New photos of alleged Lightning EarPods for Apple's 'iPhone 7' match recent leak

New images posted on Wednesday are said to depict Lightning-equipped EarPods intended for Apple's "iPhone 7," which is commonly expected to ditch a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack when it ships this fall.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 65

Apple supplier LG Display pivots towards OLEDs in face of slower iPhone sales, Chinese competition

LG Display will boost its investment in OLED production, according to the company's CEO, in order to cope with being pinched by slowing iPhone sales and competition from Chinese panel suppliers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

European expansion of Pokemon Go commences with launch in Germany

The Pokémon Go App Store domination continues, with the German launch of the game seeing server overloads similar to the game's blockbuster U.S. launch.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 7

Open casting call begins for first original Apple TV series 'Planet of the Apps'

Television production company Propagate on Tuesday announced the start of an open casting call for "Planet of the Apps," an original series about the app economy coproduced by Apple.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 39

Firm sues Apple over 'fast-charge' battery tech used in iPhone 6s

A lawsuit filed on Tuesday accuses Apple of infringing a 2010 patent via the battery charging technology in the iPhone 6s, along with "any similar devices."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 32

macOS Sierra may expand use of Dark Mode to native app backgrounds

When macOS Sierra launches this fall, it might include an improved Dark Mode which carries the theme beyond just the Dock and menu bar, according to posts by a developer on Twitter.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Privacy Shield gives US firms new pact for accessing European data

On Tuesday a new pact, Privacy Shield, went into effect between the U.S. and the European Union, giving American companies a simpler alternative to dealing with the E.U.'s normal data protection rules when shuttling data across the Atlantic.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Update fixes 'Pokemon Go' Google account permissions issue

An update for the popular iPhone game Pokémon Go was released on Tuesday, restricting Google account permissions to the bare minimum needed for the app to function.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Smartwatch users rank Apple Watch best in class in new JD Power survey

Wearable device customer satisfaction rankings released by J.D. Power on Tuesday place the Apple Watch at the top of the heap, edging second-place finisher Samsung as the best smartwatch on the market today.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 24

Apple considering Russian repair center in wake of local iPhone lawsuit - report

Apple is reportedly contemplating some form of central repair center in Russia, following a lawsuit from customer who found he couldn't get his iPhone screen fixed or replaced directly by the company.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Roundup: The best Prime Day deals on Apple hardware and accessories

With Prime Day 2016 well underway, it's not just Amazon that's offering up deals on Apple hardware and accessories. We're rounding up the best Prime Day bargains on phones, Apple TVs and more with discounts of up to $300 off with free shipping.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Pokemon Go players sacrifice full Google account access, pair of fixes coming soon

Amid revelations that the popular Pokémon Go game for iPhone offers universal access to Google accounts, Google and Niantic have said that user emails and other sensitive data are not being harvested, and that a pair of fixes are incoming.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

CVS testing Apple Pay, but chain says no official support ready yet

U.S. pharmacy chain CVS appears to be testing support for Apple Pay, although the company says it still has no official launch date, and is currently only "evaluating" mobile payment options.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Wall Street expects Apple shipped 40M iPhones in June quarter, down from 47.5M a year ago

As investors await this fall's anticipated "iPhone 7" launch, sales for the current-flagship iPhone 6s series are expected to continue to lag behind last year, with Wall Street estimates pegged at about 40 million units for the just-concluded June quarter.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6

Alleged 'iPhone 7 Plus' mockup includes Smart Connector, dual-lens camera

A series of photos found circulating on Chinese blogging site Sina Weibo on Tuesday shows what appears to be a full scale "iPhone 7 Plus" mockup, potentially offering an early look at what could be Apple's forthcoming phablet.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 33

Apple donates $1M to China NGO to assist flood relief efforts

Apple recently became the first U.S. company to donate to the China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA), a non-governmental organization helping with flood relief efforts after heavy rains impacted millions along the Yangtze river region.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 11

Pokemon GO is earning Apple's App Store 3x as much money as Nintendo

App Store chart-topping downloads of the hit game Pokemon GO have sent Nintendo's stock soaring, adding more than $7 billion to its market capitalization. However, the Japanese gaming icon is reportedly earning significantly less from app-related sales than Apple is from its App Store cut.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 47

Intel could see $1.5B boost from Apple 'iPhone 7' modem orders

Financial research firm Cowen and Company believes Intel will supply Apple with 50 percent or more of the LTE modems needed for "iPhone 7," a win that could generate some $1.5 billion in incremental revenue over the next year for the chipmaker.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 9

Apple's Mac sheds marketshare in Q2, sinks to 5th place amid worldwide sales slowdown

Apple's share of the global PC market took a substantial hit during a challenging second quarter, dropping the company down to fifth place among the world's top computer manufacturers, according to preliminary numbers from market research firms Gartner and IDC.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 71

