Apple's HomePod isn't about Siri, but rather the future of home audio

Introduced this summer at WWDC17, Apple's HomePod was immediately positioned next to Amazon Echo and Google Home by bloggers as a "smart speaker" serving primarily as a way to chat with a voice assistant. But that's not how Apple introduced it.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 139

Apple to adopt speedy LCP circuit board tech across major product lines in 2018

With this year's iPhone revisions, Apple introduced a new breed of flexible circuit board crafted from liquid crystal polymer, a material that benefits high-speed, low-latency data transfer. Currently used in iPhone 8 and iPhone X LTE antennas, and the latter's TrueDepth camera, the technology is expected to make its way to other product lines next year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 16

Apple software sees disastrous, embarrassing week with iOS springboard crash, macOS root user security flaw

Apple, a company that prides itself on customer experience, just had one of its worst customer-facing weeks in history, with a major security flaw on macOS High Sierra and a bug in iOS that rendered some iPhones essentially unusable. It has been an embarrassing turn of events for a technology company that frequently boasts about industry-leading customer satisfaction levels.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 119

Apple pushes out iOS 11.2 with Apple Pay Cash, 7.5-watt wireless charging, date bug fix

In a highly unusual move, Apple early Saturday released iOS 11.2 with support for Apple Pay Cash, 7.5-watt charging on compatible devices and — tellingly — a fix for a nasty date bug that can cause devices to enter a soft reset loop.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 63

New iOS bug causes some devices to crash on Dec. 2, here's how to fix it [u]

A newly discovered iOS bug is wreaking havoc on devices that have local notifications enabled, causing springboard to enter a crash loop once the clock turns 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 2.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 12

This week on AI: Apple's embarrassing Mac glitch, 'Apple Car' hits the track, Apple TV shortages & more

Apple's macOS engineers didn't have much of a chance to recover from holiday turkey this week, since they were quickly forced solve an embarrassing security vulnerability. The company was meanwhile said to be working on its first power management chips for iPhones, and planning to test self-driving cars in Arizona.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Apple CEO Tim Cook to attend China's state-run internet conference next week

Apple CEO Tim Cook is on the guest list for China's fourth annual World Internet Conference, a state-sponsored gathering at which attendees will discuss the future of the country's strict cyberspace policy.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 5

Comparison: iPhone X vs. Galaxy Note 8 video quality

Apple's iPhones have been compared to Samsung flagships for a long time, and there's usually a lot of talk around camera quality. We already compared the quality of still photos between the iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8, so let's take a look at video.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 8

Apple retail workers help save Barred Owl that flew into Portland store window

Employees at Apple Pioneer Place in Portland, Ore., arrived at work early one November morning to a surprising scene: a Barred Owl, a rare sight in the city, dazed and standing atilt next to the store's two-story glass facade.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 15

Apple reminds developers Mac apps must support 64-bit in 2018

Come January 2018, new apps submitted to the Mac App Store must include 64-bit support as Apple progresses away from less efficient 32-bit code, while existing apps have until June of next year to include the same.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

New Apple Watch Series 3 ads put spotlight on cellular & fitness

Apple on Friday debuted four new video ads for the Apple Watch Series 3, driving home the wearable's fitness focus and LTE support — as well its potential as a Christmas gift.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Apple makes available sixth developer betas of iOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2

Three days after the last release, Apple has issued the sixth beta releases of iOS 11.2 in conjunction with the sixth macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 beta now including a fix for the Root account generation exploit.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 7

Spotify runs $99 annual subscription promo to challenge Apple Music

Spotify on Friday launched a promotion offering 12 months of Premium streaming for $99 — a little over $20 less than the music service would normally cost going month-to-month.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

How to force-quit troublesome Apple Watch apps in watchOS 4

Although Apple Watch apps tend to be well-behaved, there is a way of force-quitting unruly ones if they freeze or fail to refresh data. The process is fairly simple.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Roundup: The best deals on UHD TVs to pair with your Apple TV 4K

If you've recently acquired an Apple TV 4K but cannot take advantage of the higher resolution or HDR content on your current television, it's likely that you're in the market for a new Ultra HD screen. AppleInsider has compiled a list of LED, OLED, and QLED televisions currently on sale that could help improve your viewing experience.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

New Lego AR-Studio app revisits augmented reality, uses ARKit to supplement physical sets

Lego is on the verge of rolling out another augmented reality app for iOS, with this one fulfilling ARKit-related promises made at WWDC in conjunction with a few sets — and more likely to come.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 2

Questionable rumor claims Apple 'considering' 2018 update to budget 9.7-inch iPad

Apple is allegedly considering a new, even cheaper "budget" iPad in 2018, priced around $259 while still retaining a 9.7-inch screen like the current $329 model, but there are reasons to believe it will simply be a price cut rather than new hardware.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 29

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AppleInsider podcast talks Apple's new Brooklyn store, macOS root security flaw, Amazon's inroads

Victor Marks 8 years ago 3

iPhone X delivery times fall to within one week in US

After a rocky start marked by a quick initial sellout and lingering supply issues, Apple is quickly catching up with iPhone X demand, with current U.S. delivery estimates pegging ship times at six business days.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 20

