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Apple apologizes for iPhone slowdown controversy, will reduce out-of-warranty battery replacement to $29

Apple on Thursday addressed mounting criticism over the revelation that it slows down iPhones with aging batteries to prevent performance issues. In addition to apologizing, the company has also lowered the price of out-of-warranty battery replacements to $29, and will issue a software update in early 2018 to let users find out more information about the health of their device's battery.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

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Hoping to capitalize on Apple battery controversy, HTC and Motorola volunteer that they don't slow down old phones

Bad publicity for Apple is a potential opportunity for competitors to gain ground, as seen with the iPhone battery controversy compelling HTC and Motorola to issue statements, saying they do not throttle performance on phones with older batteries.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Criminal lawsuit over iPhone battery slowdowns filed in France, where planned obsolescence is illegal

Fallout continues to grow following the discovery that Apple slows down older phones with aging batteries to prevent random shutdowns, as a new criminal lawsuit in France aims to hit Apple's pocketbook — and could even result in jail time.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

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Citing security, Apple's board mandates CEO Tim Cook use private jet for all business & personal travel

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook earned a whopping $102 million in pay and awards in 2017, along with the perk of flying private wherever he travels. But the latter decision wasn't his — it was mandated by the company's board of directors, who are concerned about his safety.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple app staple PCalc celebrates 25 years since scientific calculator debuted on Mac System 7

This month marks the 25th anniversary of PCalc, an award winning scientific calculator that debuted on the Mac back in 1992. Since then, it has expanded to virtually all of Apple's platforms, including iOS, watchOS, and even tvOS.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Rosenblatt Securities disputes iPhone X order cut rumors, says no changes in Apple's plans

Contrary to supply chain speculation, production of the iPhone X remains right on schedule, according to investment firm Rosenblatt Securities, which also has seen evidence that sales are accelerating in China.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

As Qualcomm dispute drags on, Apple said to tap MediaTek for additional 2018 iPhone modem capacity

Looking to reduce its reliance on legal foe Qualcomm, Apple is said to be eyeing a partnership with Taiwan's MediaTek, which could supply baseband modem chipsets for iPhones beginning in 2018.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Supply chain scuttlebutt stokes fears that Apple's $999 iPhone X price is too high

Ahead of typical seasonal trends, where iPhone sales traditionally cool off after the holidays, supply chain reports have begun projecting doom and gloom for Apple's flagship iPhone X, prompting analysts to cut estimates.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

iOS apps on macOS would bring hope for Apple Watch, Apple Health support on Mac

With Apple rumored to bring support for universal apps in iOS 12 and macOS 10.14, the move could also be good news for the Apple Watch, potentially untethering it from the iPhone for both setup and sync.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple developing advanced EKG heart monitor for future Apple Watch - report

Future Apple Watch hardware could be able to detect irregular heart rates by having the user squeeze the frame of the device, acting as an electrocardiogram test, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Amazon discontinues its iTunes Match competitor that stored up to 250,000 songs in the cloud

Users looking to consolidate all of their legacy music purchases in a single cloud-based service will have one less option come mid-January, as Amazon has announced it will discontinue its song matching and uploading capability.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple said to be working on new large-capacity battery technology for 2019 iPhones

New 3D sensing and augmented reality functions expected to come to the iPhone's rear camera in 2019 will require more power consumption, prompting Apple to find ways to increase battery capacity, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple begins shipping first iMac Pro orders

Apple's new premium, professional grade all-in-one desktop, the iMac Pro, is now shipping to customers, though deliveries from China are not expected to arrive before Christmas.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple TV 4K sells out at Amazon hours after launching

Customers hoping to get an Apple TV 4K before Christmas have one less option, as Amazon completely sold out of the set-top box only hours after it began sales of the device, reflecting years of demand that grew from a dispute between the two companies.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple's project 'Marzipan' will let iOS apps run on the Mac in 2018 - report

As a way to bolster software offerings on Mac, Apple is reportedly planning to blur the lines between its macOS and iOS platforms, allowing iPhone and iPad apps from the hugely successful iOS App Store to run on a Mac.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Amazon Prime Video is already the most popular Apple TV app at launch

After just a few days on the tvOS App Store, the Amazon Prime Video app for Apple TV is already the most popular download ever at launch, revealing just how pent-up demand was for the service.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

App Store review ridiculousness: Apple rejects AppleInsider's iPhone X app update because of news story about jailbreaking

Apple's strict control of the App Store and content available on it continues to be both a blessing and a curse, as AppleInsider itself discovered this week, when the iPhone X update for our app was rejected simply because we published a news story about jailbreaking.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

New Apple AirPods with smaller components could launch in late 2018

Even though Apple struggles to keep up with demand for the current AirPods design, the company may be working on hardware improvements to debut in the second half of 2018, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

iPhone X expected to reach global supply equilibrium by mid-January, helping iPhone ASP surge to $740

With next-day delivery of the iPhone X achieved in the U.S., one analyst believes Apple will completely catch up with demand for the hot selling handset worldwide by mid January, potentially setting the company up for big sales to kick off 2018.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

How the FCC's repeal of net neutrality could affect Apple

The Federal Communications Commission's roll-back of net neutrality rules take effect on June 11, re-igniting a firestorm of debate and speculation over the future of the internet in the U.S. But Apple, who supports net neutrality, finds itself in a unique position in the discussion: It is one of the few companies that has actually been affected by the kind of restrictive internet provider practices that net neutrality aimed to prevent.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

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Get more out of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' with these toys, tips and apps

With critical acclaim and unparalleled hype, the latest entry in the Luke Skywalker saga has arrived in theaters. If you just can't get enough "Star Wars," AppleInsider has you covered, with some of the coolest toys, best apps, games and more.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Apple buys original space drama TV series from 'Battlestar Galactica' creator

Ronald D. Moore, the brain behind the critically acclaimed remake of "Battlestar Galactica," will pen a new space drama for Apple, as the company continues its push into original TV content to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Hulu.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

Take a movie theater bathroom break at the perfect time with RunPee app for iPhone

This weekend's highly anticipated release of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" clocks in with an epic-length runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes. That's a lot of Star Wars action for your eyeballs, but can your bladder handle it? If not, the iPhone app RunPee is here to help.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

18-core iMac Pro starts at $7,399, ships in 6-8 weeks, can be maxed out for $13,199

The start of iMac Pro sales means customers now know exactly how much their custom configurations will cost, and when they are expected to ship. Buyers interested in the top-of-the-line desktop can expect to fork over more than $7,000 for an 18-core beast, though it won't ship until February.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

iMac Pro debuts custom Apple T2 chip to handle secure boot, password encryption, more

Apple's iMac Pro desktop will also sport an a new custom chip dubbed the T2, serving as a secure enclave for encrypted keys, giving users the ability to lock down their Mac's boot process and also handling system functions like the camera, audio control, and managing the solid-state hard drive.

Neil Hughes | 6 years ago

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