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.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 278

Apple Music seen as gateway for streaming TV service, may need 30M subscribers to succeed

The recent launch of Apple Music — while important to the future development of iTunes — is also thought to be part of a larger effort to push consumers toward Apple's long-rumored web television service by softening the ground for monthly subscriptions.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 24

CBS to stream Super Bowl 50, AFC playoffs & two regular-season NFL games free to Apple TV

CBS on Wednesday announced that it will stream the Super Bowl, the AFC playoffs, and two regular-season NFL games to a wide range of devices and platforms, including Apple TV, for free, with no authentication required.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10

iOS 9's News app grows to 50 publishers amid Safari ad blocking worries

When its News app launches this fall alongside iOS 9, Apple will have over 50 publishing partners on board, a report revealed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Rumor: New colors coming to Apple Watch Sport Band lineup next week

Current and future Apple Watch owners will reportedly have a number of new color options to choose from when picking out a Sport Band for their wearable, as Apple is said to have prepared an expanded range of color options that will be unveiled on Sept. 9.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 23

Hulu launches $12 'ad-free' streaming tier to fend off Netflix, other rivals

Hulu on Wednesday added a $12 "No Commercials" tier to its steaming video service, looking to better compete with rivals like Netflix and HBO Now, which have always been ad-free.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 53

New adware scripts mouse clicks to access OS X Keychain, could lead to password theft

A new version of the long-running Genieo adware has brought with it a new technique for accessing the OS X Keychain without user intervention, a security gray area that could be used by other malicious actors to make off with sensitive data stored in the Mac credential manager.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 20

Deals: $219 off Apple's new 13" MacBook Pro (256GB), 64GB iPad Air 2 for $430, 11" MacBook Air for $730, 13" Air with 2TB My Passport for $928

eBay Deals today is running a pre-Labor Day Apple sale with the lowest prices we've seen on a handful of current MacBooks, including $219 off Apple's new 256GB 13" MacBook Pro and $169 off its new 11" MacBook Air. Meanwhile save up to $430 on 13" MacBook Airs with 2TB My Passport drives, and up to $758 on 15" MacBook Pros with AppleCare.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Next-gen Apple TV priced at $149, will include universal search for finding content across providers

Finding content will be easier than ever with the next-generation Apple TV, a new report has revealed, as Apple will include universal search in its revamped set-top box, said to be priced starting at $149.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 135

Piper Jaffray sees 'Apple Car' as longterm project with potential short-term effect on stock

Investment firm Piper Jaffray doesn't expect a mythical "Apple Car" to be on the roads anytime soon, but the firm did advise its clients this week that the rumored project will affect shares of AAPL as investor expectations adjust.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Rumor: Apple considering going back to 'glass-to-glass' touch panels for 2016 iPhones

Apple is reportedly testing the notion of reverting to G/G (glass-to-glass) touch panels for 2016 iPhone models, out of alleged frustration with obstacles presented by the in-cell technology the company has been using in recent years.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

Gazelle paying up to $480 cash for old iPhone trade-ins; vows to beat Apple, carrier offers until Sept 9th

If you plan to purchase an iPhone 6s later this month, now's the time to help fund that upgrade by making plans to trade in your existing iPhone before its value plummets. And for the next 7 days, Gazelle is offering up to $480 cash for old iPhones alongside a guarantee to beat any competitive offer from Apple or its big four US wireless partners.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 21

Intel announces Skylake processor lineup with new Core M subfamilies, speed & graphics boosts

After months of waiting, Intel on Tuesday officially revealed a bulk of its 6th generation Core processor lineup, with special attention paid to laptops, offering a look at what Apple will likely use in forthcoming MacBook updates.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 69

Second Apple v. Samsung damages retrial set for March or April 2016

A California federal judge presiding over the ongoing Apple v. Samsung legal spat on Tuesday set a March or April 2016 start date for the case's second damages retrial, an action that could see Samsung pay out some of the $548 million it owes for infringing on Apple's patents.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 35

Google's Android Wear for iOS confirmed incompatible with Apple's HealthKit

In announcing Android Wear for iOS on Monday, Google noted users can track steps, calories and other biometric readings in-app, but failed to confirm HealthKit compatibility. It has since been learned that Google chose not to integrate with Apple's platform, instead opting for its own Google Fit service.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 34

LinkedIn overhauls mobile & Web messaging functions, Instagram makes enhancements to Direct

Job-based social network LinkedIn began rolling out a redesigned messaging service on Tuesday, incorporating the look and features of popular chat apps like Facebook Messenger. Instagram, meanwhile, made several upgrades to its Direct messaging and sharing functions.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Apple's latest Project Titan hires include staff from diverse automotive backgrounds

In recent weeks Apple has continued to hire more people likely working on Project Titan, its secretive automotive effort, profiles discovered on LinkedIn suggest.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 24

