Steve Jobs took weekly hands-on role in first Apple store design, says former retail head Ron Johnson

Steve Jobs was deeply involved in the development of Apple's first retail store, according to original retail head Ron Johnson, providing regular vetting and suggestions as the company experimented with a prototype in a rented warehouse near 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Lowest prices ever: 2017 15" MacBook Pros for $1,549; high-end models on sale for $1,749; 12" MacBooks $819

Woot with Amazon is delivering the lowest prices ever on Mid 2017 12-inch MacBooks and 15-inch MacBook Pros with discounts of up to $1,050 off. These refurbished models are part of Amazon's Renewed program and are backed by a 90-day to 1-year Woot warranty.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

'Apple Music for Business' streaming service might be in the works

A version of Apple Music with public performance licensing in mind might be coming soon, given that Apple has filed trademark applications for "Apple Music for Business."

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

Health-tracking AirPods a next step for Apple as Google and Amazon race to imitate

Apple may be looking at improving the AirPods with health monitoring features soon, but the company may face steep competition in that space, as Amazon and Google appear to be eyeing the same market.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 13

Review: Twelve South leather Journal line for MacBook Pro and additional gear beautiful, but expensive

Twelve South has expanded their Journal line to both the MacBook Pro and the CaddySack travel tote, giving a more modern option to the ever-popular BookBook style.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 3

Every Android maker to have 5G flagship by end of 2019, Qualcomm says

Providing insight into the future of smartphone technology — and taking a jab at Apple — Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon said that by the end of 2019, all Android handset makers will have at least one flagship device capable of accessing speedy 5G networks. Apple's iPhone is not expected to make the leap to 5G until 2020.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 42

Artist wins coveted Turner Prize for short films shot on iPhone

Artist Charlotte Prodger was presented the 2018 Turner Prize at a ceremony in London on Tuesday for a moving-image exhibition comprised of two short films, "Bridgit" and "Stoneymollan Trail," which was filmed entirely on an iPhone.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Nomad launches Rugged Case with support for Moment lenses

Nomad this week released its latest leather Rugged Case for Apple's iPhone models, designed with a built-in mount for the popular line of Moment lenses.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 1

Apple confirms 70 percent of iOS devices now running iOS 12

The adoption rate for iOS 12 is considerably faster than that of iOS 11, Apple has confirmed, with new figures revealing the latest generation of the company's operating system for iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch is now installed on 70 percent of all iOS-based devices.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 17

Testing how well the Vega 20-equipped MacBook Pro runs Fortnite in macOS and Windows 10

Apple recently introduced Vega 16 and 20 graphics options for the 15-inch MacBook Pro, putting a considerable amount of power into a compact notebook. AppleInsider tries out a top-specification Vega 20 MacBook Pro with a Core i9 processor and 32 gigabytes of RAM to see how well it can run Fortnite, in both macOS and Windows 10 using Bootcamp.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 6

Epic Game Store coming to compete with Valve's Steam, Mac App Store

Fortnite and Gears of War developer Epic Games is in the process of building the Epic Games Store, which could potentially lure Mac and Windows developers away from Valve's industry-dominant Steam platform.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Microsoft and MasterCard working on universal online identification standard

Microsoft and MasterCard announced that they are teaming up to create a digital identity solution to help protect consumers across the shopping, investment and travel industries.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 33

Holiday gift guide 2018: Speakers that are sure to please the music lover on your shopping list

Speakers are probably one of the easiest gift choices. You can spend a little on a portable Bluetooth speaker, or practically infinite amounts on whole-home audio. AppleInsider rounds up the best speaker gift ideas for this holiday season.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple certified MFi USB-C Lightning cables could arrive as soon as February

Apple is now allowing manufacturers to produce their own fast-charging USB-C to Lightning cables, with releases for consumers possible as early as February according to documentation from socket part suppliers.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Future AirPods could use more secure ear-fitting methods to enable fitness tracking features

Apple is continuing to consider producing AirPods with health tracking functionality, but the use of biometric sensors in wireless earbuds presents new challenges in keeping them firmly in place, a problem Apple has also attempted to solve.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 9

Amazon has 2018 iPads on sale for $289, plus $659 iPhone X devices at Woot

A great gift idea, Apple's standard 2018 9.7-inch iPad is currently $40 off at Amazon with free shipping for arrival before Christmas. Silver, Space Gray and Gold are all available at the reduced price, with discounts in effect on upgraded models and accessories as well. Shoppers can also save up to $300 on Apple's iPhone X at Amazon-owned Woot today only.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple's largest supplier reported 24 percent surge in revenues from OLED display, components sales

Apple's largest supplier— and the primary source of the flexible OLED panels used in iPhone X and the new iPhone XS lineup— reported 24 percent year-over-year growth in its Q3 revenues from its semiconductors, memory, and display panel unit, an increase it attributed to "increasing demand for flexible [OLED] panels." That supplier was Samsung, and the "major customers" it credited clearly included the world's largest seller of high-end OLED phones. Why aren't Samsung's results attributed to being an "iPhone supplier"?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 25

Apple falls 2% as HSBC joins chorus of banks downgrading shares on iPhone saturation fears

