Microsoft closes above $2 trillion for first time

Microsoft stock closed Thursday with a market valuation above $2 trillion, becoming only the second publicly traded U.S. company after Apple to do so.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple issues second developer betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8 [u]

Apple has provided developers with the second beta of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15, for testing the milestone operating system releases on their own hardware.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

House Judiciary advances all bills in sweeping antitrust legislative package

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has approved all six pieces of legislation in a sweeping antitrust package targeting Big Tech, advancing the bills to the full House of Representatives.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 19

Apple Watch Series 3 prototype sports 'Smart Connectors' for bands

An alleged Apple Watch Series 3 prototype appears to sport some type of smart connector system, hinting at the company's past experimentation with smart bands.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

How to create a Maps itinerary on iPhone

It is possible to plan out a multi-stop journey on your iPhone, but you can't do it with Apple Maps or Google Maps. Here's what you can do.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Tim Cook to let antitrust bills play out

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed that she spoke with Apple CEO Tim Cook about a recent slate of antitrust bills, adding that she told him to let the process play out.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 18

Microsoft Windows 11 revealed with dramatic increase in system requirements

Microsoft has officially debuted Windows 11 with an all new user interface, the ability to run Android apps from the Amazon App store, and more.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 103

Apple developing tamper-proof camera indicator for AR headset privacy

Apple is working on a tamper-resistant recording light indicator system that could allow people around an "Apple Glass" or VR headset user to know if they are being filmed.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Epic CEO decries Apple's App Store 'propaganda' after 10 months of his own

Tim Sweeney, the man behind the "Fortnite" 1984 ad campaign against Apple, claims that corporate propaganda shouldn't be the response to big tech issues.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 29

Apple debuts trailer for Sundance award-winning 'CODA'

A new trailer for upcoming Apple TV+ film, "CODA" has landed on YouTube, ahead of the August release to both the streaming service and select theaters.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Blowout deal: Intel 13-inch MacBook Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB) dips to $1,499

Post-Prime Day deals continue to drive down prices on MacBooks, with Apple's 2.0GHz Core i5 13-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD now $300 off.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Apple Fitness+ update bringing new Time to Walk episodes, more workouts

Apple Fitness+ will soon see a slate of new content, including new Time to Walk episodes, an Apple Music artist spotlight series, and additional HIIT and strength workouts.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple announces 'Liaison,' first French-English show to land on Apple TV+

Filming has officially begun for "Liaison," a contemporary thriller that will mark Apple TV+'s first French-English offering.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Analyst shoots down concerns of weak Apple June quarter, 2022 growth

Investment bank Morgan Stanley is increasingly confident that Apple will both outperform in the June quarter and show solid growth across its products in 2022.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

'Apple Glass' may have safeguards to prevent wearers bumping into real objects

Apple devices such as "Apple Glass" may integrate real-world objects into Apple AR or VR experiences, specifically to avoid the wearer colliding with them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple begins crackdown on leakers from China

Known leakers Kang and Duan Rui both say that Apple has sent letters demanding that they stop revealing details of future products, and warning of legal action in China if they don't.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 29

Andreessen Horowitz launches $2.2 billion crypto fund

Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is launching a new, $2.2 billion fund to invest in cryptocurrency, stating that they are "radically optimistic about crypto's potential."

Amber Neely 4 years ago 11

'Apple Glass' could place virtual controls in the wearer's hand

An Apple AR device such as "Apple Glass," or another head-mounted display, may be able to detect when a wearer puts their hand out, and position a virtual control panel there.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Judiciary committee on path to advance entire big tech antitrust bill package

Following a debate that extended into the early morning, the US House Judiciary Committee has advanced all but one of the bills before it that focus on curbing Big Tech and its ability to promote its own products and services over others — and the last one will likely get the nod on Thursday.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

John McAfee dies in Spanish prison following extradition order to US

Eccentric software mogul John McAfee, best known for a suite of antivirus programs that bore his name, died in a Spanish prison Wednesday after a court in that country authorized his extradition to the United States. He was 75.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 54

Logitech Combo Touch keyboard now available for iPad Air 4

Logitech has debuted a new Combo Touch keyboard for Apple's 4th-generation iPad Air model that was released in 2020.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

House Judiciary approves bill to increase antitrust enforcement budget

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill to increase the budgets of antitrust enforcers as the panel considered a slate of sweeping bills aimed at tech giants.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

French court to hear App Store complaint in September

A French court has set a date to hear a case brought against Apple by the country's finance ministry over allegedly abusive contract terms on the App Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

'Strange Planet' webcomic coming to Apple TV+ as animated series

Apple TV+ has ordered a straight-to-series adaptation of "Strange Planet" with Dan Harmon and Nathan Pyle acting as executive producers.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

How to use Shortcuts to automatically change your iPhone wallpaper every day

Combining Shortcuts with stock image website Unsplash, you can automate iPhone and iPad to change your home screen wallpaper every day.

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Apple working with New York Magazine on 'journalism project'

New York Magazine is working with Apple on some type of journalism project related to the Apple News platform, according to the publication's editor in chief.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple Retail firing on all cylinders with very little employee churn, says Deirdre O'Brien

Apple retail chief Deirdre O'Brien says all Apple Stores have reopened, and given consumer habits and wants, there won't be a shift in brick and mortar retail strategy post-pandemic.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 4

Everything in new in Safari 15 and how you can try it yourself right now

Apple is giving Safari a fresh coat of paint and some new features with macOS Monterey. Here are all the new features you can expect to see when the update ships in the fall, including a redesigned look, Tab Groups, and Quick Note.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 2

Dual-camera patent at core of lawsuit against Apple must be reconsidered

The Federal Circuit has both affirmed and vacated previous Patent Trial and Review board decisions on a Corephotonics patent lawsuit alleging that Apple stole its dual-camera technology.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple has released slightly revised AirTag firmware

The anti-stalking features of AirTag were updated in 1.0.276, and Apple has released a new version of that update to users.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ shares first trailer for 'Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson'

The first trailer for Apple TV+ docuseries "Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson" features Angel Olsen, Charli XCX, Paul McCartney, and more.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 1

'iPhone 13' will impress with new features, 5G iPhone SE coming in early 2022 says Kuo

Beyond an impressive "iPhone 13" in late 2021, Apple will release a new 5G iPhone SE in the first half of 2022, followed by a slate of flagship "iPhone 14" models with under-display Touch ID and lower prices, predicts analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 18

Claris FileMaker Pro gets native Apple Silicon update

Claris has released its Apple Silicon version of database and software development tool FileMaker Pro, including a new quick-start app builder.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 13

Prime Week deals: $299 iPad, $599 M1 Mac mini, $899 M1 MacBook Air still available

If you missed out on the Amazon Prime Day extravaganza, there's still time to take advantage of the season's best prices on Apple hardware.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

'Foundation' & 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' premiering on Apple TV+ in September

Apple has shared a September release window for two of its upcoming Apple TV+ shows — "Foundation" and "The Problem With Jon Stewart."

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 17

Apple launches limited Search Ads in mainland China

Apple's advertising platform Apple Search Ads is now available in mainland China, but advertisers may have to gain state approval and licenses before using it on the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple explores how students, teachers used its devices during the pandemic

Apple has highlighted the various ways that students and educators used products like the iPad and Mac to support remote learning and graduation ceremonies during the pandemic.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

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