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AirPlay may gain intelligent routing to predict where you want to watch

14 hours ago

AirPlay may gain intelligent routing to predict where you want to watch

Apple is investigating multiple ways to simplify how users can select what they want to watch and then screen it on the device they want.

By William Gallagher | 14 hours ago

Apple makes $1.8 billion in UK, but pays just $8m in tax

17 hours ago

Apple makes $1.8 billion in UK, but pays just $8m in tax

Latest financial filings show Apple made only a small tax payment to the UK, and it expects that to be reduced further following subsequent coronavirus costs.

By William Gallagher | 17 hours ago

Apple works to avoid screen burn-in on Apple Watches

18 hours ago

Apple works to avoid screen burn-in on Apple Watches

New proposals from Apple may see always-on Apple Watch faces alter their images to avoid old-style screen burn-in.

By William Gallagher | 18 hours ago

Foxconn revenues start to recover from coronavirus

20 hours ago

Foxconn revenues start to recover from coronavirus

Despite its second quarter revenues still being lower than last year, Foxconn's finances appear to be recovering broadly in line with the company's forecast.

By William Gallagher | 20 hours ago

How the iPhone 11 Pro cameras nearly looked very different

20 hours ago

How the iPhone 11 Pro cameras nearly looked very different

Drawings filed with the US Patent Office show how Apple investigated many different designs for the iPhone 11 Pro's camera unit.

By William Gallagher | 20 hours ago

Apple to bring Mini LED screens to iPad Pro in early 2021

1 day ago

Apple to bring Mini LED screens to iPad Pro in early 2021

New supply chain reports concur that a Mini LED iPad Pro is coming in the first quarter of 2021, but also say that Apple will then look for suppliers to bring the technology to its MacBook Pro range.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

Apple Music app bug reportedly causing sporadic battery drain

1 day ago

Apple Music app bug reportedly causing sporadic battery drain

Some users of the Apple Music app in iOS 13.5.1 are reporting that their iPhone batteries are being significantly and rapidly drained, even when not playing music.

By William Gallagher | 1 day ago

How to mute Apple Watch

3 days ago

How to mute Apple Watch

From an unexpected Siri response, to a forgotten alarm, you can quickly stop Apple Watch from embarrassing you in public.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Today at Apple to resume 'Made in LDN' music sessions

3 days ago

Today at Apple to resume 'Made in LDN' music sessions

Apple is restarting its Today at Apple series of workshops by moving its "Made in LDN" sessions online, starting in late July.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

WWDC, Apple Silicon, and App Store fights - June 2020 in review

6 days ago

WWDC, Apple Silicon, and App Store fights - June 2020 in review

It will be WWDC and its "historic" announcement of the move to Apple Silicon that will be remembered, but there was so much more going on in June.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

Europe presses Apple for more iPhone 'batterygate' compensation

6 days ago

Europe presses Apple for more iPhone 'batterygate' compensation

Three years after Apple slowed down its iPhones to protect aging batteries, a group in Europe is demanding the company pay compensation to all users.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

Mac Pro woes, 'iPhone 12' delays, and Apple's passport ambitions, on the AppleInsider podcast

6 days ago

Mac Pro woes, 'iPhone 12' delays, and Apple's passport ambitions, on the AppleInsider podcast

We're still gleaning details of macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 since WWDC, but there's also the on/off "iPhone 12" delay, the peculiar difficulty of replacing a Mac Pro's SSD, and the way your iPhone may replace your ID, all on this week's AppleInsider Podcast.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

European advertisers critical of iOS 14 warning users about ad tracking

6 days ago

European advertisers critical of iOS 14 warning users about ad tracking

Marketing associations are concerned about the changes coming to iOS 14, and are complaining that Apple is ignoring the GDPR — and users will be less likely to allow tracking.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

Apple supplier Foxconn says India customs issue has been resolved

6 days ago

Apple supplier Foxconn says India customs issue has been resolved

Ships from companies including iPhone manufacturer Foxconn had been held up by customs at Indian ports over ongoing China/India tensions, but at least some have now been cleared.

By William Gallagher | 6 days ago

Developers reveal the good and bad of WWDC 2020 going online

1 week ago

Developers reveal the good and bad of WWDC 2020 going online

WWDC is more than a flash two-hour keynote, it's an entire week of developer sessions. We asked developers worldwide what they thought of the new online format.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple researching glass keyboard for strength and transparency

1 week ago

Apple researching glass keyboard for strength and transparency

Future Apple keyboards may feature keycaps that are a mixture of a glass top and color backlighting, for longer-lasting keys which could potentially be used as mini displays.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple wants your iPhone to replace your passport and driver's license

1 week ago

Apple wants your iPhone to replace your passport and driver's license

The next step in Apple's goal of making the iPhone the sole thing anyone has to carry, continues with the device being able to securely replace passports, driver's licenses, and other physical forms of identification.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Supply chain preparing for new mini LED iPad Pro in early 2021

1 week ago

Supply chain preparing for new mini LED iPad Pro in early 2021

Previously reported negotiations with component manufacturers are said to have now resulted in suppliers receiving orders for mini LED screens for forthcoming iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro models.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Developer says Apple rejected update for not forcing auto-billing on users

1 week ago

Developer says Apple rejected update for not forcing auto-billing on users

Yoga app developer Down Dog reports that Apple has rejected an update because its free trial version doesn't automatically turn into a paid subscription.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple pressing suppliers to speed up 'iPhone 12' production and cut delays

1 week ago

Apple pressing suppliers to speed up 'iPhone 12' production and cut delays

Supply chain sources say that Apple is working to minimize delays caused by coronavirus, but it remains uncertain whether the "iPhone 12" will launch in September as usual.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple again rumored to drop charger and earbuds for 'iPhone 12'

1 week ago

Apple again rumored to drop charger and earbuds for 'iPhone 12'

Leaker claims confirmation that new iPhones will come without accessories, and says Apple is leveraging this fact to design new, sleek packaging.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple reportedly evaluating Apple Silicon-powered macOS on iPhone

1 week ago

Apple reportedly evaluating Apple Silicon-powered macOS on iPhone

A leaker reports that Apple is working on Apple Silicon prototypes with macOS running on the iPhone, which would allow a user to plug an iPhone into a dock or monitor, and have a full desktop experience.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple Pay comes to its first bank in Serbia

1 week ago

Apple Pay comes to its first bank in Serbia

Apple Pay is now available to ProCredit Bank customers in Serbia, and others are expected to follow.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple researching ways to shrink and add haptics to the iPhone power button

1 week ago

Apple researching ways to shrink and add haptics to the iPhone power button

Apple is working on technology to make physical buttons such as the iPhone power button or keys on a keyboard thinner, while also adding options for different haptic feedbacks.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago