Newly-founded Texas firm sues over Apple Pay's virtual wallet

An Austin startup, Fintiv, is suing Apple over a patent covering virtual wallets such as the one core to Apple Pay.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 27

Podcast

Apple, Qualcomm, the iPhone XR, and the biggest stories of 2018 on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Analysts blow iPhone X sales guesses, Apple Watch saving lives — Apple's May 2018 in review

Depending on when in the month you asked, and who you talked to, sales of Apple's flagship iPhone X were appalling or fantastic. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch was saving lives and Amazon's Alexa was getting even creepier. AppleInsider takes a look at Apple's May 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 4

Apple interested in Sony's 3D camera sensor technology, report says

Apple has reportedly expressed interest in 3D camera sensors produced by existing supplier Sony, hardware that utilizes accurate time of flight technology instead of the structured light solution currently deployed in iPhone and iPad's TrueDepth camera system.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 13

Apple reportedly offered feedback on NPR's 'RAD' podcast analytics system

According to a report on Thursday, Apple employees had a hand in the development of National Public Radio's recently launched Remote Audio Data system (RAD), an analytics platform that enables content creators to gauge listener statistics. Importantly, RAD provides engagement information on money-making advertisements.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 5

Apple gets honors, Zuckerberg's hearing, and even Apple Stores now run on renewable energy - Apple's April 2018 in review

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg didn't get to say what he wanted about Apple's past, and Jony Ive wouldn't say much about Apple's future. All this, and more, in Apple's April 2018 in review.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 1

Check out your 2018 Apple Music stats with this free app

As the year comes to a close and we look back upon it, a new app has just been released that lets you explore a few stats regarding your Apple Music history throughout the year.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 8

Apple's $62.9 billion stock buyback program called a bad investment in new report

A new report is calling Apple's stock buyback program, which amounted to $62.9 billion in the first half of 2018, a bad investment, while ignoring the actual impact of what happens when a company retires shares.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 152

Apple Watch, iMac Pro, and iPhones - our favorite video efforts of 2018

The AppleInsider video team comes together to round up our favorite video endeavors that we debuted throughout 2018 encompassing reviews, comparisons, tutorials, and features.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 0

Foxconn might start manufacturing flagship iPhone models in India

Foxconn appears ready to double-down on existing efforts in India and add to Apple's manufacturing options, as it looks to grow iPhone production beyond just low-cost models outside of China.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 34

iPads & education in Chicago, Alexa laughing, and the FBI pressing - Apple's March 2018 in review

New iPads, Alexa laughing at us, and the FBI trying to get backdoors into iPhones — all of these things, and more, happened to Apple and technology in March 2018

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

Munster predicts Apple to outperform FAANG stocks in 2019

Longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster on Wednesday issued predictions on the 2019 tech stock landscape, saying Apple will outperform its fellow FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google) investment options on the back of a growing services business and consumer-minded company ethos.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 34

Apple Park opens, Woz scammed, Apple Watch pummels Swiss watches — February 2018 in Review

The long-awaited and delayed HomePod finally arrived to a chorus of praise and complaints. Apple also officially moved into its spaceship campus, Woz got taken by a scammer, and the entire Swiss watch market got beaten, all in February 2018.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 14

Lowest prices ever: High-end 13" MacBook Pros with Touch Bar from $1,499; 15" MacBook Pros as low as $1,749 w/ no tax outside NY & NJ

The lowest prices of the year are here with instant rebates of up to $1,500 off 2017 MacBook Pros. Pick up an upgraded 13" Touch Bar with 16GB of RAM for as low as $1,549. Beefier 15-inch models are also marked down with premium configurations starting at $1,749. All with no tax collected on orders shipped outside NY and NJ.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

How to unload some of those unwanted holiday gifts online

It happens: sometimes you get unwanted Christmas gifts, even if they're made by Apple. AppleInsider talks about a few of the places and ways for reselling them.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

iPhone XR launch attracted more Android switchers in the U.S. than the iPhone 8 & iPhone X

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners indicates that iPhone XR attracted a significantly larger proportion of Android switchers in the U.S. during its first month compared to last year's launches of iPhone 8 and iPhone X models, bolstering the idea that Apple is successfully expanding its installed base of buyers rather than just selling to iPhone users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 26

Camera comparison: Can the iPhone XR's single camera compete with the iPhone XS and XS Max's two cameras?

