August 6, 1997 — The day Apple and Microsoft made peace

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs came together 28 years ago, when Microsoft agreed to invest $150 million in Apple stock. The deal shocked Apple purists, but it helped put Apple on a firm footing for a few reasons — and made the company's historic run possible in the second Steve Jobs era.

Stephen Silver 10 months ago 39

Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone

Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. More than thirty years after its launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what Newton was, what it meant, and where it went wrong.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 32

Returning Steve Jobs took over Apple 28 years ago

In July of 1997, five months after Apple bought NeXT and brought him back into the fold, Steve Jobs became Apple's de facto interim CEO, kicking off the most successful comeback by an executive in the history of American business.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 0

The road to Steve Jobs' resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his successor

On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 46

Future MacBook Pro might have solid state keyboard, like its trackpad

Apple has been awarded a patent for a "Keyless keyboard," which shows the company is at least considering moving to using solid state technologies to create a MacBook Pro keyboard with more versatility than a physical version can ever provide.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 21

On May 6, 1998 the iMac changed Apple — and the entire world

On May 6, 1998, the newly returned Steve Jobs launched the first major consumer product of his second era at Apple. The original iMac was an instant success which changed the trajectory of Apple forever.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 41

What to do with an old iPhone after you've moved to a new one

Whether it's last year's model or a digital antique like an iPhone 6s, that once-cherished device can have an entirely new life. Here's just how an old iPhone can still be immensely useful.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

All the TV shows Apple has in the works for Apple TV+

Apple announced Apple TV+ at a special event in March, introducing the world to a slate of upcoming original shows that will made available later this year. AppleInsider has been keeping track of everything the company is said to be producing, updated with word of Patricia Arquette's deal for "Severance."

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Here are the vehicles and receivers with Apple CarPlay announced in 2018 & 2019

Once an expensive niche option — and still that way in some cases — CarPlay is becoming increasingly common on new cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as aftermarket receivers. Here's a roundup of the intros in 2018 and 2019. Updated on October 30 with news of Ford's new SYNC 4 system.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 111

Here are all the Apple Pay banks added during 2018 and 2019

Apple is now regularly updating its roster of banks and credit unions with Apple Pay. Here are all the card issuers added in 2018-2019, in the U.S. and abroad, updated on December 10 with news of Maltese Bank of Valetta's support for Apple Pay.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 39

Here are all the big changes to Apple Maps from 2017 through 2019

Apple is continually updating Apple Maps, bringing in new features and expanding coverage with its own fleet of mapping vehicles. Here's what the company's been adding since 2017 to present, updated on April 25 with enhanced details in the US northeast.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 120

It is past time for Bloomberg to retract or unequivocally prove the iCloud spy chip story

Bloomberg had a stunningly important — and apparently stunningly wrong — news story about an alleged iCloud spy chip and it's still hoping we'll forget about it. The company has a responsibility to either prove or retract it, and it's a responsibility the publication is still avoiding, now eight months after publication.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 60

The best Thunderbolt 3 eGPU enclosures for the 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro

We've been talking about external GPUs for a while, even before Apple decided to launch official support for the technology. As a result, we've used them all, and have a few we'd like to recommend if you're getting into the technology for the first time with your new 13-inch MacBook pro or MacBook Air.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 41

Here are three quick and easy alternatives to Back to My Mac in macOS Mojave

Apple's long-standing macOS's long-standing remote access feature is officially dying on July 1. It's no loss, as long as you're prepared. AppleInsider details the alternatives you can use right now.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 46

What makes a good AR or VR headset and why Apple is positioned to dominate the space

If Apple is working on a VR or AR headset, it is certainly aware of the different technologies and concepts already used in the market, including the benefits and pitfalls that can be encountered. AppleInsider provides an overview of the current state of the two technologies, and what Apple needs to consider for creating its own headset design.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 49

Here's where to get the lowest prices on Apple's upgraded 2018 MacBook Pro

Apple authorized reseller Adorama has issued steep markdowns on Apple's CTO 2018 MacBook Pros, with combined instant and coupon savings totaling up to $400 off with no tax collected outside NY and NJ. These MacBook Pro deals, which offer shoppers the lowest prices available, are available only at AppleInsider.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

How to download your photos now before Flickr deletes them

The photo sharing service is cutting back on your storage options and it isn't doing it nicely. AppleInsider shows you how to get your images out of Flickr before the company starts removing them.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 16

Here are some of the documentaries you can watch on Apple Music

Apple Music is of course an audio-first streaming service, but if you have time to kill, you can kick back and watch documentaries on musicians, producers, and other aspects of the biz. Here's a roundup of some of the titles now available or coming soon, the latest being "Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam."

