Apple issues first Australian bond, raises more than AU$1.2B

As anticipated, Apple on Thursday local Australia time issued an Australian dollar-denominated bond that according to one report has already reached AU$1.2 billion, or about $883 million.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 48

Apple outs iOS 9 Maps transit data sources, new business listing aggregators

In a change to its Apple Maps Acknowledgements webpage, Apple revealed an initial list of data providers used to populate the upcoming transit mapping feature in Maps for iOS 9, as well as two new aggregators of business listings.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 11

Samsung to petition Supreme Court over Apple patent fight

After being denied an en banc rehearing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit over a prior decision that kept intact Apple's multi-million dollar patent trial win, Samsung has voiced intent to argue the case in front of the Supreme Court.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 49

Apple Watch Sport owners report unexpected rear logo damage, other text scratching off

Some Apple Watch owners are experiencing problems with the Apple logo disappearing off the back of their devices, and/or scratching around the surrounding text, according to complaints posted online.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 94

Intel's Skylake chips can power three 4K monitors simultaneously, launch details in 'couple of weeks'

A launch date for Intel's next-generation Skylake processors should be announced in a "couple of weeks," a senior principal engineer recently revealed at an Intel Developer Forum presentation.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 24

Apple issues 7th OS X 10.11 El Capitan beta to developers, 5th public beta to testers

Apple on Wednesday released the seventh beta version of its upcoming OS X 10.11 El Capitan operating system to developers for testing, while at the same time pushing out a fifth beta to those participating in the public beta program.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

MLB okays Apple Watch for use in the dugout, cell phones still banned

Major League Baseball will reportedly allow coaches and team personnel to wear Apple Watches in the dugout during games — while continuing to ban other electronic devices, including cell phones — as long as the Watch is not used for communication.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

'iPhone 6s' will move to Apple Watch's 7000-series aluminum, spectrometer analysis confirms

Composition testing of what is purportedly a shell for Apple's next-generation iPhone confirms previous reports that the new device will move to 7000-series aluminum, an alloy first introduced to Apple's lineup with the Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 60

Apple to open two Apple Stores in United Arab Emirates after exemption from ownership laws

The United Arab Emirates is reportedly granting Apple an exemption from foreign ownership laws, allowing it to retain full control of planned operations in the country — including two new Apple Stores.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 29

'iPad Pro' expected this fall, will get Force Touch from new pressure-sensitive Apple stylus

Apple's anticipated jumbo-sized iPad will feature Force Touch input via a new, optional stylus accessory, which will allow for new ways of interacting with the next-generation tablet, according to insider Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 95

Apple's mythical 'iPad Pro' allegedly spotted in iOS app analytics

A new, high-resolution iPad with an as-yet-unseen model identifier has reportedly begun to surface in analytics data from some commercial iOS apps, suggesting that the long-rumored "iPad Pro" may have entered the later stages of testing.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 17

Study claims 80% of Apple Watch owners in US, UK use Apple Pay

According to new data from research firm Wristly, which saw its statistics cited in Apple's latest earnings conference call, Apple Watch is proving to be a boon for Apple Pay users, as 80 percent of owners use the service to make purchases.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 37

Parallels Desktop 11 launches with support for El Capitan, Windows 10, Cortana and more

As anticipated, Parallels on Wednesday released Parallels Desktop 11, the latest version of its virtualization software that comes with a slew of improvements, the most notable being support for Microsoft Windows 10 and major features like the Cortana virtual assistant.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 35

Developer hacks custom watch face onto Apple Watch

In a post to Twitter on Tuesday, developer Hamza Sood revealed an Apple Watch hack that bypasses Apple's restriction against installing third-party watch faces on the device.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 43

Apple refutes Apple Music survey, says 79% of trial customers still using service

Commenting on a recent survey conducted by research firm MusicWatch, which claimed only 52 percent of Apple Music trial customers still use the service, Apple said the actual attrition rate is closer to 21 percent.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 65

Fossil joins Apple Watch competition with Moto 360-like Android Wear product

Presenting Tuesday at the annual Intel Developer Forum, fashion brand Fossil teased its first competitor to the Apple Watch, a device that will run Google's Android Wear platform.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 66

Google launches OnHub Wi-Fi router, delays 'Ara' modular phone tests to 2016

Google on Tuesday launched preorders for the OnHub, a new 802.11ac Wi-Fi router it hopes will simplify wireless connections and will also act as a hub for smart home appliances. But the company also acknowledged that its Project Ara modular smartphone won't reach the public until at least 2016.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 64

Survey: Majority of current Apple Music trial users likely to pay for subscription [update with reply from Apple]

Most consumers still using the three-month free trial of Apple Music say they are likely to continue paying for a subscription after the period ends, new survey data shows, though a significant portion may have dropped off soon after trying the service.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 53

