Apple & Google have faced 63 All Writs Act-related orders to access devices, ACLU says

The U.S. federal government has invoked the All Writs Act at least 63 times to compel Apple and Google to help unlock devices involved in investigations, the American Civil Liberties Union said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple launches new, experimental Safari Technology Preview browser for developers

Apple on Wednesday launched a new developer-focused, experimental version of Safari for Mac, offering a sneak preview of features that may soon come to the browser for OS X and iOS.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 16

Apple partner Foxconn finally seals the deal with Sharp for $3.5B

Two key Apple suppliers will officially join forces, as Foxconn has entered into a deal to purchase display maker Sharp for $3.5 billion, bringing to an end months of speculation and negotiations.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Buy now or wait? Apple's new iPhone SE vs. the rumored 'iPhone 7'

It's one of the most common questions any prospective smartphone buyer asks: Should I buy now, or wait? The launch of the iPhone SE — an uncharacteristic-for-Apple mid-cycle upgrade — makes the answer slightly more complex this year.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 46

Apple claims reversal of $120M verdict against Samsung violates US Constitution

In reversing a $120 million jury verdict against Samsung for patent infringement, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stepped beyond the bounds of the Constitution, a lawyer for Apple argued this week.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Killer iPad Deals: 12.9" iPad Pros for $699, iPad Air 2s for $379, iPad Airs for $299

Apple's introduction of new 9.7" iPad Pros on Monday has triggered a number of steep price cuts on existing iPad models, including $100-$130 off all 12.9" iPad Pros (now from $699), 16GB iPad Air 2s for just $379, and original Space Gray iPad Airs for just $299. Also, take $100 off stainless steel Apple Watches plus $175 in free items.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

iPhone SE event spurs traffic spikes to Apple's websites in China, India

Although the announcement of the iPhone SE — and 9.7-inch iPad Pro — triggered a relatively modest increase in global traffic to Apple's website on March 21, the same day saw significant surges in China and India, according to research figures published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Cowen upgrades Apple to 'outperform,' envisions OLED iPhones with new form factors

Cowen and Company upgraded its outlook on AAPL stock to "outperform" on Wednesday with a $135 price target, telling investors it believes Apple will return to growth with this fall's "iPhone 7" and beyond.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11

Apple's multi-year deal with MLB takes iPad Pro out to the ballgame

Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Major League Baseball to supply coaches with 12.9-inch iPad Pro units running custom software for displaying player statistics, stat breakdowns, interactive data, game footage and more.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

As FBI's iPhone exploit remains secret, Apple's security operation in transition

Apple got more than it bargained for in its stand against government snooping. With the FBI keeping mum on methods used to extract data from an iPhone tied to last year's San Bernardino terror attack, Apple must patch a security hole it knows nothing about, a task one report suggests is made more difficult by a recent reorganization of its security team.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 36

Apple CEO Tim Cook, other tech leaders call on North Carolina to repeal anti-LGBT law

More than 80 high ranking executives and business leaders on Tuesday signed an open letter asking Governor Pat McCrory and the North Carolina General Assembly to repeal a recently passed law that effectively allows for lawful discrimination against the LGBT community.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 109

Apple taps new vein with iPhone SE, initial sales estimate suggests

Apple's new iPhone SE isn't expected to break any sales records, but fresh data suggests the diminutive handset might have a hand in driving iPhone sales growth beyond early adopters and brand loyalists.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 22

Apple Maps debuts Nearby in 4 countries, expands Flyover and Traffic support

Apple on Tuesday strengthened its in-house mapping service with the rollout of five new Flyover locales, additional Traffic support and the activation of Nearby search in four countries.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

After 1 year, Tidal reaches 3M paid subscribers, well behind Apple Music's 11M

Subscription music streaming service Tidal announced Tuesday that it has 3 million paid subscribers who signed on in its first year of availability, a number that lags behind the likes of Apple Music and Spotify.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34

SoundCloud launches Go subscription service with more content & offline caching

SoundCloud on Tuesday announced the immediate launch of Go, a subscription streaming service set to compete with Apple Music, promising perks on top of its regular free listening options.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple's iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6s: Does price outweigh size?

Featuring a 4-inch Retina display and starting price of $399, the newly unveiled Apple iPhone SE is noticeably smaller and cheaper than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s. However, despite obvious differences in size, there are a great deal of similarities under the hood between the two. Here's a closer look at how well the iPhone SE competes with its big brother based on price, hardware and intended use.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 32

US iPhone owners spent average of $35 on apps in 2015, mostly on games

An average of $35 per active iPhone was spent on apps and in-app purchases in the U.S. in 2015, with most of the money going towards mobile games, according to a new market research report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Boston Children's Hospital launches public fever study based on Apple's ResearchKit

Boston Children's Hospital on Tuesday announced the launch of a new iPhone app and study project, Feverprints, based on Apple's open-source ResearchKit platform.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple promises fix for Web link crashing bug in iOS 9.3 is coming 'soon' [u]

