Apple Pencil's 'incredible' design packs 15 semiconductors into small space

Though the Apple Pencil is simple on the outside, the inner workings of the iPad Pro stylus are a major technological achievement, a new analysis from the silicon experts at Chipworks has found.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 39

Apple suppliers expect iPhone 6s orders to be cut by 30% this quarter - report

Apple suppliers are preparing for slower-than-expected sales of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in the current March quarter, with orders said to be some 30 percent lower than originally expected, according to Japanese business newspaper Nikkei.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 96

Fitbit reveals Blaze fitness tracker with color touchscreen, Misfit launches compact Ray

Fitbit on Tuesday announced the Blaze, its first-ever fitness tracker with a color touchscreen, while Misfit continued its alternative approach by introducing the ultra-compact Ray, further expanding the landscape of iPhone-connected wearable devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Parrot unveils new Disco winged drone with 50mph top speed, iOS connectivity

Do-everything electronics maker Parrot on Tuesday unveiled its new Disco drone, eschewing the quadcopter design for a new winged style that adds advanced autopilot systems and a significantly higher top speed.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

Apple Pay picks up 58 new US card issuers, approaches 1,000

Apple on Tuesday updated the list of U.S. Apple Pay card issuers with 58 more financial institutions, putting the company over the 900 mark and within sight of hitting 1,000 later this year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 32

Apple Watch Sport, Beats Solo2 get special treatment for Chinese New Year

Apple on Monday announced that consumers in mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore will be able to get their hands on special limited editions of the Apple Watch Sport and updated Beats Solo2 headphones designed to celebrate Chinese New Year.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

T-Mobile's Binge On throttling all video to 1.5Mbps, regardless of source, EFF says

For Binge On users, T-Mobile is indeed throttling all video — despite the carrier's statements to the contrary, according to a report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Kanye West slams Apple partner Nike, pimps Kim Kardashian's Kimoji app in 'Facts' diss track

The 2016 edition of producer-turned-rapper-turned-designer Kanye West's annual New Year's Eve drop took the form of a diss track aimed squarely at longtime Apple partner Nike, while Yeezus also seized the opportunity to promote his wife's Kimoji app that he claims "shut down the App Store."

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 14

Apple on verge of major retail push into Latin America, first stores to open in Mexico City

Apple is preparing an aggressive brick-and-mortar retail expansion into Latin America that will see new Apple Stores open across Mexico and eventually South America, to be led by two massive outlets — one a flagship — in Mexico City, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Alarm.com's Apple TV app lets users stream HD security video, pan and tilt cameras with Siri Remote

At CES Unveiled on Monday, smart home solutions provider Alarm.com launched a new Apple TV app that allows users to monitor and interact with live HD video feeds from Alarm.com-compatible cameras directly on their television.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Hunter debuts first HomeKit-connected ceiling fans

Adding to the blitz of CES announcements building on the success of Apple's product ecosystem, Hunter Fan Company on Monday revealed two Wi-Fi enabled ceiling fans with smartphone connectivity support, including Apple's internet of things HomeKit protocol.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Apple to reveal iPhone 6s sales in fiscal Q1 2016 earnings call on Jan. 26

Apple will reveal its quarterly financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2016 on Jan. 26, the company said on Monday, an important three-month period that accounts for new iPhone performance and holiday sales.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 38

Lawsuit alleges Apple feigned partnership with Valencell to glean key Apple Watch heart rate sensor tech

Apple is being accused of soliciting critical information from biometrics firm Valencell, received prototypes and feigned interest in a partnership before ultimately implementing unauthorized patented tech in the Apple Watch heart rate sensor.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 39

Honeywell debuts Lyric Round thermostat for HomeKit, Polar ships iPhone-compatible Balance smartscale

Honeywell on Monday announced a new HomeKit-ready thermostat, the Lyric Round, while Polar launched an iPhone-connected weight scale, the Balance.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

DJI launches Phantom 3 4K, bringing ultra high res video to $999 model

DJI on Monday launched the Phantom 3 4K, its first drone below the Phantom 3 Professional to support shooting at 4K resolution.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple's CarPlay coming to some Dodge, Chrysler & Jeep vehicles later this year

Fiat Chrysler on Monday revealed that a select group of Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep models rolling out this year will support Apple CarPlay, as well as Google's Android Auto.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple investor fears about China & iPhone 6s are 'overblown,' FBR says

As shares of Apple continue to hover just above $100, investment firm FBR stood by the iPhone maker on Monday, saying that the overly negative sentiment on Wall Street is not justified.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 30

