Apple invention lets iPhone owners AirDrop encrypted data to a friend's device for safekeeping

According to an Apple invention published Thursday, the company is looking into forms of data sharing that would allow an iPhone owner having connectivity issues to offload files normally stored in the cloud to a "friendly device" for later retrieval.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Apple invention automatically shares photos based on facial recognition data

In an invention published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, Apple outlines a process of identifying individuals in a digital image using facial recognition techniques and sending a copy of the photo out to those people by associating contact information pulled from an app like Contacts.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Apple brings Windows 10 support to Mac in Boot Camp update

Apple announced through a Support Pages document published Wednesday that the latest version of Boot Camp, which is currently rolling out to OS X Yosemite users as a system update, now comes with support for 64-bit versions of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 27

Apple making unlikely enterprise bedfellows to bolster sagging iPad sales

A report on Wednesday fleshed out Apple's plan to take a bigger piece of the business workplace technology pie by leveraging its mobile iPad platform, a strategy that entails opening up operations to smaller firms.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 68

Apple recalls small batch of 3rd-gen Apple TVs over defective part

In what appears to be a targeted recall program, Apple this week notified an unknown number of customers that their recently purchased third-generation Apple TV unit would be replaced due to a faulty part.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 27

Catalyst's Apple Watch case touts waterproof design, full access to screen and heart rate sensor

Accessories firm Catalyst on Wednesday announced preorder availability of a new waterproof case for Apple Watch, which boasts full access to touchscreen and physical controls, heart rate monitor and inductive charging dock.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 29

Apple issues rare software update for 7th-gen iPod nano devices

Apple on Wednesday released an unusual standalone update for the seventh-generation iPod nano, making unspecified changes to the media player's proprietary operating system.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Apple brings native flight tracking support to iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan

An unannounced feature rolling out in Apple's upcoming iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan operating systems will let users view up-to-date airline flight status, as well as a preview of projected flight paths, using specially crafted data detectors.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Intel modems may be in up to half of next-gen iPhone shipments, analyst estimates

Chipmaker Intel may have won as much as half of the orders for modems in Apple's next-generation iPhones shipping this fall, an analyst with Northland Capital Markets claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Apple planning new flagship store in Chicago, could be 'transformational' for riverfront retail

Apple is reportedly set to move its store on Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue down the street into a new riverfront location, with a "mostly below ground" design that will mimic that of its iconic Fifth Avenue location in New York.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple joins NFC Forum, will help shape future of wireless payments

Apple this week officially joined the NFC Forum, a nonprofit industry association that promotes the short-range wireless technology essential to secure mobile payment services, including Apple Pay.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22

Apple Pay challenger CurrentC could postpone launch into 2016

MCX's CurrentC mobile payment platform may not officially launch until 2016, since the consortium is working to get things right, CEO Brian Mooney said in an interview published on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 92

PS World Deals: $600 off 13" MacBook Air, $300 off iMac 5K, $600 of MacBook Pros, $260 off Phanton 2 Vision & $900 off Mac Pros

In recognition of the 2015 Photoshop World conference, B&H Photo this week is aggressively discounting some Macs and Photography-related gear, knocking $600 off a fully-loaded 13" MacBook Air, $300 off a key iMac 5K model, $300-$900 off select Mac Pros, $520-$600 off some MacBook Pros, $40-$45 off WD Passport Drives, 10-30% off photography gear, and more.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 3

US carriers' move to installment plans seen accelerating iPhone upgrade cycles

The shift of U.S. carriers from contract subsidies to installment pricing for smartphones could speed up upgrade cycles for Apple's iPhone, according to a new memo by financial services firm Piper Jaffray.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 76

Prosecutors press on with 'think of the children' campaign against encryption in iOS, Android

Law enforcement officials have continued to make their case against the new, heftier encryption introduced last year by Apple and Google for their respective mobile operating systems, charging once again that the changes are standing in the way of capturing murderers, pedophiles, sex traffickers, and terrorists.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 69

Apple expands Maps Flyover coverage to 20 cities in Europe, Japan and more

Apple on Tuesday updated its Maps Flyover availability webpage to reflect the addition of 21 cities including multiple destinations in France and a handful of sites in Mexico, among others.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 14

Leaked Intel Skylake-U roadmap reveals CPUs likely bound for MacBook Air

A set of supposedly leaked specifications for Intel's upcoming Skylake processor lineup made its way to the Web on Tuesday, offering what could be the first peek at what users can expect from Apple's next-generation MacBook Air products.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 38

Two new iPhone identifiers discovered by ad tracking service, rumored 'iPhone 6C' model in doubt

Mobile app marketing firm Fiksu on Tuesday discovered two new iPhone device identifiers in its dataset for July, suggesting Apple's tests of next-generation hardware do not include a rumored low-end model dubbed "iPhone 6C."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 20

