Editorial: Apple Pay passes PayPal, tramples Google Pay & Samsung Pay

Apple Pay transactions reached above three billion in the September quarter, enough to surpass PayPal. Apple Pay growth is also leaving behind far less popular Android NFC payment alternatives promoted by Google and Samsung.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 43

Wall Street reacts to Apple's strong Services and Wearables growth [u]

Analysts have passed comment on Apple's record fourth quarter results for the fiscal year 2019, with investor expectations and analyst estimates being beaten in a variety of ways, though the lower iPhone revenue is suggested to be an indicator of challenging December quarter results.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 18

AirPods Pro use custom silicone ear-tip, basically non-repairable

As it does with every Apple product launch, iFixit has completed its tear-down of the AirPods Pro, and have found that it is still essentially not user repairable at all.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 33

New 'AirTag' screenshots reveal tweaked Find My app layout

Apple appears to be continuing work on Find My integration of its rumored "AirTag" trackers, according to a pair of newly leaked screenshots, suggesting the Tile-like device is nearing an official launch.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 9

Tim Cook sees AirPods Pro as a complement to AirPods, not a replacement

During Apple's fourth quarter earnings call on Wednesday, CEO Tim Cook spoke on the recent launch of AirPods Pro and its position in the lineup, deemphasizing the device as a must-have upgrade.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 30

Apple sees 'lots of positives' and significant profits in China

Following previous declines in Apple's revenues in Greater China, CEO Tim Cook says the company has taken several successful steps to turn that around in the company's fourth quarter of 2019.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 5

Apple issues iOS 13.2.1 update for HomePod following bricking problems

After pulling iOS 13.2 for HomePod due to reports that the software was bricking devices, Apple on Wednesday released a tweaked version of the firmware to rectify the apparent issues and enable new features like audio handoff and multi-user support.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 34

Nancy Paxton, voice of Apple earnings calls, to retire after 33 years at Apple

Though investors may not know her by name, and the public at large is almost assuredly unaware of her existence, Apple's head of Investor Relations Nancy Paxton has been the face — or more accurately voice — of the company's earnings conference calls for 23 years. On Wednesday, she announced her retirement.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 18

New Apple Card feature offers users no-interest iPhone installment plan

Apple continues to incentivize customers to use its new Apple Card, and on Tuesday announced an upcoming feature that will grant users the option to buy an iPhone on a no-fee, interest-free installment plan.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 37

Apple services achieved all-time high of $12.5B in Q4

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday revealed the company's earnings from its Services segment, which includes Apple Music and iCloud, were up 18% in the fourth quarter and have set new records around the globe.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

New cardiologist hire shows Apple focusing further on heart health

Apple has added a second high-profile cardiologist to its expanding team of health specialists, showing that the company continues to focus on heart health advancements following last year's release of an ECG in Apple Watch.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Notes of interest from Apple's Q4 2019 earnings report and conference call

Following the publication of its final fiscal quarter of 2019 results, encompassing July through September, Apple provided additional detail surrounding the particulars of the report during an hour-long conference call.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 31

Apple earns record $64B in fourth quarter as services soar to $12.5B

Apple's revenue for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2019 hit $64 billion, the company revealed on Tuesday, with earnings-per-share of $3.03, making it the biggest iPhone release quarter yet.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 76

Borderlands 3 now available in the Epic Store for macOS

Borderlands 3 has finally made its way to the Mac, giving players a chance to tear it up in this popular shooter-looter.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 5

Breaking down Apple's AirPods Pro: 8 features that set them apart

After a release on Monday, Apple's AirPods Pro are available for purchase at retail now. There are some features that set them apart from Apple's previous offerings and we take a look at all of them.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 26

macOS 10.15.1 suggests 16-inch MacBook Pro has discrete Touch ID

An image pulled from Tuesday's macOS 10.15.1 release shows a new MacBook Pro with a discrete Touch ID sensor, suggesting that Apple is keeping the butterfly keyboard for its rumored 16-inch refresh.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 25

How can Apple already renew Apple TV+ shows, before they've aired?

