First look: Propel's limited edition, iPhone-connected Star Wars battle drones AppleInsider this week went hands-on with Propel's new limited edition Star Wars elite laser battle drones. These are small, palm-sized quadcopters that blur the line between gaming in the real world and a virtual one, thanks to unique connectivity with Apple's iPhone. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
No, the iPhone home button is not dead (yet) Gesture controls are the touchscreen equivalent of keyboard shortcuts on a traditional computer — that is to say they are meant for pro users. For that reason, users shouldn't expect that Apple will kill off the iPhone home button entirely anytime soon, despite radical changes expected on the pro-focused "iPhone 8." Neil Hughes 8 years ago 72
'iPhone 8' software bar expected to replace Apple's iconic home button with gesture controls Rather than presenting a virtual home button, the so-called "iPhone 8" is expected to instead offer a new software bar that could dramatically change how the iPhone is used, introducing new gesture controls for returning to the home screen and switching between apps. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 26
Apple fighting movie studios to keep 4K films priced at $20 on iTunes Ahead of the anticipated launch of a new Apple TV with support for ultra-high resolution 4K video content, Apple is said to be caught in a contract dispute with movie studios, who want to see iTunes prices for 4K films exceed $20. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 108
Apple said to unveil 'iPhone 8,' 'iPhone 7s' and more at Sept. 12 event Apple's highly anticipated product unveiling is reportedly set to take place in just a few weeks — on Tuesday, Sept. 12 — where the company is expected to introduce the all-new "iPhone 8," as well as other products. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 124
NYPD handcuffed by investment in Microsoft's Windows Phone, now switching to Apple's iPhone The New York Police Department must replace some 36,000 smartphones running Microsoft's defunct Windows Phone platform, and plans to provide its officers with replacement iPhones by the end of the year. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 53
Small $500 device shown to brute force hack iPhone 7 lock screen passcodes, but could take days to work [u] A unique new exploit is said to take advantage of just Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus running recent firmware, utilizing a small device to brute force hack and bypass the iOS lock screen passcode of up to three handsets at a time. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 39
Inside iOS 11: New security feature allows users to temporarily disable Touch ID, quickly call 911 Apple's iOS 11 includes a new security feature, with a few button presses making it impossible to unlock your phone with Touch ID, as well as giving a quick option to dial 911. Here's how to use it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18
Apple Watch with LTE may not support cellular voice calls at launch, instead focus on data In a push to improve the user experience of the Apple Watch, a new LTE-connected model expected to arrive later this year will reportedly focus on delivering data to users faster, meaning FaceTime and apps may serve as a stand-in for cell phone calls. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 61
Apple to borrow again with company's first-ever Canadian dollar bond Apple's international borrowing continues to expand to new countries, with the company revealing in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday that it will offer its first debt offering in Canadian dollars. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24
First look: Acton Blink S, a lightweight iPhone-connected electric skateboard Landing on the more portable and affordable side of iPhone-connected electric skateboards is Acton's new Blink S, an 11-pound ride that lets you adjust settings and track stats through a Bluetooth-connected iPhone app. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 4
Inside iOS 11: AirPods controls expand with separate left/right earpiece taps, skip track ability Apple's AirPods are currently limited to a trio of controls on both earpieces, but their functionality will be greatly enhanced this fall with the release of iOS 11, giving users the ability to give each wireless pod a separate, customizable function with a double tap. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 25
25% of Microsoft Surface owners report problems within 2 years, Consumer Reports finds A new, large survey of Microsoft Surface owners found that a quarter of those using the hybrid devices experience problems by the second year of ownership, raising questions about the reliability of the company's iPad and MacBook competitors. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 50
First look: Kanex GoPlay Sidekick pocketable MFi gaming controller recharges via Apple's Lightning cable The new Kanex GoPlay Sidekick is the second Made for iPhone gaming controller on the market to feature a licensed Apple Lightning port. But it stands out from the competition with an ultraportable design and carrying case that doubles as an iPhone stand. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1
Shares of Apple close at all-time high of $160.08, blowing past previous record As hype for the "iPhone 8" continues to build, investors are buying in on Apple stock, sending shares to new record highs on Tuesday. The gains held throughout the day, allowing AAPL stock to close above the $160 mark for the first time ever. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 28
Amazon expected to counter Apple's AirPlay 2 with Echo-based whole-home audio In a potential shot at Apple's AirPlay 2 as well as speaker maker Sonos, Amazon is rumored to be preparing its own multi-speaker, multi-room music technology, which could come to existing Echo devices via a software update. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24
'iPhone 8' to enter mass production in mid-Sept., launch alongside 'iPhone 7s,' come in 3 colors Rumors about an "iPhone 8" delay may have been unfounded, as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities indicated on Tuesday that the flagship handset will launch on the same day as the "iPhone 7s" and "iPhone 7s Plus" — albeit in limited quantities and styles. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 65
Apple TV with 4K UHD, 10-bit HDR and Dolby Vision revealed by HomePod firmware Apple's own firmware for the upcoming HomePod speaker has proven to be the gift that keeps on giving for enthusiasts, this time revealing that a next-generation Apple TV will boast support for 4K video, as well as high dynamic range in both 10-bit and Dolby Vision formats. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 50
Apple experimenting with 'several different types' of augmented reality glasses - report As Apple invests heavily in augmented reality, the company is still internally unsure about where the future of AR hardware may go, and as a result there are reportedly multiple competing projects being developed internally. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 5
'iPhone 8' SmartCam may adjust lighting, focus based on AI recognition of object being photographed The latest HomePod firmware leak suggests that Apple is planning to introduce new machine learning capabilities that will allow the iPhone's camera to recognize objects and types of scenes in real time, and adjust settings accordingly for the best-possible photo. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1
Wall Street expects Apple's 'iPhone 8' to launch as soon as September based on quarterly guidance Apple's forecast for its next fiscal quarter was particularly strong, leading market watchers to believe that, in addition to the next-gen "iPhone 7s," the much anticipated "iPhone 8" could be on sale at the tail end of the September quarter in limited quantities, or at the very least in early October. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 5
Microsoft website reveals Touch Cover keyboard for Apple's iPad A reference to an iPad keyboard accessory from Apple rival Microsoft was discovered on the Windows maker's website, suggesting the company may have a new wireless accessory in the works for the market's top tablet. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 12
Notes of interest from Apple's Q3 2017 conference call Apple again saw its sales and revenue grow in the third fiscal quarter of 2017, with $45.4 billion in revenue on strong iPhone, iPad and Mac sales. Following the news, the company held a conference call with media and analysts, and notes of interest follow. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 17
Apple posts strong $45.4 billion in revenue on growing sales of 41 million iPhones Apple again saw its sales grow year over year in the June quarter, the company revealed on Tuesday, with $45.4 billion in revenue exceeding Wall Street expectations, again driven by strong iPhone sales, but also growth in its iPad and Mac businesses. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 33
