Sharp reportedly accepts $6.25B takeover bid from Foxconn

Following months of rumors and speculation, primary Apple supplier Foxconn has reportedly purchased embattled Japanese tech giant Sharp for $6.25 billion, beating out an offer from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 8

Apple releases Apple TV Tech Talks video series for building better tvOS apps

Apple on Wednesday released to developers a series of videos focusing on Apple TV and its tvOS operating system, offering a detailed look at the underlying SDK, resources and best practices associated with coding for the platform.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

Tim Cook: FBI is asking Apple to create 'software equivalent of cancer'

In a lengthy interview with ABC News anchor David Muir, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated that the repercussions of complying with FBI requests to build an iOS backdoor don't end with one smartphone, but instead have implications that ripple far beyond to hundreds of millions of iOS device owners.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 62

Purportedly leaked 4-inch iPhone schematics bear striking resemblance to iPhone 6

According to supposedly leaked schematics published to the Web on Wednesday, Apple's next-generation 4-inch iPhone, dubbed by some as the "iPhone 5se," will sport a design very similar to the current iPhone 6/6s series.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 28

Bipartisan encryption bill would create special congressional commission on encryption

House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Senate Intelligence Committee member Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Wednesday announced plans to push forward a bill that would see the formation of a special congressional commission to address complex digital privacy issues, a hot button topic recently making headlines thanks to Apple's legal battle with the DOJ.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 5

'This would be bad for America,' Tim Cook tells ABC News about creating iPhone backdoor

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook will take to the airwaves this evening in an exclusive interview with ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir, where he will explain why his company refuses to create a "backdoor" to unlock iPhones for the FBI.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 63

Netflix refreshes iOS app with 3D Touch, iPad Pro support & more

Netflix released a major update to its iOS app on Wednesday, introducing things like 3D Touch for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, and a newly optimized layout for the iPad Pro.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Facing challenges from FBI, Apple vows to strengthen encryption even further

Should it successfully refuse a court order to help the FBI unlock Syed Farook's iPhone, Apple will continue to strengthen its encryption, a report said on Wednesday, citing an anonymous Apple executive.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 47

tvOS App Store gains 'Not on this Apple TV' category

Avid app buyers now have an easier way to identify purchased apps that are available for their Apple TV but which have not yet been downloaded to that device, as Apple has added an iOS-like "Not on this Apple TV" category to the App Store.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 4

Todoist makes major updates to iOS, Mac & Apple Watch apps, introduces Safari plugin

Todoist on Wednesday refreshed its task management tools across multiple Apple platforms, including iOS, OS X, the Apple Watch, and Safari, the latter of which has a new dedicated plugin.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

On Steve Jobs's birthday, don't forget those who made his story possible

It's easy to forget that the empires built by Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and their peers were raised on foundations laid more than a century ago. On the day Apple's co-founder would have turned 61, let's take a moment to appreciate the pioneers who came before.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 22

Rumor: Apple will finally bring Siri to Mac with this year's OS X 10.12

Having debuted on the Apple Watch and Apple TV last year, Siri will finally make its way to Apple's Mac OS X operating system with a new update this fall, according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

New poll says public sides with Apple over FBI in resisting iPhone unlock order

Public support for Apple's refusal to unlock an iPhone 5c used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook appears to be leaning in the company's favor, according to poll results published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 81

Facebook 'Like' button gains new reactions: Love, Haha, Wow, Sad & Angry [u]

Social networking giant Facebook on Wednesday delivered on its promise to add more context and nuance to its ubiquitous "Like" button, giving users options for love, laughter, sadness and more [updated].

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

Apple issues firmware update for iPad Pro Smart Keyboard

Owners of Apple's Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro were issued an over-the-air firmware update for the accessory this week, utilizing the two-way data transfer capabilities of the magnetic Smart Connector.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

Apple to argue First Amendment rights in FBI decryption battle

As expected, Apple intends to argue its First Amendment rights as part of a multi-pronged legal strategy designed to flout a court order compelling the company unlock an iPhone linked to last year's San Bernardino shootings.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 40

Killer Deals: Apple's 13" MacBook Pro (2.7GHz, 8GB, 256GB) for $1,329; 128GB iPad Pros for $869

For only 3 more days, AI readers can grab the lowest prices ever offered on a pair Apple's most popular 13" MacBook Pros or pick up a 128GB iPad Pro for $869. Both ship free with no sales tax outside NY.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple execs met with Malaysian prime minister to discuss R&D investments, app development center

Amidst an expansion into secondary and tertiary markets, Apple executives recently met with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to discuss potential investment opportunities in the region, including R&D and app development centers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Rallies supporting Apple's stance on privacy see lukewarm response

Internet rights advocacy group Fight for the Future staged a series of rallies in support of Apple's encryption fight on Tuesday, though the nationwide gatherings managed only to attract small groups of stalwart activists.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 19

