HomePod firmware digging affirms 'iPhone 8' will have 5.15" display area with 2436x1125 resolution Apple's anticipated "iPhone 8" will pack more pixels than ever into a screen size slightly smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus, the latest details culled from Apple's own HomePod firmware reveal. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15
Apple HomePod firmware reveals 'iPhone 8' bezel-less design, facial recognition Sometimes the best source of Apple leaks is Apple itself, as revealed by the company's HomePod firmware, which apparently includes a rough sketch of the front face of the "iPhone 8," as well as references to its anticipated facial recognition unlock feature. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 38
Apple reveals 4K and HDR plans in iTunes, hinting revamped Apple TV may arrive soon Users have found that some new releases on the iTunes Store list availability in 4K resolution and high dynamic range, suggesting that support for ultra-high-resolution video formats may soon come to iTunes, along with new Apple TV hardware. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 94
Apple invests $2.7B in LG's OLED production for future iPhones - report In an effort to expand availability of OLED displays for future iPhones, Apple has reportedly sunk 3 trillion won, or $2.7 billion U.S., into partner LG's manufacturing capabilities. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 4
First look: Zungle Panther bone conducting Bluetooth speaker sunglasses After a highly successful Kickstarter campaign that raised nearly $2 million, the Zungle Panther sunglasses with built-in bone conduction speakers are now making their way onto the faces of the wider public. AppleInsider offers a closer look at the Bluetooth accessory. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15
Apple doubles iPod touch storage to 32GB for $199, kills 16GB & 64GB models In one final death blow to the 16-gigabyte tier, Apple on Thursday tweaked the pricing and capacity of its iPod touch lineup, offering a new entry-level capacity of 32 gigabytes for $199. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 10
New TSA rules will require airline travelers to remove Apple iPads, MacBooks from bags In the coming weeks and months, travelers will no longer be able to keep iPads or small MacBook models in their bag when passing through security screenings, and will instead have to place them in a separate bin to be X-rayed, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration announced on Wednesday. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 33
Foxconn manufacturing plant in Wisconsin expected to be announced tonight, Apple connection still unknown [u] Whether or not Apple products will actually be built there, a new facility from the company's key manufacturing partner, Foxconn, is reportedly in the works for the state of Wisconsin, and set to be announced later this evening. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0
Nintendo's mobile sales surge 450% on strength of 'Super Mario Run,' 'Fire Emblem Heroes' for iPhone Though the real standout was its hot selling hybrid Switch console and assorted software, mobile games were a very strong performer for Nintendo last quarter, with income surging a whopping 450 percent year over year. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
Apple partner Foxconn may announce 'Made in America' plans this week Foxconn may announce as soon as this week in Washington D.C. its plans for producing electronics in the U.S. — specifically in Detroit and Wisconsin — though it is unknown whether Apple will play a part. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0
In likely bid to compete with Samsung for Apple's 'A12' CPU, TSMC expands 7nm chip suppliers On the heels of a rumor that Samsung has inked a deal with Apple to supply A-series processors in 2018, rival chipmaker TSMC is stepping up its own efforts to build 7-nanometer chips, in a potential showdown for production of an Apple-designed "A12" processor. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 2
UBS sees $900 'iPhone 8' growing Apple's sales by 15% Apple's flagship OLED "iPhone 8" could help push shares of the company as high as $170, investment firm UBS believes, issuing a note to investors on Tuesday saying that 2018 earnings per share will likely exceed market consensus expectations. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
Live in NYC? Test Apple HomeKit for free with with your air conditioner, ThinkEco SmartAC & Homebridge If you're a ConEdison customer, iPhone user and Mac owner in New York City and you want to dabble in HomeKit with your existing Apple hardware, you can turn your "dumb" window air conditioner into a smart device for free with an accessory and some relatively simple hacks. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 10
As Apple prepares premium-priced 'iPhone 8,' luxury smartphone maker Vertu collapses Premium smartphone maker Vertu, known for extremely expensive devices made with high-end materials, has announced it will no longer build handsets. The move comes as Apple is expected to release its most expensive iPhone ever, though not quite to the exorbitant prices Vertu charged. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 52
Will the 'iPhone 8' cost $1200+? Apple has already been pushing flagship prices higher for years This fall's redesigned flagship iPhone is expected to be the most expensive handset Apple has ever produced. But that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who has been watching the company push even further into premium pricing for some time. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 103
Rumor: Apple's OLED 'iPhone 8' will come in four colors, including a new mirror-like exterior This fall's anticipated flagship "iPhone 8" is rumored to come in four different shades, including a new reflective version that has not been seen on any previous iPhone models. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22
Nintendo Switch Online app coming to Apple's iPhone with 'Splatoon 2' on July 21 Rather than handling voice chat native on the Nintendo Switch game console, players will need to install a separate app on iOS or Android to chat with friends while playing team-based shooter "Splatoon 2." Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
iFixit introduces battery replacement kit for Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display Apple's notoriously difficult-to-repair unibody MacBook design has been a sore subject for repair enthusiasts for years, prompting solutions provider iFixit to create a new battery replacement kit that will make it easier for at-home repairs. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 28
Following 'iPhone 8,' Apple plans to go all-OLED with 2018 iPhones While this year's iPhone lineup is expected to feature just one model with an OLED display — the flagship "iPhone 8" — the company is rumored to embrace the display technology in a big way a year later, when it could offer three OLED iPhones. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
Questionable report claims Apple shipping 'influx' of next-gen iPhones with Touch ID on back Confusion and misdirection for Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup continues to persist, with the latest claimed leak dubiously suggesting an "influx" of iPhone units with rear Touch ID sensors have been shipping. But there is plenty of reason to be skeptical about the latest claims. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 52
With Bixby still MIA, Samsung scrambling to build Apple HomePod competing smart speaker On the heels of Apple's HomePod announcement, Samsung is said to be working on its own foray into the smart speaker space, although the South Korean company's voice-driven personal assistant, Bixby, hasn't even launched in the U.S. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 31
Rumor: Apple intends to replace Touch ID fingerprint scanner with advanced facial recognition Piggybacking on an earlier report claiming that "iPhone 8" will not feature a fingerprint scanner embedded in its OLED display, another report now says that Apple intends to introduce advanced facial recognition technology that will replace the Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 91
Alpine delivers first in-dash wireless CarPlay receiver you can install yourself Drivers can now ditch their Lightning cable and use Apple's CarPlay with the new Alpine iLX-107 in-car infotainment system, which is now shipping for aftermarket vehicle installs. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 40
Original iPhone keyboard designer shows off Apple's 'Wallaby' hardware prototypes A new image shows a pair of early iPhone prototypes used during the creation of the device's software, allowing developers to build the revolutionary touchscreen keyboard that, back in 2007, was actually controversial. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 9
