Editorial: Sorry Android bloggers, but Samsung's Galaxy S7 didn't outsell Apple's iPhone 6s

Android fan blogs, led by The Verge, shouted to their audiences this week that Samsung's flagship Galaxy S7 managed to surpass sales of Apple's iPhone 6s, based on a Kantar survey of U.S. buyers. The story illuminates some interesting contradictions and exposes other misleading narratives about the smartphone market.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 56

This week on AI: Pulling the curtain back on 'iPhone 7,' an Apple TV show, Pokemon GO & more

"iPhone 7" leaks returned with a vengeance this week, giving us what may be a near-final glimpse of the product. News didn't stop there however, with word about a TV series co-produced by Apple, a French research center, and of course the hype juggernaut that is Pokemon GO.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple proposes flat streaming music royalties for songwriters, at the expense of Spotify, YouTube

Apple has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board that would simplify streaming royalty rates paid to songwriters, and significantly increase the rates paid by Spotify and other services that offer free, ad-supported music streaming.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 35

GlaxoSmithKline targets arthritis in first ResearchKit study by a drug company

Apple's ResearchKit was quickly adopted by clinical studies at a series of universities and hospitals, but a new iOS app focused on rheumatoid arthritis from pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline marks the first time a drug company has made use of the framework.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 13

FIS Cardless Cash to enable Touch ID banking at 70,000 ATM machines

While select banks have already begun rolling out card-free ATMs for iPhone users with Apple Pay, a new partnership between FIS Cardless Cash and ATM network Payment Alliance International promises to bring similar security and card-free convenience to iPhone users via an app that authenticates via Touch ID.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 7

During military coup, Turkey's President Erdogan uses Apple's FaceTime for televised iPhone interview

Turkey has been thrown into chaos after a military coup seized control of the government, declared martial law and began censoring media networks, but its president appeared on CNN TÜRK, using Apple's FaceTime to issue a statement.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 51

Apple's likely 'AirPods' headphone trademark obscured by shell company

New evidence suggests that Apple is once again hiding behind a shell corporation as it seeks ownership of a new trademark — in this case, for an anticipated product named "AirPods," which could be the name for a new set of Bluetooth wireless earbuds.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 19

Microsoft says Windows 10 will miss goal of 1 billion device installs by 2018

Microsoft won't meet its high ambitions of having Windows 10 installed on 1 billion devices by 2018, owing to the decision to scale back its Windows phone business, the company acknowledged on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

Barclays lowers AAPL target to $115 on overall problems in smartphone demand

While maintaining an "overweight" rating, a Barclays analyst reduced the firm's price target for Apple stock from $121 to $115 on Friday, citing soft demand for smartphones along with expectations that Apple won't rise above the fray.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

Video: See all the best new features in Apple's macOS Sierra

Apple's forthcoming macOS Sierra update will focus on continuity and iCloud, further blurring the lines between the company's Mac lineup and its portable devices, like iPhone and iPad. AppleInsider offers a closer look at what's new in macOS Sierra.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 15

CBS launches new Apple TV-exclusive news app with Siri voice search

The new CBS News app has been redesigned specifically for the fourth generation Apple TV, and will show off its new features during the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Katy Perry debuts new single exclusive to Apple Music & iTunes

Breaking a relatively long musical hiatus, pop singer Katy Perry on Friday released a new single, "Rise," currently available exclusively on Apple Music and iTunes.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Spark developer says some users locked out of Apple IDs, blames own servers

A number of users of the popular email app Spark reported being locked out of their Apple IDs overnight, something developer Readdle later linked to server upgrades it was making.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast talks watchOS emergency calls, Campus 2 glass, 'iPhone 7' rumors

Victor Marks 9 years ago 1

Pokemon Go European launch widens as T-Mobile, Sprint offer promotions for US players

Pokémon Go continues its European deployment in Italy, Portugal, and Spain, with T-Mobile and Sprint offering various enticements for players of the vastly popular title in the U.S.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

BitTorrent Now streaming app launches for Apple TV, iOS

BitTorrent Now, a new streaming app billed as "an artist-first, people-powered platform, focused on creativity and community rather than abundance," has launched for iOS devices and on Apple TV.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 3

Apple Inc shares up near quarterly high as Q3 earnings release approaches

Shares of Apple increased nearly 2 percent today to close at $98.79, close to the peak the stock has traded since diving below $100 after the company reported its fiscal Q2 earnings. Within two weeks, Apple will announce its earnings for Q3, which ended in June.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 22

Microsoft wins Apple-aligned case against U.S. over warrant for foreign emails

A U.S. Federal Court has ruled in Microsoft's favor in a closely-watch case involving a warrant the government obtained for a customer's emails stored on an Irish server. The ruling frees U.S. companies from being forced to hand over customer data if it's not being stored within the U.S.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 9

New video shows alleged 'iPhone 7' casings in silver & space gray

Adding to an ever-growing set of parts leaks, a video uploaded on Thursday purports to show the rear casings of two "iPhone 7" units, apparently in line with designs seen elsewhere.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

