Crime blotter: Brazen iPad mini warehouse theft, restauranteur fencing stolen MacBooks, more

Besides just a restaurant-owner that was selling pilfered MacBooks, Apple's iPad and iPhones are continuing targets of thefts everywhere, including from a blind man at Six Flags, and trouble at a Kijiji meetup.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 11

Updated AirPods with wireless charging case expected in early 2019, redesign coming in late 2020

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has updated his predictions for Apple wireless earbud line, with a relatively minor upgrade expected in the next six months, and a more pronounced revision with design changes launching before the end of 2020.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 34

Last call: Save $40 to $100 on 2018 iPad Pros with free expedited shipping

Now through 11:59 p.m. Eastern, B&H is knocking $40 to $100 off Apple's new 2018 iPad Pro. Both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are discounted, with free expedited shipping and no tax in many states. These holiday deals end soon, so grab the savings while you can.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Disrupt Berlin 2018 sponsor Otter Voice Notes uses AI to create live, searchable transcripts

One of the most overtly impressive products on display at Disrupt Berlin was Otter Voice Notes, a live transcription service from AISense, powered by artificial intelligence. The product generates searchable archives of presentations, meetings, interviews, or any other audio feed, delivering transcribed text synchronized to an audio recording, with identified speakers and keyword metadata.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 1

Compared: Fortnite on the iPhone XR versus Note 9

Fortnite continues to be a wildly popular mobile game, but while it has been shown to be a great game to play on the iPhone XS Max by AppleInsider, it has yet to be put through its paces on the iPhone XR. As a recent Fortnite update enabled the 60 frames per second option on iOS, now is the ideal time to see how the cheaper iPhone option for 2018 fares against the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 22

Sending unsolicited nudes via AirDrop might soon be illegal in NYC

A bill introduced to the New York City Council this week seeks to address the growing problem of "cyber flashing," or the act of sending explicit photos to strangers through file sharing technology like Apple's AirDrop.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 61

Apple turns retail logos red for World AIDS Day

As it has done every December since 2012, Apple on Friday marked World AIDS Day by tinting red the Apple logos that front its stores around the world.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 3

Microsoft surpasses Apple, retakes crown of world's most valuable company

Microsoft passed Apple as the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of $851 billion at the end of trading on Friday, retaking a position it last held more than eight years ago.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 100

Review: Picaso Lab is hands-down our favorite MacBook protective sleeve

Picaso Lab makes hands down the best leather sleeve we've used for our Mac. AppleInsider spends some time with the company's individually crafted classic sleeve for the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Apple avoids iPhone ban in India by approving regulator's anti-spam app for download from the App Store

Apple has ended a standoff with the telecommunications regulator of India, approving TRAI's anti-spam app for inclusion in the App Store, a move that also allows Apple to avoid threats from the regulator that could have led to the banning of iPhones from the country's mobile networks.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 28

Rogue heart rate app highlights flaws in Apple's closed-door review process

Today, multiple media outlets brought attention to a malicious "heart rate" scanning app that attempted to dupe wide-eyed shoppers into buying a $90 in-app purchase, which highlights that Apple still needs to do a lot more work on the app review process.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 30

TestCard turns your iPhone into a private, clinical-grade urinalysis kit

A UK startup is launching an app that uses the iPhone camera and flash system to provide immediate and accurate results for a variety of issues ranging from pregnancy to blood glucose to prostate health, kidney disease, STIs and even illicit drugs — using low-cost test strips that arrive in the form of a postcard-sized mailer.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 6

Apple's Cook to deliver keynote at Anti-Defamation League summit on anti-Semitism

Tim Cook is slated to pick up the first-ever "Courage Against Hate" award at a Dec. 3 event hosted by the Anti-Defamation League, where the Apple CEO is additionally expected to make a keynote speech.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Here are the best 24 bands for your new Apple Watch

With the holidays approaching and droves of upgraders switching to the Apple Watch Series 4, we are in peak band-buying season. AppleInsider has collected dozens of bands to pick out our favorites.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

iPhones could cost up to $160 more if China tariff threat is followed through

The Trump administration's threat of more China tariffs could significantly raise the price of iPhones for consumers, with the iPhone XS family potentially costing between $60 and $160 more if Apple passes the extra cost on to its customers.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 41

Apple Watch deals: Save up to $370 with these holiday discounts

Holiday savings are in effect now at Apple authorized resellers with the lowest prices anywhere on Apple Watch Series 3 devices. Save up to $370 on GPS Only and GPS + Cellular models at B&H, with free expedited shipping and a free screen protector valued at $19.99 with several styles. Supplies are limited at the reduced prices, so don't delay.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Woman fails to find Apple's Black Friday gift card offer terms, launches class action suit

A dubious class action lawsuit against Apple accuses the company of misleading customers during its recent Black Friday shopping event by supposedly promoting products not covered by a gift card promotion, but the basis of the suit itself appears to stem from a consumer failing to read the terms and conditions of the sale.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 37

