iPhone 6: First impressions after using Apple's "bigger than bigger" phone

Apple's eighth iPhone event introduced two new larger-screened, larger-capacity new phones, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, along with a continuation two of the world's top selling models, iPhone 5c and 5s, now at a reduced price.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 113

Apple to offer in-store iPhone 6 pickups for online preorders

Departing from its usual product launch operations, Apple will have iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models waiting at brick-and-mortar stores on Sept. 19 for customers placing preorders online.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 21

With new cameras, Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are a boon for mobile photographers

With the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Apple added numerous features designed to make life better for users. Photographers are no exception, getting goodies like phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization — AppleInsider took a look at all of the imaging upgrades coming to the next-generation handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 60

Samsung smartphone trade-in requests surge in wake of Apple's iPhone 6 announcements

The unveiling of Apple's iPhone 6 handsets has unsurprisingly fueled a flood of trade-in requests from previous-generation iPhone owners lured by the new devices' larger displays and bonus features. But they're not the only ones preparing to make the jump — many owners of smartphones from Apple's chief rival Samsung are also eager to upgrade their experience.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 79

Apple exec Greg Joswiak to be interviewed at Code/Mobile conference in October

In a rare public interview, Apple Vice President Greg Joswiak will appear onstage at the Code/Mobile conference in late October, where he will discuss his company's fall 2014 lineup, set to include the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

Apple exploring new ways of melting and feeding Liquidmetal for manufacturing

Apple is still working to perfect methods of manufacturing Liquidmetal parts, according to a new patent application published Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, with the company moving on to processes for melting the unique metal alloy and feeding it to casting and processing equipment.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 66

How to back up and prepare your old iPhone for sale or trade-in ahead of Apple's iPhone 6 launch

With preorders for Apple's next-generation iPhone beginning tonight, AppleInsider takes a look at the precautions iPhone owners planning to sell or trade their old handset for a brand-new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus need to take before divesting themselves of their passé device.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Samsung back on Apple-bashing bandwagon with new 'It Doesn't Take a Genius' ads

It took Samsung just one day to deliver six new ad spots that take pot shots at the new iPhone 6, Apple Watch and even Apple's handling of the Tuesday keynote's live stream.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 193

Apple links new U2 album to iTunes accounts, causes unapproved auto-downloads

As part of its free promotional offer of U2's "Songs of Innocence" LP, it appears Apple is flagging the content as owned for all iTunes accounts, meaning iOS device users who have automatic downloads enabled will get the entire album pushed to their device without prior approval.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 85

Apple adds iCloud Drive and Settings to iCloud.com beta webpage

Apple on Wednesday added two new assets to its iCloud.com beta webpage ahead of its upcoming public debut, bringing iCloud Drive access and a new dedicated Settings page to the Web portal.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 7

Apple releases iTunes 12 beta ahead of OS X 10.10 Yosemite debut

Apple on Wednesday issued a new iTunes 12 beta for the upcoming OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system, possibly to address issues issues some users were seeing when trying to install the iOS 8 GM that was released yesterday.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 4

Apple rolls out new iCloud storage pricing plans, tops out at 1TB for $20 per month

Following the unveiling of official pricing tiers for its iCloud storage plans, Apple on Wednesday took the new plans live, offering users up to one terabyte of space for $20 per month.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Apple reportedly hires Gap executive to fill director of marketing role

One day after announcing its first wearables product in the Apple Watch, Apple has reportedly hired on another executive from the fashion world to bolster its marketing efforts, tapping Gap's global marketing director Marcela Aguilar to take on the same position at Cupertino.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 22

Apple to reportedly miss internal launch target for Chinese iPhone 6

According to a report on Wednesday, Apple intended to debut the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus in the important Chinese market on Sept. 9, but those plans have been delayed as the company awaits regulatory approval for the new handsets.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 17

T-Mobile announces 'Wi-Fi Unleashed,' promises Wi-Fi calling on all new handsets

At a special media event on Wednesday, T-Mobile announced its latest "Un-carrier" initiative in "Wi-Fi Unleashed," which has the company promising Wi-Fi call and text support with every new phone sold.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 21

Analyst who cried sapphire takes another swing, despite whiffing on iPhone 6 predictions

A financial analyst focused almost exclusively on Apple's relationship with sapphire maker GT Advanced Technologies was supremely confident that the iPhone 6 would feature a sapphire screen cover. That prediction was dead wrong, but it hasn't stopped him from continuing to stand by his sources, and even strangely still hoping for a sapphire-covered iPhone 6.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 66

Everything you need to know about preordering your new iPhone 6 & selecting a model

With two new iPhone models at two different screen sizes launching later this month, preordering the iPhone 6 may be the most difficult decision yet for Apple fans. AppleInsider is here to help with a breakdown of options before preorders begin on Friday, Sept. 12.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 91

iPhone 6 & Apple Watch reveals lived up to the hype for Wall Street, investors have high hopes for Apple Pay

With the redesigned iPhone 6 expected to set new sales records this holiday season, the impending launch of the Apple Pay mobile wallet service expected to catch on with consumers, and next year's debut of the Apple Watch, analysts on Wall Street were largely satisfied with Apple's announcements this week.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 106

Apple Watch users will need to recharge nightly, company still working to improve uptime before launch

