Four-year-old used Siri to get help for his unconscious mom

Apple's Siri appears to have saved a pregnant woman in Wales, allowing a four-year-old child to easily call for help after his mom lost consciousness.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 13

Apple offers fix to avoid Swiss scrutiny over Apple Pay's interruption of rival payment app

Switzerland's competition agency has secured a promise from Apple that it will provide a solution to Apple Pay hijacking control of an iPhone during the use of a locally-made payment app, TWINT.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

iPhone XS & iPhone XS Smart Battery case leaks out in Apple marketing document

A merchandise guide produced for Apple retailers is showing the clearest evidence yet that Apple is readying a Smart Battery case for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 21

T-Mobile and Sprint receive key approvals on path to blockbuster merger

T-Mobile and Sprint moved past two major hurdles on their way toward a long-fought merger on Monday, receiving regulatory approval from both the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and a group of defense agencies collectively known as Team Telecom.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 14

Apple publishes Apple Watch tutorial videos covering Walkie-Talkie, locating iPhone, more

Apple on Monday posted a series of tutorial videos to its main YouTube channel, teaching new and prospective Apple Watch users how to customize watch faces, enable Walkie-Talkie communication, remotely locate a paired iPhone and more.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 8

Apple remains in violation of Chinese court order after iPhone software update, Qualcomm says

Despite a software update pushed out to iPhone users in China on Monday, Qualcomm believes Apple remains afoul of a court ruling that found certain models of the handset in violation of two patents.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 11

Paul McCartney and Emma Stone anti-bullying short film 'Who Cares' debuts on Apple Music

Paul McCartney and Emma Stone have teamed up for a new short film based on McCartney's anti-bullying song "Who Cares," which debuted as an Apple Music exclusive on Monday.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 9

Last minute savings: $759 2018 iPad Pros, $249 2018 iPads, $100 off HomePods

Time is running out to snap up significant savings on Apple hardware and accessories just in time for Christmas. Find the lowest prices on 2018 MacBook Airs (starting at just $1,049 with a free USB-C hub), or save $250 to $350 on 2017 models. Apple's 2018 iPads are also on sale at $80 to $100 off, while HomePods are $249 while supplies last.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Review: Lucyd Loud 'soundglasses' let you listen to music or take calls without covering your ears

While the Lucyd Loud "soundglasses" succeeds with the promised functionality, it is a better proof of concept to see what a next-generation version could look like going forward.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Lawsuit blaming Apple's FaceTime for fatal car crash dismissed

A lawsuit claiming Apple was responsible for the death of a passenger in car crash has been dismissed by an appeals court, confirming an earlier ruling that it wasn't the company's fault the accident was caused by a driver using FaceTime.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 18

Lowest prices ever: Up to $850 off 2018 MacBook Pros; up to $1,400 off 2017 MacBook Pros; $400 off Vega 20 MBP

Last minute holiday deals have just arrived with record breaking discounts on current and closeout Macs. Save $400 on a 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro with Vega 20 graphics, now $2,749 (the lowest price ever). Other 2018 models are up to $850 off, with 2017 configurations ringing in at up to $1,400 off. Upgraded models start at just $1,449 with no tax outside NY and NJ and 0% financing.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

T-Mobile launches eSIM app for iPhone XR & iPhone XS

On Monday the U.S. branch of T-Mobile launched its promised eSIM app, enabling people with an iPhone XR, XS, or XS Max to add a secondary line through the carrier.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

Need a last minute gift? Grab these Apple gift ideas for delivery before Christmas

Let's face it: it's easy to get distracted during the holidays, especially if you've got children or travel to take care of. These are a few Apple-related products you can still order to ship in time for Christmas.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

iPhone Face ID not fooled in fake head test as Android rivals fail

A 3D-printed head has shown that while Apple's Face ID is a secure biometric authentication system, other facial recognition systems used by Android-based smartphones are able to be fooled and unlocked by the fake cranium.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 83

Watch-based Apple Heart Study is the largest arrhythmia study of all time

The Apple Heart Study — conducted by Stanford University in conjunction with Apple — was the largest ever investigating arrhythmia, with 419,093 participants.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

France to hit Apple, other tech giants with new digital tax in January

France will introduce a new tax aimed at major technology companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, with the digital tax attempting to extract funds from the tech giants while other efforts to reform European tax law are underway.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 77

Apple did consider including both Face ID and Touch ID on an iPhone

Apple could have included a facial recognition system similar to Face ID on an iPhone while retaining Touch ID, with regulatory filings revealing the company did consider having both forms of biometric security on the same device as part of a wider authentication system.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 33

iPhone saves woman's life after shipwreck near Japan

A woman's iPhone was instrumental in summoning rescue, after a chartered boat capsized off the coast of Japan dumping her and her friends in the ocean.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 13