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 11

Lowest prices: $100-$225 off every 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro with Vega graphics, plus no tax collected in 48 states

Back by popular demand, Apple authorized reseller Adorama is knocking $100 to $225 off every 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro with Vega 16 or Vega 20 graphics for a limited time only. And on top of the cash savings, Adorama will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Alleged iCloud spy chips, plus a new iPad Pro, Mac mini & MacBook Air — Apple's October 2018 in review

October 2018 saw Apple host an iPad Pro, Mac mini, and MacBook Air refresh event — but Bloomberg dropped an iffy China iCloud spy chip bombshell. Plus, Kanye West elected himself as an unofficial Apple spokesman. All this and more, in Apple's October 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 3

Better together: Why Apple Watch owners should buy AirPods

With the holiday season now over, many of us are walking away with a new Apple device, be it a new Apple Watch or a shiny set of AirPods. While the pair are undoubtedly some of Apple's best products ever, they still have their own unique shortcomings that the other item can cover. Here's why AirPods are the perfect match for the Apple Watch.

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 34

2018 Year in Review: The most popular stories in 2018 as chosen by the AppleInsider audience

Day in and day out, a lot of you come by and read what we've written about. Here are the stories that you guys — and some passers-by — read the most in 2018.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

How to keep your iPhone safe while celebrating New Year's Eve

Large public gatherings, like New Year's Eve celebrations, are also a prime target for pickpockets and other criminals who could steal your iPhone, or simply for it to be lost amid the festivities. AppleInsider offers some advice to keep your smartphone safe when you are ringing in the new year.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Apple's iPhone continues its domination of the premium smartphone market

The premium smartphone market is continuing to grow faster than the overall smartphone market in the third quarter, a report claims, with the 2018 iPhone launches dominating the higher-priced end of the market.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 18

Apple iPhone XS Max allegedly explodes in Ohio man's pocket

The first public account of the battery catastrophically failing in an iPhone XS Max has surfaced, and may result in legal action after Apple refused to replace the device for free when the owner wanted to retain the destroyed device.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 36

AT&T Power Drum will provide portable wireless charging for iPhone and Apple Watch

AT&T is preparing to release the "Power Drum," a portable battery pack that is capable of wirelessly charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch at the same time, potentially giving its users some extra power for their Apple devices while on the move.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

Austria looking at raising taxes on Apple amidst European disagreement

Having failed to get all 28 European Union countries to back a plan to tax the likes of Apple and Amazon, the Austrian Chancellor has announced plans to follow France in implementing new national taxes on tech giants starting in 2020.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 9

Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we've found yet

At AppleInsider, we've reviewed a number of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems trying to find the best ones after Apple discontinued the Airport and Airport Express. Right now, the Synology RT2600ac is our favorite for a stand-alone router.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 50

Three new iPhones and Apple Watch Series 4 — Apple's September 2018 in review

Looking back at Apple's September 2018 in review, Apple set the table for the rest of the year by debuting new iPhones and a new Apple Watch model that were adored — and fired up the decades-old debate if Apple products were too expensive for the company's own good.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 1

Tips: How to use Apple's eSIM technology in the iPhone XR or iPhone XS with GigSky

As carriers continue to add support for Apple's eSIM technology, using apps from the App Store to get the second number set up is also an option. AppleInsider walks you through how to use the Gigsky app to start using eSIM without having to shlep to a carrier's local store.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 8

Apple becomes world's first trillion-dollar company but still can't prevent major leaks — Apple's August 2018 in review

We saw photos of October's iPhones, we learned about hacks against Apple and others, and we found out just how security-conscious Android is. All of this and more, looking back at Apple's August 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 8

Comparing the 2.6GHz i7 versus the 2.9GHz i9 Vega 20 MacBook Pro

We compared both models of Apple's late-released Vega 20-equipped MacBook Pros to help determine whether the performance gains warrant the extra cash needed to upgrade from the 2.6GHz i7 to the 2.9GHz i9

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 13

Samsung knocks Apple's notch, record iPhone earnings, Huawei on the rise - Apple's July 2018 in review

It's only on reflection that you find July contained a lot of news about Siri but we didn't need long-term testing to come to some conclusions about Microsoft's Apple-killing new Surface — or to back away from taking photos on a Samsung. Taking a look at Apple's July 2018.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 13

Apple still considering North Carolina campus, report suggests

A firm tied to a known Apple lobbyist recently purchased a large parcel of land in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, suggesting the tech giant is still eyeing the area as the site of a new campus.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 2

Netflix kills in-app subscription option for iPhone & iPad users

Joining some other prominent companies, video streaming service Netflix is no longer allowing new customers to subscribe via iTunes — that is, by way of an in-app purchase on their iPhone or iPad.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 83

Apple reveals macOS Mojave, iOS 12, and watchOS 5 at WWDC — Apple's June 2018 in review

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference dominated much of the month but June also saw awards season — with Apple both giving and receiving trophies.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

1 hour left: Save 15% on iPhones, iPads, AirPods & more at eBay

For 5 hours only, eBay is knocking 15% off sitewide with coupon. With a high max discount of $100 off, it's a great time to snap up the lowest prices available on Apple's latest iPhone XS, XS Max, HomePod, the popular Apple TV 4K, iPads and more before the New Year.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

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