Apple 'trying to fix' problem of iPhone roaming charges, says SVP Eddy Cue

Though obstacles with partners remain, Apple has made some progress in addressing the issue of carrier roaming charges for iPhone owners, and continues to work toward a solution that will be beneficial to consumers, senior VP Eddy Cue has revealed.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Apple adds former Boeing CFO James Bell to its board of directors

Apple on Thursday announced a new addition to its board of directors: former chief financial officer and interim CEO of The Boeing Company.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 30

In-depth review: Apple's iPhone 6s & 6s Plus with 3D Touch

Last year's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus introduced a larger, slimmer form factor housing higher resolution Retina HD screens and improvements in processors, cameras and wireless. While Apple's latest 6s and 6s Plus models look virtually identical, the company has significantly improved nearly every key feature, from a stronger glass and metal exterior outside to high-performance components inside, including a new pressure sensitive 3D Touch display.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 25

Apple invents ring-style wearable device with voice control, haptics, cameras and more

It seems rumors that claimed Apple conducted research into an "iRing" wearable product were based in reality, as a new patent application reveals work on a finger-mounted device stuffed with microphones, motion sensors, a haptic feedback system, biometric sensors, cameras and even a small display.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 49

How to organize iPhone 6s photos in iOS 9

With iPhone 6s' 12MP iSight and 5MP FaceTime cameras, Apple bumped the specs of the world's most popular digital shooter, giving users a good excuse to create mountains of data. Using iOS 9's built-in Photos app can help you manage this flood of photographs from the moment you press the shutter button.

Marty Edwards 10 years ago 19

Google, Microsoft agree to end years-long patent war

Google and Microsoft have agreed to settle an ongoing patent feud concerning communications and video technology, bringing an end to about 20 lawsuits lodged in the U.S. and Germany, the companies said Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

Apple stops iOS 8.4.1 and iOS 9.0 code signing as iOS 9.0.2 fixes lock screen exploit

After the release of iOS 9.0.2 on Wednesday, which fixed a number of bugs including a lock screen exploit, Apple stopped signing iOS 8.4.1 and iOS 9.0 firmware for compatible devices, prohibiting users who updated from downgrading.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Apple removes iOS app chronicling victims of US drone strikes

Apple has pulled an app from the iOS App Store, Metadata+, claiming that its documentation of deaths in U.S. military drone strikes is "content that many users would find objectionable."

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 84

OS X El Capitan still exposed to vulnerabilities in Gatekeeper & Keychain, researchers say

OS X El Capitan, launched earlier on Wednesday, still contains serious vulnerabilities in its Gatekeeper and Keychain features, according to security researchers.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

First look video: Split View, new Mission Control in Apple's OS X 10.11 El Capitan

Apple's next-generation Mac operating system, OS X 10.11 El Capitan, is now available as a free download, and compatible with all Macs that run OS X Yosemite. AppleInsider offers a quick rundown of a couple of the things you can do with your newly updated Mac.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Apple releases OS X 10.11 El Capitan with Safari 9, new Spotlight search, Split View, more

Apple on Wednesday released to the public the completed OS X 10.11 El Capitan, making a variety of enhancements to features like Safari and Spotlight, while simultaneously ramping up Mac performance.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 72

Apple issues third beta of iOS 9.1 to developers

Apple on Wednesday released the third pre-release beta of iOS 9.1 to developers, continuing its march toward the point-one release with a range of new emoji.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Apple releases iOS 9.0.2 with fixes for cellular data, iMessage activation, Podcasts app stability, more

Apple on Wednesday issued yet another maintenance and security update for its newly released iOS 9 mobile operating system, marking the second bug squashing for the platform in the past week.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 30

Last Call: Free AppleCare with mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros, $75 rebates on all 11" MacBook Airs

There's less than 24 hours left on a series of exclusive Mac deals, among them are free AppleCare with select mid-2015 15" MacBook Pros (save $300-$600 plus a free accessory), a loaded 2014 15" MacBook Pro with AppleCare for $2,050 ($800 off), and an additional $75 off all 11" MacBook Airs (up to $325 off).

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple's iPhone 6s lineup quietly uses new gasket, silicone seals to greatly reduce water damage

Though Apple hasn't advertised improved water damage protection for its new iPhone 6s series, the company has silently added a new perimeter gasket around the 3D Touch Retina display, as well as new silicone seals to cable connectors, that greatly enhance the device's ability to keep liquids out.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 39

City of Westminster gives go-ahead to revamp 'tired and outdated' Regent Street Apple Store

Apple's plans to renovate its Regent Street store in London have been given government approval, paving the way for the popular retail outlet's facade and "tired and outdated" interior to be overhauled in a big way.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Inside iOS 9: Apple's QuickType keyboard gains quick cut, copy, paste & more on iPad

Apple's QuickType keyboard has gained new iPad-specific functions in iOS 9, including a "Shortcut Bar" with quick links to commonly used text entry functions like cut, copy, paste, and font options.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23

