Apple, Best Buy alliance grows with more Apple Watch locations, expanded in-store service

Electronics retailer Best Buy on Tuesday announced a substantial expansion of its partnership with Apple, a move that will include hundreds of new Apple Watch points of sale as well as a larger Apple presence in Best Buy stores.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 34

VMware launches Fusion 8 with Windows 10 & OS X El Capitan support

VMware on Tuesday launched Fusion 8, an updated version of its virtualization tool for Mac users who want to run Windows — or other operating systems — without having to boot into the other OS.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Philips adds new wireless dimmer to Hue lighting range

Fans of Philips's popular Hue programmable LED lights now have a more tactile way to control the bulbs' brightness with the announcement of the new Hue wireless dimming kit.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Wells Fargo upgrades Apple stock to 'outperform,' says recent correction is an overreaction

Longtime Apple bear Wells Fargo Securities changed its rating on the iPhone maker on Tuesday, saying recent losses in the company's stock have been overdone, especially in light of the company's continued success in China.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35

Rumor: Apple might rent out new San Francisco space for iPhone event

Piecing together clues about a "mysterious" week-long trade show at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, a report on Monday suggests Apple might have rented out the massive space for its annual iPhone event.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 64

Apple issues sixth Xcode 7 beta to developers with minor bug fixes

Apple on Monday released to developers the sixth beta version of its upcoming Xcode 7 coding tool with support for watchOS 2.0 beta, OS X 10.11 beta, and iOS 9 beta 5 SDKs.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Apple Stores may end 'One to One' training sessions in near future, report claims

Apple is on the verge of phasing out its "One to One" training sessions for Apple Store customers, aiming to direct people into free, open workshops instead, a report said on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 30

Apple's Tim Cook to talk enterprise at BoxWorks cloud storage conference on Sept. 29

Apple CEO Tim Cook will appear on stage for a "fireside" conversation during next month's BoxWorks conference, Box CEO Aaron Levie announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Apple CEO Tim Cook could face SEC scrutiny for violating fair disclosure regulation

A private Monday morning email from Tim Cook to CNBC analyst Jim Cramer — in which Cook revealed material information about his company's growth in China — could land the Apple chief in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 76

Apple suppliers Sharp, Foxconn in talks for LCD partnership - report

Japanese supplier Sharp is negotiating with Hon Hai Precision Industry — better known as Foxconn — on a deal that would see the former spin off its display panel business to create a new joint venture, according to a Monday report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Deals: $100 off 12" MacBooks, Free Apple TVs with 13" MacBook Airs, early-2015 13" MacBook Pro for $1,099

To kick off the week, Apple resellers initiated limited time, $80-$100 discounts on 12" MacBook Airs. Meanwhile, AI has teamed up with Adorama to give away free Apple TVs and instant discounts of $119-$245 on all 13" MacBook Airs with Apple Care. Plus $200 off the new 13" MacBook Pro and Apple's high-end mid-2014 15" MacBook Pro with two Free Accessories for $1,929.00

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

Tim Cook refutes China worries, calls Apple's growth 'strong' in rare mid-quarter update

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday issued a rare mid-quarter update on the company's performance, saying Apple is continuing to experience "strong growth" in China as he tried to assuage fears about the impact of the Asian nation's economic slowdown.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 90

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks ConnectED education program on Good Morning America

Apple chief Tim Cook made a brief appearance on ABC's Good Morning America on Monday, discussing the company's participation in the White House's ConnectED educational program.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Swatch CEO calls Apple Watch an 'interesting toy,' voices privacy concerns

Nick Hayek, chief executive of Swiss watch behemoth Swatch, called the Apple Watch an 'interesting toy' and expressed concern over the privacy of health and fitness data collected by modern smartwatches as his company gears up to launch its own wearable later this year.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 93

Tools for digital nomads: OneAdaptr Twist Plus and Nimbus USB LED lamp reviews

As an increasing number of knowledge workers turn to lives of perpetual travel, companies have begun to respond to the shifting market with new products designed specifically for them. AppleInsider took a look at two of these: OneAdaptr's Twist Plus and Nimbus's USB LED lamp.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 13

This week on AppleInsider: 'iPhone 6s' dates, Apple Music numbers, Apple down under & more

With the summer coming to a close, news also seemed to pick up this week — encompassing some large legal and financial developments for Apple, and all but spelling out plans to launch new iPhones next month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8

Apple announces repair program for blurry iPhone 6 Plus cameras

Consumers who have experienced image quality problems with their iPhone 6 Plus's iSight camera may be eligible for a free repair, as Apple on Friday acknowledged a problem with a "small percentage" of units and will replace the affected component free of charge.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 67

Apple can't outrun China worries, stock drops into bear territory

Apple shares fell by nearly 6 percent during Friday trading, sending the stock into bear territory for the first time in years as investors fret over the impact of China's apparent economic slowdown.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 177

