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Bending iPads, hearing Apple Music on strange devices and the Waze and means of mapping on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 7 years ago 5

Apple rumored to revive iPad mini in early 2019 with new fifth-gen model

Apple may be preparing a new version of the iPad mini, a report from a Chinese newspaper claims, with a fifth-generation version of the pint-sized tablet allegedly on the way, coupled with other changes to the iPad lineup in 2019.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 48

Siri accuracy dramatically improves in latest smart speaker showdown

Siri on HomePod improved its standing in an annual smart speaker comparison carried out by analyst Gene Munster's Loup Ventures, with Apple's virtual assistant weathering a barrage of accuracy tests to place second behind Google Assistant.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 24

Qualcomm blocked evidence in German Apple suit that previously led to non-infringement finding in US

In a German lawsuit against Apple, Qualcomm's attorneys refused to agree to hold evidence confidential, preventing it from being evaluated by the court. That same evidence was held confidential by the company's attorneys in a U.S. case, which subsequently found Qualcomm's patents were not infringed.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 30

Apple overhauls reporting of US government data requests, offers more detail with greater delay

Apple on Thursday published a transparency report for the first half of 2018, revising how it breaks down data search requests from U.S. government agencies, as well as the overall design of its transparency subsite.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 1

Apple issues second release of iOS 12.1.2

Apple has released a second build of iOS 12.1.2 to the public, replacing the first version that shipped just three days ago, though it is unclear exactly why a re-release of the iPhone-only update is being provided.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 21

Apple VCSEL research could make the iPhone camera bump a thing of the past

Future iPhones and iPads could have a smaller camera bump on the rear of the device, among other changes, with Apple exploring the possibility of changing how the camera sensor communicates with other components within a mobile device from using electrical signals to using light.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 12

AI guru John Giannandrea is Apple's newest senior vice president

Apple has announced that John Giannandrea has been named to the company's executive team as senior vice president of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 2

Top five new AR games for your iPhone or iPad

Augmented reality gaming using ARKit is in its second year on iOS, and developers are getting the hang of creating games using Apple's framework. AppleInsider takes a look at some of the top AR games that iPhone and iPad owners should try out on their mobile devices.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

Virtualization software maker Parallels bought out by Canada's Corel

Parallels, a developer of virtualization software popular with Mac owners, has been acquired by Corel — best known for software such as CorelDRAW, WordPerfect, and WinZip.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 37

Apple Maps could get easier to use on the iPhone with ARKit advancements

Apple could help people navigate an unfamiliar area with Apple Maps more naturally with an iPhone using an AR view of a map, with directions able to change based on the movements of the user.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 3

T-Mobile delays rollout of video service poised to challenge cable, Apple & others

The U.S. branch of T-Mobile is pushing out the launch of a video service it's hoping will pose a challenge to the cable TV industry, and could also compete not just with other internet TV services but Apple's upcoming video platform.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Apple's iPhone found to infringe on Qualcomm modem patent in German court

Apple is facing another potential sales ban in Germany, as the German court in Munich has ruled that the company stands in violation of a Qualcomm patent.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 41

No, Apple, a slightly bent iPad Pro straight out of the box isn't acceptable

A slightly bent chassis may not impede the new iPad Pro from working right, but Apple implying that this happening in any quantity to end-users is okay in any way defies reason.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 112

Apple says some 2018 iPad Pro units ship with bent chassis, not considered a defect

Apple on Wednesday confirmed "some" 2018 iPad Pro models ship out to consumers with a slightly bent chassis, though the company says the deformation does not degrade performance and is not considered a defect.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 86

App Store shoppers will soon be able to gift in-app purchases

Apple on Wednesday altered its App Store guidelines to allow sending in-app purchases as gifts, extending gifting beyond just apps themselves.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

The secret of Apple's success in selling premium tech as an affordable luxury

Apple's hardware designs, software, icons, marketing, retail strategy, and branding have all been closely copied by its rivals. One thing they aren't copying is Apple's vast, premium installed base of loyal buyers. That's the primary foundation of Apple's wildly successful, global business that's uniquely selling massive volumes of luxury-class, premium-priced products in markets where competitors fight over sales of low-priced commodity units with thin margins. Why can't anyone else achieve what Apple has?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 46

Washington D.C. government sues Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The attorney general for Washington, D.C. itself announced that the region is suing Facebook for its role in Cambridge Analytica's illicit collection of private data.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters

The Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds some beneficial ports to the latest iPad Pros, but can cause more frustration if you've got new Mac hardware and have already adapted to USB-C than it may solve.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Apple features iPhone XS and iPhone XR winter photography in new 'Shot on iPhone' collection

Apple is continuing to highlight its "Shot on iPhone" campaign to promote its latest smartphones, with a holiday edition showcasing high-quality photography taken using the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Apple makes available second developer betas of macOS Mojave 10.14.3, tvOS 12.1.2, watchOS 5.1.3 and iOS 12.1.3 [u]

Apple's beta release program for macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and tvOS 12.1.2 churns on with second releases of both, plus a renumbered iOS 12.1.3 "second beta."

