Griffin preps for 'iPhone 7' without headphone jack, announces iTrip Clip Bluetooth audio adapter

Griffin has added to its stable of wireless adapters and is catering to the needs of potential "iPhone 7" users with a 3.5mm headphone jack to Bluetooth adapter, dubbed the iTrip Clip.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

With $231B in cash, Apple's $14.5B EU tax hit doesn't concern Wall Street

While a $14.5 billion payment of back taxes could bankrupt many major corporations, it's pocket change for a company as cash flush as Apple. As a result, analysts surveyed by AppleInsider on Tuesday said they aren't concerned about the European Commission's decision, regardless of how an appeal ultimately plays out.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 66

Apple FAQ responds to investor queries about $14.5B EU tax edict

Apple has posted a series of answers to questions about the European Commission's tax ruling, and appears to be unconcerned about any potential financial fallout.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 60

Alleged 'iPhone 7' prototype sticker points to 32GB of storage on base models

A sticker claimed to be from a returned "iPhone 7" prototype at Foxconn may reinforce rumors that Apple is raising base storage on the device to 32 gigabytes.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

Possible references to MacBook Pro OLED 'Function Row' spotted in Pages code

A reference to a "Dynamic Function Row" has been spotted in Apple's latest release of the Pages word processing app, potentially confirming a rumored name for the OLED touch bar on the new MacBook Pro.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 16

Rumor: 'iPhone 7' will come in five colors, including a new glossy black option

With just over a week until Apple is expected to take the wraps off of its next-generation iPhone, a new report claims that the device will actually come in two shades of black — a traditional matte, as well as a glossy option resembling the late 2013 Mac Pro desktop.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 20

Tim Cook responds to $14.5B EU tax bill with open letter, says decision will be reversed

After being hit with a $14.5 billion tab for alleged unpaid back taxes, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook published an open letter to the "Apple Community" on Tuesday, saying he is "confident" that the decision from the European Commission will be reversed.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 115

EU tax investigation concludes, Apple hammered with $14.5 billion bill

On Tuesday, the European Commission handed down its biggest tax penalty yet, ordering Apple to pay 13 billion euros ($14.5 billion) in back taxes — but both Ireland and Apple are appealing the ruling.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 106

Apple calls Australian banks' request to bargain over Apple Pay a detriment to consumers, mobile wallet adoption

Apple in a recent filing with Australia's antitrust watchdog slammed a request from the country's three top banks for collective negotiations over third-party access to Apple Pay NFC technology, saying a threatened boycott would not only harm consumers, but hinder mobile wallet adoption and innovation.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 20

Alphabet executive steps down from Uber board as firms prep driverless cars

Alphabet executive David Drummond, leads a number of Google investment arms including GV, recently stepped down from Uber's board as the two companies work to bring their respective self-driving car projects to market.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 19

Appeals court dismisses FTC lawsuit over AT&T throttling 'unlimited' data

On Monday the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered the dismissal of a 2014 Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against AT&T, which had accused the company of misleading marketing in throttling data plans it sold to the public as "unlimited."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Apple to debut standalone 5K monitor, MacBook Air refresh, 'pro' iPad software features, report says

Apple is working to release a fresh batch of Mac hardware including a standalone 5K display made in partnership with LG, MacBook Air and iMac refreshes, and new iPad Pro software catering to professional users, according to a report on Monday.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 55

Apple issues eighth macOS 10.12 Sierra beta to developers, seventh to public testers

With just over a week to go before Apple is expected to announce an official macOS 10.12 Sierra release date, the company on Monday issued the latest beta versions of the operating system to developers and public beta testers for evaluation.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 7

Apple briefly allows, pulls jailbreak app on iOS App Store

An app ostensibly for browsing Dribbble passed through Apple's App Store review process despite coming loaded with a hidden feature that allowed users running iOS 9.3.3 or earlier to jailbreak their device.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Sept. 7 Apple event to be live streamed, Siri updated with relevant jokes

As expected, Apple will be video streaming the Sept. 7 release event through its regular channels, and Siri's responses have been updated with humorous quips to "see you on the 7th."

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

New lawsuit accuses Apple of turning blind eye to 'touch disease' on iPhone 6 & 6 Plus

A new class action lawsuit against Apple claims that the company has been aware of the so-called "touch disease" on 2014 iPhones for some time, and unfairly refused to repair affected devices at no cost.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

'iPhone 7' sales pitch seen as key for 275M iPhone owners running devices more than 2 years old

The success of this year's "iPhone 7" could depend largely on Apple's ability to convince a growing number of users on pre-iPhone 6 models that it's time to finally upgrade, one analyst believes.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17

Apple event invite inspires wild speculation about 'iPhone 7' iris scanning, bokeh, more

As has become customary with Apple event invitations, fans are dissecting the minimalistic graphic associated with its Sept. 7 keynote invitation, in a futile attempt to glean clues. In reality, all of the guesses are probably just some form of wish fulfillment.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 19

EU will order Ireland to collect over $1B in back taxes from Apple - report

On Tuesday the European Commission will find against Ireland's tax arrangements with Apple, and ask the country to collect over 1 billion euros ($1.119 billion) in back taxes, a report claimed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 102

T-Mobile tweaks unlimited One plan in response to complaints, adds One Plus tier

Responding to early criticism of its One unlimited plan, T-Mobile on Monday announced some significant changes, including the creation of a "One Plus" tier costing an additional $25 per month.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple sends invitations for 'iPhone 7' event on Sept. 7: 'See you on the 7th'

In what appears to be a theme with lucky number 7, Apple on Monday sent out invitations to members of the media for a keynote presentation on Sept. 7, where the company is expected to announce its next-generation "iPhone 7."

