Apple's iOS 8.0.1 update breaks cellular connectivity, Touch ID support for many users

Following the release of iOS 8.0.1 on Wednesday, many users began experiencing issues with the maintenance and software update, finding that their handset could no longer establish a cellular connection or recognize their fingerprint upon installing, prompting Apple to pull the update

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 343

Apple releases, then pulls iOS 8.0.1 with support for HealthKit apps, Photo Library fixes, more [u]

Just a week after the debut of iOS 8, Apple has provided an update for its newly upgraded mobile operating system, addressing a number of bugs related to HealthKit, Photos, third-party keyboards, Reachability, and much more. But the update was quickly pulled after iPhone 6 users began experiencing serious bugs.

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How to set up your emergency Medical ID with iOS 8's new Health app

One of the lesser known — but potentially most important — features of Apple's newly released iOS 8 mobile operating system is a digital "Medical ID," which can provide important personal health related information in the event of an emergency.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 18

Samsung openly admits 'positive reaction' to iPhone 6 Plus prompted early launch of Galaxy Note 4

The "difficult situation" brought on by record-breaking opening weekend sales of Apple's new, larger iPhones has prompted arch-rival Samsung to both speed up the release of its Galaxy Note 4 as well as slash the phablet's list price, a company official publicly said this week.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 158

Apple's Macs rack up more than 1/4 of back-to-school PC sales in 2014

The Mac's share of the lucrative back-to-school shopping season continued its upward trajectory this year, as data released on Wednesday indicates that some 26.8 percent of the personal computers sold in the U.S. between Independence Day and Labor Day bore Apple's logo.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 24

In-depth review: Apple's 4.7-inch iPhone 6 running iOS 8

After establishing iPhone 5s as a "forward thinking" high-end luxury device a year ago, Apple is now enhancing its eighth generation of iPhone with a broad range of new and improved hardware components, inside a slimmer new case design with a much larger, higher-resolution display.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 66

Adobe releases Photoshop and Premiere Elements 13 for Mac with new editing tools

Adobe on Wednesday unveiled the latest versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, bringing a number of enhancements to its consumer level photo and video editing software including a constantly updated tutorials portal.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 6

New Apple print ad shows actual iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sizes

As part of its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus ad blitz, Apple recently purchased prominent ad space in major print publications emblazoned with "actual size" images of the new hardware, giving readers a taste of what to expect from the enlarged devices.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 35

Apple acquires e-magazine publishing firm Prss to bolster Newsstand [update: confirmed]

A report on Tuesday claims Apple has purchased erstwhile magazine app authoring firm Prss in what appears to be an "acquihire" for talent and resources.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 17

Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson to launch gadget delivery service, report says

According to a report on Tuesday, former Apple SVP of Retail Ron Johnson is looking to open an on-demand delivery service for electronic devices, a sector currently being explored by the likes of Amazon, Google and others.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 24

'Sons of Anarchy,' 'American Horror Story' come to Apple TV with new FXNOW channel

Apple on Tuesday added FXNOW, the on-demand arm of popular basic cable network FX, to the Apple TV's stable of content providers, bringing shows like Louie, Sons of Anarchy, and American Horror Story to viewers.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 35

Apple to address problems with keyboards, VPN, more in iOS 8.0.1 - report

The first maintenance update for Apple's latest mobile operating system could come sooner, rather than later, as the company is again said to have seeded carrier partners with iOS 8.0.1 to fixes a number of issues that have cropped up since iOS 8's release.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 53

Samsung still reportedly supplying 40% of Apple A8 chips for iPhone 6 & 6 Plus

Though Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is handling the lion's share of building A8 chips for Apple's latest iPhones, longtime partner Samsung is still reportedly a major contributor, accounting for an estimated 40 percent of production.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 50

Apple paces field in PC consumer satisfaction for 11th consecutive year

Despite booking a modest 3 percent year-over-year decline, Apple has once again claimed the top spot in the most recent American Customer Satisfaction Index rankings of personal computer manufacturers.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 21

As iPhone 6 units are smuggled in 'Twinkie boxes,' Chinese government says regulatory approval coming soon

The Chinese government reportedly signaled on Tuesday that Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will soon be granted regulatory approval, potentially putting to a stop the massive — and unique — smuggling efforts currently underway to satisfy demand.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 91

Apple says iOS 8 already on 46% of devices, nears iOS 7 distribution levels

Less than one week after iOS 8 was made available for download, Apple on Tuesday announced the next-generation mobile operating system is now on 46 percent of devices linked to the iOS App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 70

Apple again taps Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon for new iPhone 6 ads

Apple on Monday released two new ads highlighting the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, calling back Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon to hype the new handsets' screen sizes and advanced camera functions.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 50

Profiteers flipping iPhone 6 units to Chinese reportedly to blame for fight at Apple Store

A combination of iPhone 6 launch supply constraints and a modified international rollout schedule have reportedly resulted in a fistfight at a Connecticut Apple Store, where out-of-town groups looking to profit on gray market resales vied for the short-stocked smartphone.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 99

