Apple to host pop-punk band Good Charlotte at its WWDC16 Bash

Good Charlotte will perform at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference Bash on Thursday, the company has announced to attendees.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 4

Safari 10 will prefer HTML5, require manual activations of plugins like Flash & Java

Continuing Apple's deprication of third-party plugins, Safari 10 — bundled with macOS Sierra — will by default require users to manually activate Flash, Java, Silverlight, or QuickTime to use one of them on a website.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Inside iOS 10: Apple makes News app more accessible & better organized, adds alerts

In a clear competitive move to take on rival Google News, Apple will be introducing a new design and organization to its News app in iOS 10, plus the addition of push notifications for breaking news.

David Silverberg 10 years ago 4

Apple Pay confirmed for France, Hong Kong & Switzerland in coming months

During its WWDC keynote, Apple solidified rumors by announcing that Apple Pay will be coming to France, Switzerland, and Hong Kong in the next several months.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Siri for Mac: How it works in Apple's macOS Sierra and what it's capable of

macOS Sierra, revealed during Apple's WWDC keynote on Monday, will be the first Mac operating system to include Siri. Although many people are familiar with how the virtual assistant works in iOS, there will be quite a few differences on desktops and laptops.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

iOS 10 rich notifications will come to devices without 3D Touch, Apple tells developers

Though Apple showcased the new rich notifications in iOS 10 using 3D Touch on an iPhone 6s, the same functionality will also come to older iPhone models without pressure sensitive displays, developers have been informed.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9

How to remove Stocks, Compass and other native apps from your iPhone or iPad in iOS 10

The upcoming release of iOS 10 will finally allow users to uninstall unwanted native apps, including Stocks and Watch, and even core apps like Calendar, Mail and Music. Here's how it works.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

Flash Deal: Apple's early 2015 13-inch MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB) for $829

For the next 24 hours only (or while supplies last), B&H Photo is offering the lowest price we've ever seen on the Early 2015 13-inch MacBook Air (1.6GHz, 4GB, 256GB) at $829 with free shipping and no sales tax outside of NY. Or grab $200-$400 off current MacBook Pros.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

Apple removes Siri Remote requirement for gaming apps in latest tvOS beta

Buried amidst an avalanche of WWDC announcements, Apple on Monday removed a stipulation in its developer resources guidelines that required tvOS games use the fourth-generation Apple TV Siri Remote as a gaming controller.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 16

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AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Apple reveals macOS Sierra hardware compatibility list

Following Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, Apple posted details about the upcoming macOS Sierra release to its official webpage, noting hardware support going back to the 2009 model year.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 55

Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go, dj Pro, others

Apple on Monday announced its annual selection of Design Awards recipients on Monday, handing out honors to the developers behind standout app properties like Lara Croft Go, Frame.io and dj Pro, among many others.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

How to Register for Apple's iOS 10 and macOS Sierra betas

A spectrum of new features are set for introduction when iOS 10 and macOS (n´e OS X) see public release this fall, but those brave enough to take the leap can test drive the software as part of Apple's Beta Software Program come July.

David Silverberg 10 years ago 5

'Apple File System' will scale from Apple Watch to Macs, replace HFS+

In an under-the-radar WWDC announcement, Apple on Monday introduced the Apple File System, designed to eventually replace the HFS+ format and better exploit modern technologies.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 41

Apple nixes Game Center app in first iOS 10 beta

Apple's long bemoaned Game Center is not present in the first beta version of iOS 10, suggesting the company intends to deprecate the standalone app after more than five years of service.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 14

Apple posts WWDC 2016 keynote video, iOS 10 ad, Swift developer story online [u]

After wrapping up the onstage portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, Apple on Monday published a full video of the keynote event, as well as an iOS 10 ad and Swift coding feature, to its website and YouTube.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

iOS 10 will allow deleting first-party apps cluttering homescreens

Answering a long-standing complaint, iOS 10 will finally let people delete apps native to the operating system, potentially clearing up both storage and homescreen space.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Apple restricts iOS 10 to iPhone 5, 4th-gen iPad or newer [u]

Following a debut onstage at WWDC 2016, Apple seeded the first beta version of iOS 10 to developers on Monday with support limited to iPhones, iPads and iPod touch models powered by the company's A6 system-on-chip and better.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 35

iOS 10 to offer voicemail transcription, new API for third-party VoIP apps

Looking to improve the calling functions on iOS devices, Apple on Monday announced iOS 10 features like voicemail transcriptions, and a new API for third-party VoIP apps, allowing them to behave more like regular iPhone calls.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

iOS 10, watchOS 3 & macOS Sierra betas debut for developers today, public testers in July

