Apple starts selling HomePod in India for less than US pricing

Months after it was officially made available in India, Apple is now promoting the HomePod and directing users to local resellers where, unusually, the device is sold for below the regular US pricing.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 10

5G 'iPhone 12 Pro' could have 120Hz ProMotion display

The "iPhone 12 Pro" will include a 120Hz ProMotion display, a rumor claims, with annual fall iPhone refresh also anticipated to have an improved Face ID system and an upgraded telephoto zoom on the back.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 35

How to choose between the new 13-inch MacBook Pro versus the 16-inch MacBook Pro

Don't pull the trigger on buying a fully-loaded 13-inch MacBook Pro just yet. At the higher end, there are cases where a 16-inch MacBook Pro will be a much better value.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 8

Review: Plugable Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Docking Station adds 10 additional ports to your MacBook

Plugable's new Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C docking station aims to keep your workspace tidy while helping you expand your monitor setup.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 16

White House urges TSMC, Intel to grow US-based chip production

The White House is in talks with major chip producers Intel and TSMC, in an attempt to try and get more processor production to take place within the United States, a move that could eventually lead to some of Apple's A-series chips being made within the country.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 30

Review: Serena Shades are a HomeKit dream with a custom price

Serena Shades by Lutron can be a pricey investment for your smart home but one we find worth it thanks to their verbose HomeKit support, easy installation, superior design, and the improvements to our quality of life.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 7

Eric Schmidt ends 19-year tenure at Google

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is no longer working with the company, ceasing to be an advisor to the search giant in February 20 months after leaving Alphabet's board of directors.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 25

Initial failures of Apple's butterfly keyboard doomed it from the start

Apple's "bold" butterfly keyboard will not be missed, but it's a bit unfair to scorch the earth behind it — and there's a strong case for buying a 2019 model MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 68

Switzerland Apple Stores reopening on May 12

Apple is preparing to reopen all four of its Apple Stores in Switzerland on May 12, as part of the iPhone maker's bid to slowly return its retail efforts back to normal around the world.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

AirPods and AirPods Pro success better than Apple 'could ever imagine'

The success of Apple's AirPods line did better than the company "could ever imagine," Apple VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak claims in a profile on the audio accessories' popularity, one that also reveals extensive resources have been put into mapping ears.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 27

Apple TV+ documentary 'Dads' lands June 19 ahead of Father's Day

The fatherhood documentary "Dads" featuring actor Bryce Dallas Howard will be airing on Apple TV+ ahead of Father's Day, with the film set to be available to stream from the service from June 19.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 2

Apple's over-ear headphones may be called 'AirPods Studio' & retail for $349

Apple's next release in the AirPods family could be its long-rumored over-ear headphones, a leaker claims, with the larger personal audio accessory tipped to have the name "AirPods Studio."

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 52

Best iTunes movie and television deals for Mother's Day weekend

Apple frequently places movies on sale, and this week is no exception. Here's the latest batch of movies that you can get on the cheap for this Mother's Day weekend.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 0

Apple's road back to a $300 share price after the coronavirus changed everything

Amid one of the worst economic downturns in years, Apple has outperformed most expectations that analysts have placed on it. Just shy of two months into the COVID-19 pandemic, its share price has returned to levels not seen since before the crisis.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 22

Compared: 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro versus 2020 MacBook Air

Before Monday's 13-inch MacBook Pro update, the choice between the 2019 model and the 2020 MacBook Air was very clear. It is less clear today — but we can help.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 41

Apple's iPhone 11 captures 68% of India's 'ultra-premium' smartphone market

While Apple has yet to make substantial inroads into India's mainstream smartphone market, the tech giant's latest flagship iPhones continue to dominate top-tier category sales.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 22

Rumor: 'watchOS 7' could help Apple Watch detect panic attacks

Apple is supposedly developing new mental health features for the Apple Watch line that allow the wearable to detect panic attacks, with the capability potentially slated for launch with a next-generation "watchOS 7" this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 24

Apple Retail stores will look very different in the US when they reopen

Apple's upcoming reopening of some U.S.-based retail locations will be based around guidelines that the company developed for and refined at its open South Korea Apple Store.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 91

Apple to begin reopening stores in US next week

Apple has just declared that it is opening up a handful of Apple Stores in the US cautiously, with more to follow as conditions warrant.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 16