Apple Music, iTunes Movies and iBooks debut in China

Apple announced a major expansion to its digital content offerings on Wednesday local China time as the company introduced the huge Asian market to Apple Music, iTunes Movies and iBooks services.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Estimated iPhone 6s build cost pegged at $211.50, iPhone 6s Plus at $236

Despite Tim Cook's harsh dismissal of "guesstimators," research firm IHS Technology claims Apple's latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus hardware bears material costs of $211.50 and $236, respectively.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 41

Apple's enterprise business made $25B in past 12 months, Tim Cook says

During an interview at the BoxWorks 2015 conference on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed enterprise sales generated $25 billion over the past 12 months, or roughly 14 percent of the company's revenue for the trailing year.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

Apple buys nearly 200 acres of land for Oregon data center expansion

In line with rumors earlier this year, Apple last Friday closed on a $3.6 million purchase of nearly 200 acres of land in Prineville, Ore., a land grab that could double the size of existing iCloud data center operations in the region.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

iTunes Connect iOS app updates with push notifications for content status

Apple updated its iTunes Connect client for iOS on Tuesday, bolting on a notification system for developers, publishers and others who need to keep up with their submissions.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Google unveils new Nexus phones, Chromecasts, Pixel C tablet & more

At a Tuesday press event, Apple rival Google announced a wide slate of new hardware including two new Nexus phones, new Chromecasts, and the Pixel C Android tablet.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 158

TAG Heuer to launch $1,800 Apple Watch competitor in Nov., company warns of tough 2016

Luxury monolith LVMH is set to launch a new Apple Watch competitor under its TAG Heuer brand in November, priced starting at $1,800. But even that may not be enough to offset a troubling 2016 for the Swiss watchmaker, the head of the company's watch division said in an interview on Tuesday.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 87

iOS 9 hardware keyboard shortcuts bring Apple's iPad world closer to the Mac

New hardware keyboard capabilities for the iPad in iOS 9 make it easier than ever to switch apps and access shortcuts, pushing Apple's tablet to become more like a traditional computer than ever before.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 56

Apple releases second developer beta of OS X El Capitan 10.11.1

Apple on Tuesday provided developers with the second pre-release beta of OS X 10.11.1, a forthcoming maintenance and security update for the yet-to-be-released El Capitan Mac operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 0

Apple sends out iOS, email reminders urging users to renew Apple Music

Apple on Tuesday began sending out messages to Apple Music listeners, pressuring them to renew their subscriptions in advance of the first three-month trials expiring at the end of September.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

Pixar staff gets early chance to test iPad Pro & Apple Pencil

Apple recently brought the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil to the award winning Hollywood filmmakers at Pixar, giving the studio's digital animation wizards an early sneak-peek at its upcoming technology.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Apple hypes Wednesday's launch of free OS X 10.11 El Capitan Mac update

OS X 10.11 El Capitan is on track to debut Wednesday, Apple confirmed with a press release, reminding customers that they will be able to install the free update from the Mac App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 46

Apple updates privacy minisite, says iOS 9 News personalization delinked from Apple ID

Apple on Tuesday updated its privacy minisite, spelling out things like its policy on encryption and changes related to iOS 9, such as the way it targets stories and advertising in its News app.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Inside iOS 9: Apple's Notes app is greatly enhanced with drawings, lists, pictures, links & more

Apple's native Notes application has received a major overhaul with iOS 9, allowing users to sketch ideas, insert pictures, include links to external apps, and more, making it a fully featured note taking solution.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 60

Apple imagines animated 3D Maps with rippling water, realtime reflections

Apple Maps might reach a new level of immersion if Apple opts to integrate newly patented technology that animates water, foliage and other dynamic objects based on touch, motion and sound.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 40

Apple expands Flyover coverage to new locales in France, Germany, Japan and more

As part of continued effort to build out its in-house mapping service, Apple recently added 3D Flyover assets to a number of cities and landmarks, including multiple locations in France, Italy and Germany.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

Week in review video: iPhones launch, lifesaving Apple Watch, iPhone 6s drop test & more

Each Monday AppleInsider packs all the Apple news you need to know into a fast-paced, 120-second show. Tune in to catch up on hot stories, weekend developments and exclusive features you'll be talking about around the water cooler.

Nate Hanson 10 years ago 2

Apple, Samsung agree to mediate California patent dispute

In a joint statement filed to a California district court on Monday, Apple and Samsung announced an agreement to participate in court-supervised mediation of their years-long patent dispute.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 29

Apple to reveal fiscal Q4 2015 earnings on Oct. 27

Apple on Monday announced plans to reveal quarterly financial results for its final fiscal quarter of 2015 on Oct. 27, which will be followed by a conference call expected to shed light on initial iPhone 6s and 6s Plus sales, as well as the upcoming fourth-generation Apple TV.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Both Samsung and TSMC confirmed as Apple A9 SoC manufacturers, Samsung version 10% smaller

It appears Apple divvied out orders for its A9 system-on-chip design, deployed in the latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, to both Samsung and TSMC, though Samsung's version boasts a significantly smaller footprint thanks to advanced fabrication technologies.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 34

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