Review: Opso is the only Apple Watch charger you need for on the go

Opso is a minimalist charging dock designed for Apple Watch with an internal battery to be sure you'll never run out of juice while on the go.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 17

iOS 12 now on 75 percent of compatible devices, hit mark faster than iOS 11

Third-party analytics data suggests the adoption of iOS 12 on active iPhones and iPads has reached 75 percent, continuing a trend where the latest milestone release of Apple's mobile operating system continues to outpace iOS 11.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

Apple issues fourth developer beta for macOS 10.14.2

Apple on Wednesday released a fourth developer beta of macOS 10.14.2, an upcoming update for owners of macOS Mojave.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

Qualcomm CEO says 'on the doorstep' of resolving legal battles with Apple

Apple and chipmaker Qualcomm are "on the doorstep of finding a resolution" for their global legal war over patents and royalties, the latter's CEO claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Class action suit accuses Apple of selling Macs without needed dust filters

A new class action lawsuit charges that Apple is selling iMacs and MacBooks without air filters, knowing it can lead to dust damage with processors and displays.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 42

iPhone XR is topping XS & XS Max in sales, says Apple's Greg Joswiak

The iPhone XR has been beating sales of the iPhone XS and XS Max every day since the phone launched on Oct. 26, Apple marketing VP Greg Joswiak said in an interview published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 45

Apple Watch users 34 percent more active when exercises tracked, says insurer

Participants in the John Hancock Vitality program who were given Apple Watches for $25 showed greater physical activity compared to users without one, with dramatic increases in "high-intensity activity days" across the board.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 11

DJI launches miniature Osmo Pocket camera in time for holidays

Just in the nick of time, DJI has dropped the new Osmo Pocket camera for aspiring videographers. This miniature camera is affixed to a three-axis stabilizer for shooting 4K video and 12-megapixel stills and will likely compete head-on with the GoPro Hero 7.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 3

Holiday gift guide 2018: Here are the top 10 toys for use with Apple's iPhone or iPad

If your son or daughter is lucky enough to have an iPhone or iPad handy, there are a growing number of toys that take advantage of the iOS platform. AppleInsider rounds up the top 10 toys for kids to use with Apple mobile devices.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

iPhone support added to Google Fi wireless internet access program

Google has expanded the range of smartphones that can use the low-cost carrier Google Fi, formerly known as Project Fi, with the service opening itself up for use on iPhones for the first time, albeit with support offered in "beta."

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 16

Review: Sonos Beam is an ideal Apple TV companion

The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with expandability that makes it a perfect companion for Apple users. AirPlay 2, Apple Music, and a big bag of tricks make this great sounding speaker a must-have.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 12

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG heart monitoring feature could arrive in watchOS 5.1.2 update

Owners of the Apple Watch Series 4 may soon be able to use the long-awaited ECG feature, with internal Apple training documentation allegedly indicating support for the health-monitoring function will be provided in the final public release of watchOS 5.1.2.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 14

Tim Cook may get that US privacy legislation he's expecting in 2019

Apple CEO Tim Cook's expectation that tech giants will be subjected to privacy regulations may soon become a reality, with a pair of U.S. Senators working on a bipartisan bill mandating the protection of consumer data that could be drafted in early 2019.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Five reasons why Apple is ending unit sales reporting of Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Unlike any other major consumer electronics company, Apple has long detailed quarterly unit sales along with revenue figures for its major product categories. This initially helped investors get a sense of how many buyers Apple was attracting with its Macs, and later began to reveal to investors how iPod and then iPhone were reaching entirely new audiences. Here's a look at why that's now changing in Apple's Fiscal 2019.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 41

Apple Pay now available in Belgium and Kazakhstan

Apple Pay has gone live in two more countries, with customers of some banks in Belgium and Kazakhstan now able to make purchases in stores using their iPhones via Apple's mobile payments platform.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 4

Hands on: Boosted's flagship electric skateboard, the Stealth

We're taking an adventurous turn here at AppleInsider by checking out an iPhone-connected gadget you can ride: Boosted's top-of-the-line electric skateboard, the Stealth.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

DriveSavers launches passcode-beating iPhone cracking service for the public

Data recovery firm DriveSavers is now selling a "passcode lockout recovery" service claimed to be the first for the general public able to crack any iPhone.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 35

iCloud for Windows updates to fix critical issues with Windows 10 October update

A fresh version of iCloud for Windows, 7.8.1, is now available from Apple, and appears to solve serious compatibility problems with Microsoft's October 2018 update for Windows 10.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

Apple lays out 2018's holiday downtime for App Store submissions

Apple on Tuesday announced its traditional holiday downtime for new App Store submissions, this year scheduled for between Dec. 23 and 27 Pacific time.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Last call: Enter to win a Gigabyte RX 580 Gaming Box with AMD Radeon 580 graphics card for your MacBook Pro

