Apple turning to new server suppliers to cut costs - report

In another cost-cutting measure, Apple is switching up its server supply chain to force price competition, a report claimed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 34

Apple CEO Tim Cook touring China, pledges Asia-Pacific R&D center

In the midst of a visit to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised to open up an Asia-Pacific research and development center in the country by the end of 2016.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 23

Apple expands carrier billing availability with rollout in Taiwan and Switzerland [u]

Apple on Tuesday launched a new carrier billing options in Taiwan and Switzerland that lets users charge iTunes purchases directly to their monthly cellphone bill.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Former Apple Watch engineer talks Apple design culture, secrecy, more in interview

Former Apple engineer Bob Messerschmidt, who headed up the group responsible for the highly regarded Apple Watch heart rate sensor, recently sat down with Fast Company to offer an inside look at what it was like working with Jony Ive's secretive Industrial Design Group.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 21

Berkshire Hathaway increases Apple position to $1.46B

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway took advantage of a dip in Apple's share price during the second quarter, increasing its stake in the company to $1.46 billion as of June 30.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 16

Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 7' to offer improved fast-charge support

One way Apple will aim to keep the "iPhone 7" competitive is the addition of new fast-charge technology, according to one rumor.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Apple CarPlay coming to higher-end models of Honda's 2017 Civic Hatchback

Honda on Monday announced that when it launches in North America this fall, the 2017 Civic Hatchback will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — though only on higher-end trims.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 23

Apple issues sixth betas of iOS 10, watchOS 3 macOS Sierra & tvOS 10, new public iOS 10 beta

Apple on Monday released a sixth developer beta of iOS 10, plus a fifth public beta, both coming less than week after the last update as the company prepares for an official launch likely to happen next month. Also released were equivalent betas of watchOS 3, tvOS 10 and macOS Sierra.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Apple educational investment in Oakland linked to meeting between Cook, Rev. Jesse Jackson

Apple's recent educational investments into Oakland, Calif. were prompted by a talk between CEO Tim Cook and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Questionable photos of space black 'iPhone 7 Plus' appear online

New photos of an alleged "iPhone 7 Plus" emerged over the weekend, but may be of a mockup instead, given past images from the same source.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 30

Microsoft updates Office apps to allow on-screen sketching for iPhone

Over half a year after adding Apple Pencil support to Office for the iPad Pro, Microsoft on Monday added a similar feature for written annotations to the suite's core iPhone apps.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Apple Maps transit coverage comes to San Antonio & Dallas Fort-Worth

Apple on Monday introduced public transit coverage to two more urban areas in Texas, namely San Antonio and the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Apple to debut 10.5" iPad Pro in 2017, integrate flexible AMOLED tech in 2018

Well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to launch three iPad models in 2017, including a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, while "revolutionary" changes like a radically redesigned chassis and AMOLED panel are in store for 2018.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 71

Twitter looks to debut Apple TV app as part of NFL live streaming initiative

According to a report on Sunday, Twitter is working to launch an app for the fourth-generation Apple TV that would host live streams of select NFL games, the rights of which were purchased as part of the microblogging giant's bold foray into streaming services.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 6

Tim Cook says AI & augmented reality are core technologies in Apple's future

Apple is deeply invested in artificial intelligence and augmented reality when it comes to future products, CEO Tim Cook acknowledged in a recent interview.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 54

Review: Logitech Create Backlit Keyboard Case for Apple's 9.7" iPad Pro

Logitech's Create Backlit Keyboard Case, made specifically for the smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro, leverages the tablet's Smart Connector port for both data and power, negating the need for a separate battery or pairing process with virtually no key lag.

