Apple seeks partners to enable NFC-based transit payments & building access for iPhone 6 & Watch

Though the near-field communications chip in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus is currently exclusively for Apple Pay, the wireless functionality may be expanded to new uses such as replacing a public transit card or a secure building access keycard.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 34

Amazon announces $39 Fire TV Stick to compete with Google Chromecast

Online retail behemoth Amazon on Monday unveiled the Fire TV Stick, a dongle variant of its Fire TV set-top box that eschews the separate hardware in favor of an all-in-one form factor that plugs into and is powered by a television's HDMI port.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 68

In-depth review: Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

Apple's latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 incorporate Touch ID and support for Apple Pay within apps, with the same 10 hour battery life of previous models. The full size iPad Air 2 is also now 18 percent slimmer with an improved, antireflective display and gains a faster A8X chip, faster 802.11ac Wi-Fi and LTE wireless, a barometer, and a significantly improved iSight camera.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 80

CVS joins Rite Aid in blocking Apple Pay in "CurrentC" plan to collect more customer data

Two major U.S. drugstores have turned off their NFC payment terminals to stop Apple Pay transactions in an effort to make their own "CurrentC" app-based payment system—which is designed to collect and track information on their customers—the only option, even though it's not actually finished yet.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 501

Rounding up the newest protective cases & keyboards for your iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3

Though Apple's iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 just launched this week and many protective cases have yet to hit the market, there are still a handful of early case options available for purchase in addition to Apple's. Here are some of the first options available to protect your brand new iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 15

New iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 incorporate NFC chip for Apple Pay in apps, but not in-store tap-to-pay transactions

Apple's newest iPads feature one of the same chips used by iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to handle tap-to-pay NFC transactions, but the new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 only support Apple Pay within apps, sparing users the embarrassment of carrying around a gigantic alternative to their credit card.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 87

First-week OS X Yosemite adoption rate outpaces Mavericks, now at 12.8%

According to recently published statistics, Apple's latest OS X Yosemite release is seeing slightly better take up rates than last year's OS X Mavericks launch, with current North American distribution pegged at 12.8 percent as of Wednesday.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 72

Sprint expands 'iPhone for Life' plans with new 12-month lease option

Adding to its iPhone-specific incentives program, Sprint on Friday announced a new 12-month lease option for its "iPhone for Life" plan, which lets subscribers "rent" a new iPhone for a preset period instead of buying it.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 9

Nearly half of Gazelle's early iPhone upgrades ordered Apple's larger, more expensive iPhone 6 Plus

In yet another piece of favorable news surrounding Apple's recent entry into the phablet space, the nation's leading electronics buyback service said Friday that almost half of its early 2014 iPhone trade-in customers who pre-ordered a new iPhone 6 chose to purchase one of the larger, more premium-priced Plus models.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 73

iTunes sales down 13% this year as Apple plans to rebuild, rebrand Beats Music subscription service

Sales from Apple's iTunes Store have fallen significantly thus far in 2014, helping to push forward the company's alleged plans to revamp the recently acquired Beats Music and make it part of the iTunes brand.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 80

Getting the most out of the revamped OS X Spotlight search in Yosemite

One of the biggest changes in OS X Yosemite is Apple's Spotlight search, which has gained a completely new, front-and-center look, and also adds the ability to search well beyond your Mac.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 69

Amazon Rewards Visa Card adds support for Apple Pay

Owners of the popular Amazon Rewards Visa Card, which awards 3 percent back on all Amazon.com purchases, can now add their card to Passbook for the newly launched Apple Pay service.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 44

Apple CEO Tim Cook says privacy talks with Chinese government were 'very open'

Tim Cook's tour of China continues with another interview with local media, this time with the Apple CEO telling users in the country that he had "very open" discussions on privacy and security with the Chinese government, following a series of attacks in the country targeting Apple users.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 12

Former Apple exec Ron Johnson wants to make online shopping personal with new startup 'Enjoy'

Ron Johnson, Apple's former head of retail widely recognized as spearheading the Apple Store initiative, took the wraps off a startup called Enjoy, which seeks to aid shoppers making online purchases.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 61

iPhone 6 Plus users report persistent unexplained crashing issues, possibly tied to large app libraries

A number of iPhone 6 Plus users have reported an issue in which the phone inexplicably crashes or enters a reboot loop, prompting many to take it in to Apple for service, where it is usually swapped out for a new unit. Some owners are on their fourth replacement 6 Plus.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 211

Facebook introduces anonymous chat app 'Rooms'

Facebook is taking a stab at anonymous group messaging with its latest app "Rooms," which combines the idea of traditional chatrooms with modern smartphone conveniences.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

After gaining U.S. government approval, Samsung Knox security for Android found to be "completely compromised" [u]

Samsung's Knox security layer for Android generates weak encryption keys, stores passwords locally and gives users login hints in a fatal "security by obscurity" design "compromising the security of the product completely," a researcher has detailed.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 72

iHeartRadio & Rdio are latest iOS apps to add support for Apple's CarPlay

Though Apple doesn't appear to have opened up CarPlay access to its wider development community, the number of compatible apps does continue to expand, with streaming radio services iHeartRadio and Rdio adding support in recent updates.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 1

