Apple Pay begins working at select Best Buy stores

Best Buy is already supporting Apple Pay in some stores, despite not having formally announced a start date, various anecdotes indicated on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Apple wins key patent appeal vs. Samsung, could bar features from future Galaxy devices

A federal appeals court has ruled that Apple has the right to block rival Samsung from using its patented inventions in its own handsets, a decision that could have major consequences for future products from the South Korean electronics maker.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 47

How to read AppleInsider in iOS 9's News application

Apple chose to highlight AppleInsider content in its new News app at this year's WWDC keynote, so it should come as no surprise that you can add us as a source in News after updating your iPhone or iPad to iOS 9.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

As iPhone trade-in payouts begin their decline, Gazelle offers 10% cash bonus on all models

For the next 72 hours, electronics buyback service Gazelle is offering to prop up falling iPhone trade-in payouts by offering an automatic 10% cash bonus on top of its existing cash offers for all models.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 3

iOS 9, OS X El Capitan close serious AirDrop vulnerability allowing malware infections

iOS 9 and the forthcoming OS X El Capitan address a vulnerability in Apple's AirDrop feature that could allow malware infections and the theft of sensitive data, according to a security researcher.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Amazon updates Fire tablets & TV products, introduces $50 tablet & $100 4K Fire TV

Amazon on Thursday announced seven new hardware products from its Fire lineup of tablets and streaming TV accessories, including an entry-level tablet that costs just $49.99, and a new $99.99 Fire TV with support for 4K video content.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 211

Belgium to get Apple Watch on Sept. 19, T-Mobile USA & Sprint on Sept. 25

The reach of the Apple Watch is due to expand both domestically and internationally in the coming weeks, reportedly arriving in Belgium on Sept. 19, and possibly U.S. carriers Sprint and T-Mobile later in the month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Inside iOS 9: Apple Maps gains transit directions for buses, trains, subways, more

For years, the biggest omission in Apple Maps has been the lack of transit directions. But that all has changed with this year's iOS 9 update, which includes built-in support for buses, subways, trains, and more in select major cities.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43

Apple switches on revamped iCloud subscription options, pushes 500GB users to 1TB

Apple on Wednesday made its updated iCloud storage plans active, improving some tiers while eliminating another and leaving the free default plan unchanged.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 44

New Apple hire suggests upcoming shift in social media marketing strategy

In what could foreshadow a shift in Apple's social media strategy, the company this month hired Tai Tran, a digital marketing specialist and former intern who worked on the Beats by Dre social response Twitter feed.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 8

Inside iOS 9: Apple's iPad-exclusive split-screen multitasking will enhance productivity

With Apple's iOS 9 upgrade, the iPad lineup — and the upcoming iPad Pro — gets special attention to enhance productivity on the big-screen tablets, including an all-new split-screen multitasking mode that will allow users to more easily accomplish two tasks at once.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 115

Apple updates iMovie with support for 4K video, 3D Touch and more

As part of Wednesday's iOS 9 release, Apple updated its portable version of iMovie with support for editing 4K video and new UI gestures to be introduced alongside iPhone 6s and iPad Pro.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 19

Apple buys mapping data analytics and visualization firm Mapsense for between $25M to $30M

Apple quietly acquired San Francisco startup Mapsense last week for a reported $25 million to $30 million, adding yet another firm to a growing arsenal of mapping data IP and personnel assets.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 8

Apple launches Move to iOS content migration tool for Android

In conjunction with iOS 9, Apple on Wednesday released Move to iOS, a tool for switching away from Android that is also its first-ever app custom-developed for Google's rival operating system.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 36

Apple drops Helvetica for San Francisco in iOS 9

The launch of Apple's iOS 9 mobile operating system officially brings its bespoke San Francisco typeface to the rest of its product lineup, as Helvetica's short run has come to a close.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 116

Inside iOS 9: Siri Suggestions, news, apps & more on Apple's revamped search screen

Apple has introduced an entirely new home screen in iOS 9 that presents users with intelligent, contextually aware information, including frequently opened apps based on time of day and location, or potential destinations in Maps that a user might seek out.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52

AT&T shifts data cap for grandfathered 'unlimited' plans from 5GB to 22GB

AT&T on Wednesday changed the LTE data cap for its grandfathered "unlimited" data plans, improving the ceiling from 5 to 22 gigabytes of data before throttling kicks in.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 58

Apple releases iTunes 12.3 with support for iOS 9, designed for OS X El Capitan

Apple on Wednesday issued an update for iTunes, bringing it to version 12.3, which adds support for the newly released iOS 9 mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 51

