Apple's electric car project an 'open secret,' says Elon Musk

In an interview on Monday, Tesla founder Elon Musk said it is obvious that Apple is working on an electric car to rival products from established automakers, though he doesn't foresee a Cupertino-designed vehicle threating growing Tesla sales.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 52

Apple denies plans to build iOS-to-Android migration tool

Apple is not, in fact, working on a migration tool to help iPhone owners switch to Android, a spokesperson said on Monday, in a rare instance of the company commenting on rumors.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Apple publishes first comprehensive list of CarPlay-compatible vehicles

Having finally accumulated a large enough stable of partners for the platform, Apple on Monday published an official list of current and (some) future vehicles compatible with CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

tvOS 9.2 beta 1 adds support for app folders, Bluetooth keyboards

The upcoming tvOS 9.2 update for the fourth-generation Apple TV adds a number of new capabilities for the fresh platform, including the ability to stow apps in folders on the home screen, and to connect a Bluetooth keyboard for easier text entry.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28

Apple adds night mode, secure notes, more in iOS 9.3

The next point release of Apple's mobile operating system is shaping up to be one of the most important yet, with a slew of new features that help users sleep, keep their sensitive data under wraps, and get a better overview of their health coming in iOS 9.3.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

iOS 9.3 for iPad adds multi-user support for students, new Classroom app

The forthcoming release of iOS 9.3 will add a number of new iPad features focused on the education market, including multi-user support and a new dedicated Classroom app.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20

iOS 9.3 & watchOS 2.2 betas add ability to pair multiple Apple Watches with an iPhone

In a potential sign that new Apple Watch hardware could be around the corner, Apple's newly released iOS 9.3 beta gives developers the ability to pair multiple Apple Watches with an iPhone.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18

Apple issues first betas for iOS 9.3, tvOS 9.2, watchOS 2.2 and El Capitan 10.11.4

Apple on Monday dropped a deluge of new software updates for testers, with new beta releases for its iOS, tvOS, watchOS and Mac OS X platforms now available to download.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

AT&T revives unlimited data plans for DirecTV & U-verse TV subscribers

AT&T is briefly resurrecting the concept of an unlimited data plan for its smartphone customers, but with the catch that subscribers must also have DirecTV or U-verse TV, and pay a high monthly fee.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Aaron Sorkin & Kate Winslet pick up Golden Globes for roles in Steve Jobs biopic

The Danny Boyle biopic Steve Jobs picked up two awards during the Golden Globes on Sunday, including Best Screenplay for Aaron Sorkin, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for Kate Winslet.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 26

Apple working on iOS-to-Android migration tool - report

Apple is reportedly in the process of developing on a new software application that would make it easier for iOS users to make the move to Android, transferring personal data more quickly from Apple's operating system to Google's.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

Brean Capital maintains $170 target for Apple stock, sees 'material upside' to iPhone in 2016

As shares of Apple remain under $100 after recent losses, Brean Capital is standing by its $170 price target, predicting the iPhone will outperform lowered Wall Street expectations in 2016.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Apple's new 4-inch handset rumored to be named 'iPhone 5e,' sport A8 CPU & 1GB RAM

Supply chain scuttlebutt over a new 4-inch iPhone continues to accumulate, with the latest rumors suggesting Apple will name its revamped handset the "iPhone 5e," with the letter 'e' potentially signifying that it is an 'enhanced' version of the iPhone 5s.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 54

Deals: Free Apple Super Drive and the lowest prices anywhere on all 13" MacBook Airs with AppleCare

Readers shopping for a 13" MacBook Air this week can not only save over 50% off AppleCare — yielding the lowest prices anywhere for all available configurations with Apple's extended protection plans — but also grab a free Apple Super Drive, free shipping and no sales tax in 48 states with each other.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple has been undercounting Apple News traffic due to glitch, working on fix

Apple on Sunday said it has been sharing erroneous iOS 9 News app usage statistics with publishing partners due to an unnoticed glitch, adding that it does not know exactly how many people are currently using the service.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

Two new Chinese Apple Stores set to open in Nanjing & Guangzhou on Jan. 16

Continuing an accelerated expansion in the region, Apple will launch two more Chinese stores this Saturday, the first in Nanjing and the second in Guangzhou, both at 10 a.m. local time.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple Music reportedly reaches 10 million paid subscribers in 6 months

Apple's new Apple Music streaming service has reportedly exceeded 10 million subscribers in its first six months, a feat that took established Swedish rival Spotify six years to achieve in 2014.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 53

Apple's competition is going to have a tough year in 2016: part 2

While Apple's detractors see a bleak future for the world's richest tech company, the reality is that it will be much easier for Apple sell iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch and Macs in 2016 given that its competitors are now weaker than they were in 2015.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 82

Apple's competition is going to have a tough year in 2016

In 2015 Apple grabbed a 94 percent share of the world's global smartphone profits, sold the only profitable tablets and smartwatch, increased its Mac unit sales,, launched a successful NFC payment platform, took a huge slice of the music streaming market and introduced a new platform for the living room. How can it possibly beat that performance in 2016?