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 89

Fitbit reveals new Charge 2 and Flex 2 fitness trackers, plus updated app

Fitbit on Monday announced the latest addition to its iOS-connectable fitness tracker lineup, with the $150 Fitbit Charge 2, and $100 Fitbit Flex 2.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Philips adds Motion Sensor, upgraded smartbulbs to HomeKit-enabled Hue line

Philips has introduced several new products to its Apple HomeKit-capable Hue lighting system, most notably the Motion Sensor, which can be used to trigger different actions based not just on movement but the time of day.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple-1 'Celebration' buyer considers $815K purchase akin to fine art

Cosmetics tycoon Glenn Dellimore purchased the "Celebration" prototype Apple-1 board, and believes that it is the "holy grail" of modern computing and has a future value similar to that of Monet or Picasso paintings.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 4 ad targets feature gaps in Apple's MacBook Air

Microsoft on Monday released a new ad for the Surface Pro 4, directly comparing the tablet against the MacBook Air, and painting it as more feature-complete than Apple's similarly-priced product.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 49

Alleged 'iPhone 7' series specs could detail Apple's next-gen cameras

An iPhone spec leaker has shed some information on the forthcoming "iPhone 7" release, reiterating some figures that have been suspected for some time — and possibly exposing specific camera details for the first time.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Photo hints at bigger, 334mAh battery in second-gen Apple Watch

A photo uploaded on Sunday purportedly shows a 334 milliamp-hour battery destined for the second-generation Apple Watch, which would represent a small but significant improvement over the first-generation model.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 28

How virtual and augmented reality could play a role in Apple's future

Apple CEO Tim Cook suggests that the company is investigating the possibilities of virtual reality and augmented reality. Here's an explanation of what the technology is, how Apple could adopt it, and how it could be practically implemented in a user's daily life.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Inside Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro: Graphics processing unit choices

Once again, Apple probably won't rock the boat with any new MacBook Pro, and will likely stick with Intel integrated graphics and lower end next-generation discrete GPUs rather than giving macOS users faster options.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 82

This week on AI: Three iPhones in 2017, Apple takes on Snapchat, surprise iOS 9.3.5 update & more

The "iPhone 7" may still be just around the corner, but the focus of news is already beginning to lean more heavily on future Apple products, including 2017 iPhones, new Macs, and potential health technologies.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Britney Spears' album 'Glory' debuts, but not as Apple Music exclusive

Britney Spears debuted her ninth studio effort, "Glory," on Friday as a non-exclusive streaming release despite reports, and a highly suggestive tweet from Spears herself, that it would land only on Apple Music.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 24

Apple CEO Tim Cook sells $36M in Apple stock after receiving 5-year RSU bonus

After receiving a sizable bonus of vested restricted stock units (RSUs) for five years of success as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook on Wednesday cashed in nearly a third of his existing stock cache for a $35.8 million payday.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 39

Deals: $100-$350 off 13" MacBook Airs; $100 off 2016 12" MacBooks; 30% off plus free shipping at Zagg; 2012 13" MacBook Pro for $795

Shoppers this week can pick up a 13" MacBook Air with a free copy of Parallels 12 and $50 off AppleCare. Or snap up triple-digit savings on 2016 12" MacBooks. Accessories are also 30% off at Zagg with free shipping, while a 2012 13" MacBook Pro is $794.99 on eBay.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Spotify allegedly retaliating against Apple Music exclusives by 'burying' artist content [u]

While Apple is buying exclusives to keep music off rival streaming services, its main competitor — Spotify — is reportedly firing back by "burying" content from artists who sign those deals.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 27

Sources: iPhone 6 series 'touch disease' now accounting for about 11% of Apple Store repairs

Exclusive AppleInsider research points to about 11 percent of an Apple Store's daily iPhone service traffic to be related to the so-called "touch disease" problem, eclipsing all other individual issues dealt with by retail personnel on a day-to-day basis.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 89

Giveaway: Win a Stanley Stand and iPhone Wally Wallet Case from Distil Union

Distil Union is partnering with AppleInsider this week to give readers the chance to win one of five bundles containing a Stanley Stand and iPhone Wally Wallet Case.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple issues 8th developer beta of iOS 10, 7th public release

Beta testers of iOS 10, both public and registered developers, have a new build to test as of Friday, as Apple pushes towards next month's anticipated release of the next-generation mobile operating system. In addition, tvOS 10 beta 7 is also available for developers.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

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