Apple unveils annual iPhone Upgrade Program, updates standard iPhone price structures

Apple on Wednesday announced a revised pricing structure for iPhones, including the all-new iPhone Upgrade Program, a first-party retail plan that will let shoppers get a new iPhone every year.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 38

Apple announces $199 iPhone 6s & $299 6s Plus with 3D Touch, A9 CPU, rose gold color, coming Sept. 25

Apple's new iPhone 6s series will offer users an entirely new way to interact with their handset, sensing pressure from fingertips to enable entirely new shortcuts in iOS 9. It also boasts an all-new 12-megapixel iSight camera, a souped-up A9 processor that nearly doubles performance over the iPhone 6, and a new rose gold color option.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 156

Overhauled $149 Apple TV features App Store, Siri remote and cross-service content search

Simplified Siri voice search and downloadable third-party apps are the centerpieces of the brand new Apple TV, which also boasts a Bluetooth touchpad remote and an overhauled, colorful user interface.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 330

Apple announces new iPad mini 4 with iPad Air 2 internals

At the tail end of the iPad Pro presentation on Wednesday, Apple announced an updated iPad mini with a slimmer profile, lighter weight, and higher-performance internal components.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 21

Apple unveils $799 12.9" iPad Pro with Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories

After years of rumors and speculation, Apple on Wednesday finally unveiled its jumbo-sized iPad Pro, boasting a 12.9-inch display, a new A9X processor, a four-speaker audio system, a stylus dubbed the Apple Pencil, and a Smart Keyboard that connects via a new docking port.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 235

Apple announces new Apple Watch Sport colors, accessories, Hermes partnership; watchOS 2 to ship Sept. 16

At its special event on Wednesday, Apple introduced a new lineup of Apple Watch Sport colors, a fall collection of Sport Band colors including a Product Red version, leather band accessories created by Hermes, while announcing a Sept. 16 release date for watchOS 2.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 13

Live coverage from Apple's 'Hey Siri' event in San Francisco

Join AppleInsider as we bring you exclusive, live analysis from the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, where Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones, a revamped Apple TV, an "iPad Pro," and more.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

iTunes Connect makes reference to 'tvOS,' new name for Apple TV interface

Code strings discovered in iTunes Connect on Wednesday morning make reference to an operating system known as "tvOS," apparently confirming a name change for the Apple TV's software interface.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

On PlayStation's 20th anniversary, Sony says 'game on' to Apple in spoof of today's event

Looking for some publicity of its own, Sony on Wednesday morning posted an image on its Xperia Twitter account making fun of Apple's press event, which is expected to feature not only new iPhones, but also a revamped Apple TV with support for third-party game downloads.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 76

6 Hours Left: $140 off 12" MacBooks plus $200 in freebees, up to $420 off 2015 MacBook Pros & iMac 5Ks with free AppleCare, 1TB drive & printer

There's less than 6 hours left to take advantage of a series of exclusive deals that offer those lowest prices for Apple products anywhere: including up to $144 off 12" MacBooks with $200 in free accessories, $100-$418 off 2015 MacBook Pros, and iMac 5Ks with free AppleCare, 1TB WD Passport Drive, and Canon PIXMA AirPrint printer.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Purported (Product) RED sport band for Apple Watch leaks on Twitter

It appears that the Apple Watch will gain at least one new accessory during today's special event in San Francisco, as a new (Product) RED edition of the colorful rubber sport band has appeared on Twitter.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Apple hints at major App Store announcements ahead of iPhone event

An early morning tweet from one of Apple's official accounts suggests that the App Store will be a major focus of today's special event, lending support to long-running rumors that the marketplace would expand to an all-new Apple TV.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 28

What we expect from today's Apple event: new iPhones, a revamped Apple TV, next-gen OS updates, more

Apple executives will take the stage in San Francisco later today for a special media briefing, during which we expect them to announce next-generation iPhones, a refreshed Apple TV, and provide updates on iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Here's an updated breakdown of everything you need to know.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 52

Apple won't host traditional October event this year, 'iPad Pro' expected today - report

Breaking with recent tradition, Apple will reportedly not be holding a media event in October of this year, with the company said to be planning to lay all of its cards on the table — including the anticipated "iPad Pro" — with today's media presentation in San Francisco.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

Apple TV's 'Apple Events' channel updated ahead of iPhone announcement

Apple has updated its "Apple Events" Apple TV channel in preparation of Wednesday's expected iPhone unveiling, adding details about the venue and a timer counting down to a keynote livestream that starts at 10 a.m. Pacific.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

Twitter for iOS update brings iPhone experience to iPad with responsive design

Ubiquitous microblogging service Twitter pushed out an update to its iOS app on Tuesday that features responsive design tweaks, meaning iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners will see a more uniform user experience across their devices.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Verizon to begin testing 5G wireless network in 2016

Verizon will start field trials of 5G cellular technology sometime in 2016, the carrier announced on Tuesday, paving the way for a network could potentially eclipse 4G LTE and many landline Internet connections.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 19

Apple's iPhone 6s to feature always-on 'Hey Siri' functionality, source says

Ahead of tomorrow's special event, AppleInsider has learned that Apple's iPhone 6s will boast always-on "Hey Siri" voice activation, meaning users can invoke the virtual assistant even when their device is unplugged.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 65