Arguably one of the biggest differences in physical design for the 2018 iPhone models, the iPhone XR has only one rear camera while the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have two. AppleInsider takes a closer look at the situation to see if the iPhone XR's single camera can still stand up to the dual-lens stablemates.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 27

MacBook Pro keyboards, Nikon cameras, and iMac Pro service - the stories that we liked the most in 2018

Every venue in the history of publication has pieces that they like a lot — but never got as much traction as they thought it would. To celebrate the end of the year, AppleInsider staff got together to discuss not what you guys clicked on the most, but the editorial and feature pieces that we liked best in 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 1

No HomePod, politics, bug extermination and more — Apple's January 2018 in review

Apple was busy in January 2018 with legal cases, Warhol's Apple logo art, Apple Music successes, and working hard to get us the HomePod. AppleInsider revisits the very start of 2018, the year that would see Apple become the most valuable company in the world on paper — for a while.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

Got a new iPhone? You should look at these essential apps from the App Store

Everybody's different but there are some apps that can help us all. Apple makes plenty of these essentials, and is getting better at including most on the phone — but there are more. AppleInsider picks the apps that should be on your new iPhone.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 20

Top 5 utilities that every new Mac user needs

They're not your everyday workhorse apps like a word processor or spreadsheet, but these extras are what makes it worth having a Mac. AppleInsider picks the utilities that pack the most punch.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 30

How to get started with your new iPad or iPad Pro

It's easy to say that iPads are easy to use: it is certainly possible to get one out of its shrink-wrapped box and be working on it in a few minutes. Yet you begin by having to make a lot of decisions and you end being able to make a lot of choices. You get it out of the box, we'll take it from there.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 8

Here's how to get started with your new iMac, Mac mini, MacBook, or MacBook Pro

Whether you've got a new Mac for yourself or you're giving one to someone, you've heard that "it just works". That's actually true, for the most part, but it's still going to take you or your lucky gift recipient a while to get used to the Mac. Let AppleInsider show you how to get going.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 5

Apple boycott by Chinese firms supporting Huawei is escalating

Huawei's chief financial officer's arrest in Canada amidst the trade dispute between the US and China has led Chinese firms to urge its employees to boycott Apple in retaliation — and sanctioning those that don't comply.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 149

Tips: How to load content and get your iPhone ready for travel for the holidays

You're only going away for Christmas, it's not completely as if you're going into battle. Take a few steps now to make sure that you're going to be able to keep working with your hardware if you need to — and will have some entertainment to enjoy if you don't.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 5

Crime blotter: AirDrop Cyberflashing rises, iPad theft leads to high-speed chase, and Apple scams large and small

Two Apple thefts in the same part of New Jersey, an indictment for a professor who spent thousands of federal grant money on Apple purchases, and more, in AppleInsider's latest in an occasional series, looking at the world of Apple-related crime.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 12

Reminder: Apple's $29 iPhone battery replacement program ends December 31

The so-called "batterygate" drama in 2017 resulted in an apology of sorts and a reduced cost iPhone battery replacement program. But, if you need one you'd better hurry, because that offer runs out at the end of 2018.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 39

Review: The First Alert OneLink smart smoke & carbon monoxide detector is a more affordable way to protect your home

The second generation First Alert OneLink Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector helps keep you protected with remote notifications, HomeKit automation support, and a calm voice rather than an ear-piercing beep.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 17

Everything you need to know to master 'Apple Pencil 2'

The second-generation Apple Pencil was released alongside the 2018 iPad Pro, and things are a little bit different this time around. AppleInsider explains everything you need to know about Apple's latest iteration of its iPad Pro stylus.

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 15

Bonus coupon: Save $50 on every 2018 Mac mini with 10 Gigabit Ethernet, plus no tax outside NY & NJ

Apple authorized reseller Adorama is knocking $50 off every single 2018 Mac mini with Apple's 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade. This deal also includes free shipping with no tax collected on orders shipped outside New York and New Jersey, making this exclusive offer the most aggressive discount available.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple expands iPhone XS and XR trade-in program countries around the world

Amid worries of an iPhone sales slowdown, Apple on Friday took steps to goose demand by expanding a promotional upgrade program for its latest iPhone XS and XR handsets to major markets around the world.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 71

Bad Lip Reading skewers Apple's keynotes in latest video

Bad Lip Reading, known for lampooning everything from political speeches to sports games, has taken on Apple in its latest YouTube video, skewering company executives over the course of several product keynotes.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 45

Apple isn't sharing malware definitions with third-party antivirus firms, new analysis suggests

A fresh look at malware intended to spy on people in the Middle East indicates that Apple isn't sharing definitions of existing threats with third-party antivirus (AV) companies, at least not consistently.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 14

Apple's Dan Riccio responds to bent iPad Pro reports, says device 'meets or exceeds' production standards

The 2018 iPad Pro is constructed to Apple's high manufacturing standards, an executive has claimed, in response to a customer query asking about the recent reports some iPad Pro models are shipping with a slightly bent chassis.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 107

If you're funding an Apple ID through Christmas Eve, here's how to get a 10 percent bonus

A program where Apple was giving a 10 percent bonus on adding funds to an Apple ID account has not just been extended through Christmas Eve, but has been opened to more countries as well.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 5

Review: Marshall Stanmore II is a rockin' Bluetooth speaker that improves on the original

Marshall's upgraded mid-range speaker is a powerhouse of sound tailored to those who love the feeling of being at a concert and seeing the giant iconic amps littering the stage.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

YouTuber admits aspects of viral HomePod glitter bomb video were faked

A viral video featuring a booby-trapped HomePod box that pranked package thieves with a glitter bomb has been criticized for faking some of the reactions of the would-be "thieves," who were in fact acquaintances of friends of the video's creator.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 39

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