With a link-related bug plaguing some users since the launch of iOS 9.3, Apple has acknowledged that it is aware of the issue, and indicated that a fix will be released in the form of a software update.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 17

Apple's second wave of 9.7" iPad Pro & iPhone SE launches to start April 4

After the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro and 4-inch iPhone SE debut in a handful of major markets this Thursday, customers in the second wave of launch countries apparently will not have to wait long, with Apple gearing up for sales to begin as early as next week.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Nintendo's first iOS app, Miitomo, launching in US on Thursday

Following a successful launch in Japan, Nintendo's first smartphone-only app — Miitomo — will come to Apple's iOS App Store in U.S. and several other countries this Thursday, March 31.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple patent for stackable Smart Connector plugs improves iPad versatility

An Apple patent published Tuesday details work on a magnetic connector interface akin to the recently introduced Smart Connector, but instead of being limited to one accessory, the proposed design can stack plugs to mate with and support multiple peripherals.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

'Next-generation' Apple Store opens in Memphis with custom 37-foot display

Apple this past weekend opened the doors to one of the first "next-generation" Apple Stores to land stateside, and AppleInsider has exclusive photos of the logo-less facade, custom wooden wall installations and massive 37-foot TV display — rumored to cost $1.5 million — that ties everything together.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 43

Apple to reveal fiscal Q2 2016 earnings on April 25

Apple on Monday announced an upcoming earnings conference call covering the second fiscal quarter of 2016, a period expected to see the first year-over-year iPhone sales contraction ever.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

DOJ confirms successful iPhone data extraction, withdraws encryption case against Apple [u]

The Department of Justice on Monday filed to withdraw a legal action compelling Apple's assistance in unlocking an iPhone linked to last year's San Bernardino shootings, saying it successfully gained access to, and extracted data from, the target device.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 159

How the iPhone SE will help drive Apple's sales internationally

Arguably, the new iPhone SE is aimed less at Apple's U.S. home than the international market, where such a device has been a long time coming. Apple's next-gen 4-inch should perform well as standalone model, drawing overseas customers into the sticky iOS ecosystem.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Facebook plans to use Messenger for retail point-of-sale service, could integrate Apple Pay

The popular Facebook Messenger app could soon become far more than a chat client, with the social networking service apparently planning to offer in-store purchases through its mobile app, after the company signaled it could partner with Apple Pay for retail checkouts.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 4

Apple releases updated iOS 9.3 to fix Activation Lock bug on older devices

Apple on Monday pushed out yet another new build of its iOS 9.3 mobile operating system, attempting to fix issues related to an Activation Lock bug that presented itself on older iPhones and iPads.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

T-Mobile targets rival US carriers with 'Wireless Customer Bill of Rights'

T-Mobile on Monday announced a new marketing tactic, the "Wireless Customer Bill of Rights," which it plans to wield against its main rivals in the U.S. carrier market.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Harvard uses iPhone app to study long-term damage to former NFL players

Harvard Univeristy is reportedly studying the long-term impact of injuries to former NFL players by way of an iPhone app based on Apple's ResearchKit platform.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Kanye West changes his tune, releases a single track from new album on Apple Music

After vowing to never bring his latest creation, "The Life of Pablo," to Apple Music, Kanye West has released a single track from the hit album on streaming services, including Apple's own.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 34

iPhone SE preorders top 3.4M in China, gold & rose gold most popular - report

Though Apple hasn't announced any official sales figures, preorders for the iPhone SE are said to have exceeded 3.4 million so far in China alone, according to data from local retailers.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37

Web link bug in iOS 9.3 causes apps to crash, freeze

In what appears to be yet another bug in Apple's latest iOS point release, users running iOS 9.3 are reporting system stability issues when attempting to open hyperlinks in Safari, Mail, and Messages, as well as third party Web browsers like Google Chrome.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 55

Will Apple's 9.7" iPad Pro take a chunk out of Microsoft Windows?

During its March 21 press event, Apple was keen to market the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro as a Windows PC replacement, pointing out that most 12.9-inch Pro buyers are switchers. But does the smaller Pro stand a chance of luring more converts?

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 86

New iPhone model with curved glass case, 5.8" AMOLED display due in 2017, insider says

Apple has plans to introduce a new high-end iPhone model in 2017 that sports a curved glass case and 5.8-inch AMOLED display, a radical departure from current-generation aluminum models.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 74

How Apple's new, powerful 4-inch iPhone SE is built for the future

The inclusion of Apple's latest and greatest processor and camera technology in the iPhone SE ensures that both customers and Apple will be able to stand by the device for years to come.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 60

This week on AI: iPhone SE, 9.7" iPad Pro, Apple Watch changes & more

The week began with Apple announcing a collection of new products, mainly the iPhone SE and a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, but continued to be eventful, with developments in the encryption debate, problems with iOS 9.3, and future plans for Apple Pay.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

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