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 0

Beat the clock: $250 off Apple Watches; $300 off MacBook Air; $50-$60 off 2018 Mac mini with no tax outside NY & NJ

Apple authorized resellers are issuing last minute deals on hardware and wearables, putting more money back in your pocket. Save hundreds on Apple Watch Series 3 devices thanks to aggressive flash discounts going live throughout the day. Apple's new 2018 Mac mini is also $50 to $60 off with our exclusive coupon (with no sales tax outside NY and NJ).

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Waze celebrates 'Tim Cook Day,' says Apple Maps' botched launch led to success

The poor reception of Apple Maps in 2012 was a turning point for Waze, fueling enough interest in the navigation app to lead to its $1 billion acquisition by Google a year later, Waze's CEO said in a interview published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 41

Holiday Gift Guide: These service subscriptions for Mac users make great last minute gifts

Sure, it doesn't come with nice gift-wrapping but a subscription to software is something that will be used, remembered and hopefully even treasured. Especially if you buy them something that will radically change or improve how they use their Macs.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 3

Apple TV's zero sign-on goes live for Spectrum subscribers, but no app in sight

Apple and Charter Spectrum appear to have flipped the switch on zero sign-on functions for the Apple TV, even though a promised Spectrum cable app is still missing in action.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Jeffries cuts Apple stock target to $225, remains hopeful about Services success

Another Wall Street firm has reduced its target for Apple's stock price, with Jeffries continuing a downward trend displayed by analysts in the last few weeks, but at the same time continues to support the idea that the Services arm will become a more important part of the company's finances in the future.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

Apple Music coming to non-Amazon Alexa devices someday

Amazon has confirmed that Apple Music will in fact migrate to third-party Alexa powered devices, but we're not sure how long you'll have to wait for it.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 4

Tips: Five different ways how to find your hidden files on macOS

Apple is wise to hide certain key files so that they can't be edited or deleted by accident but this can be very inconvenient from time to time. Fortunately, Apple also provides five completely different ways to reveal them all. AppleInsider details how to pick the right technique for you and then how to use it.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 11

Amazon drops 2018 iPads down to $229 ($100 off) with free delivery by Christmas

In what is the lowest price we've seen to date on Apple's 2018 9.7-inch iPad, Amazon has units in stock at just $229, a discount of $100 off MSRP. What's more, these tablets ship for free with delivery by Christmas.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Facebook enabled Apple devices to obfuscate data sharing from users, report says [u]

A damning report on Tuesday provides further details on Facebook's shady data sharing practices, already under intense scrutiny for the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, suggesting the social media giant enabled Apple devices to surreptitiously collect information about users without their — or apparently Apple's — knowledge.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 22

Apple again sends users unsolicited push notification, advertises Apple Music compatibility with Amazon Echo

For the fourth time in less than two weeks, Apple has used the push notification mechanism of a native iOS app for what amounts to an advertisement, this time touting Apple Music compatibility with Amazon's line of Echo devices.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 64

AT&T rolls out mobile 5G service in 12 US cities, connection requires accompanying Netgear hotspot

AT&T on Monday announced its standards-based mobile 5G network is now live in 12 U.S. cities, though customers will need Netgear's Nightawk Mobile 5G Hotspot to access the speedy wireless platform.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 21

Charter Spectrum's Apple TV app & 'zero sign-on' likely delayed into 2019

Charter Spectrum is apparently delaying the rollout of two connected features promised for the Apple TV — namely a dedicated cable TV app and support for "zero sign-on," allowing apps to authenticate automatically when connected to a TV provider's internet service.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Apple's new Austin campus won by $41M in incentives

Williamson County commissioners in Texas voted 5 to 0 on Tuesday to approve tax-funded handouts to Apple as it works to establish its second, $1 billion campus in north Austin.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 27

Holiday Gift Guide: These entertaining subscriptions are perfect for Mac and iOS users

Even the hardest-working Mac or iPad user needs a break every now and again. And equally, these tools we use to work on are superb for teaching us new subjects too.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

Declining iPhone sales in India is a sign Apple is failing to adapt its business

Apple has found India to be a difficult market to crack, with shipments of the iPhone reportedly slipping in the market as it struggles to compete against cheaper rivals in the country.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 41

Tested: Will the new i7 Mac mini run faster with new thermal paste?

The new Mac mini is a pint-sized powerhouse, but like other computers, its performance potential isn't reached when it runs too hot. AppleInsider examines if it is possible to improve the temperature situation by re-applying different thermal paste compounds between the processor and heat sink.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 56

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