Apple files regulatory docs for mysterious internal network adapter [u]

Apple has filed regulatory documents with the Federal Communications Commission for a low-power network adapter that it says is intended for internal use only.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 11

Facebook acquires Giphy for $400 million, promises deeper Instagram integration

Facebook confirmed Friday that it is acquiring popular GIF website Giphy to the tune of $400 million.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 10

China ready to retaliate against Apple after U.S. moves to ban chip shipments to Huawei

China is readying financial countermeasures against U.S. companies like Apple and Qualcomm after the US government executed the process to block Huawei's global semiconductor supply.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 91

Apple's 10.2-inch iPad is back for $249 at Amazon

Amazon's lowest price of the year is back on Apple's current 10.2-inch iPad, which is on sale for $249.99, a discount of $80 off retail.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Podcast

'iPhone 12' lineup leaked, 'AirPods Studio,' and Shortcuts roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 6 years ago 6

Latest leak has "sleek" Apple Glasses coming out in 2021 instead of 2022

A prolific leaker says a recent report about Apple Glasses coming in 2022 is wrong — and he instead expects them to ship in mid-2021.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 36

Apple announces that some Apple Stores are reopening in Italy on May 19

Following some confusion over which stores may or may not reopen, Apple is now showing confirmed opening times from May 19 for approximately half of its stores in Italy.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Hands on: Brydge Pro+ firmware updated improves iPadOS user experience

Brydge has now launched multiple firmware updates to improve its Brydge Pro+ keyboard with trackpad that recently starting shipping for iPad Pro. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the latest firmware to see how Brydge's improvements have strengthened the user experience of its flagship product.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 5

2020 iPad predicted to use A12 processor

Backing up previous reports of an iPad refresh coming in 2020, a leaker says that the expected eighth-generation iPad will now run on an A12 processor, compared to the A10 in the current model.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 5

Foxconn posts 90% first-quarter profit drop, but worst is over

Apple's major iPhone manufacturer Foxconn has reported that the coronavirus has vastly reduced its lower profits, even more than analysts expected, but says that sales are now stabilizing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

HomePod sold out on online Apple Store as refresh rumors swirl [u]

Apple's online storefront is sold out of both black and white HomePods in the U.S., with the abrupt change in availability arriving amid rumors of a hardware refresh.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 18

Chrome to limit resource hog ads by August

Google plans to implement new limitations in its Chrome web browser after discovering certain ads overuse CPU and data resources, costing users device battery life and money.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 10

Apple issues fifth watchOS 6.2.5 beta to developers

Apple on Thursday issued a fifth beta version of watchOS 6.2.5 to developers, with the new iteration arriving one week after a fourth version was made available for testing.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

T-Mobile to wind down Sprint consumer brand this summer

After finalizing a long and drawn-out merger process in April, T-Mobile this week said it plans to discontinue the Sprint brand in mid-summer as it unifies the two companies' enterprise and consumer segments.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 10

Apple operations chief details supply chain COVID-19 response plans

Apple Senior Vice President of Operations Sabih Khan has outlined how the company plans to ensure health and safety across its global supply chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 0

Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona

Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to announce that it plans to build an advanced chip factory in Arizona.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 13

Trump threatens to tax companies that manufacture outside the U.S.

In an interview, President Donald Trump called possible taxation on companies like Apple an "incentive" to return manufacturing to the U.S. — but wasn't specific on how the taxes would work.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Apple acquires virtual reality video streaming startup NextVR

Apple on Thursday confirmed that it has acquired NextVR, a California startup that produces virtual reality live events content.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 13

Compared: iPhone SE (2020) versus iPhone SE (2016)

With a new iPhone 8-inspired design, the 2020 iPhone SE boasts many improvements over the 2016 original. For anyone on the old model who is considering upgrading, here is everything Apple packed into its new budget handset.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 8

