T-Mobile adds 14 more services to Binge On, attacks throttling and net neutrality complaints

T-Mobile added 14 new partners in its controversial Binge On program on Thursday, while CEO John Legere simultaneously rebutted critics accusing the company of improper data throttling and/or violating the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Apple acquires facial recognition, expression analysis firm Emotient - report

Apple has reportedly acquired Emotient, makers of artificial intelligence software that analyzes facial expressions to determine the subject's emotional state.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

Apple exploring new multi-camera optical zoom system for future iPhones

Mobile photographers might soon have the option of zooming in on their targets without the image degradation that comes with traditional digital zoom, if a new multi-camera optical zoom system spotted in a recent Apple patent application makes it into production.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

As gamers await Oculus Rift's March launch, Mac users shouldn't hold their breath for support

Last year, Oculus suspended Mac development for its Rift virtual reality headset. Comments from the Oculus CEO suggest work on Mac support is unlikely to resume anytime soon, leaving the device's forthcoming launch a Windows-only affair for the foreseeable future.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 26

App Store reached estimated $6.4 billion of Apple's revenue during 2015

After payments to developers, Apple's revenue share from the App Store during calendar 2015 was approximately $6.4 billion, according to a new analyst estimate.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

New 3D ray tracing PowerVR GPU likely to bring advanced photorealistic 3D to iPhones, iPads & Apple TV

Imagination Technologies, the developer of the PowerVR graphics processing cores that drive Apple's A-series processors used in iOS devices, has demonstrated a new mobile engine at CES with the ability to perform realtime ray traced 3D graphics rendering, likely destined to appear in Apple's future products.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 8

Catcher, other Apple suppliers report setbacks rumored to be linked to iPhone 6s production cuts

Several of Apple's Taiwan-based suppliers on Thursday announced financial setbacks, which could support claims of slowed production for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

Apple shares open below $100 for first time since 2014

Wall Street's pessimistic view of the iPhone's future continues to drag Apple stock downward, as shares of the Cupertino company opened trading below $100 for the first time in more than a year on Thursday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 65

First Alert debuts IP camera, HomeKit-enabled Onelink products including, fire alarm, environment monitor & safe [u]

First Alert showed off a handful of Wi-Fi-connected Onelink products at CES Showstoppers on Wednesday, including HomeKit-enabled devices like a safe, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, indoor environment monitor, smart thermostat and, curiously, a camera.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Apple to open 30th Chinese retail outlet next week in Xiamen

Forging ahead with an aggressive retail expansion into China, Apple on Thursday announced it will open the doors to a new Xiamen Apple Store on Jan. 14, the company's 30th in the region.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

CES ShowStoppers: Hackaball programmable toy, Fasetto Link mini NAS

The ShowStoppers event at this year's CES was expectedly crowded with new gear from both startups and stalwart industry players, but two products stood out from the crowd: Hackaball and the Fasetto Link mini NAS.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Apple COO Jeff Williams talks democratization of medicine, human rights, more in new interview

Apple's newly minted chief operating officer, Jeff Williams, appeared as a guest on radio show Conversations on Health Care on Monday to discuss the potential Apple Watch, iPhone and Apple's health platforms have on democratizing healthcare, as well as other topics like human rights issues.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 8

Apple CEO Tim Cook earned $10.3M in 2015, Angela Ahrendts highest paid exec

Executive salaries are among the tastier tidbits in Apple's annual proxy statement, and this year's filing revealed CEO Tim Cook to have received $10.3M in cash and stock for 2015, while SVP of retail Angela Ahrendts was paid $25.8 million.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 55

Apple includes shareholder proposal on diversity in proxy statement, advises vote against

Apple, in its 2016 proxy statement issued to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, decided to let shareholders vote on a contentious proposal that would force the company to add "people of color" to high-ranking management and its board of directors. The letter recommends a vote against, however, saying installed policies not only address diversity concerns, but are much broader in scope.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 39

Samsung, Lenovo, LG & HP show off copies of Apple TV, MacBooks at CES

CES wouldn't be the Consumer Electronics Show without a little Copycat, Emulate & Steal. This year's event showed off some of the tech industry's best ideas on how to make products that look as much as possible like Apple's as they attempt to transition from selling cheap commodity products to premium hardware that struggles to look designed in Cupertino.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 24

Class action lawsuit claims Fitbit's heart rate monitoring isn't accurate enough

A new class action lawsuit is accusing Fitbit of misleading shoppers about the heart rate sensors in two of its flagship fitness trackers, the Charge HR and the Surge.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Oculus Rift preorders start at $599, with first units shipping Mar. 28

Oculus on Wednesday disclosed the long-awaited preorder details of its Oculus Rift VR headset, which will cost $599, and first begin shipping on March 28.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Razer Core shows what Apple could do for gamers with Thunderbolt

Gaming hardware maker Razer has unveiled something that Mac users have sought after for years — a Thunderbolt-connected external module that lets gamers take advantage of desktop-class graphics hardware at home while keeping their laptop thin and light on the go.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 37

Apple supplies developers, public testers with second beta of OS X 10.11.3

Apple on Wednesday issued a second pre-release beta of OS X 10.11.3, a forthcoming maintenance and security update for the El Capitan Mac operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

