Apple's installment-based iPhone trade-up program comes to France, Italy & Spain

Apple on Friday brought its "Trade Up with Installments" program to France, Italy, and Spain, expanding it beyond U.S. borders for the first time.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Samsung to bring web-based 'SamsungPay Mini' to iPhones - report

The expanding electronic payments battle between Apple, Google, and Samsung will reportedly reach a new front next month as the South Korean firm is said to be readying a new web-based option that would enable iPhone users to make online payments via SamsungPay.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 33

Congress won't consider mandatory encryption bill after Apple battle - report

Draft legislation that could've forced U.S. corporations like Apple to decrypt data on-demand following a court order won't be formally introduced this year, and has lost the support needed to advance anyway, sources said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

AppleInsider podcast talks about the latest rumors in MacBook, Siri, 'AppleTV 5' and 'iPhone 7' rumors

The Appleinsider podcast talk about rumored new MacBooks, Siri and AppleTV, rumors about Apple competing with Amazon Echo, Apple Watch as a health device, and new iPhone 7 rumors.

Victor Marks 10 years ago 0

Apple eyes Apple Pay expansion into Asia and Europe, looks to roll out in 'every significant market'

Addressing this week's Apple Pay expansion in Singapore, segment vice president Jennifer Bailey said Apple is "working rapidly" to deploy the payments platform in Asia and Europe on the way to launching in every major market the company's products are sold.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 14

Apple can add 62M iOS users in India but it won't be easy, analyst says

Investment firm Piper Jaffray estimates India could contribute some 62 million iOS device users to Apple's user base if the company successfully ramps its presence up to China levels, but a comparatively low-income population and strict government policies presage a rough path ahead.

Andrew Drea 10 years ago 11

Apple TV nets Bravo, E! and Syfy content with new tvOS apps

As of Thursday, pay TV subscribers who also own a fourth-generation Apple TV can stream the latest shows from NBCUniversal channels Bravo, E! and Syfy through dedicated apps Bravo Now, E! Now and Syfy Now.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

Google staves off Oracle code copyright claim

Putting an end to a contentious trial, a jury on Thursday found that Google's implementation of 37 Java APIs in Android represented fair use — rebuffing complaints by Java's nominal owner, Oracle.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 61

Rumor: leaked schematics reaffirm dual-lens camera, Smart Connector for 'iPhone 7 Plus'

New sets of alleged "iPhone 7" and "7 Plus" schematics purportedly leaked on Thursday may support rumors the Plus will ship with a dual-lens camera and a Smart Connector, although the standard model may still have some form of camera upgrade.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

VirnetX asks court to ban FaceTime and iMessage, add $190 million to patent payout

Intensifying its patent infringement case against Apple, VirnetX has asked a Texas court to order an injunction against FaceTime, iMessage, and a VPN feature, while simultaneously asking for greater damage payments on top of $625.6 million awarded earlier this year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Pixelmator for Mac gets new Quick and Magnetic selection tools, Retouch extension for Photos

Pixelmator Team on Thursday updated its namesake Mac image editor with two new selection tools, and a Retouch extension for Apple's OS X Photos app.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Apple pondered Time Warner buyout in 2015 - report

Eddy Cue, Apple's head of internet software and services, raised the idea of his company buying Time Warner in talks with the media giant late last year, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 53

Apple invention turns Lightning headphones into smart walkie-talkies

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published a somewhat unusual Apple invention detailing a communications platform that ditches cellular in favor of direct, point-to-point network technology.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 18

Energy consumption concerns loom over Apple's proposed Irish data center

In a hearing in Galway, Ireland on Tuesday, Apple fielded concerns from locals regarding a planned data center that is shaping up to be the country's largest consumer of electricity, with some estimates placing usage rates surpassing Dublin's entire daily supply.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 52

Google preps self-driving car facility near Detroit as Chrysler partnership ramps up

Google on Wednesday announced plans to launch a "self-driving technology development center" in Novi, Mich., just outside the home of the American auto industry in Detroit.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Deals: Where to grab the lowest prices on Apple's MacBooks this Memorial Day weekend

This Memorial Day weekend, save up to $300 on popular 13" and 15" MacBook Pros when you pair instant discounts with exclusive coupons. Or snap up a 2015 12" MacBook for only $964 with 3 free accessories, free shipping and no sales tax in most states.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

China's Xiaomi shows off new $460 4K camera drone

The race to the bottom has reached the drone market, as infamous copycat Xiaomi on Wednesday revealed a pair of new camera-equipped drones that work with the company's smartphones.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 43

Apple supplier Foxconn replaces 60,000 workers with robots

Apple's primary manufacturing partner, Foxconn, has replaced 60,000 people with robots at a single factory in Kunshan, China, a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 85

Apple working on charging infrastructure for electric cars - report

Apple is talking with firms which provide vehicle charging stations and hiring engineers with experience in the field as it works on a means of charging its rumored electric car, a report claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