Apple renews effort to induce authors to publish with Apple Books

Eight years after it released tools to make what were then called iBooks, Apple has launched Apple Books for Authors, a new effort to get writers publishing on its platform.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 21

Apple diversifying AirPods supply chain, potentially pushing refresh back

Apple is shifting a substantial portion of its current AirPods production from China to Vietnam, and appears to be considering a release schedule later than previously predicted for an AirPods refresh.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 1

Apple Watch Series 5 gets $100 price cut at Amazon, matching record low prices

Amazon has reissued its popular Apple Watch deal, dropping the Series 5 Watches with Cellular to $399 after a $100 price cut. Multiple styles are on sale and in stock.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

How to reset AirPods or AirPods Pro

When you're having connection problems, or if you find that they are not charging correctly, you may need to reset your AirPods or AirPods Pro. Here's how to get it done.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

A year after media doubting, Apple's Services save a difficult year

Last March, analysts and tech bloggers dumped out arrogant contempt over Apple's latest product introduction. This year, those new offerings helped save Apple's Q2 earnings and are projected to bolster its June quarter performance despite the pandemic.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 21

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13-inch MacBook Pro refreshed, WWDC date announced, and HomeKit device roundup on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 6 years ago 0

Apple to reopen Apple Stores in Germany on May 11

Apple is to reopen at least three of its stores in Germany on May 11, in line with the country's newly-announced measure for allowing shops to open with extra hygiene measures.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

Apple TV+ drama 'Defending Jacob' reportedly setting records

While Apple has not revealed any viewing figures for Apple TV+, industry sources say the new "Defending Jacob" drama is a hit with higher viewing figures, and audience engagement, than most shows on the service.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 20

Apple launches new online storefront for buying from home

Apple has now launched a new shop front online which is expressly for making it easier to buy, and get technical help, from home.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

Today only: Apple's 2019 15" MacBook Pro drops to $1,579 (up to $950 off)

In what are the lowest prices we've seen on Mid 2019 15-inch MacBook Pros, Amazon-owned Woot has refurbished units discounted to as low as $1,579.99, with savings of up to $950 off. These units are refurbished by Apple, but come with a 1-year Woot warranty.

Christine McKee 6 years ago 0

Qualcomm CEO touts improved relationship with Apple after bitter legal dispute

Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf in an interview on Thursday said the chipmaker's relationship with Apple has greatly improved since the two companies ended a bitter legal battle over patent licensing and royalties in 2019.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 35

iPhone 11 selfie camera fails to crack DxOMark's top-ten list

Digital camera specialist DxOMark on Thursday released a comprehensive review of the front-facing selfie camera on Apple's iPhone 11, finding the device to offer good, if not great, performance compared to competing smartphones.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 17

Samsung to launch 'innovative' physical debit card this summer

Following in the footsteps of Apple Card, and in the shadow of a rumored debit card solution from Google, Samsung on Thursday announced plans to field a physical debit card product in partnership with finance company SoFi.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 16

Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro

A pair of model numbers recently discovered in multiple international regulatory filings hinted at a next-generation Beats headphone, but new information suggests the device may actually be related to an existing product that's already in circulation.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 10

Apple Wi-Fi hotspot patent infrigement saga ends with a whimper

After several years of back-and-forth litigation, Apple has withdrawn what was likely its final appeal in a Wi-Fi hotspot patent infringement case due to a Supreme Court decision.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 9

Apple releases fourth developer betas of macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5

Following the release of the fourth betas of iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, Apple has followed through with fourth betas for macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, and tvOS 13.4.5.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 7

'X-ray teardown' of iPad Pro Magic Keyboard illustrates complex engineering

Repair site iFixit has shared x-ray photographs of the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and they reveal an accessory more complicated than it might appear from the outside.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 20

Apple expects iPad, Mac sales to grow in June Q3 despite COVID-19

It's not exactly surprising that with all of the uncertainty in the world, Apple decided that it couldn't provide useful revenue guidance for its fiscal Q3 ending in June. It is unexpected, however, that Apple felt confident in announcing a silver lining to the pandemic — it expects to sell more Macs and iPads in the summer of 2020 compared to 2019.

Daniel Eran Dilger 6 years ago 40

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