Max Yuryev 9 years ago 11

This week on AI: Two new Apple Watches, mysterious health gadgets, all-glass iPhones & more

Future hardware rumors were unusually diverse this week, possibly giving us a peek not just at future iPhones but things like the second-generation Apple Watch and mysterious new health gadgets.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple's board chair & general counsel sell over $10M in personal stock

Two high-level people at Apple — the chairman of Apple's board of directors, Arthur Levinson, and general counsel Bruce Sewell — recently unloaded a combined $10.1 million in Apple shares, according to required SEC filings.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 27

Universal search on Apple TV goes beyond US services with Australia's Stan

Apple has silently added Australia's Stan to the list of services supported by universal search on the Apple TV, representing the first time the feature has gone beyond U.S.-based companies.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple thought to be seeking vast expanses of office space in Seattle

Real estate companies in the Pacific Northwest are allegedly "buzzing" that a large California business, presumably Apple, is eyeing Seattle for potential expansion.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 28

Alleged 'iPhone 7' schematics hint at mic instead of second speaker

Although Apple's 4.7-inch "iPhone 7" may replace a 3.5mm headphone jack with a second speaker grill, that grill may not actually have a speaker behind it, according to leaked schematics posted on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 22

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast talks 'iPhone 7,' Apple Watch, potential Health device

Victor Marks 9 years ago 2

Apple manufacturer Foxconn posts drop in profit with blame unclear

Foxconn continues to post disappointing earnings reports in 2016, with analysts pointing to the decrease in iPhone orders as the prime culprit — but the actual reason isn't clear, according to the company.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Apple wins approval to begin first stage of Irish data center

Coming in well ahead of its deadline, Ireland's An Bord Pleanála has approved plans to build the first stage of an Apple data center, which will include support buildings and one of eight eventual data halls.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 22

CVS continues Apple Pay snub, launches barcode-based 'CVS Pay'

Nearly two years after CVS became one of the first major retailers to actively block Apple Pay at its stores, the drugstore chain on Thursday rolled out "CVS Pay," a proprietary barcode-based mobile payments and rewards system.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 93

Iran to reportedly allow iPhone imports to cope with rampant smuggling problem

The Iranian government is working to allow iPhone imports in a bid to stem a growing smuggling problem in the country, reports said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Siri joking with users in response to some Pokemon Go queries

Apple has updated the Siri response database with some light-hearted remarks for users asking about the wildly popular Pokémon Go mobile game.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

French, German ministers to meet in push to counter encrypted messaging apps

France's interior minister on Thursday announced plans to meet with a German counterpart and tackle the issue of encrypted messaging apps, which he argued are preventing intelligence agencies from fighting terrorism.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

Apple partner Foxconn's $3.8B Sharp buyout approved by China

After months of speculation and delays, the Chinese anti-monopoly agency has approved the $3.8 billion merger between Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn and display technology company Sharp.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Logitech debuts Pop Home Switch for simplified smarthome control

Logitech on Thursday announced the Pop Home Switch, a deliberately simple control for multiple home automation platforms, albeit with the exception of Apple's HomeKit.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Patent filing hints at Apple's future in consumer-driven healthcare monitoring

A new Apple patent filing for an electrocardiogram device suitable for consumer use reinforces the company's continued moves into the healthcare monitoring business.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Apple's US & European iPhone sales grow despite global setbacks

Apple managed to grow its iPhone sales in the U.S. and the big five European markets during the June quarter, in spite of a global decline in shipments, according to new research data.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Latest pics show alleged 'iPhone 7' in space black, 'Plus' models with & without Smart Connector

A trio of new images claim to show Apple's next-generation iPhone in three different colors, including a dark shade of space black. In addition, photos of larger 5.5-inch models depict versions with and without a magnetic Smart Connector.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 16

New 'iPhone 7' photos show off alleged case design, hint at pressure-sensitive home button

New photos of "iPhone 7" parts from different sources may back expectations about the phone's casing, as well as the absence of a physical button on the product, likely to ship next month.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 35

Apple hires Flipboard co-founder Evan Doll to direct work on health software

Apple has hired on one of the co-founders of Flipboard, Evan Doll, as a director of health software engineering, a report observed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Samsung accused of poisoning over 200 workers, then withholding information on toxins it exposed them to

One of Apple's largest component suppliers, Samsung Electronics, is the subject of a new investigative report regarding its withholding of critical information about the toxic chemicals its employees were exposed to while working in the company's factories.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 62

New Manhattan Apple Store at World Trade Center to open Tuesday August 16th

Apple has announced an August 16th grand opening date for its new retail store located within the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 10

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