Codenames for Apple's 'Project Titan' car HQ borrow from Greek mythology: 'Rhea,' 'Athena' & 'Medusa'

A series of buildings in Sunnyvale, Calif., are ground zero for Apple's top secret "Project Titan" electric car project, and a new report reveals the codenames of some of the company's facilities in the area, including names like "Pegasus," "Aria," "Rhea" and "Corvinus."

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32

Last Call: Apple's 13" MacBook Air for $869, 11" MacBook Air for $749, and 21" iMac HD for $949

For the next 6 days only, readers can grab the lowest prices we've seen all year on Apple's current 11-inch MacBook Air (Early 2015), 13-inch MacBook Air (Early 2015), and a well-equipped 21.5-inch iMac (Late 2013). All include free expedited shipping and no tax outside NY.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple grows to 7.4% of worldwide PC market as Windows continues to cede share to the Mac

Apple continued to grow overall Mac marketshare during the March quarter as most leading Windows PC makers suffered significant setbacks, according to the latest research data from Gartner and IDC.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 40

Apple premieres seven new Apple Watch ads with strong fitness & celebrity focus

Apple on Monday debuted several new Apple Watch TV ads, highlighting features and apps while also leveraging celebrities to gain some marketing clout.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

Microsoft adds contextual edit commands to Office for iPhone, Google makes Now more iPad-friendly

Microsoft on Monday updated its Office apps for iOS with new contextual functions on the iPhone, while Google updated its iOS search app to better sort Now information cards on the iPad.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Apple's iPhone SE brings poor Bluetooth call quality for some users

Some early adopters of the small but state-of-the-art iPhone SE have reported trouble with the audio quality of phone calls made over Bluetooth headsets and ear pieces, an issue which Apple is said to be investigating internally.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 27

Christy Turlington Burns, Apple's Jay Blahnik to talk Apple Watch & running at Boston Apple Store

Model and Apple spokeswoman Christy Turlington Burns will be one of several guests appearing at Boston's Boylston Street Apple Store on Saturday, Apr. 16, there to discuss the Boston Marathon, running in general, and training with the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Killer Deals: Apple's current 15" MacBook Pro for $1,749, 12.9" 128GB iPad Pro in Gold for $849, Mac mini for $429

For the next 6 days only, grab Apple's current 15" MacBook Pro for $1,749 (Mid-2015), 128GB Gold 12.9" WiFi iPad Pro (Late 2015) for $849, and Mac mini (Late 2014) for $429. Plus there's 1 day left for a $749 11" MacBook Air and $869 13" MacBook Pro. All with no tax outside NY.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

US shoppers increasingly buying iPhones from carriers instead of Apple

A growing number of Americans are choosing to buy their iPhones from carrier outlets and websites, instead of directly from Apple's website and retail stores, recent research data indicates.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 29

BlackBerry kills BB10, will work on mid-range Android phones instead

The latest turnaround strategy for formerly-dominant smartphone maker BlackBerry is reportedly centered on mid-range Android devices, as the company will no longer manufacture new phones based on its own BlackBerry 10 operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 30

China's Inspur rumored to be joining Apple server supply chain

A Chinese server vendor, Inspur, has allegedly joined Apple's datacenter supply chain, as the iPhone maker continues to work toward bringing more of its cloud services in-house.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 19

Apple Maps public transit data comes to Portland, Oregon

New cities with Apple Maps transit data continue to be added on a regular basis, with the town of Portland, Ore., the latest to enter the fold, on the heels of Montreal and Austin.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 4

Apple's Yokohama, Japan R&D facility opening delayed until early 2017

Apple's upcoming research and development facility was originally due to be completed this year, but new details posted at the construction site reveal the facility will now be completed by March of 2017.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

2016 Apple Watch will be internal 's' upgrade, major design changes to wait until 2017, insider says

This year's second-generation Apple Watch will feature improved internal components, but its external design will be largely unchanged from the first-generation model, according to well-connected insider Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 85

Siri, Kobe Bryant & Michael B. Jordan feature in latest Apple TV ad

Apple on Sunday posted a new ad for the Apple TV, featuring soon-to-be-retired basketballer Kobe Bryant and actor Michael B. Jordan, best known for roles in movies like Creed and Fruitvale Station.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Roundup: Best iOS apps for creating, managing and sharing GIFs

Introduced in 1987, Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) images have evolved from small icons to hugely popular animated clips that are adding humor to everyday digital conversations. AppleInsider has compiled a list of the best keyboards, creators and storage tools to get you GIF-ing.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 5

Review: Elgato's Eve Energy smartplug is easy to use, but highlights HomeKit's flaws

Elgato's Eve Energy smartplug is a perfectly serviceable home automation product, but in some ways it proves that Apple's HomeKit platform still has a ways to go before it becomes mainstream.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 37

This week on AI: FBI demands NYC iPhone unlock, 9.7" iPad Pro review, iPhone 6s security fix & more

The FBI and DoJ's interest in unlocking and decrypting iPhones continued to be a central theme, but Apple meanwhile fixed a security vulnerability in the iPhone 6s, and saw healthy sales of its latest iPhone model: the 4-inch iPhone SE.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Boston judge orders Apple help FBI access iPhone 6, falls short of forcing decryption

