Review: Twelve South PowerPic can show off your pets while hiding a wireless iPhone charger

Twelve South's PowerPic is a simple wooden picture frame that doubles as a way to show off your kids, vacations, or pets and a way to power up your most essential gadget.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Amazon deal brings new iPhones and iPads to store in time for holidays

Amazon will be expanding the selection of Apple products sold in its online store in the coming weeks, following an agreement with Apple to allow the online retailer to sell Apple's newest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Lowest prices anywhere: Apple's 13" Touch Bar for $1,399; loaded 1TB 15" MacBook Pro for $2,499 ($900 off)

B&H has just issued new price drops on Apple's Mid 2017 MacBook Pros. From 13-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar for $1,399 ($400 off) to up to $1,200 off 15-inch models packed with upgrades, these deals also include free expedited shipping for fast delivery to your doorstep.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple's Tim Cook promises donations for latest California wildfires

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday announced donations directed against the newest wildfires impacting its home state of California.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

Overeager Chinese music fans spark iTunes and Billboard chart manipulation fears

Music from Chinese-Canadian artist Kris Wu sold on iTunes will not count towards its ranking in charts compiled by Billboard and Nielsen, after allegations the sales were made by users in China rather than within the United States.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 3

Blind surfer uses iPhone XR and VoiceOver to take to the waves

Apple is highlighting the ability for the iOS ecosystem's accessibility functions to help the visually impaired, by sharing how one blind US Navy veteran uses the iPhone XR to prepare for his daily surfing sessions.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Future Apple headphones could detect how they are worn with a microphone array

Apple is continuing to come up with ways to solve the problem of wearing headphones the wrong way around, by coming up with a detection method to determine how the audio accessory is being worn and switching channels, just by listening to the user's voice.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 10

2018 Mac mini more repairable than 2014 model with socketed RAM and design choices

Apple's revamped Mac mini is both easier to repair than most recent Macs and its 2014 predecessor, according to a teardown published on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 17

How to make a video screensaver for your Mac

We've got dynamic desktops but we're stuck with ordinary old screensavers. Except, with the right software and settings, you can replace that with a new video screensaver. AppleInsider explains what you need to do.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 4

Apple's Face ID component supplier Finisar acquired for $3.2B

Finisar, the producer of laser scanners used to power Apple's Face ID system on its iPhones, has been acquired by optical system producer II-VI Incorporated, in a purchase said to be worth approximately $3.2 billion.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 15

These are the best 29 features of Apple's 2018 iPad Pro

The 2018 iPad Pro represents a massive overhaul of Apple's tablet line, with the device receiving much more than incremental improvements both inside and out. Here are 29 features that make the new iPad Pros better than any other tablet.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Bald person, new smileys top list of most discussed iOS 12.1 emoji

Bald characters, emotive smiley faces and a foot were among the most talked about emoji to arrive in Apple's most recent iOS 12.1 software update, according to a report on Thursday.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 12

Disney's Netflix rival to launch in 2019 as Disney+

Following a takeover of 21st Century Fox, Disney is moving ahead with plans to launch a streaming service chock-full of blockbuster movies and TV shows pulled from its increasingly deep well of original content.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 15

Vine successor 'Byte' coming this spring

A long-promised replacement for Vine, which Twitter discontinued two years ago, should finally launch next spring.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Review: Belkin BoostCharge battery pack with Lightning makes powering up easier

The new Belkin BoostCharge 10K battery pack with Lightning simplifies the charging process by allowing you to use the same cable to charge your battery that you do for your iPhone.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Here are the best external drive enclosures for your new MacBook Air or Mac mini

Whether or not Apple's flash storage pricing on the new MacBook Air and Mac mini is worth it, is an exercise for the reader. But, given the high-speed Thunderbolt 3 interface on both of the new machines, as well as on the MacBook Pro and iMac, there are a variety of avenues to choose from to add storage to a Mac, quickly - and we have some that we've used and can recommend.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 25

More Apple Music features offered to artists through three 'preferred' distributors

Apple has quietly introduced the "Apple Preferred Distribution Program," a program that will allow three music distributors to provide access to certain Apple Music features that other music distributors won't be able to offer their clients.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Apple issues macOS 10.14.1 Supplemental Update specifically for 2018 MacBook Air

Apple on Thursday released a patch for the just-released 2018 MacBook Air, labelled only as a "Supplemental Update."

