Podcast

Apple Podcasts monetization, and the future of audio - an interview with James Cridland

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 1

2021 iPhone will be 'iPhone 13' with 'Pro,' 'Pro Max,' 'Mini' variants says supply chain

Apple's fall iPhone refresh will be known as the "iPhone 13," a report claims, with Apple also continuing to use its "mini," "Pro," and "Pro Max" terminology for the different models.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 15

Vissles V84 Mechanical Keyboard review: modern with a retro feel

The Vissles V84 is a solid and robust mechanical keyboard for the Mac, but its natural appeal is in how it looks and feels like a retro computer terminal.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Audacity 3.0 called spyware over data collection changes by new owner

Audacity, the well-known open-source audio-editing software, has been called spyware in a report, with privacy policy changes revealing the tool is collecting data on its users and sharing it with other firms, as well as sending the data to Russia.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 21

Apple's Silicon Valley hiring issues prompts office expansion elsewhere

Apple's need to hire the best and brightest people to its workforce has been a challenge, with the high cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area apparently pushing the iPhone maker to embrace decentralization.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 24

Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD review: Decent speed, good price to performance

The Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD is a cost-effective pocket-sized external SSD ideal for on-the-go storage for your Mac, with decent access speeds.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 11

4th of July iPad Sale extended: $699 iPad Pro, M1 iPad Pro markdowns, $299 iPad 8th Gen

The 4th of July weekend is home to an abundance of iPad deals, with the $699 11-inch iPad Pro (2020) making a comeback and the M1 iPad Pro discounted as well. The iPad 8th Generation is also on sale for $299, with units in stock.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

New malformed Wi-Fi name bug can require iPhone factory reset to fix

A bug in the way iOS handles Wi-Fi hotspot names is apparently worse than first thought, with one malformed SSID found to disable Wi-Fi access on an iPhone completely, requiring a factory reset to rectify it.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 12

Apple considered using ceramic for the original Apple Watch

A prototype for a ceramic Apple Watch has surfaced, suggesting that Apple was considering the material in its original run of the device, alongside its gold model.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple Store security guard shot at, presidential iPad theft in the Apple Crime Blotter

The South African president says his iPad was stolen, another iCloud-assisted Capitol riot arrest, and Find My iPhone solves another car theft, on this week's roundup of Apple-related crime.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 5

'iPhone 13' predicted to have reverse wireless charging & larger charging coils

Apple's "iPhone 13" may include a larger wireless charging coil than in the iPhone 12, a rumor claims, one that could offer reverse wireless charging as well as faster overall recharging times.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Flexispot Deskcise Pro V9 review: an addictive exercise workstation

It's a desk, an exercise bike, and it can also fit under a regular standing desk. The Flexispot Deskcise Pro V9 practically tricks you into getting fitter.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

How to figure out what to build from a pile of Lego, using your iPhone

If you have a vast Lego collection of bricks in a bucket, you could probably do with some inspiration and help sorting out the pile. Here's how to use your iPhone to assist in constructive play.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Gimbal review: Small, feature-packed, and well lit

Zhiyun's Smooth Q3 Gimbal for iPhone comes with a fill-in light geared toward YouTubers and offers robust filming features in a highly compact device.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Ransomware attack of 200 firms by group behind Apple extortion attempt

A ransomware attack has potentially impacted hundreds of companies on the July 4th weekend, an attack by the same group that attempted to extort Apple in April.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 8

Public betas, bigger iPad Pro, and AirPower — This Week in Apple

In this week's roundup, Apple's supply chain is preparing for this year's product updates, as well as rumors about the iPad Pro, and the possibility that AirPower may still exist.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

MacBook Air notebooks dip to $849 this 4th of July weekend

Apple resellers are slashing prices on the ultraportable MacBook Air, with models as low as $849 and discounts of up to $150 off.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Apple wooed by tax incentives, labor pool in $1B North Carolina expansion

Apple is planning a massive expansion of its innovation and manufacturing footprint in the U.S., including a new $1 billion engineering hub in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 17

