U2 to give their new LP to every iTunes customer for free in largest album release ever

Adding to the tsunami of major announcements coming out of Cupertino on Friday, Apple and Irish rockers U2 teamed up to give away a free copy the band's new album to each one of the more than 500 million iTunes customers in 119 countries around the world.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 31

Apple Watch features include fitness tracking, Apple Pay, Siri & inductive charging

Promising that the Apple Watch will "redefine what people expect from a watch," Apple showcased a wide variety of functions for its upcoming wearable device on Tuesday, including built-in fitness tracking, support for secure Apple Pay wireless transactions, and even a unique MagSafe-style inductive charging cable.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 58

Apple Watch starts at $349 and launches in early 2015

Promising it will be "worth the wait," Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook revealed on Tuesday that his company's upcoming smart wearable device, the Apple Watch, will go on sale in early 2015 with a starting price of $349.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 108

Apple Watch will come in two sizes & three collections, with six different strap styles

The new fashion-focused Apple Watch will come in a wide variety of styles and two different sizes, aiming to offer the right device for each wearer's particular style and needs.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 102

Apple Watch revealed: A wrist-worn, personalized communications & fitness device with 'digital crown' physical controls

Apple's hotly anticipated, highly secretive smart wrist watch was finally unveiled to the public on Tuesday in the form of Apple Watch, a device that the company said will define the emerging wearable devices market.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 267

'Apple Pay' is a Touch ID-based mobile wallet included with iPhone 6, rolls out in October

Apple will enter the mobile payment space in a big way with this month's launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, both of which will ship with integrated near-field communications technology to allow secure wireless payments through a service called Apple Pay.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 72

Apple to release iOS 8 to device users on Sept. 17

Apple on Tuesday announced the official release date for its next-generation iOS 8 mobile operating system, with user able to update on Sept. 17.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 4

Apple ditches 32GB capacity for iPhone 6, offers storage sizes of 16, 64 & 128GB starting at $199

Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will offer users more storage than ever before, topping out at a whopping 128 gigabytes of space on high-end models of its two new handsets.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 50

Take a quick peek at the media frenzy outside Apple's Sept. 9 event

With less than 30 minutes to go until Apple reveals what secret products it's been working on, the tech news media has congregated in Cupertino, next to a giant mysterious white box, awaiting the big event. AppleInsider offers a quick peek at the scene as we count down to showtime.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 33

Live from Apple's "Wish We Could Say More" iWatch & iPhone 6 Event

Join us as we join Apple on Sept 9, 2014 for its "Wish We Could Say More" media event, in which the company is widely expected to unveil multiple "iPhone 6" models, preview its so-called "iWatch," and introduce a mobile payment platform backed by the industry's most respected players.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 113

AppleInsider introduces new mobile edition designed for iPhone's Safari browser

Just in time for what is shaping up to be Apple's biggest keynote in years, AppleInsider introduces a major revamp to its mobile website, bringing fast HTML5 support, new content sections and a powerful redesign inspired by the latest version of Apple's iOS.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 70

Alleged 'iPhone 6' benchmark suggests 'A8' CPU has 1GB of RAM, is clocked at 1.4GHz

A Chinese user who claims to have gotten their hands on a functioning "iPhone 6" has posted pictures taken with the device's camera, along with benchmarks suggesting that Apple's next-generation "A8" processor will boast a gigabyte of RAM and will run at a speed of 1.4 gigahertz.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 83

Apple TV special events channel launches hours ahead of 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' event

As Apple gears up for what at least one national news channel has called a "historic" announcement, the iPhone maker has re-added its own Special Events channel the Apple TV, providing interested consumers with another avenue for watching the event unfold live.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 65

Apple partner Mayo Clinic to reportedly demo HealthKit integration at media event

Minnesota-based healthcare provider Mayo Clinic will be part of Apple's special media event on Tuesday, one report says, suggesting medical systems solutions will play a major role in today's product announcements.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

NYT resurrects U2 rumor, says band to play 'significant part' in special Apple event

After rock group U2 seemingly debunked rumors that it was somehow attached to Apple's media event slated for tomorrow, The New York Times on Monday claims the rock group will indeed contribute by performing cuts from its next album and announce a device partnership.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 49

ABC News teases report of 'historic' Apple announcement

On the eve of Apple's big media event, ABC News on Monday posted a teaser spot for an exclusive report covering what the broadcaster calls a "historic announcement."

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 237

Apple reportedly building out Boston Siri team, suggests rapid build-out of proprietary tech

A report on Monday claims Apple is bolstering its Siri research team in Cambridge, Mass., bringing in new blood and expanding into a larger office as the company weens off Nuance-based technology.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 33

Apple rumored to launch loyalty rewards program alongside mobile payments system

Apple is reportedly looking to roll out a so-called "iWallet" loyalty program in cooperation with merchants and retailers that could be announced at Tuesday's special media event.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 22

Amazon slashes subsidized price on Fire Phone to 99 cents ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 6' unveiling

With hours to go before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone, Amazon slashed the price on its first foray into the smartphone market, the Fire Phone, to just 99 cents with a new two-year service contract.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 70

iTokens: Why it makes sense for Apple's rumored payment system to use tokenized transactions

Apple is finally expected to announce its entry in the mobile payments arena alongside the "iPhone 6" at a media event on Tuesday in Cupertino, and rumors suggest that the new system will be based around tokenization for enhanced security. AppleInsider took a look at what that means for users.

