Apple Car: It's about the experience

As part of its highly speculative look at "Apple Car," Motor Trend invited AppleInsider to take part in a roundtable discussion to critique a collaborative concept design worked up in partnership with the ArtCenter College of Design.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 28

Microsoft sues DOJ for right to tell customers about data searches

On Thursday Microsoft opened a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing that the government can't prevent it from telling customers when federal agencies have searched through their data — or at least, not as frequently.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

UK soccer star Raheem Sterling close to signing six-figure Apple endorsement deal

A winger with U.K. soccer club Manchester City, Raheem Sterling, is nearing a lucrative deal to endorse Apple devices, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 19

FBI requests warrant to unlock iPhone 5c connected to California murder investigation

Rather than seeking Apple's assistance, the FBI plans to work with its own San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory to obtain data from a seized iPhone 5c involved in a murder investigation, if it is awarded a warrant to do so.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 7

Apple's 'Apps for Earth' promo directs select app revenues to World Wildlife Fund

Apple on Thursday launched "Apps for Earth," an App Store promotion which will direct all of the proceeds from a small collection of apps and in-app transactions to the World Wildlife Fund during the month of April.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Ticket reseller Rukkus adds 360-degree seat views, Google Cardboard VR support to iPhone app

Ticket marketplace Rukkus is stepping into the virtual reality field with a new update to its iOS app, allowing users to sample the view from their seats in an arena in a more immersive way before they complete their purchase.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

Leaked iPhone app suggests Samsung preparing iOS support for Gear S2 smart watch

An unfinished app for managing Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch has quietly appeared online, which may hint that Samsung is nearly ready to deliver on its promised iOS support.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple adds muscle in Washington with hire of White House insider

Apple has put a new face on its efforts to lobby the federal government, bringing in Cynthia Hogan — a Washington cognoscente with close ties to the White House — to lead its office in the District.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

Rumor: suppliers begin to receive Apple Watch 2 component orders

Apple has reportedly started signing component orders for the second-generation Apple Watch, a possible sign that version two of the wearable will begin mass production within the next few months.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 23

White House warns Congress that anti-net neutrality bill could be vetoed

If Congress sends HR 2666 — a bill that might seriously weaken the FCC's net neutrality rules — to the president for his signature, it would almost certainly be returned with a veto stamp, the White House said this week.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Motor Trend spotlights 'Apple Car' development in June cover story

For its latest June issue, long-running automotive serial Motor Trend threw a spotlight on rumors and speculation surrounding Apple's shadowy "Project Titan." To go along with its print coverage, which includes a well-studied "Apple Car" concept rendering, the magazine invited a panel of experts to discuss the broader implications of Apple's efforts, and AppleInsider was there.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 49

CBS tvOS app gets Apple TV universal search integration

CBS this week became the latest streaming provider to tap into Apple TV's universal search APIs, adding to a growing list of apps that let surface first-party content via text and Siri voice search.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Apple unlikely to learn details of San Bernardino iPhone exploit

Apple, in an effort to protect customers against a heretofore unknown iPhone vulnerability, has sought information regarding a working encryption exploit used by the Justice Department in its investigation into the San Bernardino terror attacks. A new report, however, suggests the passcode bypass technique will likely remain secret.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 20

FBI has yet to find actionable intel from breached San Bernardino iPhone, report says

A report Wednesday claims FBI agents have not yet discovered useful information from an iPhone 5c linked to last year's San Bernardino terror attack, a device that just last month was at the center of a high-profile court battle involving Apple.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

Senate draft bill requires companies extract, decrypt data for law enforcement

Two high-ranking U.S. senators on Wednesday released to the public a proposed bill that would grant courts the authority to order tech companies dealing in hardware, software or services help law enforcement agencies gain access to encrypted communications.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

'1970' date bug could be used to wreck pre-iOS 9.3.1 devices over Wi-Fi, researchers say

Though the issue was nominally fixed with iOS 9.3, the "1970" date bug can theoretically be used to intentionally brick any pre-iOS 9.3.1 device, according to a pair of security researchers.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

How to install and run Mac apps that don't come from the Mac App Store

Apple has introduced a number of features designed to protect users from malware in OS X, but these tools occasionally go too far when trying to save people from themselves.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

Rumor again claims Apple's 'iPhone 7' will ditch headphone jack for Lightning EarPods, sport Smart Connector

The design for the next-generation "iPhone 7" may have already leaked, a new report claims, adding new details about Bluetooth EarPods that will allegedly pair and charge through the Lightning port.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 40

House Judiciary Committee votes unanimously to back law demanding warrants for old emails

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted 28 to 0 to approve the Email Privacy Act, a long-delayed bill that would make it tougher for law enforcement agencies to ask tech companies for older communications data.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Sling TV launches beta 'multi-stream' plan with simultaneous streaming on three devices