Apple execs detail new tools, resources for App Store developers

A pair of Apple executives have detailed the company's new developer tools announced at WWDC 21, and how they can create value for app makers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

iHome TimeBoost review: doesn't make waking up any easier

The iHome TimeBoost combines a bedside alarm clock with a wireless charging pad that adds complexity to both with no discernible benefit to the user.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 4

Western Digital offering data recovery, trade-in for hacked My Book Live devices

Customers who were affected by the My Book Live device attack will be eligible for data recovery services provided by Western Digital and a trade-in program that will allow them to upgrade to a supported My Cloud device.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 7

July 4th weekend deals: Apple's M1 MacBook Pro gets $200 price cut at Amazon

July 4th deals on the latest MacBook Pro deliver a $200 price drop at Amazon, dropping the standard 13-inch config to $1,099.99 and the upgraded 512GB model to $1,299.99.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

90% of respondents in Apple employee-made survey want remote work option

Many Apple employees want the ability to work from home and are concerned about colleagues leaving if in-office work is required, according to an internal survey designed by staffers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 30

FTC charges Broadcom with illegal chip industry monopolization

The FTC believes that Broadcom has illegally used its market power to force manufacturers into contracts, and forbidding buyers of its chips from making deals with other competitors.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 5

Apple shouldn't use privacy & security to stave off competition, EU antitrust head warns

Responding to comments made by Apple CEO Tim Cook in June, European Union competition chief Margrethe Vestager said that Apple shouldn't use privacy and security concerns to stifle competition on the App Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 91

Qualcomm thinks it can make a laptop chip better than Apple's M1

Qualcomm believes it can produce a laptop chip that can compete with Apple Silicon thanks to a team of former Apple engineers who now work for the chipmaker.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 44

Foxconn, Wistron subsidiaries chosen for $1B manufacturing plan in India

India has chosen Dell, Flex, Wistron's ICT subsidiary, and Foxconn's Rising Stars to take part in a $1 billion incentive plan to boost local manufacturing.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Podcast

iOS 15 Siri updates, back to school Macs, iPad Pro accessories on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Robinhood files for IPO despite ongoing lawsuits and fines

The popular stock trading app Robinhood filed for an IPO on Thursday while still under fire for halting trade of meme stocks in January.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 3

2022 iPad Pro expected to get TSMC 3nm chips, 'iPhone 14' will adopt 4nm

TSMC's new 3nm chip manufacture process may end up in Apple products as soon as a 2022 iPad Pro refresh, but will not be included in the 'iPhone 14' in the same year, supply chain sources suggest.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 18

Apple, Amazon hit with antitrust investigation in Spain over hardware sales deal

Apple and Amazon are being investigated in tandem in Spain, for arrangements the pair have allegedly made to squeeze out third-party sellers of iPhones, iPads, and Macs in the country.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 19

Parallels working to bring Windows 11 to Mac

Virtualization specialist Parallels on Thursday confirmed plans to bring the recently released Windows 11 to Mac, though it is unclear when compatibility with the new Microsoft operating system will land.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 27

Apple seeks to halt latest VoIP-Pal patent infringement litigation

Responding to a recently lodged VoIP-Pal patent lawsuit, Apple in a complaint filed Thursday says it does not infringe on the non-practicing entity's intellectual property and contends that the patents-in-suit are invalid.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 3

Joel Kim Booster joins untitled Apple TV+ series starring Maya Rudolph

Joel Kim Booster has signed on for an upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series led by Maya Rudolph.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple to test hybrid in-store, work-from-home model for retail employees

As pandemic restriction ease, Apple will reportedly test a hybrid work model that includes both in-store and work-from-home arrangements for retail employees.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

GE rebrands smart home business as CYNC, HomeKit support coming soon

GE Lighting is rebranding its C by GE smart home line as CYNC, ahead of a debut of several new products, and an imminent HomeKit support addition.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 7

Apple will start mapping Austria for improved Apple Maps, 'Look Around'

Apple will soon begin collecting first-party data in Austria to expand the Apple Maps "Look Around" feature and to improve navigation.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

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