Apple issues second iOS 9.1 public beta, launches iPhone 6s iOS 9.0.1 update

Apple on Thursday provided public beta testers with their second build of iOS 9.1, and also launched the iOS 9.0.1 update tailored for the soon-to-debut iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

Australian shopper lines up for iPhone 6s with iPad-based telepresence robot

An Australian woman is using an iPad-equipped telepresence robot in Sydney to remotely secure her place in line for Apple's Friday launch of the highly anticipated iPhone 6s.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Apple concept describes optically-based docking mechanism with wearables in mind

Apple may be exploring the possibility of docking two devices using optical transmitters, rather than plugged-in connectors, a proposed invention from the company reveals.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Apple expands HealthKit in iOS 9 to track sexual activity, ovulation, UV exposure, water intake

Beginning with iOS 9, HealthKit now accepts a number of new data types from external apps and accessories, tracking everything from water consumption to whether protection was used during sex.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 66

Deals: Free AppleCare with Silver 12" MacBook (1.2GHz, 8GB, 512GB), up to $238 off all others

Exclusive: Today, readers can use an exclusive AppleInsider coupon to get free AppleCare with Apple's Silver 12" MacBook (1.2GHz, 8GB, 512GB) and up to $238 in instant savings on all other 12" MacBook configurations with AppleCare. In each case, the prices are the lowest available anywhere.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple adds 'Active Collection' colors to three Beats headphone lines

Apple on Thursday added new "Active Collection" colors to three of its Beats headphone lines, including its Tour2 and Powerbeats2 Wireless in-ear models, and the over-the-ear Solo2 Wireless.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

iOS 9 tips: Apple makes it easier than ever to request a desktop site in Safari

Users beta testing iOS 9 can access a new, somewhat hidden feature in the mobile Safari browser, making it easier than ever to request the desktop version of a site when browsing on an iPhone or iPad.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 36

Apple lists top 25 apps affected by XcodeGhost malware infiltration

Apple has published a list of the top 25 iOS apps impacted by China's XcodeGhost hack, the next step in a continued effort to rid infected devices of tainted software distributed through the iOS App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

China's fake Apple Stores alive and well, look to profit on iPhone 6s launch

Thanks to lax copyright enforcement policies, growing demand for all things Apple and a lack of official retail channels, China's fake Apple Stores are experiencing a resurgence on the back of iPhone 6s preorders.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 30

Questionable rumor claims Apple's next-gen 'A10' processor could switch to six cores

Apple's next-generation mobile processor may be called the A10 and leap ahead to a six-core architecture, according to a rumor from Chinese microblogging site Weibo.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 159

Pebble Time Round smartwatch moves to circular, thin design with two-day battery life

Pebble on Wednesday opened up preorders for the Pebble Time Round, a new smartwatch model that not only changes to a circular face but shrinks the size of the Time to make it extremely thin and light.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 43

Apple localizes 'Trash' to 'Rubbish' in iOS 9, promotes Apple Watch with a 'rickroll'

Apple's legendary attention to detail is sometimes shown in small and fun ways, such as Mail's "Trash" folder being renamed "Rubbish" in some countries, or an Apple Watch support page referencing a popular Internet meme.

Nate Hanson 10 years ago 57

Apple's Tim Cook to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping during US tour

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among numerous corporate leaders meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday during his first visit to the United States, amid concerns about a troubled Chinese economy and the possibility of a flashpoint over cybersecurity issues.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

Apple issues second betas of iOS 9.1, tvOS, Xcode 7.1 to developers

In conjunction with iOS 9.0.1, Apple on Wednesday also released second betas of iOS 9.1 and tvOS to developers for testing ahead of their public launch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Apple releases iOS 9.0.1 with minor fixes for alarms, video playback, setup assistant, more

Just a week after iOS 9 launched to the public, Apple has already followed up with a quick security and maintenance update, addressing a handful of issues that affected the new mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 40

iOS 9 bug prevents auto-lock for devices using Guided Access accessibility feature

iOS 9 contains a bug preventing devices with Guided Access on from auto-locking, which could potentially lead to batteries draining and dying for users who rely on the accessibility feature.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Foxconn may buy Sharp's LCD business, with assistance from Apple

Sharp's LCD spinoff may end up in the hands of manufacturing giant Foxconn, thanks to a potential investment by Apple, helping to give the iPhone maker greater control of its sprawling supply chain.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43

Inside iOS 9: Siri brings new smarts to sports, weather, photos, and more in iOS 9

With Siri replacing Spotlight in iOS 9, Apple's personal digital assistant has received a new brain that lets her retrieve information sports and weather, find photos, look inside apps, and more.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 30

T-Mobile CEO says iPhone 6s preorders up 30 percent over iPhone 6

T-Mobile USA has so far seen preorders for the iPhone 6s rise 30 percent higher than those for the iPhone 6 last year, according to CEO John Legere.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Apple to officially host Xcode on Chinese servers in wake of malware issue

Downloads of Xcode should become faster for Chinese developers after Apple begins hosting its development software on local servers within the country, the company revealed in an interview with local media this week.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 35

iOS 9 tips: Free Notification Center alerts from app groupings

Apple's iOS 9 introduces a new Notification Center tweak that allows users to display alerts individually in the order they are received rather than compartmentalizing by app, a change that presents an event "firehose" format common with social media services.