Sling TV on Wednesday launched a beta "multi-stream" plan, allowing subscribers to stream channels on up to three devices simultaneously, instead of the normal single-device scheme.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

Apple loses influential industrial designer Danny Coster to GoPro

Industrial designer Danny Coster — one of the Apple design team's longest serving members — has left the company and will join action camera maker GoPro as Vice President of Design.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 32

Meizu's new Pro 6 smartphone mimics Apple's iPhone 6s design & 3D Touch

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu — well-known for copying Apple's iPhone designs in its products — on Wednesday announced the Pro 6, a phone which not only imitates design elements from the iPhone 6s but one of its signature features, 3D Touch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 37

New York City's MTA plans to debut smartphone-based transit payments by mid-2018

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York issued a public bid on Wednesday, asking for proposals for a new contactless ticketing system to replace the MetroCard, and potentially allow iPhone users to pay for public transit on their smartphone.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18

USB-C devices can now have safety, authenticity verified with new certification program

It will soon be much easier for consumers and businesses to determine whether a USB-C device is genuine and can be trusted, thanks to the newly introduced USB Type-C Authentication specification.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

Amazon launches $290 Kindle Oasis, its thinnest e-reader ever

Amazon's latest black-and-white e-reader is its thinnest and lightest design ever, but the Kindle Oasis also comes with a hefty $290 price tag, making it more expensive than Apple's iPad mini 2.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 38

Adobe to update Premiere Pro, other CC video apps with VR/360-degree tools & more

Adobe on Wednesday announced a slate of impending updates to its core video editing software, Premiere Pro CC, with support for 360-degree and virtual reality videos. In addition, related apps like After Effects CC and Audition CC will also see new improvements.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple rolls out 24-month corporate iPhone & iPad lease plans in India [u]

In an apparent bid to boost sales in India and gain a foothold in the developing market, Apple on Tuesday began offering corporate customers in the region attractive two-year lease plans for iPhone and iPad starting at 999 rupees (about $15) per month [updated].

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

FBI reportedly paid 'gray-hat' hackers, not Cellebrite, for zero day exploit in San Bernardino iPhone case

In the latest development of what appears to be a never-ending guessing game, a report on Tuesday claims FBI officials purchased a zero day exploit from a group of professional security researchers as part of its successful effort in breaking into an iPhone 5c linked to last year's San Bernardino terror attack.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

Logitech expands audio portfolio with $50M Jaybird acquisition

Accessories manufacturer Logitech on Tuesday announced an agreement to purchase Utah-based earbud maker Jaybird, known for its "active" style wireless headphone designs, in a deal worth some $50 million in cash.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

FBI Director Comey calls 'emotion' surrounding Apple case unproductive, says encryption needs legislative resolution

Two weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigation withdrew its legal action against Apple, agency director James Comey on Tuesday said the difficulty of squaring national security policies with consumer privacy rights was the most onerous of his government career.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 33

Apple Watch takes 71 percent share of teen market, iPhone remains strong, study says

Apple's mobile product lines continue to perform well with the all important U.S. teen demographic, as a new spring 2016 survey put Apple Watch far ahead in the nascent smartwatch game, while iPhone exhibited expectedly consistent growth.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

Facebook debuts Messenger bots, Live API & more at F8 Developer Conference

Facebook opened the F8 Developer Conference on Tuesday by announcing a number of developments, including Messenger bots and a Live API that will bring video streaming to a wider range of devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Adobe updates Post with Live Photos support, Airmail comes to iPad with Split View

Adobe on Tuesday updated its Post graphics design tool for iOS with several new features, including Live Photos support. Bloop meanwhile updated the iOS version of its Airmail email client, bringing it to the iPad for the first time along with other major improvements.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Apple's AirPlay comes to Android in new flagship HTC 10

HTC on Tuesday unveiled the HTC 10, its latest flagship smartphone, with an unusual feature in the form of native support for Apple's AirPlay wireless streaming protocol.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

London Met Police says it has deployed just 641 iPads out of planned 15,000-20,000

In spite of one-time plans to adopt between 15,000 and 20,000 iPads, London's Metropolitan Police have so far deployed just 641 units, and don't have any immediate plans to deploy more, a report revealed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

New York law could allow roadside 'textalyzer' checks for distracted driving

Drivers in New York might soon be subject to on-the-spot analysis of their mobile phones to determine whether they were distracted by their devices in the run-up to accidents, if a proposed law passes the state legislature.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 66

Analysis ranks 9.7" iPad Pro screen as best performing mobile LCD ever made

With two color gamuts, increased brightness, lower reflectance, and the new True Tone color shifting technology, the Retina display in Apple's new 9.7-inch iPad Pro is not only the best in its class — a new analysis has found it's the best performing mobile LCD on the market, period.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 27

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