Apple launches 'Podcasts Connect' Web portal for managing digital content

Apple on Tuesday made it easier for podcaster to validate, publish and manage their content online with the launch of a new iTunes Connect-based Web service called Podcasts Connect.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

FreshBooks ships iPhone-ready card reader, YouTube app gets native iPad Pro support

FreshBooks on Tuesday launched an iPhone-based card reader, competing against the likes of Square, while Google separately updated the YouTube iOS app with iPad Pro compatibility.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple Pencil UI navigation functions to return in next iOS 9.3 beta, Apple says

Responding to concerns over the crippling of Apple Pencil of usability features in iOS 9.3 beta, namely the ability to navigate iPad Pro's user interface, Apple on Tuesday confirmed such functionality will be restored in the next beta build.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

China Mobile reports strong 4G user growth in January, following Apple's iPhone 6s chart topping launch

China Mobile, the world's largest carrier, added 23.3 million new 4G users last month, reaching 335.6 million 4G subscribers in total. That's a 214 percent increase over the previous year, and suggests that predictions of collapse in iPhone growth due to economic troubles in China are far fetched.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 9

Wearables market surged in 2015 fueled by Apple Watch & Fitbit, IDC data shows

Wearable sales leaped ahead in both the December quarter and during 2015 as a whole, thanks in no small part to Apple Watch sales, research firm IDC said in a report published on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

In new court filing, Apple cites 9 other cases in which FBI asserted the All Writs Act

In a letter filed last week and unsealed Tuesday, Apple told a New York judge that the federal government had asserted the All Writs Act — the 18th-century law at the center of Apple's fight with the FBI — in at least nine pending court cases beyond the San Bernardino, Calif., shooting.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 67

Fourth betas of iOS 9.3, OS X 10.11.4 issued to Apple's public testers

Apple on Tuesday provided members of its public beta testing programs with pre-release builds of both iOS 9.3 and OS X 10.11.4, a day after the fourth betas were provided to developers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Live 'PBS Kids' streaming channel to launch on iOS, Apple TV

PBS on Tuesday announced an upcoming 24-hour PBS Kids channel that will air on not just on conventional TV, but also as a live Internet stream for phones, tablets, and set-tops, including iOS devices and the Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Killer Deal: $320 off Apple's Mid 2015 15" MacBook Pro (2.5GHz 16GB 512GB M370X)

For the next 4 days, AI readers can grab the lowest price of the year on Apple's high-end MacBook Pro model MJLT2LL/A at just $2,179 with free shipping, a free notebook stand, and no sales tax for customers who live outside NY.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Bill Gates says he doesn't back FBI in case vs. Apple, encourages more discussion

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he was taken aback by a recent report quoting him as supporting the FBI in its encryption battle with Apple, calling the oversimplification of his view on the controversy "disappointing."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 33

85% of mobile device failures occur on Android, with Samsung leading the way

The overwhelming majority of mobile device failures come from handsets running the Android operating system, new data reveals, showing that Samsung devices are responsible for the most overall issues.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 43

Conservative group to attack Apple over 'hypocrisy' on religious freedom during shareholder meeting

This week's Apple shareholder meeting will be livened up by a proposal from the right-wing National Center for Public Policy Research, which seeks to have the company "review and report" on its operations in "high-risk regions with poor human rights records" after CEO Tim Cook spoke out on the Indiana religious freedom laws last year.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 58

Bill Gates sides with FBI on Apple encryption fight, says scope is limited to one iPhone

Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he disagrees with Apple's decision to not provide the FBI with a software workaround that breaks iOS, and instead sides with a narrow reading of the government's request for assistance that supposedly precludes wider dissemination of the as-yet-uncreated expoit.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 147

Apple's Beats 1 to live-stream 'The 1975' concert this week

After teasing its upcoming album release through various social media outlets, British alt-rock band "The 1975" on Sunday announced plans to livestream a Los Angeles concert later this week with help from Apple's Beats 1 radio.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

Apple TV universal search integrates ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Jr. and Disney XD content

Disney is the latest Apple TV content provider to take advantage of the set-top's universal search API, as deep links to content from the company's Disney Channel, Disney Jr., Disney XD and Watch ABC tvOS apps are now accessible via text and Siri voice search.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Apple halved transaction fee to get Apple Pay into China, report says

In order to launch Apple Pay in the lucrative China market, Apple agreed to halve its normal transaction fee for the country's banks, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Mark Zuckerberg voices support for Apple in encryption row, but FBI is winning public mindshare

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg added his name to the list of tech leaders rallying behind Apple in its encryption debate with the Justice Department, but a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center suggests the FBI is winning over public sentiment.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 75

Apple takes on new PR rep for video content as former PR exec heads to Twitter

Apple on Monday hired a former VP at AMC, Bernadette Simpao, to take charge of its PR efforts for apps and content on the Apple TV, along with several categories of iTunes media. Separately, Twitter officially hired former Apple PR executive Natalie Kerris to head its global communications team.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

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