Apple calls GT Advanced bankruptcy 'surprising,' company committed to preserving jobs in Arizona

In a rare public statement regarding a partner, Apple on Wednesday admitted it was surprised by sapphire maker GT Advanced Technology's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, but said it hopes to keep jobs in Arizona.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52

Last Call: Up to $600 off Macs & $750 off Macs with AppleCare, with free $25 iTunes Gift Card and no tax in 48 states

For twelve days only, AppleInsider has teamed up with sponsor and Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama to offer a number of steep discounts on Macs and Macs bundled with 3-Years of AppleCare Protection, all of which also come with a free iTunes 25 Gift Card and no sales tax in 48 of 50 states. [Expires Monday, Oct. 20th]

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 3

Dummy unit shows expected 'iPad Air 2' design ahead of Apple's rumored Oct. 16 event

An apparent mockup of a slightly redesigned, next-generation iPad Air has surfaced from Vietnam showing a more trim profile, recessed volume buttons, and the addition of a Touch ID sensor to the home button.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 56

Rumor: Apple's 12-inch Retina MacBook Air enters limited production, may miss holiday release

A rumor out of East Asia on Wednesday claims Apple's rumored 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina display has reached the manufacturing phase, though production will be limited to small batches until a gradual ramp in November.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 69

GT Advanced bankruptcy will not affect Apple Watch production, but brings iPhone into question

According to one well-connected analyst, GT Advanced Technologies' filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection raises doubts as to whether sapphire will be used as a protective cover for a next-generation iPhone, as the tech giant is unlikely to source the material from another supplier.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 27

More evidence of Apple Pay surfaces in latest iOS 8.1 beta release [u]

An Apple Pay setup screen discovered in the latest iOS 8.1 beta 2 suggests Apple's next iOS update will in fact debut alongside the company's much-anticipated mobile payments system, which uses NFC connectivity to conduct secure transactions via iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

Teens 'tepid' on Apple Watch as iPhone and iPad steal Android marketshare

According to a recent survey conducted by Piper Jaffray, U.S. teens show steadily increasing demand for iPhone and iPad, but are ho-hum on the prospect of Apple's upcoming Apple Watch.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 283

After incorrect report on Apple's use of sapphire on iPhone 6, WSJ claims Apple changed plans last minute

Less than two months ago, Daisuke Wakabayashi of the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was "betting $700 million" on a plan to use sapphire screens on its upcoming iPhones. After being proven wrong, the writer now claims that Apple radically reversed its plans just weeks before the new devices went on sale.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 59

AAA says Apple's Siri causes potentially dangerous driver distractions

According to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, hands- and eyes-free infotainment and smartphone control systems can be dangerously distracting to drivers. And Apple's iOS 7 version of Siri ranks among the worst.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 89

Apple seeds second OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Xcode 6.1 golden master builds to developers

After issuing the second iOS 8.1 beta on Tuesday, Apple released updated golden master candidates for OS X 10.10 Yosemite and Xcode 6.1 to developers for testing ahead of an expected launch later this month.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 18

Latest Apple TV update enables remote access relay for HomeKit connected accessories

The center of a connected smart home could soon be the Apple TV, as Apple's latest beta software officially brings HomeKit support to its $99 streaming set-top box.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 43

Square Cash adds location awareness, Amazon Instant Video gets UI enhancements

Users of popular money-sending service Square Cash can now use their iPhone's location services to quickly locate nearby recipients, while fans of Amazon Instant Video will find a number of new user interface enhancements designed to make viewing better.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 1

Apple issues second beta of iOS 8.1, new Xcode & Apple TV builds to developers

The second beta of iOS 8.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch was supplied to developers on Tuesday, as Apple prepares for an anticipated public launch, presumably with Apple Pay, later this month.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 31

GT Advanced CEO faces scrutiny for selling stock ahead of Apple's sapphire-less iPhone 6 announcement

The day before Apple announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with glass screen covers, the CEO of GT Advanced Technologies sold $160,000 worth of his now-struggling company's stock, shares of which subsequently tanked due to the lack of a sapphire cover on the latest iPhones.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 49

Plastc unveils new iOS-connected payment card with e-ink touchscreen

Silicon Valley startup Plastc on Tuesday unveiled a new, iOS-connected smart payment card with a number of innovative features — including built-in, programmable NFC and RFID — less than a month before Apple is expected to unleash Apple Pay, its own bid to eliminate the plastic in consumers' wallets.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 47

Even before launch, Apple Pay the 'player to beat' in mobile payments, Morgan Stanley says

Though Apple Pay isn't even available to consumers yet, investment firm Morgan Stanley expects that Apple's mobile wallet service will become the industry standard and help drive wider adoption of NFC-based payment systems.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 66

Apple's patented flexible device display triggers data events through bending

Apple on Tuesday was assigned a patent detailing an interactive flexible device display that uses built-in sensors to detect bends or panel movement, which triggers a server request for multimedia content.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 17

Samsung warns of massive 60% decline in profits for Q3, cites stiff smartphone competition

Apple rival Samsung on Tuesday warned investors of an upcoming slide in quarterly profits that could amount to a 60 percent decline from the same time last year, blaming the slump on a squeeze in both high and low ends of the mobile phone sector.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 221

