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AppleInsider podcast talks iOS 10 beta 2, Lightning headphones, 'iPhone 7' rumors

Victor Marks 9 years ago 5

Apple Maps adds 29 Flyover locations, expands traffic and transit

Continuing its perpetual Apple Maps feature rollout, Apple on Thursday activated Flyover imagery for 29 new locations, while adding traffic and transit data for multiple international locales including Chile and Vatican City.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 15

Apple CEO Tim Cook calls for racial equality in light of US shooting deaths

In light of two fatal police shootings of black men in as many days, Apple chief executive Tim Cook voiced a call for justice on Thursday, calling the recent events "senseless killings."

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 121

Apple's new 'starter guides' help educators integrate iPad, iOS into curriculum

In a bid to extend its reach into the educational technology market, Apple on Thursday released a set of guidebooks designed to help educators better implement products like iPad and iOS apps into classroom activities.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 2

Apple's use of web carousels target of new patent lawsuit

A Pennsylvania man is suing Apple for using carousels on its website, claiming the common web user interface is in infringement of patented technology dating back to 2008.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 22

Flash Deal: Apple's 2015 13" MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB) for $829 ($370 off)

While supplies last, Apple authorized reseller B&H is taking $370 off Apple's Early 2015 13-inch MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB), bringing the price to $829 with free expedited shipping and no tax outside of NY. MacMall is also slashing prices on 9.7-inch iPad Pros by $55-$115 with exclusive coupon savings this weekend.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Another Mac-specific malware pops up, but Apple's Gatekeeper still prevents infection

A second piece of Mac-specific malware has been discovered this week, one that could expose the passwords stored in the macOS Keychain. But once again, Apple's Gatekeeper security — when properly configured — will block the attack from succeeding.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 10

Why Apple's Transit Maps are rolling out so slowly

A year ago, Apple launched Transit directions in iOS 9 Maps, but so far there's only a limited number of cities worldwide that support the new feature. Here's why.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 37

Lunch with Apple's Bozoma Saint John up for charity auction

A "power lunch" with the chief of global consumer marketing for Apple Music and iTunes Bozoma Saint John is up for auction, with the proceeds benefitting the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Apple releases first public betas of iOS 10, macOS Sierra [u]

Fulfilling a promise it made at WWDC in June, Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra on Thursday, giving an early glimpse at software that won't be finished until sometime this fall. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 26

Audible's new Channels service pits Amazon against Apple in podcasts

Amazon's Audible division on Thursday launched Channels, a service with exclusive short-form audio content that looks to challenge Apple's current dominance of the podcasting space.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

How to skip the airport's US Customs line with your iPhone

An iPhone app authorized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection allows users to submit entry information over the internet after landing, allowing them to skip the line at the airport and potentially re-enter the country much faster than usual.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 20

The 'iPhone 7' effect: Android makers reportedly slow down chip orders ahead of Apple's launch

With the next-generation iPhone expected to launch in just a few months, a new supply chain report claims that Android device makers are trimming their chip orders, apparently hoping to avoid direct competition with Apple's latest model.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9

Apple rival Samsung posts high Q2 profits on rebounding phone division

Korea's Samsung on Thursday reported its highest quarterly profits in two years — likely based on smartphones, despite intense competition from Apple and Chinese firms like Huawei.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 28

Apple Pay launches in Switzerland with Visa and Mastercard support

As promised in June, Apple on Thursday introduced its in-house payments solution Apple Pay to customers in Switzerland, offering initial support for both Visa and Mastercard credit cards.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 9

Longbow Research inaugurates Apple stock coverage with 'buy' rating

Investment firm Longbow Research initiated Apple stock coverage this week, assigning a 12-month target price of $125 and forecasting a rosy outlook for the Cupertino tech giant on expected strong iPhone user growth.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 7

Apple's second iOS 10 beta includes unencrypted 32-bit bootloader, RAM Disk, more

Apple turned heads in June when it released a preview version of iOS 10 containing an unencrypted kernel cache, a significant shift in software security policy meant to streamline system performance, and analysis shows the company is building on those efforts with the second beta release.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 16

Walmart Pay now available at all Walmart locations in US

Walmart on Wednesday announced it recently completed the nationwide rollout of in-house mobile payments service Walmart Pay, a system promised to one day support third-party digital wallets like Apple Pay.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 25

Apple's Tim Cook & Eddy Cue return to annual Sun Valley retreat

For the fifth time in a row, Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly attending the annual Sun Valley retreat in Idaho, which plays host to rich elites from the corporate and political worlds.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Verizon confirms plans including price hikes, more data & added perks

