Apple issues first OS X 10.11.1 public beta ahead of El Capitan launch

Days before Apple is scheduled to debut OS X 10.11 El Capitan, the company on Monday issued the first public beta version of its upcoming OS X 10.11.1 El Capitan maintenance update to those participating in the program.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

iPad mini 4 display catches up with Air 2 in color gamut, outdoor visibility

The iPad mini 4 uses a display far superior to those of earlier Mini models, both in terms of color reproduction and how much ambient light it reflects, according to testing and calibration firm DisplayMate.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

Apple has target ship date of 2019 for electric car project, but it won't be self driving - report

Apple and its "Project Titan" team are reportedly reportedly working feverishly toward a planned 2019 launch of an electric vehicle, but the first model apparently will not be a self driving car.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 166

Apple releases fixed watchOS 2 for Apple Watch with native apps, Time Travel, nightstand mode

Apple on Monday officially released watchOS 2, following a brief delay caused by the last-minute discovery of a critical bug. The newly released software gives users access to native third-party apps, a new Time Travel function, custom photo watch faces, nightstand mode, and more.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 90

Rounding up some of the best protective cases for Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

In anticipation of this week's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus debut, which is shaping up to be Apple's biggest launch ever, AppleInsider has compiled a round up of cases from Apple and our retail sponsors that are built to protect, enhance and show off your new handset.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 16

Skype users impacted by major sign-in problems, Microsoft says fix underway

Many Skype users are suffering from a glitch preventing them from signing in to the service or seeing other contacts as online, effectively blocking them from making voice or video calls to each other, Microsoft acknowledged on Monday morning.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Sprint confirms plans to sell Apple Watch this Friday alongside iPhone 6s

Sprint will begin selling the Apple Watch this Friday, Sept. 25 — the same day as the launch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, the carrier has confirmed.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

iOS 9 adoption is Apple's fastest ever, already installed on more than half of devices

iOS 9 is off to a blockbuster start, with more than 50 percent of all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch units already running the latest mobile operating system, making it the fastest adoption in Apple history.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43

Samsung plans to follow Apple's lead again, offer smartphone financing program

As carriers look to move away from contract subsidies, Apple has begun offering its own iPhone installment plan, and rival Samsung may opt to do the same, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 64

Vogue snaps 12MP images, 4K video at New York Fashion Week using Apple's new iPhone 6S Plus

Apple's latest iPhone 6s family hasn't yet reached the public, but Vogue landed an early access model in time to capture New York Fashion Week.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 29

Apple News app scores exclusive "BIG" content from Wired as iOS 9 hits 36% adoption in 3 days

Apple News, an ambitious news-reading app that's new to iOS 9, is already showing off exclusive original content to early adopters of the latest software for iPhones and iPad, demonstrating Apple's serious intent to woo both readers and publishers with a captivating medium for the written word.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 27

Latest Apple Music spot ropes in star power to tout curated playlists

During this year's Emmys, which aired Sunday, Apple debuted the first in a series of three Apple Music ads promoting playlist features with the help of singer Mary J. Blige and actresses Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Modified versions of Xcode used to sneak malware into App Store, Apple confirms [u]

Apple on Sunday confirmed that hackers copied and altered its Xcode development software, using it to successfully infiltrate malware into the App Store.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 72

iOS 9 tips: Use Text Replacement to type faster

Using iOS 9's Text Replacement feature, formerly called keyboard shortcuts, can greatly speed up input of commonly used phrases, sentences, or text that is challenging to punch in on the iPhone keyboard.

Marty Edwards 10 years ago 20

Apple starts shipping out iPhone 6s, 6s Plus preorders for Sept. 25 arrival

Ahead of an official iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch on Sept. 25, Apple and partner wireless carriers began informing preorder customers on Saturday that their devices are now in transit, scheduled to arrive on Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 37

Comparing Apple's 4th-gen Apple TV with the competition

There's a new Apple TV coming in October, but before plunking down any hard-earned money, it's worth comparing it with other options out there like Amazon, Google, and Roku — and even the older third-gen Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 145

Apple Watch to debut in Ireland, Austria & Denmark Sept. 25

International expansion of the Apple Watch continues, with a trio of countries — Ireland, Austria and Denmark — to gain access to the wearable this coming Friday, Sept. 25.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

This week on AppleInsider: Apple Car progress, legal battles, iOS 9 launch & more

Even with a Sept. 9 press event in the rear-view mirror, major Apple stories kept on rolling this week — particularly in the legal world, and in relation to the possibility of a self-driving car.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

iOS 9 Safari content blockers debut to demand, denouncement & a high-profile delisting

