More than 80% of mobile podcast listeners use Apple's iOS devices

Amid a surge in podcasting popularity, new data suggests that Apple continues to dominate the online broadcasting industry it helped create, with more than 8 out of every 10 podcast listeners using the company's iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to tune in.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 26

Apple spotlights 'amazing apps' in latest 'If it's not an iPhone' ad

As part of Apple's new iPhone ad blitz, the company on Sunday released a 30-second spot highlighting user access to the iOS App Store and its more than 1.5 million titles, reminding consumers that "If it's not an iPhone, it's not an iPhone."

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 22

How to choose between a new iPod touch and an iPad mini 3

Apple's new iPod touch — which packs the same A8 chip found in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus — is an exceptionally compelling product, and one that could force prospective iPad mini buyers to think twice about their decision. AppleInsider compares and contrasts Apple's best iPod and smallest iPad.

Shane Cole 10 years ago 44

KGI: iPhone sales forecast at 54M in Q3, Apple Watch demand 'tepid' at 4M shipped units

Before Apple reveals official numbers for its third fiscal quarter of 2015, a report from well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates the company's iPhone and Mac lineups put in strong performances, tempered somewhat by sluggish iPad and Apple Watch sales. Upcoming hardware like yellow and rose gold Apple Watch Sport models and buffed iMacs could spur sales, however.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 114

Angela Ahrendts hints at upcoming back to school promotion in internal video

Apple's annual Back to School promotion appears to be a no-show for 2015, but a report on Saturday claims SVP of Retail Angela Ahrendts this week hinted to employees that a comparable offering could be coming soon.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 23

This week on AppleInsider: Apple Pay in the UK, iPod touch refresh, e-SIM & more

A relatively quiet week was, at least, spiced up by two important Apple announcements: the arrival of Apple Pay in the United Kingdom, and a long-overdue update of the iPod touch.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

First look: Coin 'smart' iOS-connected credit card

After monumental delays, the Coin "smart" credit card finally started shipping out to customers in April, offering users the flexibility of carrying up to eight swipeable credit, debit a rewards cards that — for now — are accepted at more locations than touchless NFC solutions like Apple Pay.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 36

Apple objects to GT Advanced financing plan after Mesa plant fire

Apple on Friday formally objected to a financing plan by its bankrupt former sapphire supplier, GT Advanced Technologies, on the basis of provisions tied to a May fire at its one-time plant in Mesa, Arizona.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Gold rear shell purportedly for Apple's 'iPhone 6s Plus' said to feature stronger construction

New pictures claim to show a rear casing for Apple's next-generation "iPhone 6s Plus" in gold, and a hands-on with the part assert that it features new material for stronger construction than the current iPhone 6 series.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 35

New iPod touch teardown shows power optimizations, no sapphire camera lens cover

A teardown of the sixth-generation iPod touch published on Friday exposed new details about the device, including the presence of a marginally bigger battery, the lack of a sapphire lens cover, and which chipmakers are involved in supplying parts.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Hulu considering ad-free tier to better compete with Netflix, other video services

Streaming video service Hulu is reportedly exploring the possibility of a completely ad-free tier that could launch as soon as this fall, and cost about $12 to $14 a month.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 50

Apple partner TSMC to mass produce 10nm chips by early 2017, on pace to beat Intel

The race to make smaller and more efficient mobile processors continues, with iPhone chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. revealing it remains on track to mass produce its first 10-nanometer FinFET processors by early 2017 — a timeframe that would put it ahead of rival Intel.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 88

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AppleInsider podcast talks new iPod touch, thoughts on an 'iPhone 6c,' 'iPad Pro' rumors & more

Victor Marks 10 years ago 2

Apple offers 99-cent sale pricing on 24 iOS apps for limited time

Apple on Thursday rolled out another of its limited-time-only iOS App Store sections, this time featuring 24 apps on sale for 99 cents each, including popular titles like Pixelmator and GoodReader, as well as hit games Shadowmatic and The Room Two.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 17

Xiaomi VP lists intrinsic smartphone features in defense of copycat claims, proceeds to describe iPhone

In a video interview with Bloomberg published on Thursday, Hugo Barra, vice president of global operations at Chinese mobile hardware upstart Xiaomi, addressed accusations that his company's products are derivative and take more than a little inspiration from Apple's iOS lineup.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 49

Lawsuit over Apple Store employee bag checks becomes class action covering over 12,000 workers

A long-running lawsuit over bag searches of Apple Store workers was certified as a class action on Thursday, broadening the potential impact to over 12,000 past and present retail staff.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 85

New TV ads for Apple Watch focus on tourism, fitness, parenthood

Apple on Thursday debuted four new TV ads for the Apple Watch on its official YouTube channel, continuing a strategy of depicting the device in realistic scenarios.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 66

iPod nano, iPod shuffle won't sync offline Apple Music tracks

Even with Apple Music advertised prominently in the iPod section of Apple's online store, neither the iPod nano nor the iPod shuffle can sync Apple Music tracks cached offline, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 41

Apple, Samsung & carriers working together on 'e-SIM' standard for mobile data plans