Apple says iOS 8 on 47% of devices as adoption rate slows, tied with iOS 7 distribution

In an update to its developer portal on Monday, Apple revealed 47 percent of iOS devices tracked through the App Store are running the latest iOS 8, a change of only one percent over the past two weeks.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 117

Supposed iPhone 6 prototype going for more than $100K on eBay

A purported Apple iPhone 6 prototype put up for auction on eBay last week is currently commanding a high bid of more than $100,000 with a little under three days left to go.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 38

Google updates Gmail for iOS with support for iPhone 6 & 6 Plus displays

Google on Monday issued an update to its popular Gmail client for iOS, bringing compatibility for the Retina HD displays found in Apple's latest iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 39

NYT Now free for a week, 1Password updates for iPhone 6, Angry Birds Star Wars II gains content

A trio of interesting updates hit the App Store recently as the New York Times announced on Monday that it will makes content in its popular NYT Now app available for free this week, 1Password gained native support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and Angry Birds Star Wars II was on the receiving end of a major content update.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 2

T-Mobile CEO John Legere says iPhone 6 demand 'unbelievable,' not affected by bogus 'bendgate'

Colorful T-Mobile chief John Legere called demand for Apple's new iPhone 6 "unbelievable" during a recent interview, later hinting that the scrappy fourth-place wireless carrier may have profited from the launch more than any other.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 111

Apple sapphire partner GT Advanced Technologies files for bankruptcy

GT Advanced Technologies Inc., a sapphire manufacturer who won a massive $578 million prepayment from Apple, announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 220

Hewlett-Packard splitting into two companies, one will focus on consumer PCs & printers

Personal computing pioneer Hewlett-Packard announced on Monday that it plans to split into two publicly traded Fortune 50 companies: one that will focus on enterprise technology and services, and another that will offer consumer-focused products and printers.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 67

Adobe revamps creative app suite for Apple's iOS, adds new video editing and drawing apps

Graphics software giant Adobe on Monday overhauled nearly every one of its existing iOS app offerings, and added a number of new options including Premiere Clip — a new mobile video editing app — that tie into the company's Creative Cloud platform.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 32

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 delivers poor graphics performance vs. Apple iPhone 6 Plus

While boasting an "Octa Core" Application Processor option and an extremely high resolution display, Samsung's new Galaxy Note 4 falls flat in running GPU intensive apps and games—particularly in comparison to Apple's iPhone 6 Plus.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 243

Deals: 25% off Otterbox iPhone 6 cases, $799 & $899 MacBook Airs, $100-$400 off 2014 MacBook Pros

Discount coupons for an extra 3% off all MacBooks are joined for a few days by $25% off coupons on Otterbox iPhone 6 cases. Meanwhile, the $799 (11-inch) and $899 (13-inch) MacBook Airs have returned in a price match sale that students can use to their advantage to snag the same models for $699 & $799 at Best Buy.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 4

Apple faces trial for allegedly 'locking in' iPod owners with iTunes Music Store DRM

A U.S. district court judge recently denied Apple's motion for summary judgment in a long-running case involving the use of digital rights management for content sold through the iTunes Store, opening the suit to move to the trial phase.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 73

'iWorm' malware controls Macs via Reddit, more than 17K affected

Security researchers recently discovered that more than 17,000 Macs around the world have been infected by a new OS X malware threat called "iWorm," which at one point used Reddit.com as a go-between to cull user data, perform various system actions and execute Lua scripts.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 118

Tim Cook sends letter to employees on third anniversary of Steve Jobs' death

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday sent an email to Apple employees to honor the third anniversary of the passing of co-founder Steve Jobs, saying the late tech guru's legacy lives on through their work.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 57

Flic uses Tinder-like swipes to whittle down your iPhone's photo library

iPhone users with an oversized collection of pictures looking for help to shrink their photo library can turn to Flic, a new app that borrows from the popular dating service Tinder by allowing users to swipe right to save, and left for deletion.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

Apple expected to hold iPad & Retina iMac event on Oct. 16

Apple is reportedly planning to hold an event on Thursday, Oct. 16, to showcase the rest of its fall 2014 product lineup, which is expected to include new iPads with Touch ID fingerprint sensors, as well as a 27-inch iMac with Retina display.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 184

Apple's iOS 8 update breaks Bluetooth car connections, fix may be coming with iOS 8.1

Apple's iOS 8 update released last month has created major problems for users who connect their iPhone to their car's stereo system via Bluetooth, but there are indications that a fix may be on the way with the upcoming iOS 8.1 update.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 103

iOS 8 lets you easily hide photos and App Store purchases

Users have can greater control over their privacy with Apple's iOS 8 update, thanks to newly added options to hide individual photos, and to hide App Store purchases directly from an iPhone or iPad.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18

U.S. stock volatility blamed on Apple bears in options market

Increasing volatility in the U.S. stock market is being attributed in part to Apple bears on the options market, who have helped to keep America's largest publicly traded company at around the $100-per-share level.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 44

Eric Schmidt says Google 'far more secure' than Apple, denies allegations of harvesting data

Google Executive Chairman Eric Shmidt on Thursday responded to comments made by Apple CEO Tim Cook referring to the Internet search giant's privacy policies, saying Cook is misinformed and that Google's systems are "far more secure" than anything Apple has.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 193

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