Apple updates COVID-19 app with updated quarantining guidelines

Apple's COVID-19 app has received a substantial update aimed at helping people keep themselves safe as the pandemic continues.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Jamf Nation Redeploy aims to donate unused Apple devices to organizations in need

Enterprise solutions company Jamf has launched a new initiative to help put idle Apple gear in the hands of those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Rare photos show Steve Jobs having lunch with Google executives

A pair of rare images showing late Apple CEO and cofounder Steve Jobs having lunch with Google executives Larry Page and Eric Schmidt, circa 2007, have surfaced online.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 9

Apple's AR glasses won't launch until 2022 at the earliest

Apple's long-rumored augmented reality or mixed reality glasses will a few years to develop, and won't launch until 2022, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 5

10.8-inch iPad in 2020, 9-inch iPad mini in early 2021 says Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo has returned with his latest predictions about Apple products, and sees a new iPad and iPad mini model coming soon, both using Apple's best silicon.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 15

Mophie Powerstation Wireless XL has USB-C, Lightning, bidirectional Qi charging

Accessory purveyor Mophie has released the new Powerstation Wireless XL, which features a 10,000mAh battery, and built-in bi-directional wireless charging, in addition to USB-C and Lightning.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 2

How add a family member to your Apple Music subscription

Sharing your Apple Music Family subscription with others in your household is a great way to save money while enjoying Apple's vast catalog of streaming music content. Here are the steps you'll need to follow to add family members to your Apple Music subscription.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Adobe patches Acrobat Reader security flaw that could allow root access on Mac

Adobe has patched a trio of severe vulnerabilities in the Adobe Acrobat PDF reader that could allow an attacking application to gain root access on macOS — and do it silently.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 12

Software 'bug broker' Zerodium to stop buying iOS exploits due to oversupply

A private company that buys software security bugs and exploits from hackers has said that it will stop rewarding developers of several types of iOS exploits because it simply has too many of them.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 12

Stanford study to determine if Apple Watch can be used to track COVID-19

Stanford University's Health Innovation Lab has opened enrollment for a new study that aims to see if wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, can be used to track and identify diseases like COVID-19.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 2

S1: How Apple's custom iPad silicon powered a leap into wearables

Apple's wearables business, anchored by Apple Watch and expanding with AirPods, is proving to be both strong and resilient even as rivals struggled to find a footing for their own ultra-mobile products. A key reason backing Apple's success in the segment is its custom silicon work that began a decade ago for the launch of iPad. Here's a look at why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 13

First Apple Store in Italy won't reopen on May 19 [u]

Italy's Nave de Vero Apple Store will not open on May 19, contrary to information previously posted on Apple's website.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Apple sources rebut claims staff are being rushed back to work

Following a claim that Apple is pressing employees to return to work at Apple Park, sources within the company say that it's doing no such thing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 6

Apple Ultra Wideband could be used for secure and fast short-range networks

The underused U1 Ultra Wideband chip in the iPhone 11 family will eventually come into its own as the center of a personal network connecting individual's devices together.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

FBI serves warrant on Apple to access Senator's iCloud data

A warrant has been served on Apple as part of the FBI investigation of Senator Richard Burr over allegations of controversial stock sales related to the COVID-19 outbreak — which resulted in seizure of the Senator's iPhone at his home.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

Apple public policy VP Cynthia Hogan to leave company in June

Apple's vice president for public policy and government affairs Cynthia Hogan, who was recently named to a committee tasked with vetting running mates for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, has resigned her role at the company.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 0

Apple might have exclusive on Intel's 28W 'Ice Lake' processors

Intel appears to have made its speediest 10th-generation Ice Lake mobile processors exclusive to Apple's MacBook lineup.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 13

Utah declines Apple-Google exposure notification API for app made by social media startup

The state of Utah has rejected the Apple-Google Exposure Notification framework in favor of a less private contact tracing app created by social media startup Twenty.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 12

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