Always-on 'Hey Siri' does not offload audio, Live Photo buffering stays on device, Apple says

Two iPhone 6s features revealed this week, always-on "Hey Siri" voice monitoring and pre-buffered Live Photo camera functionality, raised concerns that Apple might be surreptitiously monitoring users, but the company allayed those fears in a statement on Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 31

Apple begins accepting iOS 9, watchOS 2, El Capitan app submissions

Ahead of an official launch of its next-generation iOS, OS X and watchOS operating systems, Apple on Friday announced it is now accepting submissions for apps compatible with each platform's features.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

Apple pays China $71M in back taxes, $10M fine after misinterpreting law

The Chinese Ministry of Finance announced this week that Apple paid out 452 million yuan ($71 million) in back taxes and was slapped with a 65 million yuan fine for understating sales in 2013.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 15

Hands On: Apple's latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with Live Photos and 3D Touch

Apple latest "s" iPhone revamp—as it has every odd-numbered year since 2009's iPhone 3Gs—introduces a variety of significant changes under the hood without the device being readily discernibly different on the outside. iPhone 6s is faster, takes better pictures (including animated Live Photos), and delivers a deep new "3D Touch" interaction layer.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 14

Apple tapped Hermes for Apple Watch collaboration before announcing device

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple design chief Jony Ive revealed the company reached out to Hermes over a potential Apple Watch partnership before the device was unveiled last year, a project ultimately undertaken by the French luxury brand's artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 27

Everything you need to know before preordering Apple's iPhone 6s tonight

Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will go up for preorders in just a few hours, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific, or 3:01 a.m. Eastern. To help, AppleInsider has compiled a checklist so you can snag your phone of choice on launch day.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 85

With iOS 9, 'Hey Siri' gains a new setup process tailored to your voice

Starting with next week's launch of iOS 9, users will be prompted to speak a series of commands once enabling "Hey Siri," making the intelligent personal assistant more adept at understanding a person's unique voice.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 39

Lightning strikes: Apple TV, Apple Pencil double down on proprietary port

The announcement of the new reversible USB-C port, and its subsequent embrace by Apple in the 12-inch MacBook, led to speculation that the Lightning connector could be on the way out. But the company signaled otherwise this week, when it made Lightning a key component of the new Apple Pencil, as well as the Apple TV's Siri Remote.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 78

UK banks Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland add support for Apple Pay

Support for Apple Pay is expanding in the United Kingdom, with a trio of new banks going online with Apple's tap-to-pay service on Friday: Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast digs deep into Apple's iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, Apple TV announcements

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11

Hands on: iPad Pro with Apple Pencil

Apple new big screen iPad Pro has been anticipated for some time, and bears some similarities to existing products on the market. However, Apple's implementation of a large tablet—along with its new "Apple Pencil" for precision drawing input—incorporate a series of unique features, too.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 247

Apple issues new euro bond worth more than $2.25B

In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday, Apple announced a new two-billion euro debt offering (about $2.26 billion) as it continues to take advantage of historically low interest rates.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 14

Apple CEO Tim Cook to appear at WSJ.D Live in October

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday announced that Apple CEO Tim Cook will return as a guest speaker at the publication's WSJ.D Live conference in October, an event that promises engaging discussions from top tech luminaries.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 9

China's largest private carmaker Geely announces support for Apple's CarPlay

Geely, one of the largest auto manufacturers in China, announced on Thursday that it has inked a deal with Apple to integrate CarPlay into an upcoming compact SUV model, making it the first Chinese automaker to support the infotainment system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Apple Watch sales coming to T-Mobile USA, German resellers Gravis and Compustore

The Apple Watch will soon be available through the U.S. incarnation of T-Mobile, as well as German electronics chains Gravis and Compustore, according to separate reports and announcements.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

Force Touch gets redefined in the iPhone 6s with 3D Touch

Apple brought depth to its user interfaces with Force Touch, and Wednesday's launch of the iPhone 6s added another layer in the form of 3D Touch. AppleInsider looks at how it works and what you can do with it.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 20

Apple issues first public beta of iOS 9.1 in run-up to official 9.0 release

Apple on Thursday released the first public beta of iOS 9.1, allowing the public to get an early peek at features like expanded Unicode support.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Apple's efficient M9 coprocessor will let your iPhone 6s track pace, make 'Hey Siri' always on

Inside the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is an upgraded M9 motion coprocessor that borrows new fitness capabilities from the Apple Watch, by estimating your walking or running pace.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37

Apple's iPad Pro has ultra-fast storage thanks to new controller

The iPad Pro uses a new storage controller that improves read and write speeds, with performance more comparable to desktop PCs, according to marketing on Apple's website.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 45

How Apple's new Retina Flash — 5 years in the making — brightens up selfies on the iPhone 6s

