Apple's new Swift Playgrounds for iPad is a killer app for teaching code

At WWDC, Apple introduced Swift Playgrounds as a "revolutionary new app for iPad that makes learning Swift interactive and fun." A closer examination shows the new app is a powerful authoring tool any developer can use to teach critically important software coding skills.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 21

Apple Pay gains support from 44 new US banks and credit unions

As part of continued efforts to build out its Apple Pay payments platform, Apple on Tuesday announced support for 44 new bank and credit unions serving U.S. customers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple leaves iOS 10 beta kernel unencrypted in potential bug discovery effort

In a bold move — or an egregious error — Apple has left the kernel of its recently released iOS 10 beta exposed, laying bare potentially exploitable security flaws ahead of a wide public release this fall.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

Judge tosses lawsuit over 'Error 53' triggered by Touch ID repairs

A U.S. District Court judge in California has tossed one of two lawsuits against Apple over "Error 53" glitches, triggered when an iOS device's Touch ID technology is altered by an unofficial technician.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Apple TV universal search integrates content from A&E, History, Food Network, more

Apple on Tuesday announced expanded support for Apple TV's universal search feature with the addition of nine new channels, including popular networks DIY, Lifetime and the Travel Channel.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

New FAA drone rules open up US skies to limited commercial flights

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday released new drone regulations that will allow limited commercial, research, and rescue flights, among other purposes.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

UE updates Boom 2, Megaboom Bluetooth speakers with Siri trigger support

Logitech-owned Ultimate Ears on Tuesday announced a software update for its Boom 2 and Megaboom Bluetooth speakers, letting users trigger Apple's Siri or Google Now without having to reach for their phone or tablet.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple issues third developer & public betas of iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6, tvOS 9.2.2

Apple on Tuesday updated both its ongoing developer and public betas, with the release of new builds of OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, iOS 9.3.3, and tvOS 9.2.2 [updated].

Mike Wuerthele 10 years ago 3

Twitter, Vine expand video limit to 140 seconds

The duration of videos posted to Twitter has been expanded from a 30 second limit to 140 seconds — matching the numerical 140 character limit for text posts.

Mike Wuerthele 10 years ago 1

Former Apple employees reveal iPhone-connected aftermarket car backup camera

Bryson Gardner, Joseph Fisher and Brian Sander think that cars should be upgraded like software. That's why the three ex-Apple employees founded Pearl Automation Inc., a company that announced a new iPhone-connected backup camera this week.

David Silverberg 10 years ago 32

Giveaway: Win an iPhone case and keyless lock bundle from Dog and Bone

Dog & Bone is partnering with AppleInsider this week to give readers the chance to win one of two bundles consisting of an iPhone case, LockSmart and LockSmart Mini.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

Microsoft SharePoint for iOS arrives on Apple's App Store

Microsoft has launched a free iOS client for its SharePoint enterprise collaboration suite, making it easier for businesses to consolidate inter-office communication and collaboration on the go.

Mike Wuerthele 10 years ago 9

Apple opens registrations for children's Apple Camps at US retail stores

Apple on Tuesday began taking reservations for its annual summer "Apple Camps," which invite children aged 8 to 12 to participate in workshops at the company's retail stores, where they're exposed to Apple products while learning various high-tech skills.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

New rules may put up barriers to games on Apple's App Store in China

Developers looking to publish games on Apple's Chinese App Store will reportedly face a tougher time starting July 1, when all new mobile games must be pre-approved by the Chinese government.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Browser-based Apple Pay predicted to chip away at PayPal's dominance with both consumers & merchants

Convenience and brand recognition should help Apple Pay on the web pose a serious threat to PayPal right out of the gate, a new analysis predicts, forecasting that Apple's new browser-based payment service will see a major overlap with PayPal acceptance when it launches this fall.

Mike Wuerthele 10 years ago 49

Inside watchOS 3: Customize your Apple Watch display on a workout-by-workout basis

With the upcoming watchOS 3 update, tracked workouts with Apple Watch will not only display more information in the midst of an exercise, but the type of information shown can be completely customized by the user.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 8

Adobe updates Creative Cloud with deep Stock integration, content-aware crop for Photoshop CC and more

Adobe on Tuesday released a set of substantial updates to its Creative Cloud family of products and services, including tight Adobe Stock integration and advanced technologies like facial recognition and content-aware photo cropping.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

Apple customers to receive $400M iBooks settlement payments on Tuesday

Customers impacted by Apple's alleged iBooks price fixing scheme will this week receive settlement payments in the form of store credit or checks for up to $6.83 per e-book, the law firm representing plaintiffs in the case announced on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

Apple's differential privacy analyzes the group, protects the individual

Apple's incorporation of differential privacy in its data collection efforts marks the first wide scale use of the technique, according to Prof. Aaron Roth, the University of Pennsylvania mathematician who "literally wrote the book" on it, as Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering, said at WWDC on June 13.

