Apple requests delay in NYC iPhone encryption case, citing FBI's efforts to unlock San Bernardino phone

Apple on Thursday filed to extend the briefing schedule of a court case in New York regarding a passcode protected iPhone, saying proceedings should be delayed until the FBI reports on the viability of a potential encryption workaround in a tangentially related case in San Bernardino.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 6

Cost of out-of-warranty Apple Watch Sport repairs drops to $199

As of this week, the Apple Watch is not only cheaper to buy, but also to repair in the event that it's broken without an AppleCare+ warranty, with a new cost of $199 per incident.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 18

Shootout: Apple's new 9.7" iPad Pro vs. iPad Air 2

The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro is meant to be a successor to the iPad Air 2 as much as a cheaper alternative to its 12.9-inch sibling. But what separates the 9.7-inch Pro from its predecessor, and what's unchanged?

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 46

Netflix admits to throttling video on AT&T & Verizon, says it was to protect viewers

Netflix has been throttling video for AT&T and Verizon mobile subscribers for over five years, the streaming service has newly admitted, claiming it was in customers' best interests.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 40

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AppleInsider podcast talks iPad Pro, iPhone SE, True Tone display and more

Victor Marks 10 years ago 1

Apple halts iOS 9.3 updates for older iPads, iPhones after activation issues [u]

Following reports of activation errors from users updating older iPhones and iPads to Apple's recent iOS 9.3 release, which rendered their devices unusable, the company on Thursday recognized the issue and temporarily paused downloads for affected models as it works on a fix.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 44

Apple Music for Android update introduces home screen widget

In continued efforts to improve its flagship Android app, Apple pushed out an update to Apple Music on Thursday that, among other improvements, builds in a home screen widget for playback control.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Hands on: Apple takes aim at PC users with 9.7" iPad Pro

It's not surprising that Apple has incorporated the new features first introduced last fall for its 12.9 inch iPad Pro to its new 9.7 inch iPad Pro—essentially making it an enhanced iPad Air 2 packing an A9X brain, quad speakers and support for the new Apple Pencil and Smart Connector. What is surprising is that in just six months, Apple has enhanced the iPad Pro with an iPhone 6s-class camera with True Tone flash, and has invented a new "True Tone Display" for adapting the screen to ambient lighting—a substantial investment in iPad as a platform.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 65

Apple airs Apple TV ad focusing on Siri voice control, Apple Music

Apple on Thursday shared a new Apple TV ad highlighting the fourth-generation set-top's Siri voice control functionality, deep content search and Apple Music integration.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 14

Apple's first TV series to focus on developers, 'app economy'

After months of rumors, Apple on Thursday confirmed it is working with musician Wil.i.am and two industry executives on an original TV series set to highlight app development and the surrounding "app economy."

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Microsoft attempt at artificial intelligence becomes Hitler-loving, misogynistic PR disaster

It took only 24 hours for a Microsoft artificial intelligence project to turn from a typical tweeting teenage girl into a hate spewing, offensive public relations debacle, thanks to coordinated attacks on the learning software.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 65

Shares of PayPal slide amidst rumors of browser-based Apple Pay checkout

PayPal stock dipped on Thursday, as investors reacted to a new rumor claiming Apple Pay may soon further encroach on its business with upcoming website integration.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25

Macs may go even longer between revamps as Intel kills tick-tock

Already burdened with improvement cycles measured in years, Mac owners could soon find more room for despair, as Apple supplier and chipmaker extraordinaire Intel has announced that they will no longer follow their famous tick-tock development strategy.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 105

Who would actually use the selfie flash on a 9.7" iPad Pro?

The most surprising feature of Apple's new, smaller iPad Pro isn't the underclocked CPU or the unexpectedly excellent 4K-capable rear camera. No — the most astonishing addition is Retina Flash.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 29

Sony to bring popular PlayStation titles to Apple's iOS in Asia and Japan

Like its rival Nintendo, Sony appears to be taking a soft approach to the lucrative smartphone gaming market, announcing on Thursday that it will bring some PlayStation titles to iPhone gamers in Japan and Asia.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 5

iPhone SE battery bests iPhone 6s, Samsung Galaxy S7 in stress test

Battery life could be a key difference maker for the iPhone SE, as the smaller handset has been shown to last far longer than more expensive phones — including the iPhone 6s.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 38

Video: How to use Apple's new Night Shift mode in iOS 9.3

Starting with the launch of iOS 9.3, newer Apple devices have gained a feature called Night Shift, which changes the color tones of your iPhone or iPad display to a warmer hue. In this video, AppleInsider goes hands on with the handy new addition.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Apple's iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro now available for preorder in 13 territories

As previously announced, Apple on Thursday activated online preorder sales for its new 4-inch iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro in 13 territories, including key markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 19

