First 'Steve Jobs' review calls film 'must-see,' hails Michael Fassbender's 'enthralling' performance

Writer Aaron Sorkin's forthcoming "Steve Jobs" biopic screened at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend, and the first review has emerged with considerable praise, calling the movie an unconventionally constructed, "brilliant" piece of filmmaking.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 48

Apple planning 2016 'iPhone 7' to be thinnest yet, in-line with new iPod touch & iPad Air 2

While all eyes are on this week's "iPhone 6s" unveiling, Apple's 2016 iPhone upgrade is already in the works, with the company said to be aiming to make the device as thin as 6 millimeters, which would be even thinner than the latest iPod touch and iPad Air 2.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 183

Large Apple logo goes up at Bill Graham Auditorium ahead of iPhone event

Apple is putting a legion of carpenters, electricians, security personnel and other contractors to work this Labor Day weekend as it readies San Francisco's Bill Graham Auditorium for what is expected to be a massive iPhone event next week.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 75

Review: Grip&Shoot iPhone camera grip with Bluetooth shutter trigger

The Grip&Shoot is a versatile Bluetooth accessory with a handle, trigger, and tripod mount, allowing for a steadier hold on your iPhone while taking pictures or shooting video. We think it could appeal to some videographers or people who want capture images remotely, but its dependence on third-party apps will be a dealbreaker for some.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

This week on AppleInsider: Cisco link-up, Sept. 9 rumors, Apple-made TV shows & more

News was jam-packed ahead of Sept. 9's press event with Apple announcing a Cisco enterprise partnership, and a flood of rumors emerging about things like video content deals, the fourth-generation Apple TV, and a 21.5-inch 4K iMac.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Apple installs banners, flags at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium ahead of Sept. 9 event

Apple is starting to dress up the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco with posters, banners and flags in preparation of a special event next week expected to include new iPhones, Apple TV hardware and more.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 56

BlackBerry spends $425M on secure iOS solutions provider Good Technology

BlackBerry on Friday announced the acquisition of mobility services firm Good Technology in what appears to be an attempt at protecting its position in secure mobile enterprise solutions before declining into complete irrelevancy.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 43

Rumor: Apple acquires real-time motion capture firm Faceshift

A report on Friday claims Apple has potentially purchased Faceshift, a Swiss firm working on real-time facial motion capture animation through proprietary markerless technology.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 18

Runtastic debuts Moment smartwatch, combining analog face & fitness tracking

Runtastic on Friday launched the Moment, a new smartwatch that employs a traditional analog watch face but with smartphone-connected fitness tracking.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Philips at work on Hue Bridge to connect Hue lights to Apple's HomeKit

Philips is preparing to launch a device called the Hue Bridge, apprarently designed to link current Hue products with Apple's HomeKit platform, according to a now-deleted store page from a Dutch lighting retailer.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Apple may introduce less expensive gold Apple Watch, new iPad keyboard next week - report

Apple may still have a few surprises in store for its Sept. 9 event, including a "revamped iPad keyboard" and a less expensive gold variant of the current Apple Watch design, according to The New York Times.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 49

Wells Fargo says low expectations for Apple's Sept. 9 event could work to stock's advantage

There's a feeling on Wall Street that everything is already known and expected heading into Apple's "Hey Siri" event, investment firm Wells Fargo said on Friday, suggesting that any potential surprises could help push the company's stock higher.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16

Belgium's first Apple Store to open in Brussels on Toison d'Or on Sept. 19 [u]

Apple has reportedly confirmed plans to open its first Belgian store in the capital city of Brussels on Sept. 19, erecting a special construction barricade around a building on Avenue Toison d'Or. [updated]

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

RBC reiterates $150 target for Apple stock, sees 'iPhone 6s' event boosting shares

Apple's Sept. 9 event, where it is expected to introduce a new iPhone and Apple TV, will likely be a catalyst for shares of the company, RBC Capital Markets told investors on Friday, while reiterating its $150 price target.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22

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AppleInsider podcast delves into the rumored Apple TV, 'iPhone 6s,' retail store designs & more

Victor Marks 10 years ago 11

HBO GO activation page for Apple TV suggests support from Charter coming soon

Charter Communications subscribers might soon be able to stream HBO programming to their Apple TV, as an updated HBO GO activation page now lists the U.S. cable company as a participating provider

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Sphero's BB-8 droid from Star Wars rolls into Apple Stores on Friday

Sphero, maker of iOS-connected robot toys, is bringing The Force to Apple Stores this Friday when it introduces BB-8, a rolling ball model named after the astromech droid from Disney's upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 40

Firefox for iOS preview launches in New Zealand, to hit App Store by year's end

It appears that Mozilla is making progress with its Firefox for iOS browser, as the company launched a limited trial program in New Zealand to shake out bugs and gather data ahead of a planned worldwide debut later this year.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 28

