Apple aggressively hiring 4G, 5G wireless engineers in Qualcomm's home turf

Compounding Qualcomm's legal worries, Apple is reportedly recruiting engineers around the former's headquarters in San Diego for work on processors and wireless components — areas Qualcomm specializes in.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Review: Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro is stunningly powerful, with a few key limitations

Most reviews of the 2018 iPad Pro focus on asking if the new device can finally replace a laptop — but that's the wrong question. The real question is, does Apple truly want the iPad Pro to replace a laptop?

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 121

Apple makes SIM-free version of iPhone XR available in the United States

Apple has started to offer the iPhone XR in a SIM-free option in the United States, with the most recent iPhone release now able to be acquired without it being provisioned for one of the country's four major carriers.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Facebook denies report claiming Zuckerberg ordered execs to go Android-only

Facebook on Thursday issued a denial of several claims in a recent New York Times report, which for instance said that CEO Mark Zuckerberg was so incensed by jabs from Apple CEO Tim Cook that he ordered executives to use Android devices instead of iPhones.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Apple considering offline mode for Siri that could process voice locally on an iPhone

Apple wants Siri to become more useful to users when not connected to the internet, including the possibility of an offline mode that does not rely on a backend server to assist with voice recognition or performing the required task, one that would be entirely performed on the user's device.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 43

Apple previews luxurious Champs-Elysees store in Paris ahead of Sunday launch

Signaling the importance of the location, Apple on Thursday made a special announcement for its upcoming Champs-Elysees store, which opens in Paris on Sunday, November 18.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Big mutual funds loaded up on AAPL in Q3, some now worrying about growth

Three big-name mutual funds loaded up on Apple stock in the third quarter, while bailing out of the other big names in tech — a move which is now setting up investors for short-term loss from shareholder sell-off.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 15

Supply chain channel check stories hurting skittish investors, enriching Apple's shareholders

It might sound bad for investors long on Apple that the company's stock price has dipped so dramatically once again on new reports that claim supply chain rumors are somehow, suddenly a good way to forecast iPhone sales after being completely wrong year after year. But that's wrong, and here's why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 36

Apple CEO Tim Cook to receive Anti-Defamation League award in December

Apple CEO Tim Cook will this December be the first recipient of the Anti-Defamation League's Courage Against Hate award, an honor bestowed in recognition of the executive's work toward social reform and forwarding human rights, the NGO announced on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 0

Safari vulnerability lets hackers swipe recently deleted photos from iPhone X

White-hat hackers Richard Zhu and Amat Cama at the Mobile Pwn2Own contest on Wednesday leveraged a previously unknown exploit that allowed the pair to extract a supposedly deleted photo from an iPhone X running the latest iOS 12.1.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 16

Apple wins Stop Slavery Award, touts new initiative to hire human trafficking victims at retail stores

Apple on Wednesday was granted the Thomson Reuters Foundation's Stop Slavery Award, and to coincide with the honor announced a new initiative that will assist victims of human trafficking get behind-the-scenes jobs at its retail stores.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 4

More than a quarter of Warren Buffett's Berkshire portfolio is Apple stock

Despite worries that iPhone sales have plateaued, legendary investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway increased its position in Apple by 522,802 shares during the third quarter of 2018, regulatory filings show.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 21

Zuckerberg told Facebook execs to stop using iPhone after Tim Cook privacy comments

In efforts to contain and suppress fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal earlier this year, Facebook went on the offensive and attacked critics of the company's privacy practices. One of the social network's targets, according to a new report, was Apple and its CEO Tim Cook.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 40

Ryze's programmable Tello EDU drone helps teach code, on sale through Apple and DJI

Ryze this week announced the launch of a new iPhone- and iPad-controlled drone, the Tello EDU, intended to teach programming skills to both new and experienced coders.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Funcl W1 and AI truly wireless earphones are a steal

We can't count how many truly wireless earbuds we've seen come across our desk, but the latest W1 and AI from Funcl are truly impressive considering their sub $20 and $50 price tags.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 19

Testing thermal throttling and performance in the 2018 i7 Mac mini

The new Mac Mini is a powerhouse, featuring up to a six-core i7 processor in a very small enclosure — that could lead to thermal constraints. AppleInsider strains the Mac mini, to see what happens when the machine is under load for a long time, and to see how bad the impact is on performance.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 43

Review: Nomad Base Station + Apple Watch is painfully close to an ideal charging solution

Nomad's latest wireless charger integrates an Apple-certified charging puck to power almost all your gear in a central, and attractive, place.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

UnitedHealthcare offer provides free Apple Watch Series 3 if customers exercise daily

U.S. Health insurance firm UnitedHealthcare has opened up the option to acquire an Apple Watch Series 3 to its customers as part of its Motion program, with the Apple wearable device potentially free if daily fitness goals are met for a six-month period.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Apple power chip supplier Dialog Semiconductor isn't seeing a reduction in orders

Power management tech supplier Dialog Semiconductor hasn't seen the same hit to its business that other Apple suppliers have encountered in recent times, CEO Jalal Bagherli claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