Apple expands TestFlight iOS app beta invitations to 1,000 users

Developers can now invite up to a thousand people to test their beta applications for iOS via its TestFlight tool with just an email address, Apple announced on Thursday.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 6

Apple says its 'ambitious' sapphire manufacturing process is 'not ready for production'

Following the news that GT Advanced Technologies will spend up to four years paying back Apple's $439 million prepayment, Apple has revealed that the two companies were working on a new method of manufacturing sapphire that never actually went into production.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 69

Mac users report Bluetooth lag & connection issues after updating to OS X Yosemite

Bluetooth bugs seem to be a recurring problem with Apple's latest software updates, as users running OS X Yosemite say that the new Mac operating system has created connectivity problems with the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Apple wireless keyboard, and third-party wireless accessories.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 85

GT Advanced to exit sapphire production business, Apple to recover $439M prepayment over 4 years

Closing the book on its short-lived supplier agreement with Apple, GT Advanced Technologies announced on Thursday that its finalized settlement will see the company exit the sapphire production business, and spend the next four years paying back — interest free — the $439 million prepayment it received from Apple.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 45

How to change your default Apple Pay credit card, or remove cards remotely via iCloud

Apple Pay is simple to set up and start using, but those who dig a little deeper can customize and take control of the mobile payments system, such as choosing the default card that appears when a transaction is initiated, or remotely removing cards from a missing iPhone via iCloud.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17

First look: Pixelmator for iPad takes powerful image editing on-the-go

Popular Mac image editor Pixelmator went mobile on Thursday with an eponymous iPad release that combines two hallmark features users of the desktop version have come to love: a deep powerful toolset in an easy to use interface.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 29

Christian Bale confirmed to play Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic, to start shooting soon

In a Bloomberg Television interview with Emily Chang, Oscar winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin confirmed Christian Bale will play Apple cofounder Steve Jobs in a forthcoming feature film based on Walter Isaacson's biography of the late tech guru.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 60

Apple to build 25 new Apple Stores in China in two years

Speaking to a Chinese media on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said his company is planning to open 25 retail locations over the next two years, putting a number on previous promises to triple Apple's footprint in the country.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 3

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Foxconn iPhone factory on China 'road trip'

As part of what he calls a "road trip" to China, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday tweeted out a photo of himself sitting with a Foxconn worker putting the finishing touches on a new iPhone 6 model.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 98

Apple to drop SSL 3.0 support for push notifications on Oct. 29 due to POODLE vulnerability

In response to a recently discovered vulnerability with SSL version 3.0, Apple on Wednesday announced through its developer website that it will be removing support for the protocol on its Apple Push Notification server.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 21

Rare working Apple I goes for record-smashing $905,000 at auction

One of only 50 known surviving Apple 1 computers was sold at an auction on Wednesday, with the nearly 40-year-old machine crushing expectations to fetch a record-breaking $905,000.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 19

Apple avoids $94M patent infringement suit leveled by patent troll GPNE

Apple on Wednesday came out unscathed from a patent suit leveled by non-practicing entity GPNE, which claimed the Cupertino tech giant infringed on mobile technology properties with its iPhone and iPad products.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 21

Apple's iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 now available for pickup at select US Apple Stores

Apple on Wednesday initiated in-store sales of its new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 tablets, though the rollout appears to be limited to the UK and select U.S. locations, notably brick-and-mortar outlets on the East Coast.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 10

iPad Air 2 teardown reveals lower capacity battery, internal layout tweaks

A teardown of the recently released iPad Air 2 on Wednesday revealed a slew of iterative changes made to Apple's flagship tablet model, including sized-down components and a smaller battery.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 40

Unboxing Apple's new iPad Air 2, with Smart Case & Smart Cover

Apple's latest iPad Air 2 is super fast, super slim and incorporates the same Touch ID and Secure Element as iPhone 6, enabling secure Apple Pay transactions within apps. Here's what it looks like naked, and in Apple's custom Smart Case and Smart Cover.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 53

Bank of America glitch charges some Apple Pay customers twice, error will be fixed & users reimbursed

A small number of Bank of America customers were hit with a double-charge when using Apple Pay this week, but the problem resulting from a glitch between the bank and a payment network is expected to be quickly resolved.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 52

Leak suggests new Fitbit Surge smartwatch will best Apple Watch by integrating GPS

Newly leaked marketing materials suggest Fitbit may be on the verge of releasing a new fitness-focused smartwatch with a heart rate sensor as well as integrated GPS, the latter of which the upcoming Apple Watch will not feature without tethering to an iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 64

Apple planning to bring Apple Pay support to iAd with new buy buttons - report

Tap-to-buy quick purchasing buttons with support for Apple Pay may be coming to Apple's iAd mobile advertising network as soon as this fall, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 22

AppleInsider 2.0 for iPhone and iPad now available as free downloads from Apple's App Store

AppleInsider today is pleased to announce the release of a major update to its universal iOS application on the App Store, delivering a fresh new look, unified subscription features across the iPhone and iPad, favorites, advance font preferences, offline reading, Instapaper support and more.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 65

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