Rumor: Next-gen iPad Air to debut in October, Retina iPad mini in early 2015

A rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims mass production of Apple's "iPad Air 2" starts this month ahead of an October release, while the second-generation iPad mini with Retina display could be pushed back into 2015.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 40

Apple customer service hit by massive traffic spike one day after iPhone 6 launch

While Apple's customer service team was able to cope with expectedly high traffic on iPhone 6 launch day, the company was apparently overwhelmed by callers a day later, causing wait times to increase to over 20 minutes.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 35

Apple may end Beats Music brand, to keep subscription streaming service active [u]

Apple on Monday denied rumors that it is planning to shut down the Beats Music subscription service, but a new report claims the company is looking into a branding change to more closely align the property with other first-party offerings.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 79

Apple's A8-powered iPhone 6 & 6 Plus impress, outperform competing phones in benchmarks

The new silicon at the heart of Apple's recently-released iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has increased the company's lead in smartphone application processor performance, according to data released on Monday, with the A8 improving on the already industry-leading 64-bit A7.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 64

Apple CEO Tim Cook shares 'optimistic' views on reversing climate change & selling green products to consumers

Taking part in the Climate Week NYC kickoff on Monday, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook expressed a self-described "optimistic" outlook on his company's ability to affect climate change, saying that he believes that consumers, when given the choice, will do the right thing and buy green products.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 128

Next-gen USB 3.1 Type-C connector will support DisplayPort, 5K video output

The new USB 3.0 reversible Type-C connector will also support DisplayPort Alternate Mode with screen resolutions of "4K and beyond," the standards setting group behind the technology announced on Monday.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 67

Skype for iPhone, Google Chrome updated with iOS 8 enhancements

The avalanche of app updates bringing compatibility with Apple's latest mobile operating system continued with offerings from two of the world's largest companies on Monday, as Microsoft brought interactive notifications to Skype for iPhone and Google added app extension support to Chrome.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 28

After Apple's record setting launch, analysts predict iPhone 6 will win over Android switchers

Even without launching in China, Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus got off to a record start with 10 million units sold in three days, and analysts on Wall Street reacted Monday with enthusiasm, expressing their high hopes for this year's upgrade cycle.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 69

Apple surreptitiously adds HomeKit support to recent Apple TVs - report

In addition to a revamped user interface and a new Beats Music app, Apple is said to have given third-generation Apple TVs an intriguing under-the-hood tweak in last week's software update: compatibility with the company's new HomeKit home automation technology.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 46

Apple announces record sales of 10 million iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus units in first 3 days

The launch weekend for Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus was the strongest start yet for the company's smartphone lineup, reaching 10 million units sold in the first three days of availability, and topping last year's previous best of 9 million.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 178

Rumor: Apple Watch to feature 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage

Apple was light on technical specifications in announcing its forthcoming Watch earlier this month, but one analyst has checked with the company's supply chain to find component makers expect the final shipping product to include 512 megabytes of RAM, and a "mainstream version" with 4 gigabytes of internal storage.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 96

Rounding up some of the newest cases for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Apple's decision to move to an all-new — and larger — form factor for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus means that buyers will once again be in the market for new cases. AppleInsider rounded up a selection of compatible cases from the usual suspects as well as some new entrants.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 189

Support for Verizon's VoLTE 'HD Voice' and video calls confirmed for iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus

A few days after Verizon launched its first-generation voice over LTE (VoLTE) system in the U.S., dubbed Advanced Calling 1.0, it was confirmed on Friday that Apple's latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models support the carrier's suite of services, including HD voice and video calling.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 56

Out-of-warranty repairs for iPhone 6 runs up to $299, iPhone 6 Plus up to $399

Apple on Friday updated its repairs webpage to reflect current pricing for the iPhone models released today, revealing out-of-warranty fixes could cost up to $299 for the iPhone 6 and up to $329 for the 6 Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 46

TSMC confirmed as manufacturer of Apple's 20nm A8 processor

According to a report on Friday, Apple's latest 64-bit A8 system-on-a-chip, currently powering the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, is built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., not longtime partner Samsung.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 112

Apple CEO Tim Cook to appear at WSJDLive conference in October

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook will take top billing in appearing for an interview at the first-ever WSJDLive technology conference, to be held in California in late October.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

Goodbye, Camera Roll: Where to find your photos in iOS 8

Apple has reimagined the way photos are stored on your devices with iOS 8, but it has become a source of confusion for users and causes compatibility problems with some third-party apps. AppleInsider took a look at where your photos have gone and how to find them again.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 137

Tim Cook unlocks the doors at Apple's Palo Alto store to kick off iPhone 6 sales

As he has done in years past, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook was on-hand at his local Apple Store in Palo Alto, Calif., on Friday to help kick off sales of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as take pictures and joke around with fans [updated with more pics].

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 39

How to back up your data and move it to your new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus

Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are making their way into consumers' hands today, and one of the first tasks for iPhone owners will be moving their content to their new device. AppleInsider walks you through the process of backing up and restoring data using iCloud and iTunes.

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