Verizon on Wednesday officially announced its rumored new cellphone plans, launching July 7, which are costlier but in some cases include perks previously found only at other carriers, like rollover data.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 15

Apple issues fifth betas of iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6 & tvOS 9.2.2 to developers, public testers

Just a week after the fourth betas arrived, Apple has provided both developers and public testers with fifth pre-release betas of iOS 9.3.3 and OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, forthcoming maintenance and security updates.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Apple joins wide array of tech companies in fight to kill EU's 'Cookie Law'

Apple and a cadre of other tech companies are fighting the European Union's so-called "Cookie Law," lobbying the organization for more refined laws that aim to strike a balance between user privacy and data collected by providers.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 29

Apple's iPhone dips to fifth place in Chinese smartphone market

Apple continued losing ground in the Chinese smartphone market in May, seeing its share drop to fifth place amid tough local competition, according to research data published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

New Mac malware can remotely access FaceTime camera, but macOS Gatekeeper users are protected

A new piece of Mac-targeting malware is in the wild, potentially allowing hackers to remotely execute code and even control the FaceTime camera on a user's computer, but Apple's own Gatekeeper security prevents the unsigned app from being installed.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

New CAD renderings support rumored features of Apple's 'iPhone 7' and '7 Plus'

If authentic, leaked CAD renderings of Apple's "iPhone 7" and "7 Plus" appear to support claims that the device will ditch the headphone jack, sport tweaked antenna designs, and feature a dual-camera system for the larger 5.5-inch model.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 42

iPhone 6s resale values remain strong ahead of Apple's expected 'iPhone 7' launch

With Apple expected to launch its next-generation iPhone in just a matter of months, a new analysis of the secondary iPhone 6s market has found that the flagship handset sells used for 78 percent of its new price, outperforming the iPhone 6 at the same period.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 8

Pokemon Go rolls out to iOS App Store, available in select US locations

Nintendo and Niantic Labs on Tuesday surprised with a limited rollout of anticipated augmented reality game Pokémon Go, making the title available for download in Australia, New Zealand and certain U.S. markets.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 13

Winners of the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller giveaway announced [Scott C. and Nathan H.]

AppleInsider would like to congratulate the winners of last week's giveaway, Scott C. and Nathan H., both of whom will receive a 16-zone Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller valued at $249.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

Nintendo might build hardware controllers for iPhone and iPad

After launching its first iOS app, Japanese gaming giant Nintendo is looking to further diversify beyond consoles and first-party handhelds with a potential move into mobile hardware, specifically a controller add-on for smartphones and tablets.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Google renews bid to sanction Oracle for leaking search deals with Apple

Google is once again seeking sanctions against a lawyer for Oracle accused of violating a court protective order by revealing Google's massive annual payments to Apple for iPhone search bar privileges.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Apple will double 'iPhone 7' minimum storage to 32GB - report

After years of public outcry that 16 gigabytes of storage simply isn't enough, Apple's next-generation iPhone will reportedly ship with a minimum of 32 gigabytes of capacity for the entry-level model.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 57

Apple TV Remote app beta for iPhone gains new game controller mode

Alongside the upcoming tvOS 10 update for Apple TV, Apple will also release a new Remote app for iPhone that will replicate many of the functions of the Siri Remote. With a new update released Tuesday, the Remote app now also features a game controller mode.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9

First look: Register as an organ donor with Donate Life America in Apple's iOS 10 Health app

Apple's newly released second beta of iOS 10 makes it easy for iPhone users to register with Donate Life America as an organ donor. Here's where to find it and how it works.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 5

Verizon to hike prices, but boost data caps & perks to match competition

Verizon will soon raise the prices on all of its standard plans, but with the tradeoff of higher data caps and various other perks, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 23

Apple issues second developer betas of iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10

Apple on Tuesday pushed out the second pre-release beta builds for iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10, arriving more than three weeks after the platforms were announced at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6

Apple Q3 likely to disappoint in wake of Brexit, slower iPhone upgrade cycles, analyst says

Apple's stock price is down over 1 percent in Tuesday trading in the wake of a Citigroup investor memo, calling for the company's sales to slide below Wall Street predictions when it announces third-quarter results on July 26.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 33

Deals: $370 off 13" MacBook Air (Early 2015); $150 off 128GB iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi); 20% off 15" MacBook Pro

Post-holiday deals are rolling in this week with Apple authorized reseller B&H discounting the 2015 13-inch MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB) to $829. Or snap up a Wi-Fi 128GB iPad Air 2 in Space Gray for $549, an offer exclusive to AI readers. Apple's current 15-inch MacBook Pro is also $399 off on eBay, while the 38mm Apple Watch Sport (refurbished) is $90 off.

Christine McKee 9 years ago 0

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