David Silverberg 10 years ago 27

Apple's 'iPhone 7' rumored to ship with standard EarPods, Lightning adapter

A rumor circulating at Computex Taipei 2016 claims Apple plans to bundle a Lightning-to-3.5mm plug adapter with its standard EarPods headphones when "iPhone 7" ships this fall, hinting at a move away from the 3.5mm jack format.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 38

More evidence of iOS 10 'dark mode' emerges, hints at cellular toggle in Control Center

Further explorations of iOS 10's code may back expectations that the mobile OS will get a "dark mode" in later betas, and/or a cellular connection toggle in its Control Center.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Tim Cook to host fundraiser for House Speaker Paul Ryan, other Republicans

After Apple refused to back this election cycle's Republican national convention, a report on Monday claims CEO Tim Cook next week will host a fundraiser for sitting U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other House Republicans.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 73

Apple Music rival Spotify tops 100 million subscribers, 30 million paid listeners

Spotify on Monday announced that it had surpassed 100 million subscribers, including 30 million paid customers, keeping it firmly ahead of Apple Music and other rivals in the streaming music space.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Sketchy rumor suggests Apple's 'iPhone 7' will retain headphone jack, support dual SIM

New components claimed to be bound for Apple's next-generation "iPhone 7" suggest the handset will feature dual SIM trays and a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, though it's hard to place much confidence in the leaks.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

Apple pulls legacy non-Retina MacBook Pro from retail store displays

Apple Stores are beginning to remove the 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro from their showfloors, in what may be a sign the company is preparing to completely phase out the product with a spinning optical disc drive, AppleInsider discovered on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 26

Inside watchOS 3: Apple Watch adds new iOS-style swipe-up Control Center

With watchOS 3, Glances are no more. Swiping up from watch faces now brings up a Control Center with quick access to commonly used settings, borrowing a design convention from Apple's iOS.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10

India eases rules on local sourcing, paves way for country's first Apple Stores

The Indian government on Monday announced loosened policies towards local sourcing by foreign retailers, likely setting the stage for Apple launching its first stores in the country.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Apple Maps picks up public transit directions for Denver, Colorado

Apple on Monday introduced public transit directions for Denver, Colo. to users of its Maps apps for OS X and iOS, continuing a slow expansion of support.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Select Bank of America ATMs now processing Apple Pay withdrawals

As part of a previously announced effort to introduce support for emerging digital wallet solutions, Bank of America this weekend began processing Apply Pay withdrawals at select ATMs in California, the first step in bringing wide compatibility to customers across the bank's nationwide network.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

Apple refuses to back GOP convention because of Trump politics

Despite having provided aid in the past, Apple is withholding financial and technological support from this year's Republican presidential convention — owing to controversial positions by candidate Donald Trump, a report claimed on Saturday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 278

Inside watchOS 3: New 'Breathe' app for Apple Watch reminds you to relax, focus

In addition to reminding you to stand and walk throughout the day, watchOS 3 will also prompt Apple Watch users to take a minute to relax, focus and meditate with a new app dubbed "Breathe."

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 27

This week on AI: iOS 10, macOS Sierra & watchOS 3 lead WWDC reveals

Apple's WWDC keynote provided plenty of news fodder this week, including the announcements of macOS Sierra, iOS 10, and watchOS 3 — plus many other technologies coming soon to Apple devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

E3 2016: Dragon Raja and Galak-Z land on iOS later this year

Rounding out AppleInsider's E3 coverage are two stylish mobile games, one an RPG adaptation of Korean fantasy novel Dragon Raja, and another a portable version of popular console space shooter Galak-Z.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Apple invites developers to Search Ads beta ahead of iOS 10 launch

In preparation of the iOS 10 launch this fall, Apple on Friday sent out emails inviting developers to take part in a beta testing program for Search Ads, a forthcoming iOS App Store feature designed to boost app discoverability.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Apple adds sales and proceeds data to iTunes Connect app

Apple on Friday released an updated version of its iTunes Connect app for content providers, adding unit sales and proceeds to the Trends analytics tool.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

E3 2016: 'Clapper' merges DDR, 'Pat-A-Cake' for rhythm gaming via iPad camera

One of the more unique games spotted by AppleInsider at this year's E3 expo was "Clapper," a two-player cooperative rhythm title that uses the iPad's FaceTime camera to track how well you play the classic children's hand clapping game "Pat-A-Cake."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Apple led effort to remove rifle emoji from Unicode 9.0, report says

A proposed rifle emoji initially set for release as part of Unicode 9.0 was removed from consideration after Unicode Consortium delegates representing Apple and Microsoft expressed disapproval of its inclusion, a report said Friday.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 101

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