Apple withdraws from antitrust lawsuit against Fortress Investment Group

Apple has pulled out of an antitrust lawsuit against hedge fund Fortress Investment Group, which is accused of using its vast patent holdings to lodge patent claims against tech giants.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

T-Mobile now lets iPhone users easily test out its network via eSIM

T-Mobile is now offering owners of an unlocked iPhone with eSIM support the ability to easily test drive its network for 30 days without any additional hardware or hotspots.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

How to find your lost cursor by making it bigger in macOS

If you keep losing track of where your cursor is on a high-resolution display, here's how you can increase its size in macOS to make it easier to find.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Eye-tracking app Eyeware Beam free to download in iPhone beta

The eye-tracking app Eyeware Beam has been released in a public beta, with the app providing Windows users the ability to track their eyes using the iPhone's TrueDepth camera.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 8

Hands on: Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone and iPad

Microsoft has made Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone and iPad available to all of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but the service still needs polish to live up to the hype.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

Deals: M1 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD on sale for $1099

Apple discounts on the latest hardware continue to offer triple-digit savings on M1 models, with the current MacBook Air on sale for $1,099 ($150 off) at multiple retailers.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Apple seeds fourth betas of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6

Apple has made it to the fourth round of betas, and has provided developer testers with fresh builds of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7, and watchOS 7.6 to try out.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Apple issues fourth developer beta for macOS 11.5

Apple is now on its fourth beta for macOS 11.5, providing developers in its test program a new build of the operating system to try out.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Elevated Mac & iPad growth to continue for years, analyst says

Extended lead times for Apple's Mac and iPad lineups suggest that the "best days" for the products are still ahead despite easing of pandemic-era restrictions, according to Loup Ventures.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Apple suppliers gearing up for new AirPods, MacBook Pro releases in late 2021

Companies in Apple's supply chain are reportedly increasing production and hiring further staff now to meet Apple's orders for new AirPods and at least one new MacBook Pro.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera announced with retro compact design & iPhone connectivity

Nikon has announced new 20MP mirrorless DX shooter, the retro Nikon Z fc, with physical tactile controls, a compact build, and wireless iPhone connectivity.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 13

Dueling hackers may have caused mass WD My Book Live wipes

The mass wiping of Western Digital My Book Live storage devices may have been caused by a pair of vulnerabilities, and a leading theory suggests that it was fallout from rival hacking groups working against each other.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple is now Google's largest corporate customer for cloud storage

Apple has dramatically increased the amount of data that it stores on Google's cloud services, suggesting that its storage needs have grown faster than it can handle with its own servers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 19

Apple Watch gains new International Collection Sport Loop bands, matching faces

Apple has launched a series of new Sport Loop bands, plus Apple Watch faces, representing countries around the world.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

How Apple's recycling robots protect themselves from exploding batteries

Apple's disassembly robot and entire iPhone recycling process is an extremely complex effort, and has integrated safety features to minimize the risk and impact of battery explosions.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Apple may still be planning an AirPower style wireless charger

Despite officially cancelling the AirPower project, more evidence has emerged of how Apple is continuing to research solving problems with wireless charging.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

UK celebs call for tax on iPhones & Macs to help fund creative arts

A number of major artists and stars in the UK, including Oscar winner Olivia Colman, have called for a tax to be placed against devices like the iPhone to raise millions of pounds to help fund artists.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 39

New 'iPhone 13' mock-ups show same-size notch, diagonal camera orientation

A new series of dummy "iPhone 13" models have appeared showing a rearranged camera module — but contrary to rumors, the notch is the same size.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

App Store spending grew 22.1% YoY in first half of 2021

Apple's App Store is still seeing considerable growth, according to Sensor Tower, with consumer spending said to be up 22.1% year-on-year for the first half of 2021.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Future iPhones may use AR to make the Find My app clearer, more precise

Rather than an arrow pointing in the direction of a lost item, Apple's Find My app may show a live camera image and annotate it with Apple AR.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Pixelmator Pro 2.1 launches with new Machine Learning crop tool

Mac image editor Pixelmator Pro 2.1 has been released, featuring automatic cropping with Machine Learning, plus Quick Fill options, and a new brushstroke painting feature.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

'Foundation' showrunner prepares audience for ambitious Apple TV+ series

Apple TV+ original "Foundation" will in many ways be the service's most ambitious series to date, with a thousand-year galaxy-scale sci-fi tale told through expert screenwriting, deft acting and, of course, copious special effects.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 7

Apple TV+ nabs 25 Daytime Emmy Award nominations

Apple's premium streaming service, Apple TV+, continues to rack up industry accolades, with the company's slate of original shows honored with 25 Daytime Emmy nominations.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Facebook joins $1 trillion market cap club following dismissal of FTC suit

Facebook stock surpassed the mythical $1 trillion high-water mark for the first time on Monday after a pair of antitrust lawsuits were dismissed in federal court.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 13

Apple Mac, iPad shipments surge in India after online storefront opening

Apple has become the fifth-largest PC brand in India about nine months after it first opened its online storefront in the country.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Apple execs explain how Apple Watch could replace your wallet and keys

A pair of Apple executives detail how an Apple Watch could replace a user's wallet and physical car keys with new features in watchOS 8.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 18

Federal court dismisses FTC antitrust complaint against Facebook

A federal court has dismissed an antitrust complaint against Facebook lodged by the Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states, citing a lack of evidence that the company is a monopoly in its market.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

Xbox Game Pass launches on iPhone, iPad

Xbox has launched a Safari-compatible version of its Game Pass streaming service on iPhone, and select controller partners are offering three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 20

Apple begins roll out of Xcode Cloud beta testing

Apple has started to invite developers to take part in the beta testing of its new Xcode Cloud service, which it first announced at WWDC '21.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Compared: Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Powerbeats Pro

With the launch of the Beats Studio Buds, Apple now has a total of four wireless earbuds it sells to consumers. Here's how the newcomers face against AirPods, AirPods Pro, and Beats Powerbeats Pro.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

YouTube TV '4K Plus' tier brings 4K streaming, offline downloads for $19.99

YouTube TV is introducing a new add-on that introduces 4K quality, downloads, and unlimited simultaneous streaming on a home network to the Google live TV subscription service.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro case roundup: protect your new M1 tablet with these covers

If you have picked up a 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro, you will want a case that protects and fits it perfectly. AppleInsider has compiled a list of cases that can keep your new tablet looking pristine for longer.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple seeds second developer beta of macOS Monterey

Apple has given developers the second beta of macOS Monterey to download and install on their test Mac setups.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Don't update the iOS Snapchat app until it's fixed [u: fixed]

Snapchat is warning iPhone users that the version of the messaging app available in the App Store has a problem, and is something the company is trying to solve.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

GOP lawmakers mull taxing Big Tech to subsidize broadband access

Key Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate are warming up to the idea of leveling taxes on big U.S. tech companies to fund broadband subsidy programs.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Apple's M1 now supported by Linux kernel in version 5.13

The newest update of the Linux kernel, version 5.13, has been released with support for the Apple Silicon system-on-chip, the M1.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 20

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