While more than one rumor predicted that Apple would add a front-facing flash to its newest iPhone — an increasingly common feature among high-end handsets — nobody considered that the company would do so in a way that alleviated the need to build in extra hardware, despite evidence that Apple has been exploring such a solution for years.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 42

Apple cuts prices & upgrades iCloud storage plans, eliminates 500GB option

As a part of sweeping changes to its product lineup, Apple has also restructed the prices and tiers for iCloud storage upgrades, making the service more competitive with alternatives like Google Drive.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 61

If you buy AppleCare+, Apple's new iPhone Upgrade Program is a great deal

While it lacks the fanfare of new hardware or software, one of the biggest announcements from Apple this week was its competitive iPhone Upgrade Program. It's actually an interest-free way to pay off your new iPhone and AppleCare+ warranty over a two-year period, with the added option to upgrade your iPhone to the latest model every year.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 118

Apple's new 12.9-inch iPad Pro has 4GB of RAM, doubling iPad Air 2

Apple's new iPad Pro may have 4 gigabytes of RAM, the most ever for an iOS device, Adobe inadvertently revealed in a press release, which has since been edited to remove the claim.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 64

iPhone 6s will have smaller 1,715 mAh battery, but Apple advertises identical battery life

Despite sporting a more powerful processor and other new technologies, the iPhone 6s will actually use a smaller battery than the one found in the iPhone 6, apparently squeezing out the same amount of uptime with new efficiencies in the handset.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 50

Apple ups AppleCare+ pricing for iPhone 6s, launches preorder preparation guide

In a pair of updates to its website on Wednesday, Apple revealed new, more expensive AppleCare+ rates for the soon-to-launch iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets, as well as a preparation guide and preorder tool for those looking to pick up one of the new models this weekend.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

Rumor: Apple's 21.5-inch iMac with 4K display now in production

A rumor out of the Far East on Thursday claims Apple suppliers in Taiwan started producing next-generation 21.5-inch iMacs with 4K Retina displays early this month ahead of a rumored release date in November.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

Podcast

AppleInsider podcast talks Apple's "Hey Siri" event from show floor

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Apple issues OS X 10.11 El Capitan GM Candidate to developers and public beta testers

Apple on Wednesday released a golden master candidate for its upcoming OS X 10.11 El Capitan Mac operating system to both developers and members of its public beta program, foreshadowing a wide launch expected at the end of September.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 35

First look: Apple's iPhone 6s, iPad Pro with Apple Pencil, Apple TV & more

Apple unloaded a bevy of new hardware at its special media event on Wednesday, including new iPhones, a jumbo size iPad with Apple Pencil stylus, a refreshed Apple TV and additions to the Apple Watch collection. AppleInsider was on the scene to spend some hands on time with each device.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 45

New iPhones' 3D Touch a complicated effort that took 'multi, multi, multi' years, Apple says

One of the central features of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, 3D Touch, was long in development and an extremely difficult technologically to get right, according to an interview with key Apple executives published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 80

Apple's iPad Pro Smart Connector open to accessory makers, Logitech Create keyboard coming in Nov.

Aside from its larger 12.9-inch Retina display, the biggest external design change on the iPad Pro is a new port dubbed the Smart Connector. Apple has revealed that third-party accessory makers will be able to create their own accessories for the Smart Connector, and the company even worked with accessory maker Logitech for one set to debut this November.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22

New Apple TV uses USB-C for service, ditches optical audio out port

The new Apple TV looks largely the same as its predecessors, but its ports around back have been revised, removing optical audio output, and using USB-C for restoring the device through its service port.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 173

Discover cards to support Apple Pay on Sept. 16 with 10% cash-back offer

Discover on Wednesday officially announced it will begin supporting Apple Pay on Sept. 16, saying that for a limited time customers who use Apple's touchless payments service can earn an extra ten percent Cashback Bonus.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

New Apple TV supports console-style MFi game controllers, Apple outs new SteelSeries Nimbus

Gamers playing on the upcoming Apple TV won't be limited to Apple's new motion sensing Siri Remote, as the upgraded set-top box will also include support for iOS-compatible Bluetooth gaming controllers, including a brand new offering from SteelSeries.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 50

Apple axes gold color, 128GB options for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models

After announcing its new iPhone 6s lineup on Wednesday, Apple has apparently discontinued gold and 128GB configuration options for previous generation iPhone 6 devices, leaving only Space Gray, silver and 16GB and 64GB versions left.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 15

Apple seeds first iOS 9.1 beta to developers, adds new taco, burrito & unicorn emojis

In tandem with the GM releases of iOS 9, watchOS 2, and OS X El Capitan on Wednesday, Apple also issued the first-ever beta of iOS 9.1.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Siri on Apple TV will be restricted to just 8 of 80 launch countries, apps limited to 200MB

When Apple announced its fourth-generation set-top box on Wednesday, the company put Siri front and center while proudly proclaiming that the new Apple TV would launch in 80 countries — but the erstwhile voice recognition system will come to just eight.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 30

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