Though Apple was mum about battery life for its forthcoming wrist-worn accessory when it was announced on Tuesday, the company has since said that it expects people to charge it nightly, suggesting the battery life will offer about one day of operation.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 242

Apple to collect swipe fees from banks for Apple Pay transactions - report

Apple's new Apple Pay system has the potential to become a huge revenue driver, as the iPhone maker has reportedly reached agreements with its partner banks to take a cut of the revenue earned from so-called "swipe fees" when consumers make purchases through the platform.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 229

Printable iPhone 6 pre-order picker can help you choose the right size model

If you weren't among the chosen few who got to handle Apple's new iPhones at the company's special event Tuesday, blindly choosing the right size iPhone 6 to pre-order later this week could prove stressful. But a new printable iPhone pre-order picker may offer a helping hand.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 134

Discover in talks to join Apple Pay, Swift goes GM at version 1.0

Apple might soon have all four major U.S. card issuers on board with its new Apple Pay service, as Discover confirmed on Tuesday that the firm is in talks to sign on. Meanwhile, Apple's new Swift programming language has hit version 1.0 as iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite near release.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 49

Philips announces Fidelo M2L, the first-ever Apple Lightning headphones with 24-bit DAC audio

The first-ever Lightning-connected headphones for iOS devices are coming from Philips, offering 24-bit digital to analog conversion thanks to the use of Apple's proprietary connector.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 29

Rumor: Apple in late-stage talks to buy Path social platform

According to a report late Tuesday, Apple is on the verge of announcing an acquisition of social network and corresponding app Path, possibly in a bid to restart a branded platform after the failure of Ping.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 39

Apple Watch: First impressions from an afternoon with Cupertino's new wearable

Earlier today, Apple showed off its highly anticipated watch, the first completely new product category from Apple since Steve Jobs showed off the iPad in 2010. AppleInsider was there live, among the first to get their hands on Apple's major push into the wearable devices market

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 300

Apple Watch is first device category developed under Tim Cook, took years to complete

In a pair of interviews with ABC News following Tuesday's big hardware debut, Apple CEO Tim Cook and SVP of Design Jony Ive discussed the trials and tribulations of designing the company's first wearable device.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 53

How Apple made the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ready for one-handed use

Rumors were confirmed on Tuesday when Apple launched the new iPhone lineup, with the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus landing squarely in "phablet" territory. But the company included some special user interface tweaks to make the added real estate manageable.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 49

Sprint to launch new 'iPhone for Life' rental option and special subscription plan

U.S. wireless carrier Sprint on Tuesday announced a new iPhone hardware rental plan dubbed "iPhone for Life," in which customers pay a flat monthly fee to "rent" Apple's device rather than buy it outright.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 15

Apple's iTunes 11.4 update for OS X Mavericks adds iOS 8 support

Apple on Tuesday released the latest version of iTunes for OS X 10.9 Mavericks, bringing support for the company's upcoming iOS 8 mobile operating system.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Apple paid undisclosed sum to release U2's "Songs of Innocence" for free [u]

According to a report on Tuesday, Apple paid rock band U2 an unknown amount of money to distribute the group's latest "Songs of Innocence" LP to iTunes users free of charge, a gift to customers of the digital storefront.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 62

Watch all nine videos from Apple's iPhone 6, Apple Watch special event

Following its iPhone and Apple Watch unveil on Tuesday, Apple has posted to YouTube all nine videos used in the keynote, including ads for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, as well as U2's free album.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Apple's redesigned desktop and mobile websites are heavy on images, animations

Coming on the heels of Apple's big iPhone 6 and Apple Watch reveal, the company on Tuesday launched redesigned versions of its official desktop and mobile websites, with a streamlined interface and enhanced animations.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 23

Reminder: Gazelle's extended iPhone price lock ends today, lock in a 45-day cash offer before midnight

Readers looking to sell their old iPhone to help pay for a new iPhone 6 have until midnight to take advantage of Gazelle's extended price lock, which lets you lock in a cash offer for your old iPhones that's good for 45 days, meaning you won't be required to send it in for another month and a half. [Updated to note expiration of Gazelle's extended price lock promo]

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 12

Apple announces official iCloud price tiers ranging from free to $20 per month

Following a massive announcement regarding new iPhone and Apple Watch hardware, Apple on Tuesday updated its dedicated iCloud webpage to reflect finalized pricing on storage plans, which now go up to 1TB for a $20 monthly fee.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 66

First look: Hands-on with the new iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus, featuring Apple Pay and Reachability

Apple has gone big with its latest smartphones, with two new models set to launch on Sept. 19 sized at 4.7 inches for the iPhone 6, and 5.5 inches for the iPhone 6 Plus. Following their unveiling on Tuesday, AppleInsider went hands-on with the new iPhones to test out new features like the Apple Pay mobile wallet service and Reachability for easier one-handed use.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 94

Apple finally kills off iPod classic after 13 years of service

Not mentioned during today's announcements, Apple has quietly removed the venerable iPod classic from its mobile music player lineup, paring down the company's offerings to the iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod shuffle.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 50

First look: Hands-on with the all-new Apple Watch

At the conclusion of Tuesday's keynote presentation, Apple opened up the doors to a hands-on area built specifically for the event, where AppleInsider was able to get a first peek at at the new wearable Apple Watch.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 162

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