Apple's sixth beta of iOS 8 is for carrier testing only - report

While developers were not supplied a new beta of iOS 8 this week alongside the latest pre-release version of OS X Yosemite, Apple's carrier partners were in fact provided iOS 8 beta 6 for testing prior to the release of the golden master.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 29

Apple exec Eddy Cue puts Los Altos, Calif., home on the market for nearly $4M

Eddy Cue, who oversees Apple's Internet Software and Services division, has listed his four-bedroom, 3,721-square-foot Los Altos, Calif., home for sale with an asking price of $3.895 million.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 52

Questionable leaks raise hopes that Apple will release new Lightning cable with reversible USB connector

Reversible male "Type-A" USB plugs are not new, but they also aren't compliant with the cable's official specifications, which means that newly leaked Lightning cables showing reversible USB connectors probably were not made by Apple.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52

Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 6' may include faster 150Mbps LTE Advanced modem

The latest component claimed to be from Apple's next-generation iPhone is a Qualcomm MDM9625 modem, which would boost cellular download speeds to 150 megabits per second, which would be 50 percent faster than the modem found in the iPhone 5s.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30

Apple adds 21 acts to iTunes Festival card including Lenny Kravitz, The Script and more

Apple on Tuesday announced the addition of 21 artists to its upcoming iTunes Festival in London, with Lenny Kravitz, The Script, Foxes and more set to take the stage next month.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 0

Dr. Dre accepts ALS ice bucket challenge, nominates fellow rappers

The ice bucket challenge to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Association continued at Apple on Monday, with Dr. Dre accepting CEO Tim Cook's dare on the set of his upcoming movie "Straight Outta Compton."

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 28

Rumor: Undisclosed security breach cause of Apple's new Gatekeeper app signing policy

A report on Monday suggests Apple's recently modified OS X app signing policy is the result of an undisclosed Developer Portal security breach that leaked keys for multiple services, including Gatekeeper.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 6

Sprint's new family plan brings doubles data, lures in users with low pricing

Sprint on Monday announced a new data-centric plan called the Family Share Pack, offering twice the amount of data as competitors for the same or cheaper monthly pricing.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 17

Apple releases OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 6, Xcode 6 beta 6

Apple on Monday issued its sixth beta releases of OS X Yosemite and Xcode 6 to developers for testing ahead of their scheduled launches this fall, though no new beta of iOS 8 was released.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 81

RBC sees Apple selling upwards of 75M 'iPhone 6' units before end of 2014

Apple has apparently placed a massive amount of orders for its next-generation iPhone, prompting RBC Capital Markets to notify investors on Monday that they see great upside potential for the anticipated "iPhone 6" over the coming quarters.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 52

Apple's holiday-themed 'Misunderstood' iPhone ad wins Emmy for 'Most Outstanding Commercial'

Another prestigious trophy can be added to Apple's long list of award winning advertisements, as the company's iPhone ad "Misunderstood" has been honored with a Creative Arts Emmy for 2014's most "Outstanding Commercial."

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 79

Apple unlikely to sell sapphire iPhones this year, is setting the stage for future models - JP Morgan

Apple's investments in sapphire may one day result in iPhone cover displays made of the material, but sapphire is unlikely to appear in this year's models due to prohibitive costs associated with producing the material in large quantities, investment firm J.P. Morgan said on Monday.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 45

Gazelle paying up to $350 cash for old iPhones if you act now; doesn't need them 'til Oct 10

If you're looking to mitigate the cost of upgrading to Apple's 'iPhone 6' by getting the most cash possible for your current iPhone, buyback service Gazelle has just launched its most aggressive price-lock promotion yet: up to $350 for your old iPhone if you lock in a price quote today (and you don't need to send it in until Oct. 10 — long after the iPhone 6 is expected on the market).

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 28

Rumor: Schematic suggests NFC chip in 'iPhone 6,' RAM remains unknown [u]

While incorrect claims came on Monday from a document showing alleged details on a NAND flash chip for Apple's next iPhone, another questionable schematic from the same source suggests the "iPhone 6" may include a near-field communications chip [updated].

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 143

Another purported 'iPhone 6' leak suggests Apple's 4.7" model will have larger 1810mAh battery

In even more evidence that Apple's next iPhone will sport a larger 1,810mAh battery, a new parts leak shows a series of purported "iPhone 6" batteries in shipping trays, complete with legal text and Apple logo.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 55

Apple reportedly expanding global data center presence with new facility in Curacao

Apple's latest data center project may be on the small southern Caribbean island of Curacao, as local media suggests the iCloud operator may be taking over a facility where construction is nearly complete.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 40

Sketchy report claims photos show 5.5-inch 'iPhone 6L' display, logic board and 2,915mAh battery

A highly questionable report out of the Far East on Friday includes photos of what are claimed to be parts from Apple's rumored 5.5-inch "iPhone 6," including a display and logic board curiously similar to "leaked" components associated with a rumored 4.7-inch model.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 88

Beats Music app added to 'Made by Apple' list in iOS App Store

More than two months after its acquisition of Beats was announced, Apple on Friday officially added the Beats Music streaming audio app to the App Store's featured "Made by Apple" list.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 47

Apple highlights corporate diversity with new showcase of company vice presidents