Apple launches new gaming-centric Twitter account ahead of expected Apple TV refresh

Apple activated a new Twitter account on Thursday dedicated to iOS App Store games and run by App Store editors, a move that some suggest could be tied to gaming capabilities for an expected Apple TV hardware refresh.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Amazon buys mobile video services firm Elemental Technologies for a reported $500M

Amazon on Thursday announced the acquisition of Elemental Technologies, a firm that provides video processing services for encoding and transcoding traditional media content for consumption smartphones, tablets and PCs.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Danny Boyle's 'Steve Jobs' to make early showing at this weekend's Telluride festival

Although its official debut isn't scheduled until October, Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs biopic will make an early showing at this weekend's Telluride Film Festival in Colorado.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Microsoft updates Skype iPhone & iPad apps with overhauled interfaces, more

Microsoft on Thursday released major updates of its Skype apps for iPhone and iPad, redesigning their interfaces for better ease-of-use and more visual appeal, while giving iPad users access to options like location sharing and interactive notifications.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Latest comScore figures show iPhone growing and cementing US marketshare

Updated comScore analytics data published on Thursday suggests that Apple's U.S. smartphone share is still increasing in the U.S., despite the imminent arrival of new models.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

Apple Music team working on fixes, improvements through end of 2015, says iTunes VP

Apple still has "a bit of homework to be done" throughout the rest of 2015 to improve Apple Music, including fixing problems with the service's interface and handling of local iTunes libraries, an iTunes International VP said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 29

Rumor: Apple to launch 21.5-inch iMac with 4K Retina display in October

Apple's iMac lineup will gain a smaller 21.5-inch model with a 4K-resolution Retina display in the coming months, likely at the company's annual October media event, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 58

Judge denies Apple a retrial in Smartflash suit, but upholds decision to toss $533M damages against Apple

A Texas federal judge has refused to grant Apple a new trial in its fight against a Smartflash patent infringement lawsuit, but simultaneously declined to reconsider a decision to toss $532.9 million in damages that were originally awarded to Smartflash.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Key 'iPhone 6s' upgrades reaffirmed to be Force Touch, rose gold color, improved cameras & Touch ID

When Apple announces its next-generation iPhones next week in San Francisco, the sales pitch for consumers will almost certainly include Force Touch, a new color option, and upgrades for Touch ID and the already class-leading camera system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 84

Apple shows continued interest in fuel cell-powered devices with weeklong battery life

Apple has showed continued interest in using hydrogen fuel cell technology to power its portable devices, echoing a functional iPhone 6 powered by hydrogen that was showcased just last week.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

New iMac displays said to improve color saturation via LED phosphor, sales could reach 1M this quarter

Apple is soon expected to debut new models of its all-in-one iMac lineup with improved displays — an upgrade that one analyst has predicted will drive sales this quarter to 1 million units.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34

Apple supplier Japan Display alludes to increased iPhone orders ahead of Sept. 9 event

Japan Display CEO Mitsuru Homma dropped some clues regarding Apple's upcoming iPhone release on Thursday, saying his company's biggest client, widely thought to be Apple, is increasing orders despite a soft Chinese market.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Judge approves $415M settlement in Silicon Valley anti-poaching lawsuit

A federal court judge has green-lit a joint $415 million settlement in an anti-poaching lawsuit involving Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe, officially bringing the years-long case to a close.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 8

JetBlue mechanics choose iPad mini 3 for digital aircraft maintenance toolbox

After putting iPad 4 into operation as an electronic flight bag in 2013, then iPad mini 3 for in-flight cabin services this year, U.S. airline JetBlue is turning to Apple's tablet platform to aid aircraft maintenance technicians.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Facebook, casual games dominate list of most popular iOS apps of all time

According to fresh statistics from analytics firm App Annie published on Wednesday, social media giant Facebook is responsible for four of the top ten most downloaded iOS apps of all time, with Google and Apple titles in tow.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 20

New 'iPhone 6s' photos reportedly confirm slightly larger design

A set of photos posted to the Web on Wednesday supposedly show a next-generation iPhone partially assembled from leaked parts being measured with a pair of calipers, revealing the device is slightly larger than current models in all dimensions.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 57

Google Nexus event rumored for Sept. 29 with new phones, Android 6.0

Google is reportedly planning to host a Sept. 29 press event in San Francisco, at which it will reveal two new Nexus smartphones running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 34

The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, James Bay, more added to Apple Music Festival lineup

Apple on Wednesday revealed more information about its upcoming Apple Music Festival slated to kick off later this month, adding The Weeknd, The Chemical Brothers, James Bay, Leon Bridges and Take That to the list of artists set to perform live in front of UK fans.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 1

Motorola debuts second-gen Moto 360 smartwatch, first-gen Moto 360 Sport

Motorola on Wednesday introduced two new versions of its Moto 360 smartwatch, including a second-generation flagship device and separate edition specifically for fitness, the Moto 360 Sport.

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