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Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Frank Ocean releases visual album 'Endless' on Apple Music

Some four years after his last full studio release, R&B singer Frank Ocean on Thursday debuted a new visual album called "Endless" exclusively on Apple Music.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 8

Australian banks denied interim approval to negotiate over Apple Pay

An Australian antitrust regulator on Friday temporarily denied a request from the country's three largest banks to collectively negotiate with Apple over the installation of third-party digital wallet software on iPhones.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 27

Relocated Annapolis Apple store to open on Saturday, Montgomery Mall shop closed until fall

Although two of Apple's Maryland retail locations are currently out of commission, one of them will reopen this Saturday, Aug. 20, according to the company's website.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Research data suggests Apple iPhone marketshare dropping beyond seasonal averages

Research data released on Thursday further reinforces the belief that Apple's smartphone marketshare is eroding not just in international markets, but in the U.S. as well.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 50

Apple Watch with built-in cellular data unlikely to arrive this year - report

Though Apple apparently wants to place a cellular radio in a future Apple Watch model, technical limitations may prevent the capability from appearing in this year's expected update, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 53

'Store' no more in rebranding of Apple retail outlets

Although the public might continue to use the old phrasing, officially Apple has dropped the term "Store" from its worldwide retail locations, visitors to the company's website have noticed.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 50

Uber to begin real-world use of self-driving cars in Pittsburgh this month

Marking a small but significant step towards bringing self-driving technology to the public, Uber will later this month begin offering some Pittsburgh customers rides in specially-modified Volvo XC90s, a report revealed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 58

Alleged camera module for Apple's 'iPhone 7' may hint at optical image stabilization

A new image published on Thursday shows what's said to be a redesigned rear camera module for the "iPhone 7," widely expected to ship in mid- to late September.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

T-Mobile One resurrects unlimited wireless data for iPhone, starting in Sept.

T-Mobile has unveiled a new data plan called T-Mobile One, featuring no data caps, but subscribers will experience streaming video restricted to DVD-quality and 2G tethered data without additional fees.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

UK Apple Pay gains support for Clydesdale Bank & Yorkshire Bank, plus shared 'B' service

Apple Pay users in the U.K. now have access to two more banks, Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank, as well as a service operated by the pair, simply known as "B."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Early Macs, 'Think Different' posters headline auction by shuttered Apple vendor Tekserve

After Monday's closure of the New York City Tekserve retail and service location, nearly the entire array of Apple collectibles accumulated over two decades by the company will be sold in a live auction, with online bidding underway.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac released with macOS Sierra support, Toolbox app

Virtualization software Parallels on Thursday issued its latest release, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac, with a host of new features including support for Apple's upcoming macOS Sierra, a standalone Toolbox app and performance improvements.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 12

AT&T debuts data plans without overages ahead of 'iPhone 7' launch

AT&T on Wednesday revealed new data plans skewed in favor of its higher-end tiers, though also finally eliminating overage fees for heavy users.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 21

Apple Pay support coming to Chick-fil-A restaurants this Friday

After months of waiting, chicken-loving iPhone owners will be able to check out using at Chick-fil-A locations using Apple Pay on Aug. 19, the restaurant chain announced on Wednesday.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 52

Inside Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

With Apple's new MacBook Pro expected in the coming months, AppleInsider takes a look at technologies expected to be updated, or removed, from the new portable. In many ways, one of the key changes could be the anticipated embrace of new, smaller USB-C ports with high-speed USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3 data connectivity.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 58

Apple rumored to open first Austrian store in Vienna

Apple may be preparing to launch its first Austrian store on Vienna's Kärntnerstrasse, home to a high-traffic shopping district, a report claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Intel pushes USB-C as 3.5mm jack replacement, touts better sound, thinness & power management

The seemingly inevitable demise of the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack has placed the technology world in need of a successor, and Intel this week laid out its case as to why it thinks the reversible USB-C port is the best option for accessory makers.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 70

Retailer Target pins missed financial goals on lackluster Apple device sales

Target's executives revealed in an earnings conference call that Apple sales at their stores dropped 20 percent, calling it one of the major reasons for missing earnings guidance, and forcing a revision for the next quarter as well.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 52

Rumors: Apple orders 10nm TSMC 'A11' chips for 2017 iPhones, 2016 'iPhone 7' to boast 256GB storage

As expected, TSMC has secured orders to produce 10-nanometer "A11" processors for next year's iPhones, according to sources. Separate sources meanwhile hinted on Wednesday that this year's "iPhone 7" will indeed have up to 256 gigabytes of storage.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Apple Pay's August expansion surge continues with 37 more US banks

Apple continues pushing forward with its deployment of the Apple Pay service, adding 37 new banks and credit unions to the already expansive list of supporting financial institutions.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

Apple opens iTunes carrier billing to Japan, expected to bring option to more countries soon

Apple has launched carrier billing options in Japan, giving residents there an alternative to using credit or gift cards when making purchases from iTunes, Apple Music, or the App Store.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

'iPhone 7' expected to continue Apple's normal naming conventions, no 'Pro' model

This September's expected debut of the iPhone won't see a change in Apple's existing naming patterns, with a recent report denying the existence of the "iPhone 7 Pro," and declaring that the new models will simply be called the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus."