Misfit shows off Specter fitness-tracking headphones, Withings debuts Go with 8-month battery life

Misfit on Wednesday revealed another new fitness tracker, the Specter, in this case knocking two birds with one stone by merging the technology with a set of in-ear headphones. Withings meanwhile announced the Go, a tracker with up to eight months of battery life.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Pioneer unveils new range of aftermarket dash units ready for Apple CarPlay

Pioneer on Wednesday laid plans for a new series of NEX dash systems, expanding the number of aftermarket upgrade options enabling Apple's CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Rumor: 'iPhone 7' parts leaks show updated 3D Touch design [u]

A series of images making their way around the Chinese internet on Wednesday purport to show a backlight assembly intended for Apple's next-generation iPhone, with a tweaked layout that suggests an updated design for the device's 3D Touch sensors.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Wells Fargo cuts Apple price target as stock hovers just above $100

The price of of Apple stock has been driven lower by concerns over demand for the iPhone 6s lineup, dropping near $100 per share in early trading on Wednesday as investment firm Wells Fargo Securities cut its own outlook, predicting a short-term "road bump" before a return to growth.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 61

Space black Milanese Loop band for Apple Watch briefly appears on Apple's Czech online store

Apple on Wednesday momentarily teased the possibility of a space black Milanese Loop, which would help fill out band options for one of the Apple Watch's most popular colors.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Deals: Free Apple TV plus instant discounts on 15" MacBook Pros, 21" iMac 4Ks and 27" iMac 5Ks

AppleInsider readers this week can use exclusive coupons to grab a free 32GB Apple TV in addition to cash discounts with the purchase of all current 15" MacBook Pros, in addition to dozens of popular 21" iMac 4K and 27" iMac 5K configurations.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple touts App Store's record breaking holiday season, $144M spent on New Years Day alone

The App Store had its biggest holiday ever, with more than $1.1 billion spent on apps an in-app purchases in a two-week span covering Christmas and New Years, Apple announced on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

Kwikset Premis lock, Elgato outlet & light switch to launch with Apple HomeKit support

This year's CES saw a burgeoning smart home device market pick up steam thanks in part to widely available infrastructure protocols like Apple's iOS-based HomeKit, with device makers like Kwikset and Elgato eager to show off their latest compatible wares.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Samsung seeks to evade $120 million verdict due in Apple's second iPhone infringement trial

In its second patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung, Apple sought $2.2 billion in damages but was awarded just $119.6 million. Samsung is now asking a judge to bypass the jury's 2014 verdict and give it a free pass for "slavishly copying" Apple's iPhone technology in a case that began over four years ago.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 14

LifeProof debuts Fre Power waterproof battery case for iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus

Aftermarket accessory maker LifeProof announced a new Fre Power battery case for Apple's iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus phablets on Tuesday, claiming the new product juices up an iPhone while keeping it safe from drops and submersion in water.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Foxconn offered $12.6M government subsidy to stem layoffs linked to iPhone 6s order reduction, report says

Piling on to reports of slowing iPhone 6s demand, a report on Tuesday claims the city of Zhengzhou is offering Apple supplier Foxconn a $12.6 million subsidy to keep workers in its plant, a facility thought to be dedicated in large part to iPhone production.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 48

Automakers better positioned to build self-driving cars than Silicon Valley, study claims

The existing giants of the auto industry are better equipped to produce self-driving cars, at least when considerng the amount of patents they control, a study said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 32

Deals: $200 off DJI Phantom 3 Standard and Advanced drones

One day after DJI launched a new 4K-capable Phantom 3 model, the drone company's lower tier offerings are being marked down by select resellers, with significant savings to be had on Phantom 3 Standard and Phantom 3 Advanced models.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple files permit to build second data center cluster in Reno

Apple is looking to build out its data center operations in Reno, Nev., with a new project calling for an expansion of existing infrastructure that will bring the company's Reno Technology Park plot to near capacity.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Analyst: Nikkei iPhone 6s supplier story says nothing of iPhone demand; site wrong before in 2013

While reporting that Apple could cut supplier orders for new iPhone 6s models by "30 percent," Japanese business newspaper Nikkei has characterized the move as "inventory adjustment" while adding that other iPhone models "have continued to sell."

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 19

Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to be iOS compatible later this year

Samsung during a CES keynote on Tuesday announced plans to make its Gear S2 smartwatch compatible with Apple devices running iOS, a surprising feature addition considering the two companies are fierce competitors in the mobile space.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Munster: Fears of March iPhone sales contraction overdone, December report will clear the air

Deviating from a bandwagon of media reports interpreting recent supply chain rumors as a harbinger of iPhone's first year-over-year sales contraction, PiperJaffray analyst Gene Munster believes production estimates have little to do with final reported sales. For a more accurate representation, investors should instead look to key data points from Apple itself.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 15

Grid Connect, iHome & iDevices debut new Apple HomeKit accessories

A trio of companies — Grid Connect, iHome, and iDevices — announced new HomeKit accessories on Tuesday, including power outlets, switches, and climate and water sensors.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

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