Apple's 'iWallet' payments seen as unlikely to earn much money, but will lock in users to iPhone ecosystem

In looking at the potential options for Apple in launching a mobile payment platform, one analyst believes the company is most likely to start small and safe with a "proxy" approach — a strategy that wouldn't make Apple much money, but would help lock users into the company's iPhone ecosystem.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 71

Misfit announces developer toolkit, list of more than 30 initial partners

Fitness tracking firm Misfit on Thursday announced availability of an expanded developer toolkit for third-party apps and devices, opening the door to interesting partnerships like integration with Walgreens' Balance Rewards points program.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 5

Apple, Google appeal Judge Koh's rejection of settlement in no-poach lawsuit

In a court filing late Thursday, Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel appealed Judge Lucy Koh's rejection of a proposed $324.5 million settlement relating to a class action lawsuit leveled by Silicon Valley employees, calling the jurist's decision "rigid and formulaic."

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 23

Apple activates revamped iTunes Connect Web portal with design overhaul, new tools

Apple on Thursday launched an updated version of its iTunes Connect developer Web portal, with a design overhaul coming alongside deeper data management features for launching, selling and managing content on the iTunes Store.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Apple's secretive 'early field failure analysis' quality control team profiled in new report

A report on Thursday offers a rare look inside Apple's secretive EFFA quality control division that runs down and fixes launch day hardware issues before they become larger, more costly problems.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 24

Cook says Apple will roll out new iCloud security alerts, expand 2-step authentication after celebrity photo flap

In response to a recently leaked cache of nude photos apparently stolen from celebrities' iCloud accounts, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company plans to activate new security measures designed to thwart future attacks.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 81

Rovio releases Angry Birds Stella, Rdio unveils station-focused update

Gamers and music lovers both have App Store updates to be happy about Thursday, as Rovio released the latest edition of its blockbuster Angry Birds franchise and streaming radio firm Rdio unveiled a major update with a focus on stations.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 2

Apple Store app overhauled with cross-platform shopping features, fresh design

Ahead of an expected iPhone unveiling on Sept. 9, Apple on Thursday rolled out an updated version of its Apple Store app for iOS, introducing cross-device shopping support, enhanced imagery and refined navigation.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Apple's 'iWatch' has flexible sapphire screen & wireless charging, 'iPhone 6' to offer one-handed mode, NYT says

As hype builds for Apple's Sept. 9 announcement, yet another report chimes in with alleged details, saying the company's wearable "iWatch" will sport a flexible screen and wireless charging, while the company's larger iPhone models will apparently offer a one-handed mode for ease of use.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 100

Samsung's 'rushed,' 'half-baked' announcements set Apple up for easy victory this fall, analyst says

Samsung this week made a slew of announcements, most notably its next-generation big-screen Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, but none of the products were enough to impress analyst Brian White, who doesn't think the South Korean electronics maker is well positioned to compete with Apple's anticipated fall product lineup.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 96

Apple to hold live stream of Sept. 9 event, begins countdown on website

With less than five days to go until Tim Cook takes the stage at the Flint Center in Cupertino, Apple has begun promoting the event — at which the iPhone 6, iWatch, and perhaps second-generation iPad Air will be unveiled — on its homepage with a countdown timer to the live stream.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 46

U2 says reports of Apple tie-up for 'iPhone 6' are untrue

Rumors that mega-popular rock band U2 have struck a new partnership with Apple to release their upcoming album on the so-called iPhone 6 and could participate in next Tuesday's media event in Cupertino are without merit, a U2 spokesperson said on Thursday.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 20

Both Apple's 'iPhone 6' and 'iWatch' will offer NFC e-wallet payments, WSJ reaffirms

Yet another publication chimed in on Thursday to say that Apple's next iPhone and its anticipated wearable "iWatch" will support near-field communications technology to enable wireless payments, while the "iWatch" is also said to sport a curved OLED display.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 47

Apple supplier Catcher Technology accused of labor violations in China plant

Workers at a Catcher-owned facility in Suqian, China are subjected to discriminatory hiring policies, forced to handle toxic materials without proper protective gear, and made to work excessive overtime to manufacture parts for Apple's next-generation iPad Air, according to a scathing undercover report released Thursday by China Labor Watch and Green America.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 35

Exclusive aerial footage of Apple's mysterious white box next to 'iPhone 6' event site

Not too far from Apple's Campus 2 project, a temporary structure is rising for the company's September 9 event, and new aerial shots captured by an amateur photographer using a flying camera drone offer a closer look at the mysterious white box that has generated considerable buzz.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 104

Apple's 'iWatch' to have two sizes, 8GB storage, multiple material & color options for 2015 launch - report

With Apple design chief Jony Ive reportedly confident of the so-called "iWatch's" chances when pitted against the famous Swiss watchmakers, a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple will offer its upcoming wearable — which is unlikely to hit shelves before 2015 — in at least two sizes with 8 gigabytes of internal storage and a variety of color and material options, including gold

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 78

'iPhone 6' will lack sapphire cover but gain 128GB variant, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says

Apple's "iPhone 6" will not feature a scratch-resistant sapphire screen cover, but both the 4.7- and 5.5-inch versions will come with new higher-capacity options of 128 gigabytes of storage, a barometric pressure sensor, and a programmable power button, according to one well-connected insider.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52

Next-gen iPad Air with Touch ID, new gold color option may also debut at Apple's Sept. 9 event

At a media event already expected to be packed with the unveiling of two new iPhone models and a so-called "iWatch," the company may also showcase its next full-size iPad Air with Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a new gold color option, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 24

Apple's iPhone-based augmented reality navigation concept has 'X-ray vision' features

