Samsung says Apple's Supreme Court position could encourage abuse of patent system

Preparing for its upcoming battle with Apple at the U.S. Supreme Court, Samsung this week submitted a written argument suggesting that Apple's position could open the door to deep abuses of the American patent system.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 28

Apple to begin removing abandoned and problematic apps from App Store next week

Apple on Thursday announced that it will make a pair of key changes to the iOS App Store starting next Wednesday, most notably a new effort to remove abandoned and problematic apps so they can no longer be downloaded.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25

Apple opens blog on third-party Siri integration, highlighting Pinterest, Vogue & more

In an unusual move, Apple has launched a blog promoting iOS 10's third-party app integration for Siri, initially focusing on the voice assistant's image-related search capabilities.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Misfit debuts Apple-exclusive Ray fitness tracker colors, new Shine 2 options

Wearable device maker Misfit on Thursday unveiled new color options for its Shine 2 and Ray fitness trackers, the latter of which is slated to arrive at Apple's retail stores this fall in Apple-inspired colors.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 1

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 bursting battery shipment stop may escalate to a recall

The hold on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shipments because of quality issues that began on Wednesday may escalate to a wider consumer recall for the device, according to reports out of South Korea.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 50

Repair shop claims to have 'Apple Watch 2' parts, exposes display, battery

A questionable source has materialized claiming to have pieces of the new "Apple Watch 2," including a Force Touch gasket, a revamped screen assembly, and a larger battery.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

New USB-C-to-HDMI spec will enable adapter-free display hookups for MacBooks

The company responsible for licensing the HDMI specification on Thursday introduced the "HDMI Alternate Mode" for USB-C, which should allow devices like Apple's 12-inch MacBook to connect displays without the help of an adapter.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

DJI's Osmo Mobile swaps dedicated camera for iPhone to capture gimbal-stabilized shots

Just days after announcing the Osmo+, DJI on Thursday launched yet another handheld stabilizer, the Osmo Mobile, substituting a dedicated camera with a user's own smartphone.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Latest alleged 'iPhone 7 Plus' packaging pic suggests option of bundled wireless 'AirPods' [u]

Whether legitimate leaks or simple fakes, photos claiming to show the packaging for Apple's anticipated "iPhone 7" series continue to surface, with the latest shot suggesting some "iPhone 7 Plus" models could come bundled with new wireless earbuds dubbed "AirPods" [updated with a clearer picture].

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 44

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls EU tax ruling 'total political crap,' cites potential anti-US sentiment

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the European Commission's recent ruling that left his company saddled with a 13 billion ($14.5 billion) tax bill "total political crap" in an interview published Thursday, suggesting Apple was targeted in the European Union probe.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 196

Dropbox confirms exposure of 68M account credentials, says no evidence of improper access

Dropbox has confirmed reports claiming a data breach in 2012 disclosed the credentials of more than 68 million accounts, but notes an internal investigation uncovered no indication of improper account access.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 5

Tim Cook sells off another $29M in Apple stock

One week after receiving a windfall of restricted stock units — and cashing in a chunk for a $35.8 million payday — Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday sold another batch of his sizable stock cache worth nearly $29 million.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 25

Mossberg: Steve Jobs continued work on Apple television set after resignation

Laying years of rumors to rest, veteran technology journalist Walt Mossberg this week confirmed knowledge of Apple's work on a full-fledged television set, saying Steve Jobs phoned him to discuss the project shortly before his death in 2011.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 40

Samsung announces Gear S3 iOS-compatible smartwatches, one with LTE

On Wednesday, Samsung updated its Tizen-based smartwatch offerings with the LTE-connected Gear S3 Frontier and wi-fi Gear S3 Classic, promisimg iOS compatibility for both at some point.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 73

CBS All Access follows in Hulu's footsteps with more expensive 'ad-free' option

CBS on Wednesday announced a new tier for its All Access streaming service, allowing people to watch TV shows without commercial interruptions — in most cases.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Alleged 'iPhone 7' packaging reaffirms 32GB model, Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in the box

With just a week to go before Apple's Sept. 7 event, yet another packaging insert claimed to be for the "iPhone 7" reveals a return to the 32-gigabyte capacity, and also reaffirms that a Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter will be included in the box.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

Samsung stops shipments of 'exploding' Galaxy Note 7 phones

After multiple reports of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery exploding during charging, the company has delayed rollout of the new "phablet" in undisclosed markets for additional quality control testing.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 58

EU-imposed Apple Irish tax bill could exceed $21.2B if appeal process fails

A long appeal process over Apple's Ireland tax bill might have unintended consequences, with a governmental official who has opposed the ruling making claims that the tally will be closer to 19 billion euro ($21.2 billion) when the process concludes.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 63

Apple opens job positions for Turi 'machine learning division'

Not long after confirming its takeover of artificial intelligence and machine learning firm Turi, Apple is already beginning to make related hirings, referring to the company as its "new machine learning division" in official listings.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

BMW adds Apple's CarPlay as $300 upgrade for most models

People able to afford a BMW can now get Apple CarPlay on virtually any new model as a $300 upgrade option, according to the automaker's website.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

DxO One iPhone camera gets new Wi-Fi modes, lens & outdoor accessories

DxO on Wednesday announced new remote control and "Mobile Smart Lighting" features for its iPhone-connected DxO One camera, along with several accessories, such as a waterproof shell and a lens adapter.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Latest rumor pegs secure iris scanner for Apple's 2017 iPhone

Rather than waiting until 2018, Apple could introduce eye-scanning technology to securely identify users next year, if a new supply chain rumor is to be believed.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 21

Irish lawmakers gearing up for $14.5B Apple tax bill appeal amidst industry concern

While a prominent Irish businessman is decrying the $14.5 billion tax edict applied by the European Commission with strong language, members from Ireland's government have started the appeal discussion — but the process may take more time than expected to garner sufficient support from a wide body of lawmakers.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 47

Mirle readying equipment for curved glass chassis on 2017 iPhones - report

Taiwanese firm Mirle Automation has developed forming machinery for curved glass chassis that should put it in the supply chain for Apple's 2017 iPhones, a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Purported 'iPhone 7 Plus' packaging shows Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in box, 256GB storage

An insert claimed to be for Apple's anticipated "iPhone 7 Plus" would — if legitimate — not only confirm the product's name, but also reveal that it will come with a Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter in the box.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 83

Judge tosses key claims in Monster lawsuit against Beats

A California superior court judge on Monday threw out key claims in a lawsuit alleging Beats cofounders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre swindled audio company Monster out of its investment in the Beats by Dre headphone brand just prior to Apple's acquisition in 2014.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 7

Early demo of Siri third-party app integration finds feature useful, vital to system's evolution

Ahead of an expected iOS 10 launch in September, The Wall Street Journal was able to test out Siri's ability to integrate with third-party apps, finding the feature a useful and perhaps necessary next step in the virtual assistant's evolution.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 22

Apple's iPad an effective sedative for children about to undergo surgery, study finds

A research study presented Tuesday claims that iPads are just as effective as medicinal sedatives for reducing pre-surgical anxiety from nervousness about the procedure compounded by parental separation on children between ages 4 and 10.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Dropbox hack released details of more than 68M accounts, report says

Dropbox recently notified users of a potential forced password reset after its security team discovered a batch of account credentials believed to have been obtained from a known 2012 data breach. While the initial announcement failed to specify the exact number of impacted users, a report on Tuesday puts the number at well over 68 million.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 19

Deals: $150-$290 off 15" MacBook Pros; 12" MacBook for $964; 13" MacBook Pro (2.7GHz, 8GB, 256GB) for $1,200

Shoppers this week can snap up a 15" MacBook Pro at up to $290 off or take advantage of $335 off a 2015 12" MacBook in Space Gray with exclusive coupon savings. Apple's current 13" MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage space is also $300 off on eBay while supplies last.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Corning touts Gorilla Glass SR+ for wearables as alternative to 'luxury' cover materials

Glass maker Corning on Tuesday announced commercial availability of Gorilla Glass SR+, a composite cover material designed specifically to take on the stresses endured by wearable devices like Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Apple debuts new 2TB iCloud storage option for $19.99 per month

Answering the call of power users — and avid iPhone photographers — Apple on Tuesday expanded its iCloud storage options to include a 2-terabyte tier priced at $19.99 per month.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 28

Google to bring Waze ridesharing San Francisco-wide, may set stage for driverless service

Google is reportedly taking its first real steps into ridesharing via its Waze navigation app, entering into competition with Uber and Lyft, and potentially setting up a tougher market if and when Apple launches its self-driving car.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

BitTorrent app Transmission once again source of macOS malware

Once again, BitTorrent client Transmission has distributed malware to some users through an altered installer, with downloaders of the software on Aug. 28 and 29 probably infected by the "Keydnap" package.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 36

Mophie launches new Powerstation battery packs, including wireless & USB-C options

Accessory maker Mophie on Tuesday revealed several Powerstation battery packs compatible with iOS devices, including models supporting wireless and USB-C charging.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Jessica Alba joins slew of executive producers for 'Planet of the Apps'

Actress Jessica Alba has joined the developer advisory team for the Apple-funded "Planet of the Apps" reality show, chronicling several teams of developers working on apps for iOS.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Turkey's deputy PM encourages Apple to move in wake of EU tax ruling

On Tuesday the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey extended an open invitation for Apple to move its international operations to that country, in the wake of a E.U. ruling ordering Ireland to collect $14.5 billion in back taxes from the company.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 98

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