EU says smarthome 'gatekeepers' like Apple may harm competition

The European Union has issued a preliminary report into smarthomes and the Internet of Things, saying that Apple, Google, and others could prove to be anticompetitive.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 34

WWDC showcases Apple's Xcode 13, Xcode Cloud, TestFlight for Mac, SwiftUI

Apple's wide spectrum of developer tools are getting a series of major upgrades to help coders build better, faster code more quickly, in addition to providing collaborative features to help development teams work together more effectively. The result: more, better apps for end users.

Daniel Eran Dilger 5 years ago 2

Key 'iPhone 13' camera component orders exceed entire Android manufacturer demand

As it ramps up to deliver the "iPhone 13" in the fall, Apple's key camera component orders are expanding, and are expected to eclipse the entire Android smartphone market's consumption.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

WWDC 2021 keynote: everything you need to know, and what we thought

Now that WWDC 2021 is well underway, here's a look back at what Apple announced during its keynote presentation Monday and what our staff is most looking forward to.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

New MacBook Pro models predicted for Q3 2021, held up by mini LED shortage

Sources within the supply chain say that Apple expects to ship new MacBook Pro models beginning in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 14

HBO Max 'missed the mark' with update, restores native tvOS player

The HBO Max app on Apple TV 4K has been updated to revert to using Apple's tvOS API, accompanied with an apology to users.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 28

Newsletter publishers concerned Apple's Mail Privacy Protection will crater industry

As developers and businesses take stock of Apple's recently announced platform updates there is growing concern among publishers that a particular feature, Mail Privacy Protection, could collapse an entire industry.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 22

iOS 15 expands 'Unlock with Apple Watch' to Siri requests on iPhone

Apple's "Unlock with Apple Watch" feature will expand its scope in iOS 15, with the alternative authentication method soon to be used to enable Siri device requests.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 4

Apple airs first WWDC21 session recaps on YouTube

As it has done in recent years, Apple this week began to post video recaps of Worldwide Developers Conference sessions and their highlights to its official YouTube channel.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Apple says Grindr, Scruff not targets of App Store guideline change

Apple has clarified that a recent change to its App Store guidelines is only targeting illicit apps that use dating as a cover and won't result in the ban of legitimate apps like Grindr or Scruff.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Unannounced 'World Timer' Apple Watch face revealed in WWDC session

An unannounced Apple Watch face called "World Timer" was inadvertently revealed in a Worldwide Developers Conference session covering UIKit on Tuesday, sparking rumors that the design will launch with watchOS 8 this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 0

Apple shares Nearby Interactions resources for third-party U1 chip integration

Apple has shared some resources and details for accessory makers looking to integrate Ultra Wideband-enabled Nearby Interactions in their hardware.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple's iOS 15, macOS Monterey simulates Spatial Audio for stereo content

Apple's new iOS 15 and macOS Monterey updates contain a feature that allows users to simulate Spatial Audio for non-Dolby content.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 8

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos also coming to Apple Music on Android

The new Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos feature in Apple Music will also arrive on Android sometime in the future, Apple has confirmed on its website.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Here's everything new coming to tvOS 15 in the fall

Apple's tvOS 15 update went unmentioned during the WWDC 21 keynote, but there are still new features coming to the Apple TV operating system in the fall.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Multitasking on iPad gets some polish with iPadOS 15

Announced at WWDC on Monday, iPadOS 15 brings notable new features to the device, such as Quick Note and Live Text, but multitasking remains largely unchanged.

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 13

New, lower price: Mac app bundle with Parallels just $25

Shoppers on the hunt for stellar software savings can pick up a Parallels Desktop 1-year subscription along with access to four additional Mac apps for just $25 this week.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Hands on with the new iOS 15 CarPlay features

It didn't get much stage time during WWDC, but CarPlay is still adding features in the fall as part of iOS 15. Here are some of the new features you can expect.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 21

Intel Mac Pro refresh hinted at in Xcode beta

Amid Apple's transition to first-party silicon across its Mac lineup, evidence that the company may be working on an Intel-based Mac Pro has been discovered in the latest version of Xcode.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 16

Hands on with all the new iOS 15 Messages features

There are many new features arriving as part of iOS 15, but most visible will be changes to Messages. Here are all the new features we've uncovered coming to Messages in iOS 15.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 3

Apple updates AirPods Max to firmware 3E756

Apple has released a firmware update for the AirPods Max, with it being the second firmware release for the personal audio accessories since its launch.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Reminder: Don't install Apple's betas on any critical devices unless you really hate yourself

New features for you iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch are almost here — they're fun! They're exciting! They're in beta form and they're inevitably going to cause you a lot of misery, so unless you're a developer or you have old hardware to test it on, be patient.

