White House says FBI wants access to one iPhone, not blanket backdoor from Apple

The White House has taken issue with Apple's suggestion that creating a backdoor to iOS would threaten the security of all its customers, instead arguing that the issue applies to just one iPhone in question.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 175

Apple's iPad shipments could hit new low in first quarter - report

The downward trend in iPad sales is expected to continue through the first quarter of this year, with at least one firm expecting Apple to ship just 9.8 million tablets in the period.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 16

Under pressure from Apple Music, Spotify tries to buy new subscribers' love with free Chromecast

In the face of intense competition from Apple Music and free alternatives like YouTube, streaming provider Spotify is working to entice consumers to sign up for its premium service by offering Google's Chromecast gratis to new subscribers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Court upholds $450M settlement in Apple's e-books case, but Supreme Court appeal still awaits

Apple's $450 million settlement in its iBooks antitrust complaint was upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, but the payout remains dependent on a pending appeal to the Supreme Court.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

New 4" iPhone predicted to drive $5.5B in new sales for Apple in 2016

Apple's refreshed 4-inch iPhone is predicted by one analyst to add 10 million units to Apple's total handset sales this year, resulting in an additional $5.5 billion for the company in fiscal 2016.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24

Apple-sponsored NFC Forum working to bring contactless payments to U.S. public transit

The NFC Forum — an industry lobbying group that counts Apple as a board member — on Wednesday announced a new partnership with the American Public Transportation Association that will see the two groups working to broaden NFC support among public transit operators in the U.S.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Donald Trump says Apple should back down in San Bernardino case

Surprise right-wing presidential candidate Donald Trump weighed in on Apple's fight with the U.S. government on Wednesday, saying the iPhone maker should acquiesce to the FBI's demands and dismissing company CEO Tim Cook's argument that such action would set a dangerous precedent.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 130

Killer Deal: $100 off Apple's high-end iMac 5K plus free Beats by Dr. Dre & free 2TB WD My Passport

2 Days Left: Grab Apple's new 27" iMac 5K (3.3GHz, 8GB, 2TB, M395) for $2,199 ($100 off) and get a free pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Luxe Edition (Silver) headphones and a free 2TB WD My Passport drive and no tax outside NY. Or get cash discounts and a free Canon AIO AirPrint printer on a wide assortment of other configurations.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple axes iPhone 4s and 5c from India lineup in search of higher ASP

After slashing the price of iPhone 5s in India last year, Apple has reportedly stopped selling entry-level iPhone 4s and iPhone 5c models in favor of a smartphone lineup more closely aligned with mature markets.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

Judge orders Apple to access iPhone belonging to San Bernardino shooter [u]

A U.S. magistrate judge on Tuesday ordered Apple to comply with FBI requests to help extract data from an iPhone owned by one of the shooters involved in December's terrorist attack in San Bernardino, Calif.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 102

Apple ships out first USB-C replacement cables to affected MacBook owners

Less than a week after Apple activated a quality program to replace defective USB-C charging cables, owners of potentially affected units on Tuesday are taking receipt of redesigned model.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

Carl Icahn, David Einhorn cut Apple positions amid hedge fund titration

A series of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings reveal activist investor Carl Icahn and David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital both shed Apple stock in the fourth quarter of 2015 after bullish prospects

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 17

Google addresses EdTech data collection concerns but leaves questions unanswered

After requesting details on Google's data collection policies in relation to its education technology program, Sen. Al Franken on Tuesday published the company's official point-by-point response, saying the letter was thorough but ultimately incomplete.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 7

Apple suppliers had 'very good' January following tough December, analyst says

Taiwanese Apple suppliers experienced a "very good" January, financially, despite Apple "putting on the breaks extra hard" the previous month, Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

'Bon Appetit' photographers shot all of March issue on Apple's iPhone

Showcasing the power of the most popular camera in the world, professional photographers for Bon Appetit shot the food magazine's latest issue entirely with Apple's iPhone, with the publication calling it "the hippest pocket camera around."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

Elgato brings Apple HomeKit-enabled Eve Energy smartplug to US [u]

Elgato on Tuesday announced that one of its HomeKit accessories, the Eve Energy smartplug, is now finally available stateside, following an earlier debut in Europe. [Updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

German coal & power firm RWE plans to use up to 1,000 iPads under Apple/IBM deal

A German coal and power corporation, RWE, is planning to deploy up to 1,000 iPads through Apple and IBM's MobileFirst partnership, a CIO with the company's generation unit said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

1 Day Left: Buy a Mac and get a free pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 headphones & free WD My Passport drive