According to a pair of patent applications published on Thursday, Apple is investigating augmented reality systems for iOS capable of providing users with enhanced virtual overlays of their surroundings, including an "X-ray vision" mode that peels away walls.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 13

Apple invents method of hardening sapphire screens to reduce cracking

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published an Apple patent describing a method of implanting ions in a sapphire display structure, strengthening the already hard material without using chemical treatments.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 26

Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 6' event may feature U2 tie-in

Bits of circumstantial evidence set the Apple rumor mill churning on Wednesday, with reports hinting U2 is somehow connected with the company's Sept. 9 media event expected to bring word of a new iPhone lineup.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 64

Jen Taylor, voice of Microsoft Windows Cortana, prefers to use Apple's iPhone

Actress Jen Taylor, who voiced the the Cortana AI character in Halo games as well as providing the voice of Microsoft's identically named Siri-like assistant for Windows Mobile, actually uses an iPhone.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 45

Jony Ive reportedly says 'iWatch' will be trouble for Switzerland

Apple SVP of Design Jony Ive reportedly put the entire country of Switzerland on notice in touting the company's long-rumored wearable device, suggesting a fit and finish comparable to or surpassing that of traditional watches.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 243

Apple's rumored iPhone 6 mobile payment system seen as 'most legitimate potential threat' to PayPal

Apple's upcoming product releases will lay the groundwork for an aggressive leap into the mobile payments sector that could eventually erode PayPal's firm foundation, according to one research analyst.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 23

Line forms at 5th Ave. Apple Store 6 days ahead of expected iPhone announcement [u]

While Apple prepares for its Sept. 9 media event, enthusiastic fans are already lining up at the company's flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York, hoping to be one of the first in the world to nab an expected next-generation iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 76

Apple, Google reopen settlement talks in Silicon Valley no-poach lawsuit

In a joint court filing on Wednesday, Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel said settlement talks have resumed in a class action lawsuit over alleged wage-fixing arrangements.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 2

Japanese smartphone buyers prefer Apple's anticipated 5.5" 'iPhone 6,' data shows

Consumers in Japan — now one of Apple's most important markets — are excited by the prospect of a larger iPhone and the increased screen size could be a key driver of sales to new customers in the Asian nation, according to new survey data released this week.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 40

Sony announces iPhone-compatible QX30 camera lens with 30x zoom, QX1 with swappable E-Mount

The next generation of Sony's iPhone-compatible wireless camera lenses was officially unveiled on Wednesday with two new models: One with a whopping 30-times optical zoom, and another that allows users to insert any E-Mount compatible lens and connect and control it from their smartphone.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

PSW14 Deals: $600 off DSLRs, $300 off Pentax Lenses, $260 off Mac Pros, plus hundreds off lighting systems, kits & more

Photoshop World 2014 formally kicked off in Vegas on Wednesday, delivering 72-hour deals from Apple Authorized resellers participating in the conference. Among them are deep discounts on Canon & Nikon DSLR Cameras, Pentax lenses, lighting systems & photo shoot kits, Thunderbolt storage devices, camera bags, photo accessories, and up to $260 off Mac Pros, $700 off MacBook Pros, and $300 off MacBook Airs.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 2

VMWare releases Fusion 7 with support for OS X Yosemite and Retina optimization

Virtualization firm VMWare on Wednesday announced the availability of VMWare Fusion 7, the latest release of its popular consumer virtualization package that brings compatibility with Apple's upcoming OS X Yosemite as well as better performance.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Samsung's wrap-around smartphone screen concept becomes a reality with Galaxy Note Edge

First teased a year and a half ago, Samsung's concept for a smartphone with a slanted screen edge that can be more easily viewed from side angles is set to become a reality later this year, in the form of the company's new Galaxy Note Edge smartphone.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 87

Samsung officially unveils Galaxy Note 4, Gears S, and new Gear VR partnership with Oculus

With Apple's 'iPhone 6' and 'iWatch' announcement looming, Samsung attempted to upstage its rival's showing by revealing its latest Note phablet, a new Gear smartwatch with a built-in 3G modem, and a virtual reality headset accessory — designed in collaboration with Oculus — at an event in Berlin on Wednesday.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 84

Exclusive look at Apple's full-size prototype building 'slice' of Campus 2

Apple's massive campus expansion in Cupertino, Calif., has been in active prototype development over the past year, with a full-scale "slice" of the building revealed in new terrestrial and aerial shots captured by an amateur photographer.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Nokia to take on Apple, Google maps with new cross-platform navigation app

Following the sale of its handset division to Microsoft, Finnish telecommunications company Nokia on Wednesday announced that it would expand its consumer offerings with the release of a free navigation app — based on its Here mapping service — for Apple's iOS and Google's Android platforms.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 15

Apple's iTunes Store hit with hours-long outage affecting music, app and e-book downloads [u]

Apple late Tuesday confirmed an unknown issue affecting its digital storefronts has barred users from purchasing, downloading or re-downloading content from the iTunes Music Store, App Store and iBookstore.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 33

Apple details HealthKit, HomeKit, TestFlight and app extension rules in App Store Review Guideline update

After releasing a set of developer rules for HealthKit in the last iOS 8 beta, Apple on Tuesday updated its App Store Review Guidelines to restrict apps from storing user health data in iCloud, as well as add coverage for upcoming frameworks including app extensions, HomeKit and TestFlight.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 8

China Mobile notches 33K 'iPhone 6' preorders ahead of official launch

China Mobile, the world's largest cellular carrier by subscribers, began accepting reservations for Apple's unannounced next-generation iPhone on Tuesday and has subsequently racked up more than 33,000 orders since going live.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 9

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