Shane Cole 11 years ago 111

5.5" 'iPhone 6' said to launch in limited quantities on Sept. 19 alongside 4.7" model

Apple fans clamoring for the anticipated 5.5-inch version of Apple's "iPhone 6" may not have to wait long, as a new report claims that the "phablet" model will launch alongside the 4.7-inch version on Sept. 19, though quantities could be limited at launch

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 88

Rumor: Apple's next-gen handsets will be named 'iPhone 6' and 'iPhone 6 Plus'

With Apple widely expected to introduce the "iPhone 6" in two different screen sizes on Tuesday, a new rumor claims the 4.7-inch model will be given the basic moniker, while the larger 5.5-inch variant will allegedly be known as the "iPhone 6 Plus."

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 109

Apple now emails users whenever their iCloud account is accessed through a Web browser

As part of its efforts to beef up iCloud security and prevent unauthorized access, Apple now by default sends users an email when someone has logged into their iCloud account through a traditional Web browser.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 37

First look: Metawatch's iPhone-connected Meta M1 smartwatch

With Apple expected to announce its entrance into the wearable devices market on Tuesday, established smartwatch maker Metawatch is looking to differentiate itself from the rest of the herd with the new Meta M1.

Victor Marks 11 years ago 31

More videos claim to show functioning 4.7" 'iPhone 6,' massive 2915 mAh battery for 5.5" model

With just over a day to go before Apple's highly anticipated media event, a slew of new videos from China claim to again show off functioning 4.7-inch "iPhone 6" units, complete with a new credit card toting Passbook icon. And yet another video offers a peek at a 2,915 mAh battery expected to power the jumbo-sized 5.5-inch iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 43

Vague schematics & details hint at mic, speaker, rectangular design for Apple's 'iWatch'

A set of screenshots posted to social sharing site Reddit on Monday purport to show engineering drawings of parts destined for Apple's upcoming wearable device — including a speaker assembly, rectangular case, and round PCB — while the poster claims the device will be waterproof and ship in eight different SKUs.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 65

Review: Apple's mid-2014 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display

Like the updated mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, Apple's latest 15-inch notebook brings slightly speedier Intel processors. But with memory, graphics and design all carried over from last year, the most substantial change is a $100 price cut.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 30

How to enable Apple's secure two-step verification for your iCloud & iTunes accounts

Last week's celebrity photo leaks were a stark reminder of what can happen to internet users that fail to follow basic security precautions, like enabling two-factor authentication when it's available. With Apple's own security practices under the microscope, AppleInsider shows you how to enable Cupertino's own implementation.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 68

Apple invites fashion publications to Sept. 9 event, signaling likely 'iWatch' focus

With a large number of high profile fashion editors and bloggers invited to Apple's Sept. 9 media event, it's expected that the company wants to win the favor of the fashion industry for its anticipated entrance into the emerging wearable devices market, potentially positioning the "iWatch" as more of a chic statement than geeky gadget.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 157

Photos and video purportedly detail working 'iPhone 6,' hint at Passbook-based mobile payments

Two separate "leaks" out of China on Saturday supposedly show operational versions of Apple's next-generation iPhone, including images of what appears to be credit card or mobile payments support for Passbook.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 189

Apple's massive fall lineup reportedly causing shipping delays for other manufacturers

Apple is reportedly securing dates for its upcoming fall shipments, expected to include new iPhone and iPad models, and the number of devices coming out of China is so large that major shipping companies are delaying orders from other device makers.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 67

Apple reportedly adds CVS and Walgreens to list of mobile payment partners

Less than one week before Apple is expected to announce a new iPhone, and possibly "iWatch," at a special event on Sept. 9, a report on Friday claims the company has inked partnerships with CVS and Walgreens for a rumored mobile payments system debut.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 66

Apple hires superstar designer Marc Newson, to work with personal friend Jony Ive

It was reported on Friday that well-known industrial designer Marc Newson will be joining Apple to work as part of close friend Jony Ive's design team in an as-yet-unannounced capacity.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 126

Apple employees 'have set low expectations' for 'iWatch' battery life - report

One of the biggest issues associated with color touchscreen smartwatches has been battery life, and the same problems may persist with Apple's first foray into the wrist-borne wearable devices market, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 78

Sight unseen, Apple's competitors expect 'iWatch' to help establish wearable computing market

Apple's role as the top trendsetter in technology is so well established that even rival companies Samsung and LG are openly admitting they hope the "iWatch," whatever it actually is, will help expand the market for wearable devices beyond niche status.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 73

Apple rolls out TestFlight beta testing app, reportedly preps iOS 8.0.1 for carriers

In advance of next week's iPhone 6 unveiling, Apple on Friday released a consumer-facing app for the TestFlight beta service that will come online alongside iOS 8, and is also said to have begun preparations to seed carrier partners with beta builds of iOS 8.0.1.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Review roundup: Motorola's Moto 360 is the best smartwatch yet, but poor battery life is unacceptable

Motorola has finally released its Android Wear-powered Moto 360 smartwatch — wisely or not, just days before Apple is expected to debut its "iWatch" — and early reviews say that the device is a fine standard bearer for Google's wearable operating system, though it could benefit from some more time in the lab.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 97

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