Until Feb 20th at 11:59pm only, you can grab a free pair of Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 On-Ear Headphones (Luxe Edition, Silver) and a free 1TB or 2TB Western Digital My Passport portable drive with the purchase of some of Apple's most popular MacBooks and iMacs.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Dr. Dre's 'Vital Signs' not a harbinger of Apple's entry into TV business, report says

Vital Signs — an upcoming scripted TV show from Apple starring Dr. Dre — is about marketing Apple Music, and does not represent the company taking its first step towards becoming a service like Netflix or HBO, a report said.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Apple says new India tech center focused on Maps development, local market initiatives

Apple has confirmed recent reports that it plans to open an expansive new development office in India, revealing that the facility will serve its Maps team as well as "ambitious efforts locally."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Employees pan Tony Fadell-led Nest as poorly managed, fear-driven machine

Once the darling of Silicon Valley, connected device company Nest — with former Apple exec Tony Fadell at the helm — is being described by some workers as a place where a toxic corporate culture has taken hold.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 58

ICBC & local reports back Feb. 18 launch for Apple Pay in China

Apple Pay will indeed be available in China on Feb. 18, according to state media, as well as social media posts from representatives at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Apple gears up for yet another bond sale to buy back stock, fund acquisitions

Apple's massive share buybacks continue, as the company notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday that it is planning up to a 10-part bond to further finance its capital return program, in addition to funding corporate acquisitions.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13

Rumor: Apple to expand supply chain, add Wistron as manufacturer for new 4" iPhone

Both longtime Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn and newcomer Wistron are expected to handle assembly of the company's forthcoming 4-inch iPhone revamp, according to a new supply chain report.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple Music, Sonos tout partnership with all-star 'music makes it home' TV spot

With Apple Music finally available on Sonos's connected speaker systems, the two firms are working together to get the word out with a new television ad featuring Killer Mike, The National's Matt Berninger, and St. Vincent.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Kanye swears his new album will never come to Apple Music or iTunes

In what increasingly feels like a well-orchestrated public relations stunt for Tidal, the saga of Kanye West's latest album continued Monday evening with a promise from the rapper that The Life of Pablo will 'never be on Apple.'

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 92

Apple plans new flagship store in central Stockholm — report

Scandinavian consumers could soon have a landmark Apple Store to call their own, as the company is reportedly preparing to begin construction on a new flagship location in the Swedish capital city of Stockholm.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 19

Apple Pay coming to China this week, France in months, reports say

Apple Pay could be on the verge of launching in China and France, with the former debut potentially happening as soon as Feb. 18, a pair of reports indicated on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Despite being Apple Music & iTunes exclusive, Future's 'EVOL' tops Billboard charts

Apple's exclusive agreements with artist Future are paying dividends, as the rapper's latest album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, propelled solely by streams through Apple Music and iTunes downloads.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Review body requests more info before approving Apple's Irish data center

A planning organization backed by the Irish government — An Bord Pleanála — is reportedly asking Apple to provide more information about a number of issues before it approves the construction of a data center near the small town of Athenry.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Apple Store at Grand Central closed until further notice due to power outage

A power outage at New York City's Grand Central Terminal has reportedly forced one of Apple's most heavily trafficked retail stores to be closed until further notice.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Some developers caught unprepared for Apple WWDR certificate update

Despite advance warning from Apple, some developers were taken by surprise after the company's previous Worldwide Developer Relations (WWDR) Intermediate Certificate expired on Sunday, preventing approval for apps and services.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple acknowledges '1970' date bug, promises solution in later software update

Apple on Monday posted a new support document, acknowledging the existence of a recently-exposed date settings bug in iOS that can render a device unusable.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

Apple chip supplier TSMC says earthquake damage will have bigger impact than expected

The damage to Apple chip supplier TSMC from a Feb. 6 earthquake was reportedly more severe than estimated, and will indeed result in fewer wafers shipping to clients during the March quarter.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 24

After citing $53M in personal debt, Kanye West begs fans to subscribe to Tidal

The highly anticipated new album from Kanye West has launched exclusively on streaming service Tidal, and the outspoken rapper took to Twitter to ask fans to subscribe, while also disclosing his apparent financial woes.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 73

Review: Atlas Wristband is an ambitious but flawed strength training tracker

The Atlas Wristband is a noble first effort at something no other fitness tracker does, but there are too many rough edges to recommend it to anyone but a small subset of fitness enthusiasts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

This week on AI: Apple Car secrets, iPhone & iPad launch dates, a Dr. Dre TV show & more

This week more evidence of Apple's car project was uncovered, while rumors hinted at an Apple Music TV show starring Dr. Dre, as well as a launch date for a new 4-inch iPhone and third-generation iPad Air. Separately, Apple seeded several new betas and was hit with two lawsuits.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

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