Fastly CDN problem caused wide website outages worldwide [u]

Global internet content delivery network Fastly was partially down for a period of time on Tuesday morning, making some users unable to access countless major websites, including Amazon.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple in talks with Chinese firms for 'Apple Car' batteries

Apple is reportedly negotiating with two separate Chinese technology firms over sourcing batteries for its forthcoming "Apple Car."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Kuo reiterates 2Q22 launch for Apple AR headset

Apple is due to launch an augmented reality headset in the second quarter of 2022, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Apple Music activates Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio content

As promised, Apple late Monday flipped the switch on Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio content on Apple Music, with some users reporting the technology is now live for select tracks and albums.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 15

Irish NPE leverages LG wireless charging patents against Apple

Apple is once again in the crosshairs of a non-practicing entity, with a new lawsuit lodged leveraging wireless charging patents developed by Korean tech giant LG.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 3

Apple's iCloud Private Relay feature not available in Belarus, China, Uganda, other countries

Apple's upcoming iCloud Private Relay feature, which aims to conceal user web browsing habits, will be unavailable in a number of countries infamous for snooping on citizens and enacting harsh online censorship laws.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 37

Apple Maps overhaul includes time-based directions, more detailed maps

Apple is overhauling Apple Maps with a range of new features, including more detailed maps, time-specific navigation, and improvements to transit directions.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 16

New Find My feature in iOS 15 will alert you when you leave an item behind

Apple is introducing a new Find My feature that will make it difficult to accidentally leave behind an Apple device or third-party tracking accessory.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

Find My can find powered-off or wiped iPhones in iOS 15

In iOS 15, users will be able to find a lost or missing iPhone in Find My — even if it's powered off or factory reset.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 12

Apple allows third-party developers to access Screen Time API in iOS 15

Apple will begin allowing third-party developers to use its Screen Time API with the launch of iOS 15, which could mean better data access for parental control apps.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Apple beefing up privacy across its ecosystem with anti-tracking protections, detailed App Privacy Report, more

Later in 2021, Apple will roll out a suite of privacy features across its operating systems, including new anti-tracking protections in Mail and a microphone indicator light in macOS Monterey.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

What Apple didn't say about macOS Monterey

There's already much more news about macOS Monterey than even Apple revealed in the WWDC 2021 keynote. From the small to the tiny, the new macOS is replete with features you'll want to use.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

iOS 15 includes an EXIF data viewer, Password Authenticator, more

Apple's new iOS 15 update contains a number of smaller features and changes, such as an EXIF data reader for Photos and a baked-in password authenticator.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

macOS Monterey's Live Text allows users to interact with text in any image

Apple's new Live Text feature will allow macOS Monterey users to interact with written information in images and photos in a variety of ways.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

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WWDC Highlights: FaceTime SharePlay, Shortcuts on macOS, iPadOS multitasking, and more on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 3

Lawsuit claims iOS 14 battery drain bug is example of planned obsolescence

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that recent iOS software updates "damaged iPhones by dramatically lowing processing speeds and battery life."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 19

Lowest price ever: AirPods Max on sale for $489, all colors in stock

WWDC 2021 deals continue to heat up, with Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama knocking $60 off every pair of AirPods Max exclusively for AppleInsider readers.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Developers will have greater control of refunds with iOS 15

In a change introduced at the 2021 WWDC, developers will soon be able to manage refunds using in-app tools and access to new APIs using iOS 15.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Apple granting temporary iCloud storage space for device upgrades

Apple will give users with free iCloud accounts unlimited, temporary storage to facilitate data transfers to new devices.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 7

Apple bans manipulated reviews, misleading marketing in new App Review guidelines

Apple has made a number of updates to its App Store Review Guidelines, clarifying existing policies and adding new requirements for app makers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Automations in macOS Big Sur can migrate to Shortcuts in macOS Monterey

The automation system Shortcuts makes the leap from iOS to the Mac with the forthcoming macOS Monterey, marking Apple's third major tool for automating tasks.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Spatial Audio lands on Apple Music after WWDC launch

The Apple Music streaming service is gaining its support for Spatial Audio on Monday, with Apple starting to roll out the feature to subscribers.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 27

Apple won't force updates to iOS 15 from iOS 14

Future updates to iOS will be offered as two options, letting users choose to gain all the new features in iOS 15 or solely security updates on iOS 14.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 9

Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri

Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 3

What you need to run macOS Monterey

Apple's macOS Monterey was announced, and several Macs won't be able to run the operating system when it is released in the fall of 2021. Here are the compatible Macs.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 23

Privacy and security war will go on for years, says Craig Federighi

Maintaining security and privacy for Apple's users will be a "battle we will be fighting for years to come," according to SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple seeds first developer betas of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey [u]

Not long after the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple provided developers with the first beta versions of its milestone operating system releases, including builds of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Apple's App Store getting In-App Events, App Product Page, and more

At the 2021 WWDC, Apple unveiled new features for the App Stores, called the App Product Page and In-App Events intended to help discovery, and boost interactivity.

Stephen Silver 5 years ago 0

Safari to get new Tab Groups, extension support on iPhone and iPad

Apple is introducing a number of new Safari features that will debut across macOS, iPadOS, and iOS — including new tab groups and support for extensions on mobile

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Xcode Cloud will let developers remotely build apps, improving collaboration and efficiency

Apple's new Xcode Cloud allows development teams to more easily collaborate, even when working remotely, and it automatically builds apps for all Apple devices and platforms, freeing up a developer's Mac to accomplish other tasks.

Neil Hughes 5 years ago 3

HomeKit enhancements include home keys, SharePlay, and new Matter interoperability standard

A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple's HomeKit platform later this year, led by a new industry interoperability standard called Matter that will see support from Apple and others, helping to unify the smart home market.

Neil Hughes 5 years ago 3

Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time

Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices and platforms for the first time, allowing HomeKit-supporting companies to integrate the assistant into their devices.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

HomePod mini can be set as default speaker for Apple TV 4K in tvOS 15

Starting in the fall of 2021, HomePod mini will be able to be set as the default speakers for your Apple TV 4K.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 7

Apple unveils macOS Monterey at WWDC 2021

The next edition of the Mac operating system is to be called macOS Monterey.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 37

Apple radically expands privacy features on Mail, Safari, apps, and Siri

At WWDC, Apple's Katie Skinner and Erik Neuenschwander looked at new privacy features across the Apple ecosystem.

Stephen Silver 5 years ago 14

Apple Health in watchOS 8, iOS 15 getting Trends, secure sharing, and more

In the fall of 2021, Apple is adding a suite of new features to Health that will make it easier for users to understand health trends, communicate with doctors, and monitor loved ones.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple debuts watchOS 8, coming to the Apple Watch in the fall

Apple has announced the upcoming operating system update to the Apple Watch called watchOS 8.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 8

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