Apple poaches Tesla car designer Andrew Kim

Tesla Senior Designer Andrew Kim has started working for Apple, and is only the most recent move back to the company after a stint with the car manufacturer.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 18

Valve's Steam is dropping support for macOS Yosemite & earlier in 2019

As a result of technical changes, Valve's Steam game store and launcher will no longer work on Yosemite or any older versions of macOS beginning Jan. 1.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Apple manufacturer Foxconn not negotiating with Qualcomm over $9B royalties dispute

Foxconn is not in talks to settle an antitrust lawsuit it and other Apple assembly partners have leveled against Qualcomm, with its lawyers readying for a protracted legal battle.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

Steve Jobs wanted ultra-optimized US manufacturing, Apple vets say

Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs was, for a time, deadset on U.S.-based manufacturing of computers, an effort which collapsed after just eight years.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 39

2 hours left: 10% off tech or 15% off everything else at eBay

For two hours only, eBay is knocking 10% off already reduced prices on tech or 15% off everything else. With a max discount of $75 off, it's a great time to snap up the lowest prices available on Apple's latest iPhone XS, XS Max, XR and Apple Watch Series 4 right before Christmas.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Benchmarked: Razer Blade Stealth versus 13-inch MacBook Pro with function keys

At $1,600, the 2019 13-inch Razer Blade Stealth represents an incredible value, boasting a 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a powerful dedicated MX150 graphics card. See how it stacks up to a comparable MacBook Pro.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 105

Jailbreaking takes a hit as Cydia "app store" shutters

The end may be nigh for iOS jailbreaking as the Cydia Store officially shut down this week, depriving a once thriving community of an important app distribution platform.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 35

Review: CaseMate's new iPad Pro folios offer good protection and functionality, have a few flaws

AppleInsider tests out a pair of new iPad Pro folios from Case-Mate that offer smart styles and dual viewing modes.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

Class action suit alleges Apple lies to customers over size & resolution of iPhone X, XS & XS Max

A class action lawsuit launched on Friday accuses Apple of making fraudulent marketing claims about both the size and pixel count of its OLED iPhone displays, claiming the company literally cuts corners.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 83

First issue of Macworld signed by Steve Jobs fetches $47,775 at auction

A copy of the first issue of Macworld bearing the rare signature of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has sold at auction, with the item far exceeding its estimate and selling for $47,775 when bidding ceased on Thursday.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Here are the best stocking stuffers for Apple fans

While everyone thinks about buying larger gifts for the holidays, there's the often-overlooked area of stocking stuffers, smaller gifts to accompany the main presents. AppleInsider offers suggestions of handy items that fall under this category.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

Hot deal: Apple's HomePod on sale for $249 ($100 off) while supplies last

After originally selling out, B&H has brought back the incredibly popular $249 deal on Apple's HomePod with free expedited delivery. What's more, B&H will not collect sales tax in many states. Supplies are limited, so grab this deal while you can.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

How to play Apple Music from your Amazon Alexa devices

AppleInsider walks you through how to enable Apple Music and play what you want from the service on your Amazon Alexa devices in a few easy steps.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 16

Apple Music goes live for some on Amazon Alexa devices

Three days days ahead of schedule, Amazon has made Apple Music available to at least some of its Alexa owners.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 8

Facebook says bug may have briefly exposed photos of 6.8 million app users

Between Sept. 13 and Sept. 25, a bug temporarily exposed more photos than intended to third-party apps that use Facebook logins, the social network acknowledged on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Justice and governance can be blind, but willful tech ignorance by them is hurting us

Our leaders and politicians don't have to be IT experts but they shouldn't be making decisions on topics they don't even attempt to understand.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 48

Ming-Chi Kuo says iPhone XR demand is weak, cuts sales estimates for Q1 2019

Ming-Chi Kuo has cut his expectations for iPhone unit shipments after the holiday season, citing the lower iPhone XR demand is a sign that the iPhone's sales are likely to decline heftily on an annual basis.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 78

Last minute holiday deals: Free 1TB G-Drive and up to $300 off popular 13" and 15" MacBook Pros

To celebrate the holiday season, B&H is giving away a free 1TB G-Drive with popular 13-inch MacBook Pros and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pros. This deal, which is in addition to cash savings of up to $300 off and free expedited shipping, is perfect for holiday gift giving with delivery in time for Christmas to most locations.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple plans increase in Pegatron iPhone assembly to skirt China ban alongside iOS 12 patch

Besides just an iOS 12 patch, Apple may shift some of its iPhone production between its assembly partner to mitigate some of the effects of the Chinese sales ban in its patent fight with Qualcomm.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 6

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