Leonardo DiCaprio no longer in talks to play Steve Jobs in Sony-backed biopic

Leonardo DiCaprio, who was previously in talks to play the lead role in director Danny Boyle's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic, has reportedly turned down the offer and will instead take an extended hiatus from acting.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

Apple seeds iTunes 12 beta 3 to developers ahead of OS X Yosemite launch

Apple on Thursday issued the third beta build of iTunes 12 to developers and members of its Apple Seed program, bringing minor tweaks and backend enhancements to the stalwart media app.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Apple overhauls employee benefits with longer parental leave, improved education reimbursements

Apple on Thursday announced to employees in a company-wide memo that it is expanding workers' benefits, including longer parental leave, an expanded donation matching program, subsidized student loan refinancing, and education reimbursement for all classes.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 45

Apple PR veteran Steve Dowling named interim communications chief

Though the company was said to be looking outside of its ranks to find a new head of public relations, Apple's longtime corporate communications employee Steve Dowling was reportedly named interim PR chief last week by CEO Tim Cook.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 12

Apple caters to minimalists by offering blank home screen option in iOS 8

Users looking for fewer distractions on their iPhone, or those who simply want to provide a better look at their wallpaper, can choose to have a blank first home screen in Apple's newly released iOS 8 update.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 68

Pioneer aftermarket car stereos & Spotify both add support for Apple's CarPlay

Though it arrived later than expected, Pioneer on Thursday supplied updates for its existing NEX lineup of car stereos to support Apple's CarPlay. In addition, popular streaming music service Spotify also saw an update to its iOS application to add support for Apple's new car infotainment platform.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 19

Snap by Groupon for iOS pays users cash back on grocery purchases

Deal seeking site Groupon on Thursday launched a new application dubbed Snap, which pays users cash back for purchasing specific items when at the grocery store.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 11

Samsung wins contract to build 14-nanometer Apple 'A9' chips - report

Though the A8 chip was recently unveiled in the iPhone 6, Apple is said to already be lining up deals for next year's presumed "A9" processor, which will reportedly be manufactured with a 14-nanometer process by longtime partner Samsung.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 98

Reservations for Apple's iPhone 6, 6 Plus in China reportedly hit 2 million in first 6 hours

News outlets in mainland China are reporting that initial reservations for Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models across retailers and the nation's three mobile carriers have reached the two million mark.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 35

Apple releases iCloud tool to check device Activation Lock status

Adding to its collection of Web-based security tools, Apple on Wednesday published a webpage that allows users to check a device's Activation Lock status, ensuring safe and smooth transfer of ownership for used iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

Marc Newson confirms only working at Apple part time on secret projects

In an interview on Wednesday, Superstar designer and new Apple hire Marc Newson confirmed his role at the tech giant is strictly part time, saying that he will continue to lead his own company out of the UK while working on special projects in Cupertino.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 38

Verizon will not throttle unlimited 4G LTE data users, to double data plans in promotion

In a statement released on Wednesday, America's largest cellular provider Verizon said it will not be throttling 4G LTE data speeds for users grandfathered in to unlimited data plans, while at the same time announcing a buffed data plan promotion.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 23

Patent holdings firm WiLAN loses second suit against Apple

A Southern California court on Wednesday granted Apple a summary judgment absolving the company of infringing two LTE patents asserted by Canadian patent holdings company WiLAN.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 11

Apple Store app updated for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

The Apple Store app, one of the few first-party iOS apps left untouched when iOS 8 launched last month, was finally updated on Wednesday when Apple added support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 21

iOS-connected Hexoskin fitness tracking smart shirt now available

The $399 Hexoskin biometric smart shirt is now available for purchase in the U.S., giving athletes the ability to measure, track and improve their performance in real time, with data on heart rate, breathing and more.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 14

PopKey GIF keyboard for iOS 8 debuts, Tweetbot adds support for iPhone 6 & interactive notifications

Users looking to get the most out of their newly updated iOS 8 device can download a pair of apps that were made available Wednesday: the PopKey keyboard for convenient access to animated GIF images, and Tweetbot with support for the larger iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus displays as well as interactive notifications.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

iOS 8 makes it easier to access desktop websites in Safari

Users who prefer to browse the web without the constraints of "mobile optimized" websites can now do so easily in iOS 8 thanks to a new "Request Desktop Site" button in Mobile Safari.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 48

Piper Jaffray advises 'conservative expectations' for Apple Watch, predicts first-year sales of 10M

Investment firm Piper Jaffray thinks the potential market for the upcoming Apple Watch is "huge," but warned investors on Wednesday that it will take time for the wrist-worn smart device to grow into its full potential.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 75

Jony Ive confirms Apple Watch three years in the making as designer's media blitz continues

Apple design chief Jony Ive provided a rare glimpse into Apple's product development process on Wednesday as part of an even-rarer interview, revealing that Apple's new smart watch was in the works for some three years before its unveiling in Cupertino.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 174

Belkin unveils Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD for Apple's Macs