Apple on Friday added a new tier to its official leadership page, listing five corporate vice presidents and spotlighting some of its diversity beyond the more well-known CEO and senior vice presidents.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 60

Fair Labor Association supplier audit reveals excessive overtime, Apple pledges to continue improvement

As part of its partnership with Apple, the Fair Labor Association has conducted an independent audit of supplier Quanta, and discovered that the company's factories were responsible for some labor violations, including excessive overtime and hiring fees.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 18

Revised music royalty rules could hurt Apple's Beats Music, iTunes Radio

The U.S. Justice Department is in the process of deciding whether to revise the laws regarding music royalty rates — changes that could have an effect on Apple's streaming music offerings Beats Music and iTunes Radio.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 65

Apple now storing local China iCloud data in China Telecom datacenters

The official website of the city of Fuzhou, in the People's Republic of China, on Thursday posted a now-retracted statement saying that Apple had completed the transfer of iCloud data to a Jiangxi Province datacenter owned by China Telecom. Apple on Friday then confirmed that it is in fact using China Telecom data centers to store iCloud user data locally.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 37

Lawsuit claims Steve Jobs, senior Apple directors hurt company with anti-poaching row

Piling onto Apple's anti-poaching courtroom saga, a new lawsuit seeks damages on behalf of shareholders for financial losses related to alleged misconduct by senior directors, including late cofounder Steve Jobs and current CEO Tim Cook.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 76

Apple CEO Tim Cook latest Silicon Valley bigwig to get ice bath for ALS charity

Apple CEO Tim Cook accepted marketing chief Phil Schiller's call to undertake the "ice bucket challenge" to raise awareness and money for the ALS Association, an activity that quickly gained steam in the U.S. thanks to social media.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 49

Apple's Beats makes documentary celebrating 25th anniversary of film 'Do the Right Thing'

Beats Music on Thursday published a short 22-minute documentary on Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing," a landmark film dealing with race in America celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 59

Samsung buys smart home startup SmartThings for $200M, expands 'internet of things' offerings

Apple rival Samsung on Thursday confirmed the purchase of SmartThings, extending the Korean company's reach into the world of connected, app-controllable devices like lights, motion sensors, switches and locks.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 24

WebMD updates Healthy Target, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 goes free, Sony unveils Album of the Day app

A trio of interesting updates hit the App Store on Thursday, as WebMD added new coaching options to its Healthy Target feature, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 became a free-to-play game, and Sony released a new music app that will give iOS users a discount on one album each day.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 1

If Apple's 'iPhone 6' uses sapphire display, it will be limited to new, more expensive premium models, WSJ claims

Less than a month before its expected debut, Apple is apparently "considering" the use of synthetic sapphire displays on its next-generation iPhone, but the costs and difficulties associated with the material would limit it solely to a new range of higher-end and more expensive models that the company might make available, a new rumor claims.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 38

Apple's iOS, Google's Android grow to 96.4% of smartphone market as competitors shrink, IDC says

The two-horse race for smartphone operating system share continues to obliterate competitors, as Apple's iOS and Google's Android were the only two platforms to see growth in the second quarter of 2014, the latest data from IDC claims.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 77

New photos purport to show fully-assembled 'iPhone 6' logic board

A seemingly fully-assembled logic board — with most of its attached silicon unseen under metal shielding — said to be destined for Apple's next-generation iPhone surfaced on Thursday in a new set of photos from the Far East.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 26

Apple's Phil Schiller challenges CEO Tim Cook in 'ice bucket challenge' to raise money for ALS research

Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller this week joined in on the popular "ice bucket challenge," which helps to raise money for the ALS Association, and even challenged CEO Tim Cook and a celebrity friend to get in on the act.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 113

Apple reimagines the mouse with force sensors, haptic feedback

An Apple patent filing uncovered on Thursday describes an advanced mouse that employs sensors to measure the level and location of force exerted on its main button, as well as haptics systems for providing feedback.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 66

Rumor: Apple supplier Pegatron nets 50% of 4.7-inch 'iPhone 6' production

A rumor out of the Far East on Thursday claims Apple partner supplier Pegatron will be responsible for half of all 4.7-inch "iPhone 6" production, with the remainder going to Foxconn.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 22

Apple makes supply chain substance regulations public, to create advisory board for safe chemical use

Following a decision to ban benzene and n-hexane from use in supplier factories, Apple for the first time made its Regulated Substances Specifications — supply chain restrictions for hazardous/toxic materials — available for public viewing for the first time.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 18

Apple bans use of two hazardous chemicals in iPhone production

Following pressure from activist groups, Apple on Wednesday announced the ban of two potentially hazardous chemicals — n-hexane and benzene — from being used in overseas factories during the final stages of iPhone production.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 39

Samsung puts 'wall hugger' ads on airport power outlets, takes Apple mockery to next level

As part of its ongoing Apple-bashing campaign, Samsung recently took their "wall hugger" message to major airports, cleverly buying ad space around power outlets where iPhone users apparently congregate.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 162

Apple releases Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6 with security improvements

Apple on Wednesday rolled out updated versions of its Safari Web browser for OS X, bringing fixes for WebKit corruption issues and other security concerns.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 25

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