Sonos acquires voice assistant startup, says not building Siri competitor

Connected speaker firm Sonos on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Snips, a voice assistant startup focusing specializing in on-device natural language processing.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

Conde Nast still waiting for Apple News+ success

The CEO of influential magazine publisher Conde Nast says he hopes Apple News+ will be a success, but so far "the jury is out," and his company hasn't seen the expected impact.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 13

American Express Global Business Travel gains Apple Business Chat support

American Express Global Business Travel has become the latest firm to join Apple Business Chat, the Messages-based tool for customers to contact companies, with users of the service now able to contact travel counselors around the clock.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

New Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 line now available from Apple

Apple has launched three new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, offering up to 50 percent more battery life to your preferred device.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 9

Apple releases macOS 10.15.2 beta 3 to developers

Keeping to its roughly weekly release schedule, Apple has seeded a third beta build of macOS Catalina 10.15.2 to developers for testing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 17

Third developer betas of iOS 13.3, iPadOS 13.3, tvOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1 now available

Apple has moved on to its third round of the current beta-testing process for iOS 13.3, iPadOS 13.3, tvOS 13.3, and watchOS 6.1.1, providing the third builds of each to developers for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 3

Apple says it's been losing money on its repair programs

During a US congressional probe, Apple on Wednesday revealed that the costs to operate its various repair programs have exceeded the revenues generated by those services for roughly a decade now, and went on to defended how it may refuse to service devices in certain situations.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 41

YouTuber gives a rare look inside Apple's $5 billion Apple Park headquarters

Apple's corporate headquarters are mostly closed off to the public, but a YouTube video gives us a chance to see what it looks like from the inside.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 17

Apple hosts 'Today at Apple' coding labs for Computer Science Education Week

From December 1 to December 15, curious coders can head to their local Apple Store to learn the basics of coding and programming.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Apple TV+ Review: M. Night Shyamalan-produced 'Servant' is a creepy delight

The M. Night Shyamalan-produced series is the most addictive of Apple TV+'s new shows, and is the kind of creative curveball a new streaming service needs to offer.

Stephen Silver 6 years ago 8

Apple's $200M Mac Pro facility employs 500 across 5 acres

In a confirmation the new modular Mac Pro is being assembled at its facility in Austin, TX, Apple has revealed more details about the operation, including an investment of over $200 million into the plant and how it employs more than 500 people at the location.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 42

Apple begins construction of new campus in Austin, Texas

Ahead of today's visit from President Trump, Apple has announced that it has broken ground on a new campus for Austin, and that production is now underway for its forthcoming Mac Pro.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 35

Apple Music for Business aims to power playlists at retail stores

Apple is partnering with in-store music firm PlayNetwork to provide a business licence for the use of Apple Music. Stores such as Levi's and London's Harrods, have been trialling a service that sees Apple creating store-specific playlists.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 6

Three episodes of 'Servant' hit Apple TV+ on Nov. 28, new episodes air every Friday

The first three episodes of Apple TV+ original series "Servant" are slated to debut on Nov. 28, with subsequent installments due to hit the fledgling streaming service weekly, Apple announced on Tuesday.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 3

Apple spent 'billions' on revamped Maps service

Apple, in response to questions from a U.S. congressional probe into tech antitrust matters, revealed it has invested billions of dollars in the revamped Maps app and corresponding service, a product designed to compete against segment stalwart Google Maps.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 59

Apple working on new media apps for Windows

A recent job listing reveals Apple is looking to grow its presence on Windows with new media-centric apps, potentially hinting at plans to expand beyond the company's current iTunes and iCloud offerings.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 13

Apple AirPods Pro are on sale, but time is already running out for delivery by Christmas

Apple AirPods Pro, a hot gift this holiday season, are on sale right now at Amazon, but time is running out for delivery by Christmas. Find out how to snap up a $15 discount and secure your spot in line today.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Tim Cook talks Apple values, Steve Jobs, more at Salesforce conference

Apple CEO Tim Cook took part in a fireside chat with Salesforce co-CEO Marc Benioff at the latter's annual Dreamforce conference on Tuesday, where the pair discussed a range of well-trod topics ranging from Apple's values to human rights issues.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 27

Initial 'The Morning Show' reviews were 'attack on Apple,' executive producers say

Executive producers of Apple TV+ original series "The Morning Show" on Tuesday said early feedback from reviewers was less of a commentary on content as it was a knock against Apple itself.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 32

Comparing Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro & 16-inch MacBook Pro

The 16-inch MacBook Pro is a considerable refinement of the 15-inch model's design, but how does it compare against its smaller stablemate, the 13-inch MacBook Pro? AppleInsider takes a closer look.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 6