Neil Hughes 5 years ago 16

Apple has new macOS 12 & iOS 15 features that won't be available at launch

There's a lot coming in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, but not all of the features arrive when the operating systems are made available in the fall. Here's what you shouldn't expect at release.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

Fourth 'Ted Lasso' season still a possibility, hints Sudeikis

The Apple TV+ hit "Ted Lasso" may not necessarily end after three seasons, proposes star Jason Sudeikis in an interview, with a fourth possibly helped by an "iMoney truck."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Apple's WWDC 2021 keynote - what analysts think, who was right, and who was wrong

No MacBook Pro refresh at WWDC caught some stock analysts by surprise. Here's what analysts thought about the event, what they got right, and what they got wrong.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

ShazamKit lets Apple and Android developers access sound recognition

Apple's acquisition of Shazam left the future of the platform in question on Android, but with ShazamKit, developers will be able to use Apple's sound recognition software in apps across platforms.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 3

Apple's Chinese wind power partner linked to Uyghur forced labor programs

A wind farm company in China that has partnered with Apple has allegedly been linked to the use of forced labor of Uyghurs from the Xinjiang region, increasing the number of companies said to be involved with the repression.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 143

Apple strikes again: Which developers got 'Sherlocked' at WWDC

Whether it directly competes with a third-party app, or is just enough for most users, Apple's forthcoming macOS and iOS have again potentially trod on the livelihoods of some developers.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 20

Amazon blows out iMacs, prices as low as $899 (up to $400 off)

Amazon continues to issue record-breaking discounts on Apple gear, this time dropping the iMac 4K to $899 and the 27-inch iMac to $1,499 thanks to bonus savings during checkout.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Apple's Eddy Cue says Spatial Audio is a 'game-changer' for music

Apple services chief Eddy Cue says that Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos could be the "game-changer" that the music industry has been waiting for, while lossless audio will be a much more niche feature.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 25

Apple TV+ 'Only Apple Originals' trailer hypes inbound shows and movies

Apple has released a compilation trailer to show off all of the content you can watch on Apple TV this summer, with the collection of "Only Apple Originals" including both currently-available shows and movies as well as upcoming releases.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Apple's M1 Mac mini with 512GB SSD is back down to $799 ($100 off)

On the heels of yesterday's $599 Mac mini special for WWDC 2021, Apple resellers are now discounting the upgraded model with 512GB of storage by $100, bringing the price down to $799.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Aqara debuts two new smart home hubs compatible with HomeKit, Zigbee 3.0

Aqara has announced a pair of new smart home hubs that are compatible with Apple HomeKit and feature the newest generation of the Zigbee wireless protocol.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

Spatial Audio on Apple Music is 'something different,' says host Zane Lowe

Spatial Audio in Apple Music will be an "exciting journey" for the music industry, according to Zane Lowe, with artists being given more freedom in the three-dimensional environment to express their music than with stereo.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 6

Apple suppliers in China accused of racial discrimination in job ads

A number of Apple's suppliers in China are allegedly telling minorities not to bother applying for work on the open market, a report claims, due to the same firms employing Uyghurs via a government-sponsored labor program.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 9

Mophie introduces new MagSafe lineup with vent mounts, charging stands, and more

Mophie has announced its new Snap collection, a line of magnetic products designed to work with the iPhone 12 lineup.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 4

Adobe Creative Cloud apps perform 83% better on average on M1 Macs over those on Intel Macs

An independent benchmarking project run by Pfeiffer Consulting has discovered that Adobe Creative Cloud on an M1 Mac performs more than 80 percent better than a similarly configured Intel-based MacBook Pro.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 2

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