & Sennheiser's Ambeo headset captures 3D audio with Lightning, launches at Apple stores

Apogee and Sennheiser's Ambeo Smart Headset features both a "high fidelity" listening experience, but also the ability to capture directional audio while recording a video — and it is now available through Apple Retail in an exclusive black version.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 1

Data of 31 million users of iPhone add-on keyboard ai.type potentially leaks

Conflicting accounts have emerged about a security breach involving the ai.type add-on keyboard for iOS and Android, with researchers claiming that 31 million people's data has been compromised — with a user's contacts also potentially included in the leak.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 39

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