Apple launches iOS 9 with iPad multitasking, 'proactive' Siri, better battery life & more

Apple on Wednesday officially launched iOS 9, a major update for iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch that brings features such as more advanced iPad multitasking, a News app, search and Siri enhancements, and a variety of technical changes including better battery life.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 159

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus to arrive in India, Netherlands in early October, reports say

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will ship to the Netherlands on Oct. 2, and could come to India as soon as Oct. 10 or 11, according to two separate reports.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Bug forces Apple to delay watchOS 2 launch at last minute

Originally scheduled to launch to the public today, watchOS 2 will arrive later than intended, due to the discovery of a bug in the software, Apple has confirmed.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 51

Tim Cook to meet with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, Apple confirms

Apple CEO Tim Cook is due to meet with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi later this month during the latter's tour of the U.S. west coast, an Apple spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Hewlett-Packard to axe as many as 30,000 more jobs amid restructuring

The restructuring effort that will see seminal Silicon Valley firm Hewlett-Packard split into two companies will also cause an additional 30,000 employees to lose their jobs, the company has revealed.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 42

iPhone Upgrade Program expected to boost Apple's margins, force carriers to more aggressive pricing

The new official iPhone financing plan is seen by investment firm RBC Capital Markets as a benefit not only to Apple, but also to its customers, both of whom should gain leverage over wireless carriers.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 44

Apple's Tim Cook talks iPhone 6s, ethics, Steve Jobs, more on 'Late Show' with Stephen Colbert

Apple CEO Tim Cook made a rare talkshow appearance Tuesday night as one of the first guests on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," taking time to promote iPhone 6s and discuss Apple's core ethics, corporate charity, Steve Jobs and more.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

Apple says iOS 8 on 87% of compatible devices days before iOS 9 launch

In an update to its developer webpage ahead of Wednesday's iOS 9 release, Apple revealed that the soon to be replaced iOS 8 is currently running on 87 percent of compatible devices.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 36

Tim Cook, Eddy Cue continue New York roadshow ahead of 'Late Show' visit

Apple CEO Tim Cook and SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue arrived at the Upper East Side Apple Store on Tuesday just hours before Cook is slated to make a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Developers receive first Apple TV dev kits, promptly post pictures online

Apple made good on a promise to ship out Apple TV development kits to select developers this week, as some who were selected to take part in the early access program received their kits on Tuesday.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 30

Former Stanford professor makes $1.7M as Apple University faculty, court filings reveal

Fallout related to a civil suit against the dean of Stanford's Graduate School of Business this week reveals former professor James Phills was hired away by Apple University in 2012, where he earns more than $1.7 million per year as a full time faculty member.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Facebook announces it is developing an empathetic 'dislike' button

After years of requests stemming from its user base of more than a billion people, Facebook will add a "dislike" button that will allow users to express empathy or sadness, rather than negativity.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 35

Apple Pay now boasts more than 500 US banks thanks to latest round of additions

Apple on Tuesday added 46 US banks to its list of Apple Pay backers, putting the total over 500 for the first time as it prepares to roll out a series of further improvements to its mobile payment platform.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 24

iPad mini 4 uses overclocked A8 processor faster than 2014 iPhones

Apple has engineered the iPad mini 4's version of the A8 processor to make it slightly faster than the original chip used in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 36

Deals: Free AppleCare, free super drive & cash discounts on 2015 15" MacBook Pros (Save $300-$600); LG 34" Curved WQHD display for $750

This week, readers can save between $300-$800 on the purchase of a new 15-inch MacBook Pro with AppleCare, each of which includes free accessories and delivers the lowest prices anywhere. Or get a LG 34" Curved WQHD display for a record low of $750.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Apple working to boost cloud services with new, consolidated platform - report

Apple has reportedly embarked upon a long-term internal project to unify the infrastructure that powers cloud offerings like Siri and Apple Maps, a sign that the company has begun to view services as a strategic lynchpin moving forward.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 43

iOS users may eventually be able to remove unwanted default apps, says Apple's Tim Cook

Apple is looking at allowing iOS users to delete some preloaded apps, though others will probably have to remain, according to CEO Tim Cook.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 106

Apple grows operations in Lund, Sweden for work on 'advanced mapping technology'

Apple is reportedly expanding its operations in Lund, Sweden, where the company is now believed to be working on "advanced mapping technology" for unknown projects.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple's 'Project Titan' car faces manufacturing roadblocks, could necessitate partnership

With an internal goal of 2020 to begin building its own car, Apple faces a number of roadblocks in automotive manufacturing, which could lead it to partnering with another company in its vehicular venture, a source has indicated to AppleInsider.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 126

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