DxO One Lightning camera for iPhone & iPad arrives at Best Buy's online & retail stores

DxO's dedicated iPhone and iPad Lightning-connected camera, the DxO One, expanded its sales reach this week with a launch at Best Buy's U.S. online store, and a select number of retail locations.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 12

Apple plans to build better iPhone cameras with new research center in France

A new Apple research center in the town of Grenoble, France, will apparently focus on improving imaging technology, likely for better cameras in future iPhones and other devices from the company, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 27

Eddy Cue: Apple not trying to compete with Netflix or Comcast, seeking to be a delivery platform instead

In an interview published on Thursday, Eddy Cue — Apple's senior VP of Internet Software and Services — dismissed any interest in the company creating its own TV shows, and addressed other topics like "skinny" channel bundles and a rumored interest in buying Time Warner.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 42

Razer launches Mechanical Keyboard Case for Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Razer on Thursday released the Mechanical Keyboard Case for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, offering an unusual design alternative to most iPad keyboard cases.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Nest Cam Outdoor upgrades original Nest Cam with more rugged design

Google's Nest division on Thursday announced the Nest Cam Outdoor, a version of its app-connected Nest Cam upgraded to handle the specific demands of exterior security.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Batman: Arkham Underworld lets gamers take control of Gotham's underground on iPhone

The newest Batman mobile title for Apple's iOS extends the lore and story of the Arkham Asylum console and computer game franchise, and features the lead Batman: The Animated Series voice actor.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 0

Leaked 'iPhone 7' dummy units show device in same colors as Apple's iPhone 6s

A newly-published image of alleged dummy "iPhone 7" models for accessory manufacturers suggests that Apple will ship the device in the same colors as the iPhone 6s, despite recent reports of new or altered color options.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Pokemon Go launches in the UK, is now the biggest mobile game in US history

The Pokémon Go deployment rolls on with the game appearing in the U.K. App Store overnight on Thursday, one day after the title went live in Germany.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 22

Apple TV adds Comedy Central, MTV and VH1 shows to universal search

As part of a continued buildout of Apple TV services, Apple this week integrated programming data for Comedy Central, MTV and VH1 into tvOS universal search, allowing users to easily surface content hosted by those apps.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 7

Supreme Court to hear Apple v. Samsung appeal on Oct. 11

The U.S. Supreme Court released a schedule of its upcoming October term sessions on Wednesday, announcing it will hear Samsung's appeal of a contentious patent lawsuit involving Apple on Oct. 11.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 17

Rumor: Apple latest bidder for Formula 1 race series

According to rumors aired on Wednesday, Apple might be in the market to take ownership of embattled high-speed racing series Formula One as a means to increase automotive industry visibility ahead of "Apple Car."

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 40

Decision in EU probe of Apple's Irish tax deals expected in September or October

Following a meeting with European Commission chief Margrethe Vestager on Tuesday, Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan said he expects the EU antitrust regulator to reach a decision in its investigation into Apple's Ireland tax agreements by September or October.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 12

Latest iOS 10 beta enables support for live broadcasting

The latest iOS 10 beta appears to open up live streaming support for apps, as Apple originally promised during June's Worldwide Developer Conference.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Rumor: Battery in Apple's 'iPhone 7' will be 14% bigger than iPhone 6s

A new rumor claims that although the next-generation iPhone is expected to be the thinnest model ever, Apple will still manage to squeeze in a 1960mAh battery, coming in just over 14 percent larger than the battery in the iPhone 6s.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40

Pokemon Go update fixes login problems, sponsored game content coming soon

The blockbuster hit Pokémon Go was issued its second update on Wednesday, fixing login problems. In addition, code inspections seem to point to fast food chain McDonalds as a future app sponsor, potentially for in-game "Pokestop" locations.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Inside watchOS 3: Apple Watch's new 'Emergency SOS' call feature could save your life

The upcoming watchOS 3 update for Apple Watch brings a number of new functions to the wearable device's side button, including quick access to "Medical ID" data for first responders, and a new "Emergency SOS" function that can call 9-1-1 and notify loved ones.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19

Facebook Messenger gains 3D Touch, Lightroom for iOS gets direct RAW imports

Facebook on Wednesday updated its Messenger iPhone app with support for 3D Touch, while Adobe released a new version of Lightroom for iOS, making important additions such as direct import of RAW files, and support for keyboard shortcuts on iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Killer Deals: $400 off 21" iMac (2.7GHz, 8GB, 1TB); $550 off 1.3GHz 12" MacBook; up to $300 off Airs with free gifts

Midweek deals are pouring in with exclusive cash discounts at Apple authorized reseller B&H. Score a Late 2013 21-inch iMac (2.7GHz, 8GB, 1TB) for $899 or Apple's fastest 2015 12-inch MacBook in Space Gray (1.3GHz, 8GB, 256GB) for $999 ($550 off). Apple's 13-inch MacBook Airs are also $100-$300 off with free gifts valued up to $99.90.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

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