Review: Wren V5US sounds great, but falls just short as an AirPlay speaker

The Wren V5US is one of the sharpest designed Wi-Fi speakers we've come across, and while it sounds great with several input options available it may be too expensive for what it gives an Apple-centric user.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Arlo unveils wireless Ultra security cam with 4K resolution & 180-degree view

Arlo on Friday announced its latest iPhone-connected security camera, the Ultra, an upcoming wireless model distinguished by features like a 4K image sensor, HDR, and a 180-degree field of view.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Apple Music coming to Amazon's Echo speaker range on December 17

Owners of the Amazon Echo device range will soon be able to listen to Apple Music through the smart speakers, the retailer advises, with Apple's streaming music service expanding its reach to the Alexa-powered audio hardware starting from the week of December 17.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 32

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Qualcomm, Google Fi for iPhone, Passcode breaking and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Apple getting more aggressive with Apple Music deal-making after Jimmy Iovine's 'retirement'

Apple's potential deal with iHeartMedia is part of more aggressive moves by the company to grow Apple Music, with the change in leadership for the streaming music service seen by music executives to have prompted the iPhone producer to increase its efforts to work with record labels.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 13

WWDC-featured title 'The Elder Scrolls: Blades' delayed until early 2019 for iOS and Android

Bethesda's much-anticipated iOS title "The Elder Scrolls: Blades" that was shown off at the 2018 WWDC has been pushed into 2019, the developer has announced.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

iPad blowout deals: $330 off 12.9" iPad Pros; $200 off 10.5" iPad Pros; $50 off 9.7" iPad

Fresh iPad markdowns have arrived at B&H just in time for the holidays with instant discounts of up to $330 off. Pick up a 2017 12.9" iPad Pro for just $579 — or save $200 on a 10.5" iPad Pro with 512GB of storage. Prices for the discounted tablets start at just $379.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple launches three new iPhone XS & iPhone XS Max silicone cases and Apple Watch Sports Band colors

As they do throughout the year, Apple has refreshed their case and Apple Watch accessory colors for the season. There are now three new colors of Apple's silicone iPhone XS/XS Max cases and Apple Watch Sports Bands, and three new Nike options as well.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Target may be ready to concede and enable Apple Pay at retail

One of the biggest U.S. retail holdouts for Apple Pay, Target, may be preparing to launch official support at its stores in the near future.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 44

Apple's Cook so far absent from expected guests at White House tech roundtable

The Trump administration is scheduled to host a roundtable next Thursday with some of the most influential CEOs in the technology industry — so far, however, Apple's Tim Cook isn't on the list of known attendees.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple's latest app crackdown scrubs over 700 titles from Chinese App Store

In the past few days, over 700 apps have reportedly been pulled from the Chinese App Store as the company tries to wrestle control of its most important app market.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Deputy AG Rosenstein says companies like Apple are trying to 'defeat legitimate law enforcement'

Keynoting a cybercrime conference on Thursday, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein attacked the encryption stances of companies like Apple while simultaneously arguing for the importance of security.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 52

Review: Urbanears Lotsen is a take on a minimalist AirPlay speaker

The Urbanears Lotsen Wi-Fi speaker packs quite a few features within its rather uniquely simple exterior. Whether you're looking for multi-room support, AirPlay streaming, or streaming presets, Lotsen's got you covered.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 5

Holiday gift guide 2018: Here are the best Apple-ready gifts for new parents

Being a new parent is stressful, especially for the first three months or so. AppleInsider has rounded up the best holiday gifts for the new parents on your shopping list to make their lives a little easier, with options for any budget.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

At Disrupt Berlin 2018, TechCrunch provides a platform for Europe's aspiring tech startups

TechCrunch is in Germany to highlight promising new ideas and award a "Startup Battlefield" winner at its Disrupt Berlin conference, the second event it has held in the German capital and only the fifth it's held in Europe. AppleInsider is there to take a look at new tech on the Old Continent.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 0

Which one of Apple's 2018 iPad or iPad Pro models should you buy?

Now that the new iPad Pro is available, Apple's 2018 iPad lineup consists of four models: the 2018 iPad Pro, the 2017 10.5-inch iPad Pro, the 2018 9.7-inch iPad and the iPad Mini 4. AppleInsider examines all of the options and explains what is worth looking out for when buying a new tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 19

Apple rolls out fourth developer beta of tvOS 12.1.1 for testing

Apple has issued another beta in its developer testing program, with users of the Apple TV now able to try out the fourth beta of tvOS 12.1.1.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 1

Review: The Incase Denim Envelope Sleeve is a unique take on MacBook protection

Launching as an Apple Store-exclusive, the denim Envelope Sleeve for MacBook Pro by Incase is a unique way to protect your Mac on the go.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 10

Apple turns to horde of Elvis impersonators for latest Group FaceTime ad

If you can't get your band together in Hawaii or anywhere else, like the Elvis Presley impersonators in Apple's latest ad, Apple suggests you use Group FaceTime to stay connected.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 7

Apple confirms attendance at NeurIPS machine learning conference in Canada

Apple has confirmed it will be making an appearance at the 32nd Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems in Montreal, Canada, starting from December 2, with machine learning experts from the company in attendance to discuss related technologies, as well as to potentially hire more to further its own work.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

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