Amazon Prime Video arrives on Apple TV, updated for iPhone X

An Amazon Prime Video app that provides full iPhone X support also brings along a tvOS version to finally provide Apple TV owners video playback from the service without relying on AirPlay.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks Chinese supply chain, censorship and more in interview

Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his China tour on Wednesday with an appearance at the Fortune Global Forum, where he discussed a range of topics from supply chain strategy to burgeoning markets to censorship.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 9

Apple has 'moral obligation' to promote free expression in China, U.S. Senator says

Commenting on Apple CEO Tim Cook's recent appearance at the World Internet Conference in China, U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) said the tech giant has a "moral obligation" to push back against the Asian nation's surveillance and censorship policies.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 71

App Store mixup hints at imminent release of Amazon Prime Video app for Apple TV

Apple appears to have tipped the release of Amazon's long-awaited Amazon Prime Video app in an App Store listing this week, which suggests the title is not only coming to iOS, but Apple TV as well.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

How to set up and use Apple Pay Cash in iOS 11.2

Apple on Tuesday officially launched Apple Pay Cash — a long-awaited peer-to-peer payments feature in iOS 11.2 that allows users to send and receive money from family and friends through Messages. We show you how to set up and use the new functionality in this video.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 17

Google blocks YouTube from Amazon devices as business conflict escalates

In an escalating tit-for-tat spat between Google and Amazon, the internet search giant on Tuesday began blocking certain Amazon devices from accessing YouTube, and announced the list will grow starting next month.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 23

Honor's new View 10 phone brings iPhone X-style Animoji to Android

Huawei's Honor brand on Tuesday revealed the Android-based View 10, a new flagship phone that features a direct imitation of the Animoji feature available on Apple's iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 39

Apple's iOS 11 installed on 59% of compatible devices, up 7% from November

According to fresh iOS 11 adoption statistics issued by Apple on Tuesday, the company's latest mobile operating system has made its way onto more than half of all supported devices since its release some two and a half months ago.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 15

Consumer Reports ranks iPhone X behind Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 series in testing

Consumer Reports has performed a bevy of tests on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X in conjunction with an assortment of other smartphones, and found the iPhone 8 series very slightly lagging behind the Samsung Galaxy S8 — with the iPhone X close behind the iPhone 8.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 31

Apple Pay Cash leverages Discover Network for new virtual debit card

In order to bring the Apple Pay Cash debit card to life, Apple has utilized credit card provider Discover, whose Discover Network debit services power the virtual tap-to-pay card for money transfers and in-store purchases.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21

MindNode 5 for Mac is a compelling new update to the mind mapping app suite

The latest update to MindNode 5 for Mac and iOS brings small refinements, large features, and a redesign to the mind mapping stalwart. AppleInsider offers a closer look.

Mike Wuerthele and William Gallagher 8 years ago 9

watchOS 4.2 launches with Apple Pay Cash for Apple Watch

Apple on Tuesday launched watchOS 4.2 for Apple Watch, giving users of the wearable, connected device the ability to send and receive money from the newly online Apple Pay Cash service.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 4

After a day of availability to users, Apple Pay Cash now officially online

Apple has officially launched Apple Pay Cash — a feature in iOS 11.2 that allows users to send and receive money from family and friends from within Messages.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

Consumer anticipation ahead of iPhone X dinged Apple marketshare

New data suggests that Apple marketshare took a very slight hit in a three month period ending in October in the U.S., because users put off purchasing phones while waiting for the iPhone X.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 10

Fitbit begins rolling out more apps & watchfaces for iPhone-connected Ionic smartwatch

In tandem with a software update, Fitbit on Tuesday announced the addition of over 60 apps and 100 watchfaces for the Ionic, its competitor to the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Use Apple Pay Cash with a debit card to avoid a 3% credit card transaction fee

If you're sending Apple Pay Cash to a friend through iMessage, Apple gives you the option to choose from all of your Apple Pay cards as a source of funds. To avoid unnecessary fees, you'll need to make sure you have a debit card authorized to send money.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 19

Apple reportedly buys podcast search engine creator Pop Up Archive

Apple is said to have bought Oakland's audio tool developer Pop Up Archive, known for the audiosear.ch podcast search engine, in a move that could bolster the company's own podcast service.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 6

Apple wins block against European trademark for Xiaomi's Mi Pad

Apple on Tuesday won a years-long bid to stop Xiaomi from trademarking the name of its Mi Pad tablet in the European Union, which Apple argued was too similar to iPad.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 15

Comparison: iPhone X vs. iPhone 8 Plus camera quality

In this video, we take a closer look at the differences, and similarities, between the rear- and front-facing cameras included in Apple's iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 18

Apple Maps adds public transit directions for Tampa, Fla.

