Mikey Campbell

Mikey Campbell is the Senior Editor at AppleInsider, where he has covered all things Apple since 2011. He has appeared on Bloomberg TV, MSNBC Live, CNBC, Al Jazeera, MotorTrend's "Wide Open Throttle," CBS5 and TWiT.

Latest Articles from Mikey Campbell

Developers can now offer App Store pre-orders 180 days ahead of release

Apple on Thursday announced a change to App Store policy that allows developers to offer app pre-orders up to 180 days ahead of public launch.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple demands Telegram remove posts related to Belarus protests, controversy ensues

Apple is embroiled in yet another App Store controversy after it demanded that Telegram remove content related to the ongoing political scandal in Belarus.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple reduces price of accessories not included in iPhone 12 box

With the introduction of iPhone 12, Apple is no longer supplying handset buyers a standard wall charger or EarPods, a measure the company says will help offset carbon emissions as part of wider corporate environmental initiatives.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple activates iPhone Upgrade Program pre-approval process for iPhone 12

Following the unveiling of iPhone 12, Apple on Tuesday initiated the loan pre-approval process for new and existing members of the iPhone Upgrade Program who plan to purchase the device on launch day.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 mini support mmWave 5G, but only in US [u]

Apple's latest iPhone 12 models are the first to feature 5G connectivity, but access to ultra-fast mmWave bands are limited to customers in the U.S.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Microsoft will 'absolutely' bring xCloud to iOS and iPadOS, targeting 2021 launch

Microsoft plans to deliver a web version of its xCloud game streaming service to iOS and iPadOS devices, effectively using Safari and other browsers as a workaround to Apple's App Store guidelines.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

New class action suit resurrects iPhone throttling controversy

A new class action lawsuit filed in California takes aim at an erstwhile iOS battery management tool that allegedly hindered the performance of certain iPhone 6, iPhone 7 and iPhone SE series devices.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple rebuts House antitrust report, says developers 'primary beneficiaries' of App Store

Apple in a statement issued on Tuesday said it "vehemently disagrees" with a U.S. House Judiciary report that claims the tech giant enjoys a monopoly with the App Store.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple purges rival products from store ahead of rumored AirPods Studio, new HomePod

Apple at the end of September ceased online sales of third-party headphones, earphones, speakers and other devices as the company prepares to debut a slate of new audio products like AirPods Studio and a more affordable HomePod.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple says Apple Card billing mixup fixed, but tax firm still inundated with phone calls

Apple on Friday said it fixed an apparent backend Apple Card issue that caused certain AT&T charges to show up as billings from "Waters, Hardy & Co.," though the small Texas tax firm continues to see a deluge of calls from confused customers.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

House nears conclusion of big tech antitrust investigation

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a seventh and final hearing on an investigation into the business practices of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google, laying the groundwork for potentially censorious new legislation.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple to announce fourth quarter earnings on Oct. 29

Apple on Thursday announced that its quarterly earnings call for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020 will be held on Oct. 29, where CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri are expected to detail the company's health heading into what is typically a lucrative fall season.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apparent Apple Card snafu attributes AT&T charges to small Dallas accounting firm

Some Apple Card users recently noticed a discrepancy on their rolling statements, with AT&T charges mistakenly attributed to Dallas tax accounting firm Waters, Hardy & Co.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple v. Epic court battle to be decided by court, not jury

Apple and Epic have agreed that the coming court battle should be decided in a bench trial by a judge, not a jury.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple's Cook receives first time-based stock grant since 2011, incentivizes tenure into 2025

Apple CEO Tim Cook and his core leadership team this week received restricted stock unit awards designed to incentivize continued work at the company into 2025.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

iOS 14.2 beta code hints no free EarPods with 'iPhone 12'

Code strings uncovered in the latest iOS 14.2 beta release suggest Apple does not intend to include a free set of EarPods with new "iPhone 12" purchases.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple buys podcast app Scout FM amid increased competition from Spotify

Apple this year purchased Scout FM, a startup that used artificial intelligence to curate and deliver podcasts to users, according to a new report.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

TikTok files lawsuit to halt Sept. 27 app download ban

Social media upstart TikTok on Wednesday filed an emergency injunction to stop a Trump administration order that would ban downloads of the app on Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

iPad Pro will be Apple's first Mini LED device, Kuo says

Apple's plans to integrate Mini LED displays into its various product lines continue to see disruptions from an unstable supply chain, with TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting iPad Pro to be the first to benefit from the technology.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple halts iOS 13.7 signing following release of iOS 14

Apple on Tuesday stopped signing code for iOS 13.7, the last iteration of iOS 13 to be issued prior to last week's debut of iOS 14.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Microsoft contributes to Java port for Apple silicon Macs

Microsoft, along with a number of other major developers, are working to port Java to ARM-based Mac and Windows machines, including upcoming Apple silicon Macs.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Entire Apple Watch Series 6 package must be returned if Solo Loop, Braided Solo Loop don't fit

New Apple Watch Series 6 owners who find that their Solo Loop or Braided Solo Loop fails to provide a proper fit are required to return the whole product — Apple Watch and band — to Apple for replacement.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Online Apple Store to launch in India on Sept. 23

Apple on Thursday announced a major expansion to its India operations, saying it will open online sales in the country on Sept. 23.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple issues first iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1, tvOS 14.2 betas to developers

Apple on Thursday issued the first round of beta releases for iOS 14.2, iPadOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1 and tvOS 14.2 to developers for evaluation.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen monitoring available in more than 100 countries

Apple on Wednesday revealed Apple Watch Series 6 blood oxygen monitoring, a major new feature for the company's wearable line, will be available in more than 100 countries when the device debuts on Friday.

Mikey Campbell | 4 years ago

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