Sony brings wireless PS4 DualShock 4 controller support to Mac with new $25 dongle

Mac gamers will gain full functionality with Sony's DualShock 4 controller, including touchpad, vibration, and stereo headset jack — via a new USB wireless adapter priced at $24.99.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 11

Touch controllers on iPhone 6, 6 Plus failing in specific way for some users

A handful of users of the Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are reporting manifestation of display aberrations and inconsistent touch functionality — and a screen replacement doesn't fix the problem.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Pyle launches low-end attack on GoPro with iPhone- & Apple Watch-connected $80 4K camera

The newest affordable action camera from electronics maker Pyle Audio captures 4K video at 120 frames per second, along with offering iOS connectivity and an array of mounting accessories.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Apple to reopen Thousand Oaks store on Saturday, close Cambridge shop for renovations

Apple is set to reopen one outlet in Thousand Oaks, Calif. on Saturday, and will close another in Cambridge, Mass. just a day later to begin renovations.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Lyft president says ridesharing service isn't looking to sell, blames Uber for rumors

Ridesharing service Lyft is not actively looking for a buyer, though it has been approached by interested parties in the past, according to the company's president.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Facebook tests new autoplaying videos with sound for iOS users

Facebook on Tuesday began a limited test of new video autoplay technology for its mobile app, including a version that begins playing audio automatically as a person scrolls past a clip in their News Feed.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

Deals: $400 of 21" iMac; $270 off 13" MacBook Pro; 8GB 13" Air for $800; $120 off 12.9" iPad Pro

Shoppers this week can snap up a 21" iMac for $899. Or pick up a 128GB 12.9" iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + 4G LTE) for $959 at B&H. Apple's current 13" MacBook Pro is also marked down to $1,030 on eBay, while the 13" Air with 8GB of memory is $200 off, and a refurbished 32GB 12.9" iPad Pro with a 2-year warranty is $589.99 at Daily Steals.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Primax tipped to be building dual-lens camera modules for 'iPhone 7 Plus'

A Taiwanese supplier, Primax Electronics, will be manufacturing at least some of the dual-lens camera modules for Apple's "iPhone 7" line, a report indicated on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple patent details visual-based AR navigation, confirms Flyby Media acquisition

Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent detailing a method of device localization — mapping — using computer vision and inertial measurement sensors, one of the first inventions to be reassigned from this year's acquisition of augmented reality startup Flyby Media.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 8

Samsung to shut down Milk Music streaming service in September

Samsung on Monday announced it will officially end Milk Music streaming services in September, bringing an end to the company's in-house product that launched in the U.S. only two years ago.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 33

Amazon looks to debut Echo-only streaming music service, undercut industry pricing by half

In a move that undercuts the entire streaming music industry, online retail giant Amazon is reportedly developing $4 or $5 per month subscription service that could see release next month. The catch: the service only works with Amazon Echo hardware.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 26

Apple issues sixth public, seventh developer betas of macOS Sierra

Apple on Monday released sixth public and seventh developer previews of macOS Sierra, continuing to pave the way for a final release due sometime this fall.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Sony readies its first aftermarket receiver with Apple CarPlay support

Expanding CarPlay's so-far limited number of aftermarket upgrade options, Sony has announced the XAV-AX100, its first receiver to support the Apple platform.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

10th anniversary Apple Music Festival to start Sept. 18 in London

Apple on Monday announced the 10th anniversary Apple Music Festival, which will run from Sept. 18 through 30 at London's Roundhouse.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Samsung adopting Apple-like plan to sell refurbished smartphones

Samsung is reportedly planning a dip into first-party sales of refurbished phones, pursuing a strategy similar to Apple in an effort to boost profits.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Apple may launch three new iPhones in 2017, limiting curved OLED to one model - report

Apple is preparing not two but three new iPhone models for 2017, the third of which will have a curved OLED screen similar to the Edge versions of Samsung's Galaxy phones, a report claimed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 47

Google removing support for Chrome Apps in Mac browser by 2018

Google is continuing a migration away from Chrome apps, and has revealed a plan to cut packaged and hosted apps from its standalone Web browser in the next two years.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

Apple loses ground in Indian smartphone market, iPhone 5s still favored over SE - research

Despite Apple attempts to push deeper into the Indian smartphone market, the iPhone is still largely failing to gain traction, according to a recent research study.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 41

Apple's health push continues with reported buyout of digital records firm Gliimpse

Earlier this year Apple purchased personal health data startup Gliimpse, a report revealed on Monday, potentially setting the stage for enhancements to CareKit, HealthKit, and ResearchKit.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Barbra Streisand says 'Sept. 30' iOS update will fix Siri's pronunciation of her name

