Apple's first iOS 11 beta signals beginning of end for tens of thousands of 32-bit apps When iOS 11 launches later this year, it won't support legacy 32-bit apps, giving users and developers a few months to prepare for the upcoming change, estimated to affect up to 187,000 applications. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
With eGPU and virtual reality support in High Sierra, Valve launches SteamVR for macOS Alongside the debut of the first macOS High Sierra beta on Monday, Valve launched its own first beta of SteamVR for the Mac, giving early testers the ability to sample virtual reality experiences on compatible Macs. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 11
Apple looks to reinvent home music with $349 HomePod, an Amazon Echo and Sonos competitor Calling it a "breakthrough home speaker," Apple on Monday revealed the new Siri home speaker dubbed HomePod, a device the company hopes will reinvent music at home just like the iPod reinvented music in your pocket. It will cost $349 and ship this December. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43
Apple unveils $649 10.5" iPad Pro featuring 20% larger display with ProMotion, A10X CPU Apple officially updated its iPad Pro lineup on Monday, with the most popular base model receiving a larger 10.5-inch display with thinner bezels, while still weighing just 1 pound. The screen also features "ProMotion" technology and other enhancements, dramatically improving visual performance. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 12
Apple previews iMac Pro, the most powerful Mac ever built, coming in December In a rare pre-announcement intended to appease professional users, Apple offered a sneak preview of the new iMac Pro coming in December, boasting up to 18-core Xeon processors and up to 128GB of ECC memory. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 72
Apple launches speedy new iMacs capable of VR content creation with USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports Focused on professional users, Apple on Monday unveiled a revamped iMac lineup with faster and more capable hardware, which will allow for the creation of graphics-intensive virtual reality content with macOS High Sierra. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15
Apple announces watchOS 4 for Apple Watch with Siri watch face, connectivity with gym equipment The next generation of Apple Watch software was unveiled on Monday in the form of watchOS 4, a major update that will include new watch faces, including one driven by the Siri personal assistant. Other additions include connectivity with gym equipment, and support for syncing multiple playlists. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
Apple's online store goes dark ahead of WWDC keynote, suggesting new hardware incoming Apple took its online store down on Monday, hours before its annual Worldwide Developers Conference is set to kick off, potentially tipping its hand and revealing new hardware will be announced in a keynote address. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
iPad Pro, Apple Pencil help capture a slice of Brooklyn for latest 'New Yorker' cover Artist Jorge Colombo turned to Apple's iPad to sketch the latest cover of "The New Yorker" magazine, allowing the creation of the digital drawing to be relived through a short video clip. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1
Readdle launches proprietary file drag-and-drop for its apps in iPad split-screen Addressing a feature lacking native support from iOS, developer Readdle has announced a new drag-and-drop feature for its own apps, including PDF Expert, Spark and Scanner Pro, that works in the iPad's split-screen multitasking view. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 21
Watch: See DJI's Jedi-like palm-based gesture controls in action with the new Spark drone While DJI's new Spark drone relies heavily on an iPhone for editing and sharing video, its default mode of control when powered on is via palm-based gestures. AppleInsider offers a closer look at how they work, including footage of controlling two Spark units at once. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
First look: DJI's $499 Spark drone is a portable, affordable iPhone-connected flying camera Aiming to simplify aerial footage for the masses, DJI on Wednesday unveiled its latest creation, the handheld Spark drone, which combines portability with simple gesture controls and an affordable $499 starting price. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 7
Nokia predicted to play an important role in Apple's datacenters after patent dispute settlement In the terms of their new patent dispute resolution, Nokia revealed it will be providing network infrastructure products to Apple — a partnership that one Wall Street analysts could see Nokia significantly grow its IP router business by supplying Apple's datacenters. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 3
UBS increases Apple price target to $170, sees 'iPhone 8' commanding premium pricing In anticipation of a pricey flagship iPhone later this year, investment firm UBS increased its price target for AAPL stock on Monday, advising investors to buy in before the launch of the highly anticipated "iPhone 8." Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
Alleged Apple molds show expected 'iPhone 8' design next to '7s' and '7s Plus' A trio of molds from China claim to show the shape and design of Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup, suggesting that the so-called "iPhone 8" may be slightly taller than the 4.7-inch "iPhone 7s," but could be considerably smaller than the "iPhone 7s Plus." Neil Hughes 9 years ago 57
Stevie Wonder performs at Apple HQ to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day Multi-platinum Grammy winning artist Stevie Wonder performed at Apple's corporate headquarters this week, in an event recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day, focused on making technology accessible and usable for persons with disabilities. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 5
Rumor: Tim Cook personally testing new glucose blood sugar monitor for Apple Watch Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is said to have been spotted on his company's corporate headquarters wearing a new, unannounced Apple Watch accessory that could be used to measure a user's blood sugar levels in an non-intrusive fashion. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 42
Apple's Siri home speaker said to complement voice controls with physical touch panel Whether it has a dynamic screen or simple buttons, Apple's anticipated Siri home speaker will likely offer physical controls with some kind of dedicated touch panel, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities revealed on Saturday. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 29
Apple expected to reveal new 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC In addition to a rumored Siri-powered home speaker, Apple is also expected to announce a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro with a redesigned chassis at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference next month. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 49
Amazon Prime Video for tvOS will be announced at WWDC, Apple TV returning to Amazon.com In exchange for Apple bringing the Amazon Prime Video app to tvOS, Amazon will reportedly return the favor and begin sales of the Apple TV hardware via its online storefront, and the changes could come as soon as next month's WWDC. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 39
Apple to release iTunes on Windows Store, ensuring compatibility with Windows 10 S With Microsoft's forthcoming education-focused Windows 10 S operating system only allowing applications from the Windows Store, Apple will release its popular iTunes application on the official digital storefront, ensuring students will still have access to the media and management tool. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 18
Search for seemingly anything in Photos for iOS and Mac thanks to Apple's object recognition Apple's Photos apps for both iOS and macOS feature advanced object recognition technology, identifying items with great specificity and surprising accuracy, from common scenic queries like "beaches" to something as specific as "avocados." Neil Hughes 9 years ago 29
Apple begins inviting media to its June 5 WWDC 2017 keynote Apple on Tuesday began inviting members of the media to its keynote presentation on June 5 in San Jose, where the company will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference and unveil the next-generation versions of iOS and macOS. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 57
Amazon announces premium touchscreen $230 Echo Show, allowing Alexa to 'show you things' Amazon's voice-driven personal assistant Alexa is going visual, via the online retailer's new high-end Echo Show, a $230 tabletop personal assistant featuring a 7-inch touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera, and dual 2-inch stereo speakers. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 152