Recently unsealed court documents show Apple in February was ordered to assist the FBI in accessing an iPhone tied to a Boston court case, but the government has seemingly abandoned its pursuit as the ruling fell short of forcing Apple to bypass its own security.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 22

Leaked Senate encryption bill called 'ludicrous, dangerous' by security experts

A proposed U.S. Senate draft bill that would give courts the authority to compel tech company compliance in law enforcement requests to encrypted data leaked online Thursday night, and by Friday security experts and civil rights advocates were dismantling the policy, calling it ill-informed and potentially dangerous.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 29

Strong iPhone SE launch suggests 15M incremental 2016 sales for Apple, RBC says

Since it launched just over a week ago, the iPhone SE has seen demand outstrip supply, indicating to one investment firm that the new budget-priced 4-inch handset could offer some upside to shareholders.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37

Three-fifths of Apple Watch owners plan to upgrade to next model sight unseen

A little over three-fifths of current Apple Watch owners are planning to upgrade to the next model, even though any features it might have are still nebulous, according to survey data published on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 56

Apple says it won't sue FBI to find out how San Bernardino iPhone 5c was hacked

Saying that whatever method was used by the FBI will have a "short shelf life," Apple on Friday revealed it has no intention to sue the bureau in an effort to find out how it hacked the iPhone 5c used by a terrorist in California.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16

Microsoft debuts Hub Keyboard for iOS with Office 365 support

Microsoft's Garage team on Friday released its expected Hub Keyboard for iOS, offering some special advantages for Office 365 users, but not two previously anticipated features.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Apple's 9.7" iPad Pro vs. 12.9" iPad Pro: Which choice is right for you?

Apple's professional-grade tablets now come in two distinct sizes: A 9.7-inch iPad Pro and a jumbo-sized 12.9-inch model. And while they both share a number of key features, including Apple Pencil support and the Smart Connector, both iPads are clearly geared toward different types of users. AppleInsider offers a handy guide to help you decide which model is right for you.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 26

DOJ will continue to push Apple to unlock iPhone 5s at center of Brooklyn drug case

The U.S. Justice Department plans to continue seeking legal action against Apple, in an effort to force the company to create a way to unlock an iPhone that is said to be a crucial part of a drug investigation.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 21

Indian court orders Apple to stop using 'Split View' name in trademark case

Delhi's High Court has ordered Apple to no longer use the term "Split View" in any of its products, following a trademark complaint by a software firm local to the city.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 32

AT&T hikes smartphone activation & upgrade fee to $20, matching Verizon

AT&T has quietly raised its smartphone activation and upgrade fee from $15 to $20, matching a similar fee imposed by Verizon earlier this week.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

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AppleInsider podcast reviews iPhone SE, 9.7" iPad Pro, new betas, FBI & more

Victor Marks 10 years ago 0

Apple says Mississippi 'religious freedom' bill 'empowers discrimination'

An avid promoter of civil rights, Apple on Thursday voiced concern over Mississippi's "religious freedom" house bill that was signed into law this week by Governor Phil Bryant, a piece of legislation opponents say is a tool for discrimination against LGBT individuals.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 147

Apple's first court-ordered iPhone unlock likely dates back to 2008 case, report says

A report chronicling Apple's history of handling government data requests says the company received, and willingly complied with, its first court order to help unlock an iPhone in 2008. Apple continued on that path until around 2014, when the wider tech industry began clamping down on product security in light of revelations regarding government snooping operations.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 6

Apple's developer Web portal gets minimalist redesign, easy access to tools

A redesigned Apple developer portal went live on Thursday, bringing with it a refreshed user interface reminiscent of recent company webpage updates like last year's iTunes Connect revamp.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 3

Apple posts 'Behind the Scenes' video for popular Cookie Monster Siri ad

Apple on Thursday released a behind-the-scenes video for "Timer," its extremely popular TV ad featuring Sesame Street's Cookie Monster and the iPhone 6s' always-ready "Hey Siri" command.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple issues first iOS 9.3.2, OS X 10.11.5 betas to public testers

One day after Apple released the first beta versions of iOS 9.3.2 and OS X 10.11.5 to developers, the company on Thursday issued the same builds to members of the public beta program for testing.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

GarageBand for Mac updates with Music Memos & Logic Remote support, bigger sound library

Apple on Thursday released a new version of GarageBand for the Mac, improving support for recent companion apps on iOS, and greatly increasing the number of samples available to musicians.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Reddit introduces new official iPhone app, Spark email updates with watchOS 2 support

Reddit on Thursday introduced a new official iPhone app with bonuses for early adopters, while Readdle updated its Spark email app, adding features like watchOS 2 support.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Deals: Coupons for $150-$300 off 2015 MacBook Pros; 2015 MacBook Airs from $749

A trio of Apple-authorized resellers are this week offering AppleInsider readers coupons and exclusive pricing on a wide assortment of 2015 MacBooks, with 11" MacBook Airs from $749, 13" MacBook Airs from $869, 13" MacBook Pros from $1,149, and 15" MacBook Pros from $1,812 (with free shipping and no tax in most states).

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

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