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

Here's where to buy Apple's 10 Gigabit Ethernet Mac mini with no tax outside NY & NJ, plus 0% financing

Apple's brand-new Mac mini can be ordered with 10 gigabit functionality for faster connectivity and future proofing. But not every Apple authorized reseller is stocking the high-end 10GbE models. We're rounding up where to buy the upgraded Mac minis with perks such as no tax collected outside NY and NJ, as well as no interest financing for up to 12 months.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple hypes environmental friendliness of new Mac mini & MacBook Air

Apple has quietly released "Product Environmental Reports" for its two new Macs, championing their energy efficiency and the use of recyclable materials.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Satechi USB-C hub adds HDMI, 3.5mm jack & more to Apple's 2018 iPad Pro

Satechi on Thursday announced the Type-C Mobile Pro Hub, specifically intended for Apple's new iPad Pros with USB-C in place of Lightning.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 35

Wemo Smart Dimmer Switch gains HomeKit support via software update

Wemo is upgrading another of their smart home accessories with the addition of HomeKit today. Through a software update, the Wemo Smart Dimmer Switch will now be compatible with Apple's HomeKit with no need for an additional hub.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

How to upgrade the RAM on the new 2018 Mac mini

Apple reversed course this year, opting to allow for user-swappable memory on the new Mac mini. The procedure isn't as straight-forward as it could be, so AppleInsider walks you through it.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 162

Teardown of Apple's 2018 MacBook Air shows decreased repairability versus previous model

A teardown of the redesigned MacBook Air shows that Apple has turned to glue for the speakers and batteries, versus the previous revision which used tiny screws to hold the components in place.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 15

Apple's services will grow to over $100 billion per year in 2023, says Morgan Stanley

Katy Huberty from Morgan Stanley has taken a deep-dive into Apple's services market segment, and has taken a close look at the factors that will make Apple's once-overlooked aspect of its business a major factor for investors to consider now, and in the future.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 10

Apple's 2018 13" MacBook Pros for $1,599; 15" MacBook Pros starting at $2,124 (up to $350 off)

The lowest prices anywhere are here, with discounts of up to $350 off Apple's current 2018 MacBook Pro. Plus, take advantage of no tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ, and 0% financing for 12 months.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

iPhone alarms could automatically change to give users a full night's sleep

Apple has looked into how people can get a full night's sleep, and has come up with a way that allows someone to be woken up after spending a desired amount of time asleep instead of just at a set time, by monitoring when they actually start sleeping.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

Apple probing sudden declines of up to 40 percent in reported podcast listeners

Apple says it's "investigating" an issue with its podcast data showing sharp and unexpected declines in listenership — but with no corresponding drop in actual listeners.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Apple reveals first Thailand store ahead of opening on Saturday

Apple on Wednesday offered a preview of its forthcoming Iconsiam outlet in Bangkok, Thailand, which will open on Saturday as the company's first retail presence in that country.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 15

Comparing the redesigned 11-inch iPad Pro versus 2017's 10.5-inch model

A week after its unveiling at a special event in New York City, Apple's hotly anticipated iPad Pro lineup is on sale around the world. We pit the 11-inch variant of the all-screen tablet against last year's 10.5-inch model, comparing design, performance and utility.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 48

Review: Studio Proper's minimalist aluminum Apple Watch dock

We've seen our fair share of Apple Watch charging solutions, but few are as eye-catching as the Studio Proper Apple Watch Dock.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 9

Comcast to launch video streaming product for broadband customers in 2019, report says

According to a report Wednesday, Comcast is looking to field a new streaming device in 2019 that offers existing broadband customers app-based access to online services like Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 16

First watchOS 5.1.2, second iOS 12.1.1 & tvOS 12.1.1 developer betas arrive [u]

Apple on Wednesday has issued its second developer betas for iOS 12.1.1 and tvOS 12.1.1 for testing, and has started the beta cycle for the Apple Watch once more with the first developer beta for watchOS 5.1.2.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Samsung's 'Infinity Flex Display' demo shows future of foldable smartphones

Samsung has revealed a prototype flexible display at its developer conference in San Francisco, with the demonstration of the "Infinity Flex Display" allowing for a tablet-sized mobile device to be folded in half to the size of a smartphone.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 77

Apple updates iWork, iMovie for iOS & Mac, GarageBand for iOS

Apple on Wednesday released a slew of updates to its iWork suite of Mac and iOS productivity apps, the more important changes affecting GarageBand and iMovie.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple's Phil Schiller reveals iPad Pro A12X chip design process in interview

The A12X system-on-chip used in the new iPad Pro is extremely powerful courtesy of a few design decisions taken by Apple in its creation, a walkthrough of the new chip with Apple's Phil Schiller reveals, with one performance-enhancing example being the ability to run all eight processor cores simultaneously.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 11

Apple updates Clips for iOS with new Selfie Scenes, other content additions

A Wednesday update to Clips, Apple's short-form video app, includes six more Selfie Scenes, as well other content like new filters and soundtracks.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

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