Camera comparison: Apple's iPhone X vs. Samsung's Galaxy Note 8

Both Apple's iPhone X and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 feature dual-lens rear cameras, but which one takes better photos? AppleInsider puts the two flagship smartphones to the test.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 20

Apple's next NeXT: how buying Beats launched a sneak attack on the future of sound

When Apple announced it was acquiring Beats in 2014, lots of critics scoffed and some even suggested the purchase was evidence that Tim Cook was just grasping at straws, with a good measure of racist-tinged denigration of the value of the LA-based music firm on the side. Why was the most valuable, competent and profitable tech company on earth prepared to spend $3 billion—by far the most it had ever paid in an acquisition—to get Beats?

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 47

Qualcomm brandishes Palm patents against Apple, seeks ITC ban on iPhone 8 and iPhone X

Qualcomm on Wednesday continued its legal assault against Apple with a pair of filings alleging infringement of in-house and purchased patents, including intellectual property developed by defunct portable device maker Palm.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 12

SiriusXM comes to Apple CarPlay for easier control

Satellite radio service SiriusXM has updated its iOS app with support for CarPlay, offering an alternative to native dash interfaces, aftermarket receivers, or simply mounting an iPhone.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 14

Google Maps app updated to fill iPhone X edge-to-edge OLED display

One of the most popular applications on the iOS App Store now takes advantage of the edge-to-edge OLED display on the iPhone X, as Google Maps has been updated to accommodate Apple's flagship handset.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1

Taylor Swift's 'reputation' arrives on Apple Music, Spotify in international markets

Taylor Swift's new album "reputation" has appeared on Apple Music and Spotify internationally, nearly three weeks after release — with a U.S. release likely imminent.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 5

First look: Apple's downtown Brooklyn store has custom floors, ceiling to dampen bustling city distractions

New York City is not known for its peace and quiet, and downtown Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal offers plenty of commotion both above and below ground. It's for that reason that Apple's latest flagship retail store was designed to minimize those distractions, with custom made floors and ceilings that dampen street noise and even cut down on ground vibrations.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 30

Apple Pay expands with dozens of US banks & credit unions

Apple has updated its roster of Apple Pay card issuers with close to 40 more U.S. institutions. In Hong Kong, meanwhile, the platform now has more card options for existing banks.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Microsoft releases Edge browser for iPhone with roaming password, dark theme additions

Microsoft released its Edge mobile web browser for iOS on Thursday following a brief preview period, with the new browser aiming to provide Windows 10 users a 'continuous browsing experience' between their desktop and their iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 28

Amazon Prime Video app for Apple TV beta testing by employees underway, release date still unknown

New reports are circulating that the long-awaited Amazon Prime Video app for the Apple TV is being evaluated by Amazon employees — but several rumored release dates have come and gone, and neither Apple nor Amazon are saying anything about it.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 44

Apple adds indoor maps for airports in Berlin, London, Geneva & Amsterdam

Apple has added detailed indoor coverage to several European airports in Apple Maps, including Berlin's Tegel and Schoenefeld, London's Heathrow and Gatwick, Amsterdam's Schiphol, and Geneva in Switzerland.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Google faces UK class action lawsuit over 2012 Safari privacy settings bypass scandal

Google faces the prospect of paying out compensation to iPhone owners in the United Kingdom if an attempted class action lawsuit goes against the firm, with a group taking the search giant to court over its bypassing of privacy controls in Safari that took place from 2011 until 2012.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 10

Future iPhone, iPad may have Apple-designed power management chips as soon as 2018

Apple may be seeking to further control components associated with the iPhone and iPad, and could be bypassing Dialog Semiconductor with efforts to develop power management systems for its devices.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

Apple and Stanford Medicine fire up Heart Study to spot irregular beat, atrial fibrillation

Apple, in conjunction with Stanford Health, has launched the Apple Heart Study app, a first-of-its-kind research study allowing any user with an Apple Watch to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and to be proactively notified when they may be experiencing atrial fibrillation.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9

First FDA-certified Apple Watch accessory is AliveCor's Kardia Band EKG meter

After a few years of health monitor peripherals availability lacking the Food and Drug Administration's approval, AliveCor's Kardia Band has been approved by the agency, opening up more use of the device in diagnoses of atrial fibrillation in the United States.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11

Apple says over $30M raised for Global Fund in 2017 through (Red) products

In 2017, Apple's sales of various (Product)Red-marked goods — including special editions of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus — directed north of $30 million towards the Global Fund, which aims to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Qualcomm targets Apple iPhone 8, iPhone X in new patent suit

On the heels of an Apple lawsuit claiming Qualcomm infringes on at least eight patents with its Snapdragon processors, Qualcomm on Wednesday lodged a patent suit against Apple targeting tech found in the latest iPhones.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 24

Apple explains how to fix macOS High Sierra file sharing after security update breaks feature

Though today's macOS High Sierra security update patched a critical root user bug, it introduced a problem that prevents Mac users from authenticating or connecting to file shares on their Mac.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 31

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