UBS cuts AAPL target price by $15 over low iPhone XR demand, component order cuts

UBS has cut its price target for Apple by $15 to $225 after revising its estimates, citing reported supply chain cuts and potentially tough market conditions for iPhone XR forecasts caused by the dollar appreciating against currencies in other key markets.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 32

Apple ships new model of Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock

Apple has released an updated version of its Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock, but while the wireless charging accessory has gone on sale, it is unclear exactly what Apple has done to it to warrant releasing a new version of the charger.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 13

Apple Watch gains (PRODUCT)RED Sport Loop band

Apple on Wednesday quietly released a (PRODUCT)RED color option for the Apple Watch Sport Loop, part of the proceeds from which will go to the Global Fund's efforts to combat HIV/AIDS.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 11

Review: Apple's Smart Keyboard Folio is the best option for the iPad Pro, but has too many compromises

Apple's iPad Pro wasn't the only hardware to receive a major redesign at Apple October event. The iPad Pro Smart Keyboard did too, plus a rebrand ending up in what is now called the Smart Keyboard Folio. After endless hours of tapping away, Apple's iPad keyboard is still the best, but has far too many compromises for our liking.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 31

Maryland man without backup sues Adobe over Premiere Pro file-eating bug

A professional photographer and long-time Premiere Pro user claims that after an update the software deleted files including non-Adobe ones. He doesn't want your sympathy, but he does want a $5 million class action lawsuit and trial by jury to blame Adobe for the problem, rather than pointing the finger at not having a reliable backup.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 61

15-inch MacBook Pro Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Vega 20 GPU options now available

Apple has started to offer the 15-inch MacBook Pro to customers with updated graphics options, with configurations of the notebook using AMD's Radeon Pro Vega GPUs now available to purchase from Apple directly.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 20

Array of iPhones and Android devices used on bike by Taiwan senior to play Pokemon Go

A 70-year-old man from Taipei, Taiwan has become famous for riding a bicycle equipped with 15 smartphones, all used for playing Niantic's Pokemon Go.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Apple investigating iPhone X that exploded after updating to iOS 12.1

Apple is reportedly working with the owner of an iPhone X to figure out why it exploded immediately after being updated to iOS 12.1.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 16

Fears about continued sales growth of iPhone mount, while praise heaped on Services

Analysts are continuing to weigh in on the future of Apple's growth following the company's most-recent quarterly report, with Guggenheim Securities claiming the push for higher iPhone ASPs isn't enough, while Loup Ventures insists investors should shift to thinking of "Apple as a Service" rather than a traditional hardware producer.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 40

Apple could and should make a larger iPad Pro but it probably won't be 15 inches

We've just got redesigned iPads but Twitter wants more. Specifically, iPad owners' wish lists now include a 15-inch model. You can see why, you can wonder how, but AppleInsider talks about the unexpected issues beyond just making a bigger screen.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 64

Lowest price ever: Apple's HomePod on sale for $249 ($100 off) with no tax in most states

Black Friday deals are in effect now with Apple's HomePod on sale for $249 at Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo after a $100 cash discount. What's more, B&H will not collect sales tax in many states, and shipping is free. Supplies are limited at the special price, and the offer is likely to sell out.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple poaches Nokia veteran to head India operations

Apple recently hired Nokia executive Ashish Chowdhary to lead its India operation, according to multiple reports on Tuesday, a move that forwards ongoing efforts to break into the vast and largely untapped market.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 23

OWC upgrades Thunderbolt 3 Dock with separate SD & microSD slots, new USB-C port

OWC on Tuesday announced a new 14-port version of its Thunderbolt 3 Dock designed to be more convenient than its predecessor with two card readers, and a wider array of modern ports for users than previous versions.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 33

Comparing the new 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro versus the older model

The new 11-inch iPad Pro occupies roughly the same footprint as the old 10.5-inch. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro though, is a different story — it is smaller in size than the previous model with the same size screen as before, making Apple's largest tablet even more portable.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 24

US senators ask FTC to tackle rampant advertising in kids' apps for iPhone & other platforms

Three U.S. Senators issued a letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, calling on the agency to address the problem of ads in mobile games targeting kids 5 or younger.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 24

Steve Wozniak doubts fully self-driving vehicles are 'quite possible yet'

The self-driving car industry isn't ready for consumer use, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has suggested in an interview, with roads produced by "imperfect humans" and mistakes caused by Tesla's Autopilot feature causing him to lose faith in the concept becoming more widespread.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 77

Pandora launches Podcast Genome Project to make personalized recommendations

Launching first in a limited beta, the new podcast-centric Pandora service is intended to introduce listeners to podcasts they might like, with recommendations generated through a similar system to the service's current Music Genome Project that combines algorithms and human curation to offer recommendations.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

Lowest prices ever: Up to $1,400 off loaded 15" MacBook Pros today only

For 12 hours only, Apple's 2017 15-inch MacBook Pros are discounted by up to $1,400 during B&H's DealZone event, delivering the lowest prices ever on models with upgraded processors, top-of-the-line graphics and additional storage.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

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