A dependance on the iPhone for the majority of its revenue and a saturation of the smartphone market has contributed to a downgrade of Apple's shares from HSBC, which shifted Apple down from a "Buy" grade to "Hold" and a reduced 12-month target price from $205 to $200.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 27

Apple shifting marketing staff, pushing trade-ins to expand sales of 2018 iPhones

Apple is reportedly changing up its tactics to boost sales of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR, to boost sales of its flagship product for the holiday season.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 27

Foxconn mulls Vietnam move for iPhone production to avoid effects of U.S. tariffs

Apple assembly partner Foxconn is reportedly considering the possibility of setting up a new facility in Vietnam, a move that could potentially prevent the iPhone from being hit by tariffs created by the Trump administration in its ongoing trade war with China.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 19

Best of 2018: Apple reveals most popular apps, games, movies and more

As it does every year, Apple on Tuesday released a list of the year's "best" digital content up for offer on its various digital storefronts, from the iOS App Store to Apple Books.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 1

IDC: Apple Watch Series 4 accounted for less than 20 percent of Apple Watch sales in Q3

Apple Watch Series 3 is still a major player in Apple's smartwatch lineup, as the legacy device outperformed its newer Series 4 siblings to drive a bulk of Apple's wearables sales for the third quarter of 2018.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 44

Tim Cook says 'no place' for hate groups on Apple platforms

In accepting the Anti-Defamation League's first-ever "Courage Against Hate" award on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a firm statement in support of the organization and against far-right groups.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Holiday gift ideas: Find the best deals & lowest prices on MacBooks, iPads, iMacs and Apple Watches

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? AppleInsider has rounded up the best deals on everything from Apple Watches to iMac Pros, with cash discounts of up to $1,400 off. Many of these deals end today, so don't delay.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple offers 10 percent discount online to veterans & active duty US military

Apple has extended the online Apple Store dedicated to those in the armed forces, with the Veterans and Military Purchase Program offering more discounts to present and past soldiers and sailors.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 23

Review: Harman Kardon's Google-powered Citation 100 sounds great in an unremarkable way

The Citation 100 is a high-quality smartspeaker, and possibly an easy choice for people already bought into Harman Kardon, but otherwise there's not much reason to choose it over speakers from the likes of Apple, Google, or Sonos.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

How to pick the best printer for your new Mac mini

You've added a keyboard, mouse and display to the machine, now it's time for a printer too. AppleInsider explains what you need to know and what you need to decide before you spend your money.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 29

Seriously, Apple's flagship Macs are now less expensive than ever before

Apple has always made you pay a lot for its newest and best Macs, and, believe it or not, the 2018 lineup isn't even close to the most expensive Apple has ever been. AppleInsider takes a look back at Apple's Mac pricing over the last three decades.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 66

Apple Music to reveal some 2019 Grammy nominees early

Music fans will be able to find out some of the nominations for the 2019 Grammy Awards early through Apple Music, with an announcement for a select number of categories to be made via the music streaming service on Friday.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

First Alert rolls out second-gen, HomeKit-compatible Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm

First Alert on Monday launched a second generation of the Onelink Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm, compatible with Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple details Siri's machine learning upgrades for better listening on HomePod

Apple on Monday updated its Machine Learning Journal with a post by the company's Siri speech and audio software engineering teams, explaining how the company uses machine learning to help the HomePod hear people under tougher circumstances than iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Verizon aims for 5G Samsung smartphone launch in first half of 2019

Smartphone users in the United States will be able to use Verizon's 5G wireless network in the first half 2019 starting with Samsung devices, the carrier has announced, a move that means the main rival to Apple in the market will have a headstart on the iPhone in offering the high-speed connection to consumers.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 23

Review: Nanoleaf Canvas pulls double-duty as a functional HomeKit wall light & a piece of art

Announced on Tuesday, Canvas is the latest lightning solution from Nanoleaf, a followup to their popular triangular Light Panels in a more traditional square design. AppleInsider tests the new addition out, to see if the new LED tiles should warrant a place in your home.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 9

Why Apple is now focusing on users, not units in Fiscal 2019

Across the last 20 years, Apple has shifted from selling Macs in a world dominated by Windows PCs to being a dominant global brand that services a vast installed base that's more valuable, influential, and lucrative than Windows was at its peak. Apple wants its investors to understand that, and is now challenging the media narrative that suggests it running an unsustainable race against various manufacturers churning out ever-increasing volumes of hardware units.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 69

Steve Jobs' handwritten Apple I specifications sheet could fetch $60,000 at auction

A sheet of paper featuring the handwriting of Steve Jobs is headed to auction, with the document consisting of a specification sheet for the Apple I expected to fetch up to $60,000 when it goes on sale on Wednesday.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 8

Apple Music poised to get native Android tablet interface

A native tablet interface and other significant UI changes for Apple Music on Android are now in beta, as Apple works to keep the client up to par with the iOS version.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Apple's royalty payments showdown with Qualcomm set for April 15

A date has been set for a courtroom battle between Apple and Qualcomm in San Diego in April, one set to resolve some of the ongoing patents and royalties lawsuits between the two companies around the world, but while the possibility of a settlement has been raised in a recent Qualcomm interview, Apple's legal team insist this not to be the case at all.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

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