The two largest handset makers in the world — Apple and Samsung — are said to be working with some of the largest carriers around the globe on a new, so-called "e-SIM" standard that would replace traditional SIM cards, and make it easier for customers to sign up for new data plans.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35

Apple releases first public beta of upcoming OS X 10.10.5 update

Apple on Thursday released the first public beta of OS X 10.10.5, following quickly on the heels of a matching developer beta, which was issued on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Rovio's 'Angry Birds 2' to launch on Apple's iOS July 30

Finnish developer Rovio will launch its first official sequel to the ultra-popular "Angry Birds" game on July 30, debuting on mobile platforms including Apple's iOS.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

UBS forecasts iPhone ASP at $660, pushing Apple's June margins to 40.9%

Investment firm UBS revealed on Thursday that it has high expectations for Apple's gross margins in the just-concluded June quarter, predicting they will reach nearly 41 percent on outstanding sales of the jumbo-sized iPhone 6 Plus.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28

Samsung & TSMC begin volume production of Apple's next-gen 'A9' CPU for 'iPhone 6s' - report

The two principal manufacturers of Apple processors, Samsung and TSMC, have each begun volume production of the next-generation "A9" CPU for use in the upcoming iPhones, according to a new report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 32

Misfit introduces Flash Link multifunction wearable, releases Misfit Link app

Misfit on Thursday announced price drops for its existing fitness wearables — Shine and Flash — to make way for a new model called the Flash Link, and breathed life into older Flash models with the new Misfit Link app for iOS.

Victor Marks 10 years ago 3

Apple's new iPod touch, iPod nano, & iPod shuffle: which one is right for you?

In a world of iPhones and iPads, iPods nevertheless continue to have a place at Apple, and Wednesday's update of the iPod touch — plus new colors for the Nano and Shuffle — raise the question of which iPod, if any, a person should buy.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 24

Apple investigating solar-powered wireless mice and trackpads

An Apple patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday reveals continued research into alternative energy solutions, specifically as it applies to a lineup of wireless computer peripherals with embedded solar cells.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 13

Apple's new Hong Kong store to open on July 30

Apple will open its fourth Apple Store location in Hong Kong on Thursday, July 30, the company announced through its retail website, with the three-story Canton Road outlet expected to be one of the largest in Asia.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

Ship times for all non-Edition Apple Watch models improve to one day in US

Following severely constrained supply at launch, Apple has gradually built up Apple Watch stock for online and in-store sales, and is now showing ship times of one business day for all aluminum Sport and regular stainless steel models.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 49

How to reset your Apple ID password

With Apple ID responsible for iCloud, two-step verification, email preferences and basically all Apple Internet services, forgetting your password can be disastrous. Luckily, Apple built in a password reset method that involves only a few simple steps.

Jonathan Lace 10 years ago 3

Apple Watch to launch in New Zealand on July 31

Following an imminent mid-month expansion to sales, the next destination for the Apple Watch will be New Zealand, which is getting the device on July 31, according to an updated product page in the Apple Store iOS app.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 20

Apple's new iPod touch debuts underclocked but powerful A8 SoC, Bluetooth 4.1

Wednesday's iPod touch release marked a number of firsts for Apple, including two major modifications to existing technologies in an underclocked A8 system-on-chip silicon and a communications package boasting the Bluetooth 4.1 Core Specification.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 21

Apple releases Mac mini EMI firmware update to fix USB keyboard issue

Apple on Wednesday released an EMI update for Mac mini, addressing an issue that could in some cases prevent a USB keyboard from being recognized when waking from sleep.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

New iPod touch vs. iPhone 5s: Apple's latest iPod packs surprising power

Apple surprised on Wednesday by including its latest-generation A8 processor in the latest iPod touch — a decision that makes it a formidable and highly affordable opponent to the company's mid-range iPhone 5s.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 65

Killer iMac 5K Deal: Free Apple TV, Free Canon PIXMA all-in-one AirPrint Printer & $40-$229 off with each order

AppleInsider this week is teaming up with Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama to give away a free Apple TV, a Free PIXMA all-in-one AirPrint Printer (or your choice of other accessories) and $40-$170 in instant discounts with each iMac 5K order, plus free shipping and no sales tax collected outside NY & NJ.

Katie Marsal 10 years ago 2

Google, US government launch plan to bring Fiber service to public housing

Google is partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bring its Fiber Internet service to public and affordable housing projects, the company announced on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 62

New gold, dark blue and hot pink colors come to Apple's iPod nano, shuffle & touch lineups

All three devices in Apple's existing iPod lineup — the iPod nano, shuffle and touch — gained three new color options on Wednesday. And while the iPod touch's internal components were overhauled, the iPod nano and shuffle specifications remain unchanged.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23

Apple launches new iPod touch with 64-bit A8 CPU, 8MP camera, M8 motion coprocessor & 128GB capacity

Apple on Wednesday overhauled its iPod touch lineup for the first time in years, debuting a new high-end $399 model with a 128-gigabyte capacity, while giving all versions a 64-bit A8 processor, M8 motion coprocessor, and 8-megapixel rear camera.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 173

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