US Treasury Secretary to meet with EU antitrust head, try to block collection of Apple back taxes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is reportedly meeting with the head of the European Union's antitrust efforts, Margrethe Vestager, ahead of an anticipated ruling on whether the Irish government will have to collect back taxes from Apple.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 119

iDevices HomeKit accessories add Amazon Alexa voice control

The Siri-friendly iDevices stable of smart home gadgets has now been enhanced with Amazon Alexa compatibility, giving users more flexibility in voice control options.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Two-thirds of US iPhone owners have a 2+ year old device, are prime for upgrades

If the typical two-year upgrade cycle holds steady, Apple could be in line for a major "iPhone 7" product cycle, with a majority of existing iPhone users due for a new handset, according to a new survey.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 57

Nintendo's hugely successful 'Pokemon Go' expected to launch soon in Europe, Japan

The first mobile Pokémon title for iOS and Android has proven to be a wild success, helping to boost shares of Nintendo stock after a pervasive slide, with the game on track to expand to Europe, Japan and more in the coming days.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Apple chip builder TSMC expected to see record Q3 on 'A10' chips

Chip manufacturer TSMC on Monday posted revenues of just under $6.89 billion for its second quarter, and is anticipated to do even better in the third quarter thanks to growing shipments of Apple "A10" processors for upcoming iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Alleged 'iPhone 7' leak offers crystal clear look at larger single-lens camera, tweaked antenna lines

With just a few months to go before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone lineup, a new high-quality image falls in line with previous leaks, showcasing the expected look of the 4.7-inch model.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 79

Apple and the Bot War on Apps

A new media narrative is unfolding, replete with statistics all seeking to provide evidence that Apple's success with native apps is over. There's no clear agreement on what exactly will take over—Chat Bots, Voice Assistants, the Web, Augmented Reality or some new and unknown successor—but it is clear that the loser must be Apple. It has to be, because it's desperately needed by Apple's rivals.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 42

Profile highlights blind Apple engineer working on accessibility tech

A profile published on Sunday details the experiences and work of Jordyn Castor, a blind Apple engineer now developing technologies like VoiceOver with company's accessibility design and quality team.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Review: Synology's DiskStation DS216j offers affordable yet advanced network storage

The DiskStation DS216j NAS is positioned near the bottom of Synology's consumer level network storage product range, but advanced software integration and a configurable design means the system can easily serve up to a small business.

Marty Edwards 9 years ago 25

Last Call: Apple's 12" MacBook (1.3GHz, 8GB, 256GB) in Space Gray for $999 ($550 off)

For the next seven days only, AI readers can grab Apple's 2015 12-inch MacBook (1.3GHz, 8GB, 256GB) for the lowest price ever offered at $999, plus free expedited shipping, a free copy of Parallels 11 and no sales tax outside of NY.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

This week on AI: No more 16GB iPhones, iOS 10 & macOS Sierra betas & more

Even with summer doldrums in full effect, there was still plenty of news to go around — including the first public betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, and word that Apple is finally ditching 16 gigabyte iPhones.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

iPhone 7 and Apple's next Retina Display frontier: Wide Color

In 2010, Steve Jobs introduced a new leap forward in display resolution for iPhone 4 that passed up the rest of the industry to deliver pixels virtually invisible to the human eye. For iPhone 7, Apple appears to be making a similar leap in the realm of "Retina Color."

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 64

Apple to pay $25M to settle patent infringement lawsuit, license technology

Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to non-practicing entity Network-1 Technologies to settle a patent infringement lawsuit over technology relating to iTunes Cover Flow and OS X search features including Spotlight and Time Machine.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 13

Apple releases searchable WWDC 2016 session text transcripts

Developers seeking additional information from Apple's more than 125 Worldwide Developers Conference session videos can now narrow down results thanks to searchable text transcripts released on Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 0

Apple, 67 other businesses file against North Carolina's HB2 'bathroom' law

Apple and 67 other businesses have signed a new amicus brief, supporting the U.S. Justice Department's efforts to halt the enforcement of HB2, a North Carolina law forcing people to use bathrooms corresponding to their birth gender.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 127

WaterproofGate: Samsung's high end Galaxy S7 fails Consumer Reports tests

Despite being "IP 68 certified" to resist extended liquid intrusion in up to five feet of water for 30 minutes, Samsung's most expensive Galaxy S7 model repeatedly failed tests performed by Consumer Reports.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 44

ESPN working on first-ever streaming TV package - report

Disney-owned ESPN will soon be announcing its first Web-based TV streaming package, although it will only be a small step towards a full-scale online service, according to a new report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Facebook starts testing end-to-end encryption for Messenger conversations

Facebook on Friday announced initial testing of end-to-end encryption in Messenger, which should keep some conversations secure from any possible intrusion, even by Facebook itself.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

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