Microsoft set to axe nearly 2,000 jobs in bid to 'streamline' smartphone biz

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a restructuring of its mobile hardware group that will see as many as 1,850 employees — most of them former Nokia staffers — lose their jobs as the company looks to right the listing smartphone ship.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 37

Indian finance minister shoots down prospect of local Apple Stores - report

India's finance minister has reportedly ratified a ruling that Apple must follow local sourcing rules, potentially halting the company's near-term attemps to launch its first stores in the country.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 49

24 Hour Deal: Apple's 128GB iPad Air 2 (WiFi, Silver) for $499.00 with free case

For the next 24 hours, Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo's Deal Zone Deal of the Day offers the lowest price we've seen on Apple's 128GB iPad Air 2 (WiFi Only) in Silver, Space Gray, or Gold at $499.00 with free shipping, a free case, and no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

Winners of the WaterField Designs MacBook bag giveaway announced [Carl J. and Tyler D.]

AppleInsider would like to congratulate the winners of our latest giveaway, Carl J. and Tyler D., who scored a handcrafted laptop bag from WaterField Designs in the color of their choosing.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 0

Plaintiffs try to keep 'Error 53' lawsuit against Apple alive, say reimbursement not enough

Apple's motion to dismiss a pending class action lawsuit related to the infamous "Error 53" Touch ID issue was countered in a recent court filing claiming the company's remedial actions, which include an iOS software update and reimbursement efforts, are inadequate.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

Hyundai adds Apple CarPlay support to six models, report says

Korean carmaker Hyundai plans to integrate CarPlay compatibility into a total of eight 2015 and 2016 vehicles, bringing the firm closer to offering Apple's infotainment system across its entire lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

Apple brings iOS 9 Spotlight Suggestions to 7 more markets, adds NBC to Apple TV's universal search

Apple on Tuesday made a pair of improvements to its search services by bringing iOS 9's Spotlight Suggestions to seven more markets and adding NBC as an item in the fourth-generation Apple TV's universal search results.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple Pay nets five major banks in Singapore to cover over 80% of Visa and MasterCard holders

Just over one month after Apple Pay rolled out to iPhone and Apple Watch users in Singapore through American Express integration, Apple on Tuesday announced new partnerships with five local banks that bring with them support for credit and debit cards issued by Visa and MasterCard.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple seeks lawyer with HIPAA expertise for health initiative

An Apple job listing on Monday reveals the company is looking to hire a seasoned attorney with health privacy expertise to take on the role of Privacy Counsel , suggesting a health and medical systems expansion could be in the works.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 6

Adonit ships new Pixel stylus to compete with Apple Pencil

Stylus maker Adonit on Tuesday launched its latest model, the Pixel, advancing its own technology and responding to new competition provided by Apple Pencil.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Apple releases first iOS 9.3.3, OS X 10.11.6 public betas with minor bug fixes [u]

Apple on Tuesday released the first public beta versions of iOS 9.3.3 and OS X 10.11.6, both maintenance updates that bring minor bug fixes and performance improvements to iOS and Mac devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple looks to debut Siri SDK at WWDC, developing Amazon Echo competitor

Five years after Siri launched with iPhone 4S, Apple is reportedly preparing to open its virtual assistant platform up to third-party developers through a dedicated SDK, and might dive deeper into AI services by embedding the technology into a speaker type device similar to Amazon's Echo.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 52

Apple brings back crypto whiz Jon Callas as encryption battles heat up

Apple has re-hired Jon Callas, a cryptography expert responsible for much of Apple's security technology over the years, the company confirmed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Pebble unveils Pebble 2 and Time 2 smartwatches, 3G-enabled Core running accessory

Pebble on Tuesday launched two new smartwatches on Kickstarter, the Pebble 2 and the Time 2, along with a new accessory, the Core — aimed at people who want to go running without their smartphone, as well as hacking enthusiasts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Eric Schmidt says he uses an iPhone, but claims to prefer Samsung's Galaxy

Alphabet chairman Eric Schmidt has owned up to the worst-kept secret in Silicon Valley: that the leader of the Android mothership leans on an arch rival for his day-to-day communications.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 73

Local sourcing rules may still block Apple Stores from expanding into India

Apple may not have secured permission to open its first stores in India after all, though the company has not been shut out of the process, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Tim Cook hints Apple pushing further into health through Apple Watch & other devices

Apple is hoping to venture deeper into health tracking, through the Apple Watch and beyond, CEO Tim Cook hinted on Tuesday during a talk at Startup Fest Europe in Amsterdam.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

New 13" MacBook to launch in Q3, end development of MacBook Air insider says

Noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple to launch a next-generation 13-inch MacBook model in the third quarter of 2016, which would expand the company's thin-and-light lineup directly into 13-inch MacBook Pro territory.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 51

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