YouTube Music & Premium claims 50 million total users

Google has announced that its subscription services for YouTube have surpassed 50 million subscribers total, although that includes non-paying users still on a trial.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 4

Apple backs down on CSAM features, postpones launch

Following widespread criticism, Apple has announced that it will not be launching its child protection features as planned, and will instead "take additional time" to consult.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 157

How to hide icons in macOS System Preferences

Make the navigation of your macOS System Preferences easier, by hiding icons for elements that you never access.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Rogue Amoeba quits 'restrictive' Mac App Store

With its latest update, audio software developer Rogue Amoeba has removed its last Mac App Store app, the Fission editor, saying Apple's service remains "beset with issues."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 32

Crews clear encampment, relocate homeless living on Apple land

A homeless encampment on 55 acres of Apple's land is now being cleared, with an estimated 60 people relocated at the company's expense.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 20

Apple investigating RISC-V instruction set architecture, job listing shows

A job listing posted to Apple's website this week reveals the company is researching RISC-V instruction set architecture solutions, suggesting future in-house chip designs might implement the open-source technology.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 18

Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' bands incompatible with current Apple Watches

A rumor Thursday claims that bands for Apple's next-generation Apple Watch will be incompatible with current models, though it isn't clear if old bands will work with the new watches.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 21

App maker seeks $200B from Apple in App Store class action lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit targeting Apple's App Store and filed by an "edutainment" app maker was assigned a judge in California on Thursday, potentially setting the stage for another app marketplace showdown.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 17

Apple wins rights to documentary 'The Fight Before Christmas'

Apple TV+ recently won global rights to documentary film "The Fight Before Christmas," which follows the story of a North Idaho man bent on bringing a massive Christmas event to his neighborhood.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

New Apple Pay promo nets $30 Instacart discount

Apple introduced its latest Apple Pay promotion on Thursday, offering new and existing users of delivery service Instacart substantial savings on their next order.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Ted Lasso acquiesces to demands, sends 50 boxes of biscuits to Wrexham AFC

Ted Lasso, or rather Apple TV+, has caved to demands from actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the new owners of football club Wrexham AFC who in August threatened to sue over a "Ted Lasso" joke if tasty, tasty biscuits were not delivered before the team's season opener.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 7

Apple stock hits $153.65 to close at all-time high

Apple stock is on a roll. Shares pushed above $154 during trading and settled on a new all-time high of $153.65 at the bell on Thursday, breaking the previous record set on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 7

Apple must face class action lawsuit over Siri privacy intrusions

Apple will face down allegations that its Siri voice assistant listened in on the private conversations of its users, as a judge on Thursday ruled that a majority of claims in a proposed class action lawsuit can move forward.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 7

Bigger 'Apple Watch Series 7' gives users 16% more pixels to play with

A larger screen on the "Apple Watch Series 7" will allow the device to display more data than ever, which Apple is taking advantage of with a series of new watch faces, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 17

Apple keeps lead in growing smartwatch market as fitness bands decline

The Apple Watch is maintaining its dominance of the smartwatch industry as the market for more basic wrist-worn devices like fitness trackers continues to decline.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Definitely not-CGI 'Ted Lasso' actor says he is a 'normal human man'

Amid conspiracy theories that he's a CGI character, "Ted Lasso" actor Brett Goldstein has broken his silence to confirm that he is a human man who does "normal human basic things, like rendering and buffering."

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 18

Should you buy a new iPhone this close to the 'iPhone 13' launch event?