Samsung warns it will have a tough year in 2016

While a cadre of Apple watchers have predicted doom for the iPhone maker this year, Samsung has actually warned that it faces stronger than predicted competition this year and that it expects 2016 to be a particularly difficult business environment. That's due in large part to fierce competition and reduced business from its number one competitor and supplier: Apple.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 31

Griffin preps MagSafe-like USB-C power adapter, Acer & Lenovo unveil USB-C monitors

On Monday, a trio of companies announced new gear suited to the USB-C port on the 12-inch Retina MacBook. Griffin revealed a MagSafe-like power adapter, while Acer and Lenovo teased compatible monitors.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple pushes iOS 9.2.1 beta 2 to developers

Apple on Monday released the second beta version of iOS 9.2.1, giving registered developers another look at the next iteration of the mobile operating system for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

Toyota chooses Ford over Apple, will eschew CarPlay in favor of SmartDeviceLink

Future Toyota models will offer in-dash infotainment systems compatible with Ford's SmartDeviceLink system rather than Apple's CarPlay, the Japanese automaker announced on Monday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 45

Windows 10 now on more than 200 million devices, Microsoft says

A little over five months since its official release date, Windows 10 is now installed on over 200 million devices worldwide, Microsoft said in a Monday announcement.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 28

Apple continues expansion in second-tier Chinese cities with new Shenyang store

Chinese consumers in the country's frigid northeastern region will soon have another Apple Store to visit, as the company is set to open its second location in Shenyang on Saturday.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 16

Wi-Fi Alliance vets 802.11ah 'HaLow' standard with almost double current range

A new Wi-Fi standard — officially dubbed 802.11ah "HaLow" by the Wi-Fi Alliance — could potentially improve the practicality of home automation platforms, including Apple's HomeKit.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 45

GM sides with Lyft in ridesharing war with $500M investment, self-driving car partnership

Stalwart American automaker General Motors on Monday announced an expansive tie-up with ridesharing service Lyft that includes a $500 million cash infusion and technical support for mobile connectivity and autonomous vehicle technology.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

Ford to bring Apple's CarPlay to all Sync 3-equipped 2017 vehicles

Leading up to the start of CES, Ford on Monday announced that all 2017 vehicles equipped with Sync 3 infotainment systems will bake in support for CarPlay and Android Auto, offering deep smartphone integration to both iOS and Android device owners.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 15

Apple raises iPhone, iPad prices in Germany to account for copyright levy

Apple raised iPhone and iPad pricing in Germany over the weekend to account for a new copyright levy agreement inked by tech industry importers and creative professionals in December.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 33

Apple TV universal search integration expands to PBS and PBS Kids, suggests API now open

It appears Apple has made good on promises to roll out developer access to Apple TV universal search APIs, as tvOS now includes deep content links from both the PBS and PBS Kids apps.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 49

How to make iOS 9's default apps disappear

While Apple is still working on an official method of dealing with unwanted default apps in iOS, a glitch in iOS 9 through 9.2 will let people temporarily push them out of sight.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

Another F for Alphabet: U.S. Marines reject Google's other android as too loud to use

Two years ago, Google made headlines when it acquired military robot maker Boston Dynamics. However, after receiving $42 million from the government to develop autonomous machine mules, the robotics group has failed to deliver anything the Marines can use and the Pentagon has ended further funding.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 70

Rumor calls for 256GB option on iPhone 7 Plus, but some details sound implausible

The same Chinese website that detailed purported specifications for an upcoming iPhone 6c has now claimed that Apple's flagship iPhone 7 Plus will ship later this year with a 265GB storage option. However, the site's historical credibility is questionable.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 29

Review: Polar A360 fitness tracker makes ease-of-use a top priority

Polar's A360 is one of the most user-friendly fitness trackers you can buy, and arguably one of the best on the market period, even if it lacks some of the features advanced athletes might want.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

iPhone fitness apps to help you keep that New Year's resolution

Getting fit is ultimately about time, effort, and determination — you can do it without any technology — but there are a number of iOS apps out there that can help keep you on track past that critical first month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Researchers use Apple Watch to pilot drone, control HomeKit Hue lamps via hand gestures

Engineering students at Taiwan's National Chung Hsing University demonstrated a clever use of the motion sensors in Apple Watch to interpret hand gestures, enabling them to remotely control real world devices akin to the science fiction fantasy depicted in Star Wars.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 10

What's next for Apple in 2016: New product rumor roundup

Even though Apple's first major hardware launches for 2016 are probably still months away, rumors of the company's roadmap are already widespread, including some potential shakeups for products like the iPhone.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 85

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AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

Apple stock closes first negative year since 2008, but Wall Street upbeat

Despite record-breaking quarterly earnings and continued market growth in the face of withering industry headwinds, Apple stock closed out 2015 down for first time since 2008, though analysts remain positive on the company's near-future prospects.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 115

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