Apple online store goes down in preparation of iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro sales

Apple's online storefront went down for maintenance late Wednesday in preparation of a start to preorders for the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro, two new devices announced at a special event on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Why Apple's iPhone SE lacks 3D Touch technology

Apple on Monday debuted iPhone SE, the long-awaited 4-inch form factor refresh that borrows liberally from iPhone 6 and 6s parts bins to offer consumers a low-cost iPhone option with very few sacrifices. However, the SE is missing one key feature: 3D Touch.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 48

Hands on: Apple targets the mainstream with new iPhone SE

Even before Apple held its "Loop you in" event, analysts and the company's media detractors were vocally opining that all the announcements would be boring. While there weren't any shocking new revelations to rock the industry, Apple's latest product releases provide some deep insight into where the company is headed this year, starting with the new iPhone SE.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 24

Google Maps for iOS adds ride services tab, Spotlight search & more

Google on Wednesday issued another update to the Google Maps iOS app, most notably adding a dedicated tab for people wanting to travel via ridesharing services.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Mac owners unable to log in to Messages, FaceTime after OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan update

A number of Mac owners are experiencing issues with iMessage and FaceTime logins after upgrading to the latest version of OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan released Monday, with evidence suggesting a bug in the apps' account activation system.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 28

Apple Pay to feature website integration later this year, report says

Apple is taking steps to position Apple Pay as a comprehensive digital payments platform, and will later this year move beyond touchless transactions and in-app purchases with support for mobile websites, a report said Wednesday.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 28

Video Recap: Apple's iPhone SE and iPad Pro announcements in 2 minutes

Apple's annual springtime media event is in the books, and the company brought out two blockbusters in the powerful iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Watch as AppleInsider recaps the announcements and shows some new hands-on footage.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

'NAND mirroring' could let FBI break into iPhone without Apple's help, researchers say

Whether or not Cellebrite is involved, the FBI may be able to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook through a process known as "NAND mirroring," security researchers explained on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 51

Days after Apple Watch's $50 price cut, competitor Pebble lays off 25% of staff

Affordable smartwatch maker and wearable device pioneer Pebble announced on Wednesday that it is laying off 25 percent of its staff this week, citing difficulty raising capital in Silicon Valley.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 25

Chevy, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru & Volkswagen preparing new CarPlay-ready vehicles

In tandem with this week's New York International Auto Show, several major car brands have unveiled more vehicles supporting CarPlay, Apple's bridge interface between iPhones and dash displays.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

You can watch movies with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound in iOS 9.3

If you're the type to use an iPad as a television, you can pencil in a subwoofer for your next summer blockbuster viewing party as Apple has extended its ecosystem support for Dolby Digital Plus to iOS 9.3.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Six-part Vice video documentary 'The Score' premieres on Apple Music

Apple Music is this week launching an exclusive six-part Vice documentary, The Score, bolstering the amount of video content on the fledgling streaming service.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

How to enable Wi-Fi Calling in iOS 9.3 for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile iPhones

With Monday's release of iOS 9.3, all four major U.S. cellular carriers — including the latest addition, Verizon — now support Wi-Fi Calling on Apple devices. Here's how to activate the feature on supporting networks.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 27

Apple moves to bring iCloud infrastructure in-house predicated by backdoor fears - report

Apple's multi-year effort to develop its own servers and networking hardware has reportedly been driven in large part by security concerns, as the company worries that supply chain tampering may lead to deeply embedded vulnerabilities which are difficult to find and remediate.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 15

FBI using Israeli firm Cellebrite to help break into San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone

An Israeli forensic software company, Cellebrite, is helping the FBI try to unlock the iPhone 5c used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, according to a national newspaper.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 49

Piper Jaffray sees virtual reality partnerships boosting Apple's iPhone business near-term

Investment firm Piper Jaffray continues to believe that virtual reality and augmented reality will play a huge part in Apple's future, but the transition toward such technology will be gradual, likely leveraging the popularity of the iPhone in the shorter term.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 1

Apple rolls out 'Nearby' Maps search feature in Japan

Apple on Tuesday flipped the switch on "Nearby" Apple Maps search results serving the Japanese market, offering users in that country quick access to commonly queried points of interest like restaurants, shopping malls, health services and more.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Apple's latest iOS 9.3 update 'bricks' some older iPads, making them unusable

It seems the release of Apple's feature-packed iOS 9.3 update is not going over well with some users, as a small contingent of iPad owners are complaining of "bricked" hardware after attempting over-the-air and iTunes upgrades.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 55

AT&T enables international Wi-Fi calling with iOS 9.3

Apple iPhone owners who updated their device to iOS 9.3 are being notified via text message of AT&T's international Wi-Fi calling feature, a service that allows users to place calls to — and receive calls from — the U.S. without incurring airtime charges.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

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