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 44

Deals: $550 off 12" MacBook (1.3GHz, 8GB, 256GB), $200 off 13" Air; $100 off 128GB 12.9" iPad Pro; $550 off 27" iMac; $100 iTunes code $85

Shoppers can snap up a 2015 1.3GHz 12" MacBook for $999 or a 2015 13" Air for $799 this week. The Space Gray 12.9" iPad Pro (Wi-Fi) is also marked down to $849, while a 27" iMac is $1,249. Apple's 16GB iPhone 6 Plus (GSM Unlocked) is now $549.99 and $100 iTunes codes are 15% off on eBay.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Apple touts environmental progress in China, says all final assembly sites zero waste compliant

Apple on Tuesday announced ongoing advances in an effort to make its Chinese supply chain environmentally friendly, throwing a spotlight on Lens Technology, the first Chinese supplier to commit to a clean energy process for components manufactured for Apple products.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 2

Intel foundries to manufacture ARM-based smartphone chips

Intel on Tuesday announced it has reached an agreement with rival ARM Holdings to produce 10-nanometer ARM chip designs at its advanced fabrication facilities, a strategy targeting smartphone chipmakers.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 28

Video of Apple's Black Hat 2016 presentation now available

The full video of Apple's presentation at this year's Black Hat security conference was posted to YouTube on Tuesday, offering viewers a deep dive into iOS security mechanisms, from backbone synchronization service iCloud to new systems like HomeKit.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 4

Apple Music signs partnership deal with Cash Money Records [u]

Apple in a bid to deliver exclusive content to Apple Music customers has inked a deal with Birdman's Cash Money Records, a record label representing rap stars including Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, according to a report on Tuesday.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 19

Research firm expects first annual iPhone sales drop, in growing global market

New market research data suggests a five percent expansion of worldwide smartphone shipments in 2016, but analysts still expect Apple to post its first full calendar year with declining sales of the iPhone since the 2007 launch of the device.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

RunKeeper, Snapchat updated to better utilize iOS and Apple Watch features

New updates released Tuesday RunKeeper and Snapchat bring a host of improvements like enhanced Apple Watch connectivity for the fitness app and "Low Power Mode" energy conservation techniques for the secure communications utility.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Ford targeting 2021 launch for self-driving car, potentially going head to head with Apple

At a special event on Tuesday, Ford revealed plans to have a fully self-driving car on the roads in 2021, the same year as Apple's own "Project Titan" is expected to debut.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 37

Apple wins appeal in Time Machine tech patent infringement suit

Apple has emerged victorious in a court struggle that targeted Time Machine for Mac, successfully arguing to the court that its technology did not infringe on the work of longstanding PC backup service provider Farstone.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Apple awarded pair of 3D user interface patents related to computer vision

A pair of newly awarded patents could hint at new ways of interacting with Apple devices, potentially using 3D motion and space to interact with a Mac or iOS device.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

Street date for Apple's 'iPhone 7' could be Sept. 23, AT&T document hints

Despite some recent rumors pointing at an earlier launch, the "iPhone 7" could end shipping as late as Sept. 23 — well after an expected Sept. 7 press event, a leaked AT&T schedule suggests.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Angela Ahrendts attends Apple Store grand opening at World Trade Center in New York City

Just a few weeks after opening its first retail store in Brooklyn, Apple debuted its ninth store in New York City on Tuesday, with the new World Trade Center location opening its doors ahead of the anticipated launch of the "iPhone 7."

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16

Hong Kong Apple Pay users get support for Bank of East Asia and HKT Tap & Go

On Tuesday, Hong Kong residents gained access to two more payment options for Apple Pay, namely the Bank of East Asia and Hong Kong Telekom's Tap & Go.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Microsoft ad says Apple's iPad Pro Smart Keyboard doesn't make it a real computer

In a new ad pushing its Surface Pro tablet hybrid, Microsoft takes direct shots at the iPad Pro, referencing Apple's new "What's a Computer?" ad just two weeks after it began airing.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 81

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