Gigabyte's RX 580 Gaming Box, complete with an AMD 8GB Radeon 580 video card, is up for grabs this week during our holiday giveaway. This portable eGPU solution features Thunderbolt 3 plug and play connectivity for use with USB-C Macs, including current MacBook Pros.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Review: Fiets & Fiets modular backpack is perfect for traveling with your Apple gear

There are a ton of choices of containers to contain your Apple gear while you move about. A good choice presently being crowdfunded is the versatile Fiets & Fiets backpack that appears well suited for an on-the-go lifestyle — with room for a 15-inch MacBook pro, a 12.9-inch iPad, and all the accessories.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

Holiday 2018 gift guide: Here are the best headphones for the music lover on your shopping list

If you have recently acquired an iPhone XS or iPhone XR, but find the supplied EarPods not to your liking, or know someone who could do with an upgrade from their existing audio hardware, AppleInsider offers this list of headphones and earphones that may be worth a listen.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Comparing Apple's new 2018 13-inch MacBook Air to the 12-inch MacBook

Continuing our ongoing MacBook comparison series, we pit the 2017 12-inch MacBook against the 2018 13-inch MacBook Air, the latter of which was recently revamped with a refreshed design, Retina display, Touch ID and more.

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 25

Cyber Week 2018: Here are the best Apple deals still live following Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Now that the dust has settled after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we're rounding up the best deals still going strong after the holiday weekend, with savings of up to $1,300 off.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple has destroyed the potential of the Smart Connector on the new iPad Pro

Apple moved the Smart Connector in the latest iPad Pros that debuted this fall. Many blushed over the change, but this is not only bad for the iPad Pro now, but has also hurt future expansion in this space.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 89

Amazon's Cyber Monday Deals Week delivers 128GB iPads for $399; AirPods on sale; 4K Fire TVs under $300 & more

Amazon has kicked off its Cyber Monday Deals Week with discounts on iPads and Apple Watches, as well as HDTVs and Echo hardware. We're rounding up the lowest prices on great gift ideas that you can buy right now.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Podcast

What you need to get started with podcasting, and how to record one on your Mac

William Gallagher 7 years ago 6

Apple Pay tipped to launch in Belgium on Wednesday

Apple Pay will launch in Belgium in the very near future, one local report claims, with customers of major bank BNP Paribas Fortis potentially able to start using Apple's mobile payment system from early on Wednesday morning.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

iPad & FaceTime continues to open up communication options for disabled

The iPad has become an essential lifeline for some of its users, one account reveals, with Apple's tablet being used as an outlet for a person with Down syndrome to get in contact with other members of his family, a feat that was previously extremely difficult to perform.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Supreme Court questions Apple's arguments over App Store antitrust suit

The U.S. Supreme Court challenged about Apple's oral arguments concerning accusations the App Store is a monopoly during oral arguments on Monday, with the iPhone producer insisting the antitrust suit should be brought by app developers, rather than consumers.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 55

Why the end of unit sales reporting of Macs, iPhone, and iPad isn't bad news for Apple

Apple raised eyebrows when it announced it would no longer be detailing quarterly unit sales for iPhone, iPad, and Macs starting in the December quarter. Various pundits have sought to portray this as Apple having "something to hide," and have added it to their listicles of "bad news" that various writers keep insisting is "piling up" for Apple. They're wrong, here's why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 54

Reports of a 'second wave' of iPhone production cuts are probably wrong

Companies within the iPhone supply chain are apparently feeling the effects of Apple's alleged order cuts to varying degrees, as while some firms have revised their revenue estimates downwards, others like TSMC are said to avoid any major financial issues from the reductions.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 8

Apple launches new Entrepreneurship Camp for women with app-driven businesses

Soon, women will have the chance to attend a new Entreprenuer Camp hosted in Cupertino that is designed to help app-driven businesses that are ownered or stewarded by women.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Apple's Steve Jobs Theater wins 'Structural Artistry' award for glass-supported pavilion

The Steve Jobs Theater — located at Apple Park in Cupertino — has picked up a 2018 "Structural Artistry" award from the U.K.-based Institute of Structural Engineers, given to buildings which have been "transformed by the vision and skill of the structural engineer into something exceptional."

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

Future version of Animoji might add voice, sound effects based on user expressions

Apple's Animoji may provide more ways to interact with the face-tracking animated characters, by playing appropriate sound effects for each avatar triggered when users either make specific expressions or say certain words during a recording session.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 12

Trump says US could place 10 percent tariff on iPhones and laptops imported from China

Apple might soon see its flagship product imperiled by America's advancing trade war with China, as President Donald Trump in an interview on Monday suggested a new round of tariffs could include a 10 percent levy on iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 0

Apple opens free Everyone Can Code session registrations, offers new Hour of Code guides

Marking Computer Science Education Week, Apple is expanding its Everyone Can Code program to provide more students with the ability to learn to program, by providing more resources for learning Swift and opening up thousands of free Hour of Code sessions at its Apple Store outlets for the first two weeks of December.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

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