Apple job opening points to deeper Apple Music integration with Siri

An Apple job opening posted on Friday suggests that the company is looking to expand links between Siri and Apple Music, presumably in the form of new voice commands.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Apple hires senior Tesla engineer as 'Project Titan' evidence mounts

The alleged hiring war between Apple and Tesla continues behind the scenes, with one of the electric carmaker's top engineers switching sides and joining Apple, presumably to bolster its rumored automotive project.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 128

Apple's Dr. Dre apologizes for past abuse of women, says he's a changed man

Newfound attention to crimes committed by Dr. Dre 25 years ago have led both the entrepreneur and Apple to issue statements, in which the Beats cofounder said he is sorry for committing violence against women when he was younger.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 131

French carriers informed that 'iPhone 6s' preorders will start on Sept. 11 - report

French wireless carriers are hearing that preorders for next-generation iPhones will open on Sept. 11, two days after a rumored press event, according to claims made on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Rumor: Apple working on 'smart bands' for Apple Watch to add new health tracking functions

A new rumor claims that Apple will add capabilities to the Apple Watch, and sell upgrades without the need to buy an entirely new watch, in the form of "smart bands" that could launch as early as 2016.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 81

Microsoft confirms elimination of Nokia's Salo phone unit, up to 2,300 jobs

Microsoft on Friday announced the closure of Nokia's former cellphone development unit in Salo, Finland, along with plans to cut up to 2,300 jobs in the country, part of a broader plan to refocus the company and make it more profitable.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 33

Daimler CEO leaves door open to 'different types' of partnerships with Apple, Google

Daimler is open to "different types" of cooperation with Apple and Google, with the understanding their technology could be essential to future cars, Daimler's CEO said in a magazine interview published on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

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Shane Cole 10 years ago 4

Samsung offers iPhone users free 30-day test drive of new Galaxy handsets

Samsung on Thursday announced a new initiative designed to steal away users of Apple's iPhone, offering current owners of the device a virtually free 30-day "test drive" with one of its latest Galaxy handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 79

Apple Pay is focus of latest 'If it's not an iPhone' ad

Apple on Thursday released a new television commercial as part of its "If it's not an iPhone" campaign, this time throwing a spotlight on the smartphone's Apple Pay touchless payment capabilities.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Apple TV sales slip to fourth place in US streaming device market, study says

According to research released Thursday, Apple TV was overtaken by upstart Amazon in the U.S. streaming device marketplace during 2014, dropping Apple's offering to fourth place in a burgeoning sector it helped create.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 77

Dubai Apple Store opening pushed back to at least October, report claims

The launch of a Dubai Apple Store — the company's first in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East, outside of Turkey — is being delayed by at least a month, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

Apple commissions manmade floral art to promote Apple Watch at London's Selfridges

A new marketing installation commissioned by Apple is filling all 24 windows of London's Selfridges department store with manmade flowers, each matched to the faces of the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Future Chrome for Mac update may solve problems with memory, performance

A test build of Google's forthcoming Chrome 46 makes substantial improvements to the performance of the Web browser on the Mac, according to one early glimpse at the software.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

Swatch looks to trademark 'one more thing' phrase made famous by Steve Jobs

Swiss watch brand Swatch has acquired a trademark on the phrase "one more thing," an expression often used during Apple press events by the company's late cofounder Steve Jobs.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 81

Deals: $999 loaded 11" MacBook Air, $1,785 15" MacBook Pro (2015), $300 off 13" MacBook Pro with AppleCare, 27" Dell Ultra HD 4K display for $499.99

This week, we've brought back some of last month's most popular offers while extending several others, such as a fully-loaded 11" MacBook Air for $999 ($650 off), the new 15" MacBook Pro for $1,785 ($214 off), a near fully-loaded, early 2015 13" MacBook Pro with AppleCare for $2,148.00 ($300 off) and Dell's Ultra HD 4K display for $499.99 ($200 off).

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 0

With iOS 8.4.1, Apple patches app sandbox vulnerability that could lead to enterprise data theft

Last week's release of iOS 8.4.1 brought more than just Apple Music fixes — it also patched a previously undisclosed hole in the app sandbox that made it possible for iOS devices operating in managed environments to unknowingly leak configuration and credential data to other third-party apps.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 5

Apple Watch sales expand to more third-party retailers with France's Fnac

On Thursday Apple continued to expand the number of third-party vendors for the Apple Watch, adding France's Fnac to the list of retailers, though initially only in a limited fashion.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

First look: Boogie Board Jot 8.5 eWriter, an iOS-connected writing tablet

Boogie Board on Thursday announced a new version of their popular writing tablet, and for the first time, announced an accompanying iOS app that allows users to quickly sync their notes with their iPhone's camera.

Victor Marks 10 years ago 9

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