This week's launch of iOS 9 also marked the debut of optional content (read: mobile ad) blockers in Apple's Safari browser. The ensuing firestorm has led to a highly emotional debate over intrusive and annoying ads, versus the need for online publishers to make money in order to stay afloat.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 409

Apple's newly renovated campus store to sell iPhone and Apple Watch, now open Saturdays

Apple gave employees a first look at its new campus store on Friday, revealing an interior layout, aesthetic and product offering more in line current Apple Stores, with dashes of upcoming changes envisioned by retail chief Angela Ahrendts and CDO Jony Ive sprinkled throughout.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

Photos reveal iPhone 6s packaging variants as Apple preps orders for shipment

Reportedly leaked photos out of the Far East show Apple is mixing things up for its iPhone 6s release with at least four different box art designs featuring colorful Betta fish. In related news, the company also started charging customer credit cards in preparation of next week's launch.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

How to fix the iOS 9 'Slide to Upgrade' bug using iTunes

Since the release of iOS 9 this week, a number of users have reported an issue in which their devices are rendered useless by an unresponsive "Slide to Upgrade" screen that appears after installing the new operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 58

iOS 9 tips: Access Apple Pay's Wallet without unlocking your iPhone

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus users who upgrade to iOS 9 can now access non-default credit, debit and loyalty cards in their Apple Pay Wallet directly from the lock screen, with just two taps of the home button.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 57

Inside iOS 9: Apple's iPad-only 'Picture in Picture' mode lets you keep watching video with any task

With the release of iOS 9 this week, iPad owners can now shrink video and continue watching and listening while accomplishing other tasks, thanks to Apple's all-new Picture in Picture mode.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 78

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AppleInsider podcast answers your questions about iOS 9 & Apple TV, talks 'Project Titan'

Victor Marks 10 years ago 0

Deals: B&H's mega 2015 MacBook sale knocks $100-$150 off 12" MacBooks, $100-$600 off 13" & 15" MacBook Pros

Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo on Friday launched an aggressive MacBook sale, knocking up to $150 off 12" MacBooks, up to $150 off 2015 13" MacBook Pros, up to $200 off 2015 15" MacBook Pros, and between $270 and $600 off MacBook Pro closeouts.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

iOS 9 includes new iCloud Drive app, 6-digit passcode, shift button fix and more

This week's launch of iOS 9 brings a slew of small but important new features for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users. They include an all-new app for viewing iCloud Drive content, support for more complex six-digit passcodes, and a series of tweaks and improvements.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 95

Apple opens up iTunes donations to help migrant crisis in Europe & Mediterranean

Apple on Friday placed a link banner on its website, encouraging people to donate to the American Red Cross via iTunes to alleviate the ongoing migrant crisis spanning Europe and the Mediterranean.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Self-driving Apple car may be 'almost ready for public view' following talks with California DMV - report

California laws and regulations for self-driving cars may force Apple's "Project Titan" out of the shadows and into the public view, and sooner than some may have expected, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 84

iOS 9 power-saving tactics include cutting display power for face-down devices

Better battery life is an Apple priority for iOS 9, and to that end the company has adopted extreme attention to detail, implementing things like face-down power restrictions, a Low Power mode, and a dedicated menu in the Settings app with more granular detail.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 55

Apple rebranded existing Android app for 'Move to iOS' migration tool, report says

An inspection of code in Apple's "Move to iOS" migration tool for Android users, its first app for Google's mobile operating system, reveals the title might be a simple rebranding of software already on offer in the Google Play Store.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

Teardown of Apple's iPad mini 4 reveals 5,124mAh battery, 2GB of RAM, refined layout

A teardown of Apple's new iPad mini 4 shows the tablet is indeed a shrunken hybrid version of last year's iPad Air 2, but comes with a few surprises like a slightly tweaked component layout.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Apple Watch availability expands to Australian, European authorized retailers

As part of a continued effort to extend Apple Watch sales beyond Apple Stores and into retail chains, Apple will soon supply stock to select authorized retailers in Australia, Germany and the UK.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

iOS 9 adoption at 12.5% and rising after 24 hours of availability

Adoption of Apple's new iOS 9 mobile operating system reached 12.5 percent approximately 24 hours after launch, one analytics firm claims, a rate on track with last year's iOS 8 debut.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 66

Brussels Apple Store offers glimpse at radical design changes

Apple's new store in Brussels, Belgium — officially opening Saturday — will sport a look and layout unlike any other location, suggesting trends for upcoming outlets.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 31

Honda adds CarPlay support to 2016 Civic models

The 2016 Civic, arriving this fall, will be Honda's second vehicle with support for Apple CarPlay, according to an official announcement.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Apple appeals to Supreme Court in e-books price fixing antitrust case

Apple is looking to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in order to overturn previous court decisions, which found that the company conspired with book publishers to fix the price of e-books.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 49

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