Before they launch for free this fall, Apple's next-generation platforms will be available in beta form starting today for registered developers. Members of Apple's public beta program will also be able to test the future of iOS and macOS starting in July.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28

Apple brings coding to the iPad with Swift Playground

Introduced as a new way for children to learn how to code, Apple will bring its Swift programming language to iPad with Swift Playground, a touch-friendly way for beginners to grasp the basics.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 74

Apple debuts 'Home' app for HomeKit device control

Apple introduced a dedicated "Home" iOS app at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, finally introducing a manual control interface for HomeKit accessories to iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

iOS 10 Messages gain rich links, 3X bigger emojis, bubble effects & third-party app integration

As the most-used app on iOS, Apple's Messages will receive a major overhaul in the upcoming iOS 10 update, including a number of emoji-related enhancements, dynamic text bubbles, and rich links with images automatically integrated into chats. Third-party developers will also be able to tap into and expand iMessages with their own creations

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 41

Apple Maps opens up to developers with extensions, Apple Music gets redesign in iOS 10

Apple's Maps and Music services will gain new functionality and and new looks with the upcoming launch of iOS 10, the company announced at WWDC on Monday. In particular, Maps will gain in-app functionality with third-party extensions, while Music has a cleaner design that simplifies playback and discovery.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Apple opens Siri up to developers with third-party SDK

Apple on Monday announced a third-party SDK for its Siri virtual assistant, opening up voice control options for developers integration.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple's iOS 10 revamps lock & home screen with widgets, adds face & scene recognition to Photos

Two of the fundamental components of iOS — the lock screen and home screen — are getting a fresh look starting with iOS 10, giving users quick access to information and data with minimal interaction needed. In addition, enhancements to Photos will make it easier to find and group pictures and videos.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12

Apple rebrands OS X as macOS, announces Sierra with Siri, plus focus on Continuity & iCloud

Apple has announced it will rebrand its OS X platform as macOS with an update coming later this year, dubbed Sierra, with an emphasis on syncing data and settings through the cloud, and the debut of Siri on the Mac.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 40

New iOS Remote app will offer all abilities from Apple TV Siri Remote

Apple during WWDC announced an updated Remote iOS app for the Apple TV, promising to carry over features from the Siri Remote to iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

SlingTV arrives on Apple TV, Fox Sport Go, Molotov.tv, others coming soon

At WWDC 2016 on Monday, Apple SVP of Internet Software Eddy Cue threw a spotlight on a few new tvOS apps including popular streaming services SlingTV, which launched today, and French video app Molotov.tv, among others

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple TV, iOS will simplify cable provider authentication with single sign-on

A number of enhancements are coming to the fourth-generation Apple TV later this year, including the ability to authenticate a cable subscription just one time across a variety of apps.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13

Apple's watchOS 3 for Apple Watch focuses on speed, instant information

User complaints about slowness on Apple Watch have not gone unheard, as Apple is planning major improvements to speed and responsiveness with watchOS 3, including background loading of data, a quick-access Control Center, and dynamic new uses for the side button.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23

Apple now has over 2M apps in App Store, paid nearly $50B to developers

At its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the App Store recently reached a milestone with more than two million apps in circulation, which have generated nearly $50 billion for developers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

Giveaway: Enter to win a MacBook sleeve, iPhone case, iPad case and Briefcase bag from Pad & Quill

Pad & Quill is partnering with AppleInsider this week to kick off WWDC festivities with a fabulous giveaway bundle consisting of The Briefcase bag, iPad case, MacBook sleeve and an iPhone case of the winner's choosing.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

AppleInsider is live at WWDC 2016 - get all the breaking news as it happens

Apple is set to announce the next-generation versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS and watchOS at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and AppleInsider is there live in San Francisco with up-to-the-second news and analysis.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

India asking for commitment on manufacturing before approving Apple Stores

The Indian government is aiming to get a firm commitment from Apple on local manufacturing before authorizing the launch of any Apple Stores in the country, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

LinkedIn's iOS Developer Community cancels WWDC watch party after Microsoft purchase

Just hours before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote was scheduled to start, LinkedIn's iOS Developer Community canceled its San Francisco-based watch party, following the news that the social networking service was acquired by Microsoft for $26.2 billion.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 28

Foxconn chairman tells staff to expect 'feeble' iPhone sales until early 2017 - report

The chairman of Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — is reportedly telling subordinates that demand for Apple iPhones will stay weak until early next year, despite an anticipated fall launch for new models.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

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