Rumors of 'Apple Pay Later' service cause rivals' shares to drop

Rivals to Apple's as yet only rumored pay-later credit addition to Apple Pay have seen their shares drop dramatically.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Sites run by ransomware gang REvil vanish from dark web

A number of websites and backend online infrastructure run by Russia-linked ransomware gang REvil, responsible for a number of attacks including a breach of Apple supplier Quanta, went offline on Tuesday, according to security experts.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 9

Apple to boost 'iPhone 13' production to 90M units in 2021

Ahead of Apple's expected launch of a next-generation iPhone this fall, a report on Tuesday claims the company is anticipating heavy demand for the new handset line and has asked manufacturers to ready as many as 90 million for 2021.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 0

Apple Music promo nets US military and veterans 4 months of free service

Apple is running an Apple Music promotion that nabs active U.S. military and veterans up to four months of free service.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Nomad Leather Loop Review: Holds your AirTag close with minimal frills

As AirTag has finally made its way into the world, new accessories are coming to market for Apple's device tracker. We tested Nomad's now-shipping Leather Loop to see how it performed.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 12

Apple expressed interest in acquiring film studio A24

Apple was reportedly in talks to purchase Oscar-winning indie film studio A24, a current Apple TV+ production partner responsible for Sofia Coppola's "On the Rocks."

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

App Tracking Transparency causing 15% to 20% revenue drop for advertisers

Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature is causing a 15% to 20% drop in revenue for iOS advertisers, according to a mobile marketing executive.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 22

MagSafe Battery Pack is Apple's first product to use iPhone reverse charging

Apple's new MagSafe Battery Pack appears to support reverse charging from iPhone, allowing both devices to be charged if an iPhone is plugged into a power source.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

This may be why Apple's Weather app doesn't show 69-degree temperatures

Reports indicate that Apple's Weather app may avoid the number 69 in its user interface, but while some have suggested that it's censorship, it's more likely a conversion issue.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 43

Apple, Goldman Sachs working on Apple Pay 'buy now, pay later' service

Apple is allegedly working with Goldman Sachs to provide enhanced installment payment plans to its customers without using Apple Card, in a service internally known as "Apple Pay Later."

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 32

Anker adds Power Station Powerhouse II 300 to portable Power Station lineup

Designed to charge devices under 300W, the new pint-sized Powerhouse II 300 can keep all your favorite tech devices charged up when you don't have access to on-grid power.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 3

New colors for AirTag Leather Key Ring, Leather Loop now available

The AirTag Leather Key Ring and Leather Loop accessories are now available to purchase in Forest Green and California Poppy.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 3

Apple offers release candidates of tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6 for testing

Apple has provided testers with seeds for the release candidates of tvOS 14.7 and watchOS 7.6, as it nears releasing the final versions of the updates to the public.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple issues first Release Candidate developer beta for macOS 11.5

Apple has provided developers with the first Release Candidate beta of macOS 11.5, with the new build available to download and install for testing.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Apple issues release candidates for iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7

Apple has seeded the release candidate versions of iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7, a sign that a full release of the operating systems will arrive in the near future.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple releases MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone

Apple has launched a new $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 range, which automatically charges alongside the phone.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 55

Apple earns 35 Emmy nominations, 20 for 'Ted Lasso'

Apple TV+, and Apple's advertising, have together received 35 nominations for the 73rd annual Emmy Awards, almost doubling its first-year total in 2020.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 12

Developer says Apple's Bounty Program never paid for location bug

An iOS engineer says he feels "robbed" by Apple's Security Bounty program after failing to receive payment for a vulnerability he believes fit its guidelines.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Digital Key Release 3.0 could enable CarKey to work from your pocket

The Car Connectivity Consortium has published Digital Key Release 3.0, a specification change that could allow Apple's CarKey to unlock vehicles while still in the driver's pocket.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

JetBlue is giving all of its pilots M1 iPad Pro models

JetBlue has announced that it is giving new M1-equipped iPad Pro models to its pilots as part of an effort to future-proof the technology used in its aircraft cockpits.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 10

Tuesday steals: AirPods Pro back for $197, 16-inch MacBook Pro $2,099 ($300 off)

Back-to-school deals continue to ramp up at Amazon, delivering better-than-the-education-store Apple student discounts on MacBook Pros and AirPods — and best of all, you don't need to be enrolled in college to snap up the savings.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Thief used burner iPhones and Apple Pay to purchase luxury goods, Bitcoin, and diamond-encrusted jewelry

Using stolen credit cards and Apple Pay, one identity thief was able to purchase more than $600,000 in luxury goods and nearly $100,000 of Bitcoin.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 12

Ring rolls out end-to-end video encryption to all users

Amazon's Ring is adding end-to-end encryption of video for its smart doorbell product and other devices, limiting videos to only be viewable on a user's chosen iPhone or other devices.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple evolving periscope camera tech for possible iPhone integration

Apple is continuing to develop technology for a folded camera system that could enable the use of more varied focal lengths and reduce the camera bump on a future iPhones while maintaining image quality.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

WhatsApp beta-tests group call and banned account review changes on iOS

WhatsApp is testing ways to make it easier for banned accounts to ask for a review on iOS, at the same time as making changes to calls so that a user can easily join a group call.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Setapp announces Yac partnership with fifteen app Collection

Setapp has announced a partnership with Yac to offer a fifteen app Collection focused on remote work.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ series 'WeCrashed' filming underway as stars spotted on set in NYC

Anne Hathaway and America Ferrera have been spotted on location for of the upcoming 'WeCrashed' Apple TV+ mini-series in New York City, confirming that filming is underway.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

5G iPhones may become payment terminals in Verizon-Mastercard project

Mastercard is working with Verizon to come up with ways to improve contactless payments in the United States by leveraging 5G, a partnership that could help small businesses by turning smartphones like the iPhone into an accessible payment terminal.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple VR headset may monitor user's pose using neural networks

Apple's VR or AR headset could move an avatar of the user based on monitoring the user's body movements, while its battery life could be lengthened by some clever data transmission techniques.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Google fined $592 million for non-compliance by French antitrust regulators

French antitrust regulators have given Google two months to pay a $592 million fine for disregarding injunctions related to French news publication negotiations.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 5

Apple updates Final Cut Pro, fixing location bug, controversial Blade icon

An otherwise minor update bringing Final Cut Pro to version 10.5.4 has addressed the unpopular new Blade tool icon, plus appears to have resolved region and location bugs.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Gartner: Apple sold 1 million more Macs year over year in Q2

New estimates from Gartner claim that Apple sold over 6 million Macs in the second quarter of 2021, up from 5 million in the same period in 2020.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple wants 'Apple Car' batteries made in US, claims report

Chinese firms are said to have baulked at Apple's insistence on making "Apple Car" batteries in US, meaning it's more probable that the vehicle will be made by Taiwanese manufacturers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 84

New 'Behind the Mac' ad throws spotlight on Canadian artists

Apple on Monday released a new addition to its running "Behind the Mac" ad campaign, with the latest spot focusing on Canadian artists who use Mac across a variety of disciplines.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 3

Disney hiking price of ESPN+ subscription to $7 a month

Disney is set to hike the monthly subscription fee for ESPN+ by one dollar, though the bundle that includes the sports streaming service will remain the same price.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 13

California university providing iPad Air bundle for 35,000 students

Up to 35,000 first-year and transfer students in the California State University school system will receive an iPad Air bundle to use throughout the entirety of their undergraduate program.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 12

Verizon expands rollout of in-home 5G and LTE internet services

Verizon has announced an expanded rollout of its LTE and 5G home internet service alongside a new upgradable home router.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 2

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