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 89

This week on AppleInsider: 'iPhone 7' rumors, iPhone 6s production cuts, stock market troubles & more

News stepped to a fast pace at the beginning of 2016, with numerous rumors about the iPhone 7, and worries about Apple's stock price and the prospects for iPhone 6s sales.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

T-Mobile confirms Binge On tech slows streaming video data speeds

T-Mobile on Friday said its new Binge On service does indeed slow down cellular data connections to streaming video sites as some customers have complained, but maintains the feature is an "optimization" to benefit consumers, not data throttling.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Apple confirms first Mexican Apple Store, opens job applications

Confirming a recent AppleInsider report, Apple on Friday announced its first Mexican Apple Store will be an in-mall outlet in Mexico City for which the company is now accepting online job applications.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 4

Lawyer filing class action case against Apple called "manifestly incompetent" by federal judge

A class action lawsuit claiming that AppleCare service plans were a "fraudulent and unlawful scheme" has been rejected by U.S. District Judge William Orrick, who portrayed the case as a contrived invention "for the purpose of initiating this lawsuit."

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 21

New Apple Campus 2 video shows installation of massive glass panels

A drone operator has published an aerial video captured throughout Apple's Campus 2 construction site, showing extensive progress including the beginning of interior and exterior glazing installation and the ceiling covering what will be the company's new on-site theater.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Rumor: Apple to debut Bluetooth earbuds alongside 'iPhone 7,' with truly wireless left & right earpieces

Apple is said to be working on a new pair of high-end Bluetooth headphones that will be completely wireless, meaning separate earpieces for the left and right side without a wire connecting them, according to a new rumor.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 78

Apple, Google in talks for rights to stream three London NFL games

The National Football League is in talks with companies including Apple and Google to stream three games due to be played in London, England next season, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Apple blocked Volkswagen from showing off wireless CarPlay at CES, carmaker says

Volkswagen had hoped to showcase wireless CarPlay support at this week's CES in Las Vegas, but Apple stopped it from doing so, a development head from the company said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

Apple registers apple.car, apple.auto and apple.cars domain names

Whether related to CarPlay or the heavily rumored Apple Car, Apple this week registered a trio of automotive-focused domain names, in a move that will surely fuel further speculation about "Project Titan."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 47

Kenwood & JVC announce new receivers ready for Apple CarPlay

Two more aftermarket receiver makers, Kenwood and JVC, have announced dash units compatible with Apple's CarPlay platform.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Core Apple manufacturer Foxconn sees December revenues down 20 percent

Apple's primary assembly partner, Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — saw its revenues drop approximately 20 percent in December, on top of missing full-year sales predictions from analysts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 80

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AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Samsung reports weak profits for Q4 while shipping 12.5% more smartphones, casting doubt on Apple, Inc's "Peak iPhone" rumors

Samsung reported preliminary earnings for the December quarter, missing analysts' profit estimates while shipping 12.5 percent more smartphones over the year-ago quarter. That calls into question the supposed flat demand for smartphones, a problem alleged to also affect Apple.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 31

Cook, tech execs to meet with White House on terrorists' use of social media

Apple CEO Tim Cook and a host of tech industry executives will meet with White House officials on Friday to explore ways in which terrorist activity on social media and other online arenas can be hindered or countered.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 23

Sprint reportedly ends two-year smartphone contract subsidies

According to a purportedly leaked internal document, U.S. wireless carrier Sprint is no longer offering device subsidies on two-year contracts to customers opening new accounts, instead pushing activations toward leasing and installment plans.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

Harman joins aftermarket CarPlay arena with JBL Legend CP100

Harman at CES announced the JBL Legend CP100, its first receiver to support Apple's CarPlay standard, and the first such upgrade beyond a so-far limited number of aftermarket CarPlay partners.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Apple's Eddy Cue among speakers at private CES event for Rupert Murdoch

Eddy Cue, Apple's head of Internet Software and Services, is reportedly among a select group of people attending a private CES event being hosted by News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

Apple's Safari browser turns 13 years old today

Steve Jobs unveiled the "Fastest Web Browser Ever Created for the Mac" this day back in 2003, introducing the Safari web browser that four years later would power a new kind of mobile browsing experience on iPhone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 19

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