It sounds nonsensical, but there are key, practical reasons why renewing a television or streaming series before it's even been aired is necessary. AppleInsider delves into the reasons.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

Apple uploads 'See' first-look featurette to YouTube

Fans looking to get a sneak peek at Apple's upcoming Apple TV+ series "See" can head to YouTube to learn more.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 5

Save 25% on Mophie, ZAGG accessories for your iPhone, iPad, AirPods

To celebrate Halloween, ZAGG is knocking 25% off up to three items from its umbrella of brands, including Mophie, InvisibleShield and iFrogz. Save on the new Mophie Juice Pack Access battery case for Apple's iPhone 11, screen protectors for Apple Watches, Qi chargers, iPad keyboards and more.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Apple gets FCC approval for Mac Pro, release imminent

On Wednesday morning, Apple was granted FCC approval for the forthcoming Mac Pro, with historical precedent suggesting strongly that preorders for the unit will start very soon.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 27

AirPods Pro now available in Apple Stores worldwide

Apple's new noise-cancelling AirPods Pro have gone on sale in Apple Stores across the globe.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 20

Apple gearing up to sell 80 million 5G iPhones in 2020

Apple has reportedly set lofty sales goals for the 2020 iPhone launch, and the company's market power could spur more and faster 5G rollouts.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 21

AirPods Pro come with higher repair costs that make AppleCare+ appealing

Alongside the higher purchase price for the new Apple AirPods Pro, the costs of repairing damaged or replacing lost ones is greater.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 12

Editorial: Following Fold fiasco, Samsung fields a flexible flip-phone

At its annual Samsung Developer Conference, Google's leading Android licensee is working hard to be taken seriously as a software platform vendor on its own, highlighting Bixby, SmartThings, a closer copying of Apple's iOS appearance, and new plans to license Tizen OS to other TV makers. Yet most of its attention is centered on a few seconds of a video depicting the concept of a flip-phone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 24

What to expect from Apple's Q4 2019 earnings report on October 30

Apple's September-quarter financial results will be announced by the company on Wednesday, with both the fiscal performance and the initial sales of the iPhone 11 expected to be the main topics of conversation by industry commentators. Here's what analysts observing the company expect Apple will reveal during the conference call and the all-important filing.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 9

Apple rumored to introduce MacBook with scissor switch keyboard in mid 2020

A noted Apple analyst in a research note released on Tuesday presented a more definitive timeline of the company's MacBook plans, saying a new laptop model featuring a traditional scissor switch keyboard will debut in the middle of 2020.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 40

EU regulators query retailers over Apple Pay antitrust concerns

In a bid to determine whether Apple's mobile payments strategy runs afoul of European Union laws, antitrust regulators earlier this year asked participating retailers to fill out a questionnaire regarding Apple Pay terms and conditions, according to a report on Tuesday.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 30

HBO Max to take on Apple TV+ in May 2020 [u]

An already competitive streaming video field will get even more crowded in mid 2020, as AT&T's WarnerMedia plans to debut its awaited HBO Max service in May for $14.99 a month, executives said on Tuesday.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 13

Sony to shutter PlayStation Vue live TV service in January

Sony plans to shut down its PlayStation Vue live television service on Jan. 30, 2020, the company said on Tuesday, ending a four-year attempt to disrupt the pay TV industry.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 8

Apple TV app reportedly lands on select Sony TVs ahead of Apple TV+ [u]

A report claims that Sony began to roll out a software update containing the Apple TV app to a handful of smart television sets, enabling access to the upcoming Apple TV+ service — but Sony denies that this is the case.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 5

Corellium responds to Apple lawsuit with security research control claims

Software virtualization firm Corellium has answered a lawsuit from Apple complaining it infringed on copyrights covering iOS, iTunes, and other Apple assets by claiming Apple had previously supported the company in its security-minded efforts, and that the lawsuit itself is an attempt by Apple to control how security research is performed on its products.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 4

Apple rolls out watchOS 6.1 update for Apple Watch Series 1 through Series 5 owners

Not only does watchOS 6.1 add compatibility with Apple's new AirPods Pro, but it can now be loaded on the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 35

macOS Catalina 10.15.1 is now available with opt-in Siri review, support for AirPods Pro

An update to macOS Catalina has just been released, in time to support the use of Apple's new AirPods Pro with Macs.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 44

Apple should adopt these Pixel 4 features for iPhone 12

There are a lot of exciting features in the Google Pixel 4. Even if the entire Pixel 4 package is flawed, there are still features that it has, that we like so much that we hope Apple adopts them for the next generation iPhone.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 29

Deal alert: Free AppleCare with these 2019 MacBook Pro computers

Just in, AppleInsider readers can exclusively nab free AppleCare with popular Mid 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops. Select from a variety of upgraded models, including those with better graphics cards, additional storage or 8-core processors. Even Vega 20 options are included, with the free gift valued at up to $379.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Apple TV+ chiefs speak about the service's creation and future path

Days before the launch of Apple TV+, Apple's chiefs of Worldwide Video Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht have revealed some of the work that went into building up the video streaming service from scratch, as well as hinting at the growth of the service beyond its opening year.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 18

Springy Apple Watch bands could expand to improve fit & user comfort

The Apple Watch could include a system for automatically keeping the band tight around the wrist of the wearer in the future, one that could keep the band at a tension that is optimal for biometric readings while still maintaining user comfort.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 8

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