Review: 'Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine'

Documentarian Alex Gibney's take on the life and times of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs poses provocative questions, but is too light on new information, too one-sided and at times too rudderless to answer them itself.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

Gazelle sees iPhone trade-in offers double into iPhone 6s event, raises cash payouts for Verizon models

The nation's leading electronics buyback service said Tuesday that customers are requesting cash payout offers for their old iPhones at nearly twice the volume as last year. It also raised payouts for recent Verizon iPhones to as much as $481 for an iPhone 6+, $426 for an iPhone 6, and $206 for an iPhone 5s.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 6

Study: Apple Watch holds 97% satisfaction rating, used mostly for fitness & timekeeping

The Apple Watch has a 97 percent satisfaction rating among owners, although the most popular uses are simply fitness tracking and telling the time, according to survey data published on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Adblock Browser comes to iOS, promises to strip ads, tracking cookies from Web

Adblock Plus developer Eyeo returned to the mobile fray on Tuesday with the launch of Adblock Browser for iOS and Android, enabling people to cut out most or all ad traffic from the Web.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 21

iPhone 6 most popular iPhone model, adopted faster than iPhone 5s, analytics firm says

The iPhone 6 is the most popular iPhone model in use, and both it and the 6 Plus have been adopted at a faster rate than either the 5s or 5c, analytics firm Localytics claimed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Court dismisses Beats false advertising lawsuit against Steven Lamar

Almost exactly one year after Apple's Beats Electronics sued entrepreneur Steven Lamar for misrepresenting himself as a Beats cofounder, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has dismissed the suit.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 4

Periscope live video viewing app in development for next-gen Apple TV - report

Twitter's Periscope platform will come to the next-generation Apple TV in the form of a third-party app, to be available for download on the device's dedicated App Store, a new report reveals.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 10

Rumor: Chinese, Japanese launches of 'iPhone 6s' may wait until Sept. 25

Both Japan and China may only get Apple's next-generation iPhones on Sept. 25, a week after they're commonly expected to ship in the U.S. and several other countries, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Alleged 'iPhone 6s' boxes claim to show new rose gold color, 16GB entry-level storage

An image claiming to show the retail box for Apple's anticipated "iPhone 6s" could give fans their first glimpse at the new rose gold color option that is rumored to become part of the product lineup.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 78

New Apple TV with App Store game downloads predicted to drive 24M sales in 2016

A revamped Apple TV with its own App Store downloads could enter Apple into the $35-billion-per-year gaming market, adding an estimated 3.3 percent to the company's 2016 earnings per share, J.P. Morgan believes.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 123

Apple's Tim Cook, Jony Ive slip to fourth on Vanity Fair 'New Establishment' list

Apple CEO Tim Cook and newly-minted chief design officer Jonathan Ive on Tuesday made Vanity Fair's 2015 "New Establishment List," rounding up the celebrities reporters deemed the most important in business, culture, and investment.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 38

Apple Music Festival headliners rounded out with Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood and Ellie Goulding

The forthcoming Apple Music Festival in London continues to take shape, with a trio of powerhouse pop acts added to the lineup on Tuesday: Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood, and Ellie Goulding, plus special guests.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 12

48 Hours Left: Lowest prices anywhere on 2015 MacBooks (save $50-$140 on 12" MacBooks, $100-$150 on 13" MacBook Pros & $120-$220 on 15" models)

To celebrate this week's impending launch of Apple's iPhone 6s and new Apple TV, AI has teamed up with a top Apple authorized reseller to offer the deepest discounts anywhere on roughly a dozen of the company's most popular 2015 MacBook Pros, with instant savings of between $100 and $220 on key configurations (or $220-$418 in savings with AppleCare), each of which includes free shipping & no sales tax collected in 48 states.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Review: Corning's USB 3.Optical cable delivers on long distance promise

Corning's USB 3.Optical cable replaces copper with fiber optic filament for faster sustained data transfer over much longer distances than standard USB 3.0 cables, but that speed comes with a few caveats.

Marty Edwards 10 years ago 13

Argument over strong encryption reaches boiling point as Apple, Microsoft rebuff court orders for data access

A long-running debate concerning recent advances in consumer data encryption came to a head this summer when Apple rebuffed a Justice Department court order demanding access to iMessage transcripts, causing some in the law enforcement community to call for legal action against the company.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 107

Many iPhone fitness apps ignore comprehensive workout guidelines, study finds

Many workout apps for the iPhone are too narrow in focus and omit important guidelines recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine, according to a recent study.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple supplier Catcher's August revenues seen rising on supply of hardened next-gen iPhone shells

An Apple chassis supplier, Catcher Technology, on Monday posted $219.81 million in revenues for August, buoyed by what's believed to be a surge of orders for new iPhones shipping this month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

How to quickly customize the Digital Touch colors on your Apple Watch

If you own an Apple Watch, you probably already knew that you could change the color of your Digital Touch drawings — but did you know that you can also customize the options available with a single tap? AppleInsider shows you how.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

DJI updates Phantom 3 drones with new 'Intelligent Flight Modes,' including auto-follow

DJI's latest generation of drones, the Phantom 3 lineup, gained a number of new features on Monday, thanks to new firmware that adds "intelligent flight modes," including auto-follow, waypoints, and auto-filming of points of interest.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11

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