Apple sought original content deals with Bill Simmons and Top Gear cast, reports say

Coming on the heels of rumors pointing to Apple's interest in creating original content, which included a bid for the cast of hit BBC show Top Gear, a report on Tuesday claims the company was in discussions to bring former ESPN star Bill Simmons on board.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 26

Documents reveal Apple's secretive next-generation retail store design [u]

Apple representatives gave local government officials in Tennessee a glimpse at the future of the Apple Store during a recent planning meeting, showing off a design that continues the architectural trends begun with Manhattan's Upper West Side store.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 32

DJI's new iOS-compatible Phantom 3 drones land at Apple Store

DJI's latest generation of "prosumer" drones, the Phantom 3 series, marks the company's debut among the handpicked lineup of iOS-connected accessories available to buy direct from Apple.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Nest introduces third-gen Thermostat with better display, Farsight wakeup

Google's Nest Labs on Tuesday upgraded its signature product, the Thermostat, with features such as a bigger, sharper display, and longer-range automatic wakeup.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 54

Apple's iPad is key to visitor experience at new One World Trade Center Observatory

The newly opened One World Trade Center Observatory in New York City relies heavily on the iPad for its visitor experience, with Apple's tablet serving as both a virtual tour guide and a payment terminal.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Beats president Luke Wood now '100%' focused on Electronics division, targeting global expansion

Shortly after Apple's $3 billion takeover of Beats in 2014, Beats president Luke Wood dropped all attention on Beats Music in favor of the company's flagship Electronics division, according to an interview published on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 22

Amazon Prime Video adds offline viewing in iOS update

Amazon has raised the bar for functionality in its streaming video race against Netflix, giving iOS users the ability to download movies and television shows to their devices for offline viewing on their iPhone or iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 30

New home for Apple Music exec Ian Rogers is French luxury giant LVMH

Former Apple Music executive Ian Rogers is reportedly headed to a new role at French luxury multinational LVMH — a firm with which Apple has some connections.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

One of Apple's first 'next-generation' US retail store designs will debut near Memphis

With Apple chief designer Jony Ive and retail head Angela Ahrendts collaborating on major changes to their company's retail experience, a first glimpse of what's to come may debut at a relocated Apple Store near Memphis, Tenn., it was revealed this week.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 48

Apple patents smart smoke detection system for iPhone

According to a patent granted to Apple on Tuesday, iPhones, iPads and other branded equipment could one day sport onboard smoke detection hardware to alert users, and interested parties, of a potentially dangerous situation.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 40

Apple Pay transaction limit increased to 30 pounds in UK

As promised when Apple Pay launched in the UK earlier this year, iPhone and Watch owners can now make touchless payments of up to 30 pounds without entering in a PIN number or signature.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 32

Google promises to dramatically shrink 4K bandwidth with upcoming VP10 video codec

Google is working on a new open-source video codec, VP10, that should shrink the amount of bandwidth required for 4K video to half that of VP9, and a quarter of Apple's current preferred compression format, H.264.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 95

Apple eyes move into original video programming, report says

A report citing high-ranking executives within the entertainment industry claims Apple is looking to create in-house movie or TV programming, suggesting the company is headed down a path forged by the likes of Netflix and Hulu.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 84

Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch features circular face, rotating bezel control

In its latest attempt to jumpstart lukewarm smartwatch sales, Samsung on Monday announced a new platform called Gear S2 that merges a round face made popular by Motorola's Moto 360 and a rotating bezel control reminiscent of Apple Watch's Digital Crown.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 133

T-Mobile cracks down on subscribers 'stealing' tethered data

Beginning on Monday, T-Mobile USA will start taking action against people spoofing the carrier's network to "steal" unlimited tethering data, according to a blog post by CEO John Legere.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

NFL Game Pass comes to Apple TV with updated app

With the 2015 NFL campaign set to kick off, Apple on Monday pushed an update to the league's Apple TV app that adds access to live streaming via Game Pass alongside a new design.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 26

University of Oklahoma adopts Apple Pay at all campus terminals

Starting this week the University of Oklahoma will be offering Apple Pay campus-wide, making it the first such university in the country to do so, the school announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 11

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise appearance at Cisco's annual sales conference

In the wake of Apple's newly announced enterprise partnership with Cisco, Chief Executive Tim Cook appeared onstage at Cisco's annual "GSX" Global Sales Experience in front of 20,000 employees to discuss the news.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24

GT Advanced looks to slash workforce by 40% as part of bankruptcy plan

In order to reduce expenses when it emerges out of Chapter 11 status, former Apple sapphire supplier GT Advanced Technologies is looking to cut 40 percent of its remaining workforce, according to bankruptcy court documents filed on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

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