Apple has activated public transit directions in Apple Maps for users in Tampa, Fla, granting access to timetables and routes covering local bus, train, and streetcar operations.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 1

Apple debuts new Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone X silicone case colors

Apple updated its online store on Monday with new color choices for popular accessories including Apple Watch Sport Bands and iPhone X silicone cases, offering users a more diverse selection of products ahead of the holiday shopping season.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 16

Gmail updated to take advantage of iPhone X display, add non-Google email accounts

As part of continued efforts to update its stable of iOS apps with support for Apple's iPhone X, Google on Monday released a refreshed version of Gmail with graphical assets that take advantage of the handset's full-face display.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 7

Apple starts sales of SIM-free iPhone X models in U.S. as in-store stock improves

One month after iPhone X hit store shelves in November, Apple on Monday began sales of factory unlocked, SIM-free models to U.S. customers, offering customers the ability to buy the handset now and activate on any carrier later.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 17

Target launches 'Wallet' mobile payments platform, continues to ignore Apple Pay

Target on Monday introduced Wallet, a new mobile payments platform that allows customers to pay for items at brick-and-mortar Target stores, and reap savings, using the Target app on iOS and Android.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 52

Apple shifts Apple Watch recycling option to gift cards, processing to Brightstar

As part of efforts to promote device recycling, Apple on Monday updated its Renew recycling program with a new option that provides Apple Store gift cards to users who turn in older Apple Watch models.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 5

Bigger Apple Crabtree store to open in Raleigh on Dec. 9

Apple is set to open a relocated store within Raleigh, N.C.'s Crabtree Valley Mall this Saturday, taking advantage of the move to almost double in size.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

As fans await update for 3-year-old Mac mini, Apple classifies mid-2011 models 'obsolete'

Apple on Monday updated its official list of "obsolete" products to add the mid-2011 Mac mini lineup, once again raising questions about what the company has planned, if anything, for its cheapest Mac.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 78

Quanta & Lumus sign deal potentially paving way for Apple's AR headset

A new licensing agreement between Apple manufacturer Quanta and augmented reality parts maker Lumus could potentially lay the framework for Apple's rumored AR headset.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

Apple updates tvOS to 11.2, adds live sports & video display mode switching

A few days after the emergent release of iOS 11.2, Apple has wrapped up the beta testing and has made tvOS 11.2 for the fourth generation Apple TV and the Apple TV 4K available to all.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Apple Pay Cash money transfers launch in US on iPhones, iPads running iOS 11.2

Following Saturday's rushed launch of iOS 11.2, Apple has followed up by taking the Apple Pay Cash feature live, meaning users can now begin sending cash to friends with a debit card via iMessage.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 64

Niantic's Ingress Prime coming in 2018, using Apple ARKit

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has announced Ingress Prime, a sequel to its original augmented reality game created while the company was still a part of Google.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Ireland says Apple to start paying $15.4B in back taxes in Q1 2018

Apple should finally begin paying $15.4 billion in back taxes into an escrow account in the first quarter of next year, Ireland's finance minister announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 40

Dialog Semi admits Apple-designed power chips could come 'in the next few years'

Power management chip supplier Dialog Semiconductor on Monday reinforced rumors that Apple could design its own such chips in the future, while implying they may still a few years out.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018

Declaring AirPods "the most important accessory in Apple's wireless ecosystem," analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the company could ship between 26 million and 28 million units of the completely wireless headphones next year.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 53

Apple's Cook talks privacy, AI & App Store revenues at China's World Internet Conference

Speaking on Sunday at the World Internet Conference — organized by the Cybersecurity Administration of China — Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed a variety of topics, including sensitive ones that risked offending the pro-censorship Chinese government.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

Review: Brydge Bluetooth keyboard for iPad Pro

The Brydge keyboard for Apple's 10.5-inch iPad Pro is a good way to make your beloved tablet look and feel closer to a MacBook, but a few curious design choices, like lack of support for Apple's Smart Connector, makes it less than perfect.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 22

Review: CalDigit 2TB Tuff USB-C hard drive a solid choice for mobile MacBook Pro users

There's no reason for MacBook or MacBook Pro users with USB-C to rely on adapters for ruggedized mass storage. AppleInsider looks at the CalDigit Tuff hard drive, aimed squarely at mobile professionals seeking to safeguard data against drops or falls.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 13

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