Apple donates iPhone 11 to 100cameras to teach students photography

Students are being given new tools to tell their stories, thanks to a partnership between Apple and 100cameras to put the iPhone 11's camera in their hands.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Institutional ownership of AAPL on the rise leading into iPhone 12 cycle

Optimism surrounding Apple's upcoming 5G iPhone cycle and revenue growth within the company's Services sector helped drive one of the largest sequential increases in institutional ownership of AAPL shares in more than half a decade.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 7

Satechi launches USB-C hub that fits Apple's Mac mini

The new Satechi aluminum hub is made to precisely fit underneath the Mac mini and also act as a stand. It brings a series of ports, including a micro SD card reader, to the front of the computer.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 16

Apple and Big Tech companies to face increased European regulation

The European Commission's antitrust head, Margrethe Vestager, fined Apple billions, and plans tighter tech regulation as she takes up a second five-year term.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 15

Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro now in stock at Amazon, but there are lower prices elsewhere

Apple's brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro is now in stock at Amazon, but those that are willing to wait for units to ship can score Black Friday coupon discounts elsewhere (with deals that are available right now).

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Future Apple Watch could monitor muscle movements using EMG sensors

Apple is continuing to look into how to improve its wearable devices, including using precise location and orientation data to adjust how audio is delivered, and to better utilize biometric sensors within the Watch, AirPods or similar devices by using EMG sensors to measure muscle movements.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

AMD's $799 Radeon Pro W5700 offers a potential GPU alternative for the Mac Pro

AMD has updated its workstation graphics card lineup ahead of the launch of the new Mac Pro, with the Radeon Pro W5700 line using AMD's high-performance RDNA graphics architecture and offering up to six display outputs, including one over USB-C.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 15

Disney+ accounts hack highlights need for more password security

Disney+, the major studio's rival video streaming service to Apple TV+, has hit upon a second launch snag, with a number of users claiming their accounts have been hacked, but the small number of people affected suggests the issue lies in poor password management than in Disney's security.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 20

Apple potential target of proposed bill that would limit flow of data to China

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Monday introduced a bill that aims to protect American interests by prohibiting companies from transferring user data or encryption keys to China, legislation that could impact Apple's Chinese business strategy.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 22

Black Friday starts now at Adobe with discounts on Creative Cloud plans

Adobe has launched its Black Friday deals early and shoppers can save 40% on the Creative Cloud All Apps plan for a limited time only. Edit images using Photoshop on your iPad, or create docs with ease in Acrobat Pro on your Mac. Twenty apps are included in the plan for under $30 per month.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Apple introduces 'Apple Developer' app with year-round news, information and more

Apple on Monday renamed its dedicated WWDC app for iOS "Apple Developer," promising users access to year-round news, informational videos and, for the first time, support for managing auto-renewable subscriptions.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

16-inch MacBook Pro review: The keyboard is probably enough to convince those waiting

Welcome to the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. While it looks quite familiar, Apple's new flagship laptop moves the needle forward in a big way. We've spent the last several days taking the new Pro for a spin and can say that Apple has dutifully listened to users' feedback this time around. Let's talk about it.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 62

Apple Watch styles drop to $169 (record low prices); AirPods fall to $139 at Amazon

Fresh early Black Friday markdowns have been issued at Amazon, with Apple Watch devices dropping to new record low prices thanks to discounts of up to $350 off. Meanwhile, Apple AirPods have received another price cut, knocking the earphones down to $139 while supplies last.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Apple to name 'favorite apps' of 2019 at Dec. 2 special event

Breaking with convention, Apple on Monday announced plans to name its "favorite apps and games of 2019" at a special media event in New York on Dec. 2, a list usually presented to the public at large via press release.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 5

Teardown of 16-inch MacBook Pro reveals tough-to-repair construction

The changes Apple made in the 16-inch MacBook Pro are more than just a larger display and an updated keyboard, with a full teardown of the model revealing the plethora of changes made to keep the new workhorse cool under heavy loads.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 51

New Olloclip lenses and cases enhance cameras on iPhone 11, Pro, Pro Max

The bolt-on lens manufacturer Olloclip has released a new range of protective cases and one-piece clip lenses for Apple's latest iPhones, bringing them a new macro feature plus extra stability.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 12

Scissor-switch keyboards tipped for 13-inch MacBook Pro in 2020

Apple's updated scissor-switch keyboard for the 16-inch MacBook Pro could make an appearance in its smaller counterpart, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, with a report claiming the mechanism could land on the model during the first half of 2020.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 21

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