Major Apple accessory maker Belkin on Tuesday announced the Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD, a Thunderbolt 2-equipped successor to the company's original Thunderbolt Express Dock that allows users to connect up to eight additional devices to their Mac with a single cable.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 39

Horsepower of Apple's A8 & iPhone 6 extend iOS's gaming lead over Android's Google Play

While many new Android flagships sport hardware specifications that appear competitive with recent iPhones, top rated iPhone games remain conspicuously missing from Google Play, a problem that Apple's new Metal API and 64-bit Application Processors threaten to only make worse going forward, despite Android's lead in unit shipments overall.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 121

Apple opens iTunes donations for 'City of Hope' cancer charity, moves beyond natural disaster relief

For the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apple will be accepting donations through iTunes to go to the City of Hope charity, a research and treatment center for life-threatening diseases.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 3

Bloomberg: Apple's next-gen iPad Air to come in gold color option

In line with previous reports, Bloomberg on Tuesday says Apple's next-generation iPad Air will be offered in gold, bringing the company's flagship tablet up to speed with iPhone color options.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 71

Apple calls for OS X Yosemite app submissions ahead of launch

In a letter to developers on Tuesday, Apple requested app submissions for its upcoming OS X 10.10 Yosemite launch, noting software built with the Swift programming language can be submitted to the Mac App Store via the latest Xcode 6.1 golden master seed.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 11

U.S. Attorney General voices concern over Apple's iOS 8 security features

Attorney General Eric Holder is the latest government official to come down on new mobile OS security features from Apple and Google that make unlocking a smartphone nearly impossible, even for law enforcement agencies.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 82

PayPal purportedly cut out of Apple Pay due to partnership with Samsung

A report on Tuesday claims PayPal was in the running to be a prominent partner in Apple's rollout of Apple Pay, but talks went south earlier this year after the payments company struck a similar partnership with Samsung.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 175

Pebble smartwatch gets $50 price cut, background tracking for fitness & sleep

In the wake of the Apple Watch announcement, startup smartwatch maker Pebble has countered with a $50 price cut for its entry-level and high-end Steel model, while also adding new background tracking capabilities for exercise and sleep.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 33

Microsoft looks to distance itself from Windows 8, jumps to Windows 10

Software behemoth Microsoft on Tuesday announced that its next-generation desktop operating system would not follow the numerical progression of its two predecessors — which would have made it Windows 9 — but will instead be called Windows 10.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 214

Apple Watch steals the spotlight during Paris Fashion Week

Huge crowds — and some of the world's most sought-after models — greeted the Apple Watch during its Tuesday debut in Paris, as the wrist-worn device captivated the attention of the glitterati in town for Paris Fashion Week.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 43

Apple provides golden master candidate of OS X Yosemite to developers

In a sign that the next-generation Mac operating system is near release to the public, Apple on Tuesday released a golden master candidate of OS X Yosemite to developers for testing.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 34

Rumor: Apple Watch manufacturing to begin in January, Quanta to be sole supplier

With the Apple Watch set to debut in early 2015, a new rumor suggests the company plans to begin manufacturing its upcoming wearable device in January, and that Taiwan's Quanta Computer will exclusively handle that responsibility.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 23

Evercore raises Apple price target to $125, sees bigger iPhones leading to bigger sales

Bigger iPhone 6 screens are likely to result in a bigger upgrade cycle for Apple, in the eyes of Evercore Partners, which increased its price target to $125 on Tuesday and advised investors to buy in.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 31

Jony Ive, Marc Newson showcase Apple Watch to fashion luminaries in Paris

The Apple Watch has attracted some of fashion's biggest names to its one-day-only showing at Parisian boutique Colette, with industry icons like Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld turning up to get a look at Apple's long-awaited foray into the wearable device market.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 65

European Commission finds Ireland's tax deal with Apple amounts to illegal state aid

In an official preliminary finding published on Tuesday, the European Union's antitrust watchdog said it believes Apple is receiving special treatment from Ireland in the form of tax agreements, a situation that constitutes state aid and could therefore be viewed as illegal.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 75

Apple patents glasses-free interactive holographic touchscreen display

Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent for an advanced device display that uses lasers, micro lenses and sensors to not only output a three-dimensional holographic image, but detect how a user interacts with it in real time.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 22

Despite faster A8, higher pixel count of iPhone 6 Plus drives lower FPS benchmarks

With 2.1 million pixels, the Retina HD resolution of iPhone 6 Plus demands a lot more GPU performance than either iPhone 6 or iPhone 5s to render 2D and 3D graphics at its native resolution, resulting in benchmarks with—in some cases—lower frames per second rendering results in native resolution GPU tests.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 52

Apple Pay settings menu, reference to iPad with Touch ID discovered in iOS 8.1 beta

As some expected, Apple's latest iOS 8.1 beta build contains assets for the upcoming Apple Pay mobile payments service, including hidden settings menus and references to an iPad with Touch ID fingerprint recognition.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 20

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