Fifth build of OS X 10.11 El Capitan supplied to Apple's public beta testers

Apple on Tuesday pushed out the fifth public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan, its forthcoming major update for the Mac operating system, scheduled to launch this fall as a free update.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 15

Apple Pay gains support for 18 more US banks, credit unions

Apple on Tuesday updated its list of official Apple Pay-backing card issuers with 18 more U.S. institutions, putting the current total close to the 500 mark.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Square Cash quick mobile money transfers come to Apple Watch

Square on Tuesday released a new version of its Square Cash iPhone app, bringing the platform's quick money transfers to the Apple Watch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Misfit, Speedo team up for new Apple Store-exclusive Shine swim tracker

People who swim for fitness or competition will have a new option for tracking their progress some Sept. 1, when the Speedo Shine swim tracker — a collaboration between wearables firm Misfit and swimwear brand Speedo — will hit Apple Store shelves.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Parents on a budget turning to certified used iPhones & iPads this back-to-school season

Price-conscious parents looking to equip their kids with smartphones or tablets for the new school year are embracing Gazelle's new certified pre-used iPhone and iPad stores as an alternative to paying full price for a brand new device, the company says.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 64

First look: Fotokite Phi tethered drone aims to be easiest & most portable way to capture aerial footage

The newly announced Fotokite Phi features a unique tethered design that makes it easy to pilot, safe to operate, and especially convenient to travel with. AppleInsider had the opportunity to go hands-on with the new device that aims to bring simple aerial footage to the masses.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14

Qualcomm still modem supplier for 'iPhone 6s,' but could cede some orders to Intel in 2017, rumor says

Qualcomm is still the only official modem supplier for new iPhones shipping next month, although Intel could start taking up orders in 2017, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple's renamed 'Apple Music Festival' set to kick off in London on Sept. 19 with Connect tie-ins

Apple on Tuesday local London time announced start dates for its upcoming UK-based Apple Music Festival, née iTunes Festival, as well as an initial set list including headliners Pharrell Williams, One Direction, Florence + The Machine and Disclosure.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 16

USPTO finds Apple iPhone design patent invalid in court fight against Samsung

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office earlier this month found an iPhone design patent successfully leveraged by Apple against Samsung in its first court action invalid on multiple counts, bringing Apple's $548 million damages award into question.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 113

Slack CEO denigrates Apple's Siri in announcing work on own team-serving virtual assistant

Slack Technologies founder and CEO Stewart Butterfield on Monday revealed plans to invest in artificial intelligence with an eye on virtual assistant tech for work groups, while calling Apple's solution "nearly useless."

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 135

Apple's online store services down for some users [u]

Users of Apple's online store services, which include iTunes, the iOS and Mac App Stores, the iBooks Store and Volume Purchase Program assets, saw unexpected outages on Monday due to an as-yet-unknown problem.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

German 'iPhone 6s' launch pegged for Sept. 18, in line with Apple's usual release schedule

German carriers are reportedly preparing to launch Apple's next flagship handset — typically known as the "iPhone 6s" — on Sept. 18, a date in line with a rumored press event earlier in the month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 9

Entry into $34B console gaming market seen as largest opportunity for new Apple TV

Though the new Apple TV isn't expected to have a streaming subscription service available at launch, that's not a problem for investment firm J.P. Morgan, who believes the device's real selling point will be an App Store with traditional console-style videogames.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 93

Rumor: Apple's upcoming A9-series chips benchmarked, show 20-30% jump over A8

A graph that purports to show GeekBench 3 scores for Apple's anticipated A9-series application processors paints a picture of significant performance improvements, beating out even Samsung's latest 8-core chips.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 61

Apple supplier LG Display to spend $8.5B on OLED technology

Korea's LG Display on Monday announced plans to spend 10 trillion won, or about $8.5 billion U.S., during the next three years on developing OLED technology, some of which could find its way into Apple hardware.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

Sprint's new 'iPhone Forever' plan charges monthly fee for automatic device upgrades

U.S. carrier Sprint on Monday launched "iPhone Forever," a monthly fee plan designed to ensure a subscriber always has the latest iPhone model, available for a limited time at a discounted price.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

First Belgian Apple Store could open in Brussels on Sept. 19

Apple's first-ever Belgian store will reportedly open in Brussels on Saturday, Sept. 19, potentially just in time for the release of new iPhones and a new Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Apple prepping first Australian dollar-denominated bond offering - report

Apple will reportedly continue to diversify its corporate debt issuance strategy with a new bond denominated in Australian dollars, the company's latest move to raise debt outside the United States in order to fund its growing capital return program.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 18

Best Buy to offer AppleCare and AppleCare+ warranties ahead of 'iPhone 6s' launch

Electronics retailer Best Buy has inked a deal with Apple to begin selling authorized warranty extensions for its products, and employees have been told that the new addition will be announced to the public on Sept. 10.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

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