Apple's annual iPhone season is quickly approaching, leaving users who are in the market for a new iPhone stuck with the decision of picking up a soon-to-be-outdated iPhone 12 or holding out for the "iPhone 13." Here's what you should know about the upcoming device and whether to wait.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 8

Apple Wallet won't replace your physical ID anytime soon

Apple has introduced a way to carry a digital version of your driver's license in your iPhone, but don't expect to ditch your physical ID in the foreseeable future.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 17

Apple TV+ comedy 'Dickinson' to end after third season

Apple TV+ original series "Dickinson" will air for its third and final season this coming November, Apple said on Thursday.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 3

Apple's first AR/VR headset will need to be connected to an iPhone

Apple's first augmented and virtual reality headset will need to be tethered to an iPhone for its most advanced features, much like non-cellular Apple Watch models, new chip details suggest.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

FTC bans 'brazen' SpyFone surveillance app, firm must notify victims

The Federal Trade Commission has banned the SpyFone company and its CEO from the surveillance industry, ordering the firm to delete all data and notify everyone affected.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Best Deals September 2 - $139 Apple TV 4K, $8 Marvel movies, and more!

Thursday's best deals include a $139 Apple TV 4K, $8 4K UHD Marvel movies, more than 60% off EVGA keyboards, and more!

Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 0

New malicious Lightning cable can steal user data from a mile away

A new and upgraded version of a malicious Lightning cable that can steal user data and remotely send it to an attacker illustrates the threat of untrusted accessories.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 31

Apple iPhone market share drops ahead of 'iPhone 13' launch

New research shows Apple has dropped to fourth place in smartphone sales as global production falls because of the coronavirus and users awaiting the next iPhone.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple confirms an iCloud Mail issue is causing problems for some users

Apple has acknowledged that iCloud Mail is experiencing an issue that could stop users from sending, receiving, or accessing their mail account.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Instagram is down, Facebook is working on it [u]

Users worldwide are reporting that photo-sharing service Instagram is currently unavailable. Although widespread geographically, it's not clear how many users are affected.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

New Pixelmator Pro beta brings Shortcuts & macOS Monterey support

A limited beta test of the new Pixelmator Pro 2.2 with all-new Shortcuts for Mac has been launched ahead of the image editor's release for macOS Monterey.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

WhatsApp hit with record $267 million fine in Ireland

Ireland has issued its highest ever fine for breaches of GDPR privacy regulations — and Europe's second highest — to Facebook-owned WhatsApp.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Apple pushes pop up for Personalized Ads in its apps on iOS 15

Apple has launched a new pop-up in iOS 15 to allow users to turn on or off personalized ads within the App Store and other Apple apps.

Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 17

Apple looking to Korea and Japan for 'Apple Car,' plans 2024 launch

A new report backs up previous ones that Apple is looking to launch "Apple Car" in 2024, and is now visiting to both Korean and Japanese car manufacturers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 22

Apple still wants 2023 iPhone periscope camera, just not from Samsung

Apple is again said to be planning a folding periscope lens for the 2023 iPhone range, but will now not buy from Samsung, which owns patents on the technology.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 11

India set to investigate Apple over antitrust accusation

A non-profit organization in India's Rajasthan region has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple and the App Store, which is expected to lead to a full investigation.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Apple may delay MacBook Pro launch over chip shortages

Contradictory new report suggests that the global chip shortage is affecting production of the forthcoming MacBook Pro models, and that Apple will delay its launch.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Twitter's 'Safety Mode' aims to reduce exposure to harmful language, spam

Twitter on Wednesday said it is trialing a new feature called "Safety Mode" that automatically blocks accounts sending harmful or unwanted tweets.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

Apple previews Changsha store in China ahead of grand opening on Sept. 4

Apple on Wednesday offered a sneak peek at Apple Changsha, the company's first retail outlet to open China's Hunan province.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple Wallet limits users to one Touch ID finger profile when authenticating state IDs

Apple on Wednesday offered a detailed rundown of Apple Wallet's upcoming support for state IDs and driver's licenses, noting rigid biometric safeguards will be used to secure user information and protect against fraud.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

Apple stock hits intraday record after analyst upgrades bear rating

Apple's stock price touched a new intraday high on Wednesday after analyst Jeff Kvaal of Wolfe Research upgraded his rating after nearly a year bearish warnings.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

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