Beats 1 Replay archive now available as dedicated Apple Music section

A week after introducing Beats 1 Replays on Connect, Apple is now aggregating archived Beats 1 shows, including those hosted by celebrity DJs like Elton John, in a special Apple Music section.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

Web traffic points to slow but steady Apple Watch interest, UBS says

As gauged by Web search traffic, interest in the Apple Watch has diminished considerably since the launch of the product in April but in a relatively smooth fashion, analysts with international financial firm UBS hinted on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 42

AT&T Wi-Fi calling starts rolling out for some iOS 9 beta testers

AT&T on Tuesday started to rollout iPhone Wi-Fi calling support for devices running the latest beta version of iOS 9, with a number of users across the U.S. reporting successful activation of the new feature.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 15

Apple price demands for next-gen iPhone's 'A9' chip could slow TSMC output

Apple is asking Samsung and TSMC to accept price cuts on orders of A9 chips for its new iPhones, but TSMC's inclination to decline could result in the supplier having to scale back production capacity, a new rumor claimed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

iOS 9 poised to be 'game changer' as ad blocking already costs publishers $22B yearly

With this fall's release of iOS 9, Apple will allow users to natively block content in mobile Safari for the first time — a change which at least one study believes will be a "game changer" in an industry that already costs publishers more than $20 billion per year.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 93

Rite Aid to begin taking Apple Pay, other wireless payments on Aug. 15

Pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Tuesday annnounced that starting August 15, all of its U.S. stores will begin offering Apple Pay and other wireless payment options, marking a turnaround for a company that last year intentionally blocked Apple's mobile payment system.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 29

Rumor: Apple to launch three new iPhones concurrently: '6s,' '6s Plus' and '6c'

While a new "iPhone 6s" series is widely expected to be unveiled next month, rumors of a so-called "iPhone 6c" have been less certain. But one rumor published on Tuesday claims that a new, colorful iPhone lineup will indeed launch alongside the latest flagship models.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 66

China's yuan devaluation could hurt Apple sales, boost supplier profits, analysts say

The Chinese government's decision to deliberately devalue the yuan on Tuesday could have a serious impact on sales of the iPhone and other Apple products, but under the right conditions prove a boon to suppliers like Hon Hai/Foxconn and Pegatron, analysts said.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 26

Apple CEO Tim Cook among first investors in water saving shower head startup Nebia

The makers of a new water conserving shower head can count Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook among their first investors, who took a personal stake in the company after trying the eco-friendly product.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 82

KGI: Force Touch won't be enough to drive 'iPhone 6s' upgrades, could mean negative iPhone growth

Apple may not be able to convince many users to upgrade to its next-generation iPhone if Force Touch is the only major addition, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes, which could lead to the first ever year-over-year contraction in iPhone sales.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 92

Study: Apple's lead in enterprise mobility threatened as iPad's tablet share plummets

Apple's dominance in the enterprise mobility marketplace waned during the second quarter on a precipitous drop in tablet marketshare, the balance of which went to devices running Android and Windows, according to mobility solutions firm Good Technology.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 36

Apple continuing work on Liquidmetal casting techniques, patents show

While Apple has yet to release a major product made from Liquidmetal stock — aside from a SIM ejector tool — the company is still actively researching methods of producing large format amorphous alloy parts, suggesting the material could one day see use in a shipping device.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 26

Achieving Nerdvana: Learning Swift for iOS at Big Nerd Ranch

With its origins at NeXT, Big Nerd Ranch is one of the more respected iOS app development companies in the world. At a recent coding retreat put on by BNR, I survived seven days of the most intensive programming instruction of my life, and lived to write about it.

Jonathan Lace 10 years ago 9

Google spawns new parent company, Alphabet, splits off side businesses into unique entities

Google on Monday announced a major corporate restructuring, including the creation of a new parent company, Alphabet, under which Google will be just one of several subsidiaries.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 190

MacKeeper to pay out $2M in proposed class action settlement

The original developers of much maligned Mac security software MacKeeper have agreed to a $2 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over deceptive claims and false advertisement, with part of the sum set aside for customer refunds.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 33

Spotify moving towards Premium-only music content amid label pressure, sources say

Although it should continue to provide a free, ad-supported tier, Spotify is reportedly planning to limit some of its music content to Premium subscribers in reaction to pressure from record labels.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

New video shows alleged 'iPhone 6s' shell with reinforced sides, lighter weight

A new video published on Monday shows a gold iPhone shell claimed to be for Apple's rumored "iPhone 6s," and suggested that Apple has strategically reinforced portions of the device to avoid last year's media-hyped "bendgate" controversy.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 44

American Express expands Apple Pay support to US corporate cards

American Express on Monday announced Apple Pay support for its U.S. corporate credit cards, which should allow more businesses to begin making use of the mobile payment technology.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

HTC shares continue freefall, market value falls below cash on hand

Taiwanese gadget maker HTC, once one of the biggest names in the smartphone market, is now considered essentially worthless by investors as its market value fell below its cash on hand during Monday trading.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 118

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