Government resubmits failed motion to compel Apple's assistance in NY iPhone case

The U.S. Department of Justice is objecting a New York magistrate judge's decision to deny its motion to compel Apple's assistance in unlocking an iPhone linked to a years-old New York drug case, with the case now landing at the Eastern District of New York.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Former iOS chief Scott Forstall produces second Broadway show

Former Apple executive Scott Forstall, who was forced out of Cupertino in 2012 after a botched Apple Maps launch, is co-producing his second Broadway production in "Eclipsed," a tale of a Liberian warlord's captive sex slaves starring Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

How to find out if you are included in Apple's $450M e-book settlement

With the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear Apple's appeal, the company will now dole out some $400 million to consumers to offset changes it caused in e-book pricing. Here's how to know if you'll get some store credit (or cash) back.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15

Apple shows off Campus 2's 'theatre' in new photo set

Apple on Monday gave the world a closer look at one under-the-radar aspect of its massive new corporate campus — the 1,000 seat event space that the company is calling its "theatre."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

Apple releases sixth betas of iOS 9.3, watchOS 2.2, OS X El Capitan 10.11.4

Developers and public beta testers can now get their hands on the sixth pre-release betas of iOS 9.3, and OS X El Capitan 10.11.4, while a new build of watchOS 2.2 is also available exclusively for developers.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15

The best Apple-approved HomeKit smart home accessories you can buy right now

Apple's HomeKit framework provides developers with a platform to build hardware and software solutions that make controlling your home easy and secure - and these must-have HomeKit-enabled accessories do just that.

Christine McKee 10 years ago 28

Massive sliding glass doors now being installed at Apple's new flagship Union Square San Francisco store

Apple's new flagship store at Union Square in San Francisco is now nearly structurally complete as massive, movable glass doors are being installed to its front, three blocks away from the company's existing flagship store at Stockton and Market Street (which the new location is slated replace this summer).

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 3

Deals: $50-$100 off Apple Watches; $180-$260 off 13" MacBook Pros with AppleCare; $80 off iPad Pro

This week, save $50 to $100 instantly on all Apple Watches plus get a free $50 or $75 B&H Gift Card with each order and a free Monowear band with select styles. Or save $180 to $260 on all current 13" MacBook Pros with AppleCare (or $200 off some models by themselves). Plus $74-$80 off 128GB iPad Pros. Each of these deals includes free shipping and no sales tax in most states.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Thunderbolt Display shipping delay in Europe sparks hopes of Apple refresh once again

Shipping times for Apple's Thunderbolt Display have slipped across Europe, once again conjuring up hopes that a new model with 5K Retina display could be in the works.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20

Apple to pay $450M fine after US Supreme Court rejects e-book antitrust appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revealed it won't hear Apple's appeal in its iBooks antitrust lawsuit, leaving the iPad maker to pay a $450 million fine to resolve the dispute.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 71

EU antitrust chief: 'don't hold your breath' for results of Apple-Ireland tax audit

The European Commission is unlikely to rule on the legality of Apple's tax arrangement with the Irish government any time in the near future, the EU's lead antitrust watchdog said on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 15

Craig Federighi: Security is an endless race, but the FBI wants to roll it back to 2013

Apple's head of software engineering Craig Federighi published an opinion in the Washington Post today that clarified the company's reasoning behind refusing to weaken its products to appease a very public demand from the FBI.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 22

Malware-infected Transmission 2.9 app threatened OS X users, stopped by XProtect

Users who downloaded the Transmission BitTorrent client on Friday or Saturday are being warned to update to the latest 2.92 version to avoid being targeted by a ransomware that infiltrated an earlier version of the open source software.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 35

This week on AI: Apple & FBI testify to Congress, future iPhone tech, Apple's auto project & more

The battle over whether Apple should help the FBI unlock Syed Farook's iPhone once again intensified, but in the meantime, more news emerged about future iPhones and Project Titan, Apple's secretive automotive work.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Calligrapher monk Robert Palladino, who inspired Mac typography, dies at 83

Rev. Robert Palladino, whose work as a master calligrapher influenced a young Steve Jobs and subsequently the typography of Apple's first Mac computers, died on Friday at the age of 83.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Samsung to reportedly shut down Milk Music, mulls Tidal deal [u]

Korean tech giant Samsung is rumored to be on the cusp of shutting down Milk Music two years after introducing the streaming service, leaving some to speculate on a potential acquisition or partnership with Jay Z brand Tidal.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 38

BMW plans self-driving software overhaul to fend off the likes of Apple, Google

German automaker BMW is planning a major corporate changes going forward, in an effort to build "the most intelligent car" it can, sensing impending competition from Apple, Google and others in Silicon Valley.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43

Apple working to import & sell pre-owned iPhones in India, report says

Apple is seeking government approval to import and resell used iPhones in India, according to a statement by the country's telecommunications minister on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Apple Pay gains 27 more US card issuers including PNC's Global Investment Servicing