Marty Edwards 10 years ago 5

T-Mobile trade-in plan offers iPhone 6s from $5 per month

Three days ahead of Apple's big iPhone launch, T-Mobile CEO John Legere announced a promotional payment plan that presents upgrade customers with an opportunity to own a new iPhone 6s for as little as $5 per month.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

Pope visit might delay iPhone 6s preorder deliveries in NYC, Apple says

Apple on Tuesday sent out emails to an unknown number of customers living in New York City, warning them that their iPhone 6s preorders might not arrive on time due to "traffic restrictions" thought to be associated with the Pope's visit to the city this Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 29

Apple's Tim Cook offers internship, new iPhone to teen who says Apple Watch saved his life

Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly offering a new iPhone and a 2016 summer internship to a high school student who recently claimed his Apple Watch saved his life.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 39

The best watchOS 2-compatible apps now available for Apple Watch

This week's launch of watchOS 2 brings a whole slew of new features and capabilities for developers, some of which are already being taken advantage of by new Apple Watch apps. Here's a rundown of some of the best and most interesting watchOS 2 apps that can showcase the versatility of your Apple Watch.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24

Microsoft ships subscription-free version of Office 2016 for Mac [u]

Microsoft on Tuesday launched standalone editions of Office 2016 for Mac for people who don't want or need an Office 365 subscription, which costs at least $7 per month or $70 per year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 48

After China malware infiltration, Apple helps developers ensure their Xcode install is legitimate

Apple on Tuesday issued a notice to developers, informing them how they can make sure their copy of Xcode is legitimate — a precaution necessitated by the appearance of malware on the iOS App Store in China.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

Early reviews of iPhone 6s & 6s Plus praise cameras & 3D Touch, fret over battery life & storage

Early reviews of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus posted on Tuesday were generally positive, agreeing that they're some of the best smartphones on the market, even if owners of Apple's 2014 models can safely wait until next year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 113

Teardown of Apple TV Siri Remote finds same touch controller as iPhone 5s & iPad Air

A teardown of the first Apple TV and its new voice-enabled Siri Remote has discovered the controller sports the same Broadcom-made touchscreen controller the company already uses in the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c and iPad Air.

Nate Hanson 10 years ago 24

Former GM exec pans rumored 'Apple Car' sight unseen, calls it 'a gigantic money pit'

Despite having no apparent personal knowledge of an Apple-built electric car, former General Motors vice chairman Bob Lutz proclaimed this week that shareholders should be "very upset" that Apple may be eyeing an entrance into the automotive business.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 156

Drop in Swiss watch exports linked partly to impact of Apple Watch

The Apple Watch was a significant factor in the drop of Swiss watch exports during the month of August, which could be leading into the industry's first annual decline in six years.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 40

iOS 9 tips: Manually enable Low Power Mode to maximize your iPhone's battery life

Apple's new operating system update does a great deal to automatically improve efficiency and extend battery life. But if a user knows that they have a long day ahead of them, they can go even further, manually enable iOS 9's new "Low Power Mode" at any point to maximize their iPhone's uptime.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31

Apple prepares for thinner iPhones with slim headphone plug patent

Apple has patented a shrunken-down headphone connector that shaves precious volume off existing 3.5mm and 2.5mm jack standards by reshaping the plug, thereby removing — albeit temporarily — an inevitable limiting factor in its quest for perpetually thin smartphones.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 92

Sports Illustrated lands pre-release iPhone 6s Plus to capture SF Giants

Apple's latest iPhone 6s family isn't slated to reach the public until Friday, but Sports Illustrated obtained an early access 6s Plus to shoot a preview of high resolution shots at San Francisco Giants baseball games at AT&T Park.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 5

Customer receives rose gold iPhone 6s days before launch

An early iPhone 6s preorder customer got a surprise on Monday when her brand new rose gold handset unexpectedly arrived at her doorstep days ahead of Apple's official public launch, currently scheduled for Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 48

Apple gives London's Roundhouse an eco-friendly makeover for Apple Music Festival

For 2015's Apple Music Festival at the Roundhouse in London, Apple is giving the event's 168-year-old venue an unprecedented makeover in line with the company's environmental message, with changes to include both temporary and permanent structural enhancements.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Apple exhausts launch-day iPhone 6s, 6s Plus preorder supply

Apple on Monday officially ran out of online stock for people wanting to get an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus on launch day, Sept. 25, though some orders may still ship relatively quickly.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

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