In a weekend radio interview, singer Barbra Streisand claimed that Apple will be fixing the way Siri pronounces her name in the "next update" of iOS, supposedly going out Sept. 30.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 42

Foxconn acknowledges deaths of two workers from Apple-focused Zhengzhou plant [u]

On Monday Apple's primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, disclosed the deaths of two workers from its Apple-oriented Zhengzhou factory, though there don't appear to be any immediate links to conditions at the plant. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple shakes up retail workforce with new and renamed job titles, other changes

In an "all-hands" meeting for retail staff this weekend, Apple reportedly introduced a slew of significant changes including three new job titles, renamed existing positions, and even an updated corporate credo it wants workers to follow.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 28

Frank Ocean releases new album 'Blonde' as Apple Music exclusive

Two days after dropping a "visual album" called "Endless," Frank Ocean on Saturday debuted his hotly anticipated album "Blond" — "Blonde" on Apple Music and iTunes — as a two-week windowed exclusive on Apple's streaming music service.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 17

Apple Annapolis latest to get 'next generation' retail treatment

Apple opened its relocated Annapolis Mall store in Maryland on Saturday with "next-generation" renovations developed under retail chief Angela Ahrendts, including a large custom TV display, interactive wooden cabinetry and a massive sales floor.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 24

This week on AI: Future iPads, no LTE on Apple Watch 2, 'iPhone 7' street date & more

Though "iPhone 7" rumors continued to pour in ahead of next month's expected launch, the stars of the show this week may have been stories about what future iPads will bring, and what the second-generation Apple Watch might not.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Lyft attempted sale to Apple, Didi Chuxing, Uber, GM, others

Lyft, the second-largest ride-hailing firm in the U.S., in recent months made overtures to sell itself to tech companies, automotive manufacturers and competitors, but failed to hook a buyer.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 17

Apple-1 'celebration' auction bids hit $270K

A motherboard that appears to be one of the first ever produced for the Apple-1 is up for auction on CharityBuzz, and has been valued at nearly $1 million.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Apple opens Red Cross donations towards Louisiana flood relief

Apple on Friday launched donations to the American Red Cross via iTunes and the App Store, spurred by the flooding in Louisiana which has forced thousands of victims out of their homes and caused widespread property damage.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 glass screen more easily damaged than any iPhone

Reviewers and YouTube examiners are discovering that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Gorilla Glass 5 screen is susceptible to screen scratches. However, the Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning disagrees with the test results, and has fired back.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 70

International Photography Hall of Fame adds Apple co-founder Steve Jobs

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum — based in St. Louis, Missouri — on Friday announced the posthumous induction of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, citing the iPhone's contributions to the photo world.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Pandora planning to take on Apple Music with on-demand streaming as soon as Sept. - report

Long a radio-only service, Pandora is preparing to delve into the world of on-demand streaming as soon as September, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Apple issues 7th developer & 6th public betas of iOS 10 as final launch approaches

With iOS 10 expected to launch in just a matter of weeks, registered developers were provided with a seventh pre-release beta of the upcoming platform update on Friday, and public testers received their sixth release.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Deals: 13" MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB) for $849; $750 off 27" iMac 5K; $150 off 128GB iPhone 6s Plus; 15" MacBook Pro for $1,600

Shoppers this week can save $350 on a 2015 13" MacBook Air with 256GB of storage. Or pick up an Early 2014 27" iMac for $1,649.99 ($750 off). Smartphone users can also snap up a 128GB iPhone 6s Plus for $799.99 or save $399 on a 15" MacBook Pro on eBay.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple prepares imminent reopenings of stores in Kansas City & Glasgow

On top of an outlet in Annapolis, Md., two more Apple stores are scheduled to reopen by the end of the month — namely ones in Kansas City, Mo. and Glasgow, Scotland.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

Apple teaming with AT&T, FCC, Google in 'strike force' to battle robocalls

After a call by U.S. Federal Communications Commission's commissioner, Apple and 32 other companies are banding together to make an industry-wide organized resistance against the expanding "robocall" scourge.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 43

New York Times to shut down app-based NYT Now news service

The New York Times has announced it will officially pull NYT Now — a cheaper, slimmed-down, app-based alternative to its core news services — from app stores on the week of Aug. 29, blaming its downfall on weak demand.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 27

Apple reportedly squeezing 'iPhone 7' parts suppliers for better pricing

New supply chain reports suggest that Apple is putting pressure on Taiwan-based part suppliers to lower prices for "iPhone 7" components, despite reportedly ordering lower quantities.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 53

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