Apple on Friday added another 27 names to the list of U.S. card issuers supporting Apple Pay, most notably expanding support for PNC cards to the bank's Global Investment Servicing division.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

UN high commissioner on human rights throws weight behind Apple in San Bernardino case

Apple on Friday picked up more high-profile support in its court battle with the FBI over unlocking the iPhone of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, namely in the form of Zeid Ra'ad Al-Hussein, the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 31

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AppleInsider podcast interviews iMovie creator Glenn Reid about Steve Jobs, Internet-connected laundry

Victor Marks 10 years ago 5

Apple predicted to increase quarterly dividend up to 10%, share buybacks up to $50B

Apple will revisit its capital return program in April, and investment firm Piper Jaffray believes the company will use the opportunity to increase both its quarterly dividend payout and share buyback allotment.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34

San Bernardino shooter's iPhone may hold evidence of 'dormant cyber pathogen,' DA says

In an application to file an amicus brief with a California court on Thursday, San Bernardino District Attorney Michael A. Ramos intimates an iPhone used by terror suspect Syed Rizwan Farook, and later seized by law enforcement officials, might contain evidence of a "dormant cyber pathogen" threatening the county's data infrastructure.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 115

Apple posts letter from San Bernardino survivor's husband as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, more offer support

As part of Apple's legal battle with the FBI, the company on Thursday posted to its website a letter in support written by Salihin Kondoker, husband of San Bernardino shooting survivor Anies Kondoker. Separately, more big tech companies like Amazon, Google and Microsoft offered support in a joint amicus brief.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 11

Law enforcement groups, San Bernardino victims file in support of government in Apple vs FBI row

Following friend of the court filings in support of Apple's stance on encryption, law enforcement groups and the families of six San Bernardino victims issued countering arguments on Thursday backing the government.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

After Avago merger, Broadcom to axe 1,900 jobs worldwide

Apple supplier Broadcom Ltd., n&acuteee Broadcom, has plans to cut 1,900 jobs globally in a restructuring effort that comes one year after the chipmaker was acquired by competitor Avago for $37 billion.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Oculus founder says no Mac support coming until Apple builds 'good' system with better graphics

Oculus is waiting on Apple to release a "good" Mac with a faster video card before it considers supporting the Rift VR headset on OS X, according to Oculus founder Palmer Luckey.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 110

See Apple's rapid progress on new Campus 2 Visitor Center, Phase 2 R&D buildings

Phase 2 of Apple's ambitious Campus 2 construction project is now well underway, with new testing workshops and facilities rising for research and development large enough for vehicle-size innovation work. Located between Phase 2 and the main "Spaceship Ring," Apple's new subterranean Theater and Visitor Center is also nearly complete.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 4

More parties back Apple in FBI encryption dispute via court letters, amicus briefs

Apple on Thursday picked up more outside legal support in its refusal to build custom software for the FBI, which it wants to circumvent the passcode limit on the iPhone of dead San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple declines to bid for NFL Thursday night streaming rights - report

If the National Football League's Thursday night games come to the Apple TV this fall, it will be on someone else's dime as Apple has reportedly chosen not to bid for rights to show those events.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks out for strong encryption

The Pentagon wholeheartedly supports strong encryption and opposes efforts to add back doors to secure software, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at a cybersecurity conference on Thursday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 19

Off-Broadway musical 'The Crazy Ones' set to bring story of Steve Jobs to the stage

A musical opening in New York City later this month, The Crazy Ones, will revolve around Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in some of earliest years at the company, including his internal and external conflicts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Killer Deal: $170-$280 off all new 27" iMac 5Ks with AppleCare & a free Canon AirPrint Printer

This week, pick from every possible configuration of Apple's latest (Late 2015) iMac with 5K Retina display bundled with AppleCare and get a free Canon PIXMA photo printer, free shipping, additional cash discounts, and no sales tax outside NY and NJ.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Amazon expands Alexa range with new Echo Dot and Tap portable speaker [u]

Amazon on Thursday launched two new versions of its Echo speaker, the Echo Dot and the Amazon Tap, offering more flexibility in the way people can use its Alexa voice assistant, a competitor to Apple's Siri. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Apple makes room for 500 employees in new San Francisco office

Apple is reportedly preparing to open its first major San Francisco office later this year, in what may be a concession to the competitive recruitment environment in Silicon Valley, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Apple Pay a hit in China with 3 million cards added in 2 days

Chinese consumers have flocked to Apple's contactless payment solution in the weeks since its debut, with one bank reporting that more than 3 million cards were activated on Apple Pay in the first 2 days of availability.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 45

Apple rolls out @AppleSupport account to offer tech tips on Twitter

After many years as a bystander, Apple's rapid social media expansion continued Thursday with the launch of @AppleSupport on Twitter, a new account designed to offer users tips and tricks for their Apple products.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

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