Rumor: Integrating Touch ID into 'iPhone 8' display remains Apple's 'biggest bottleneck' Apple is expected to introduce a number of new technologies in this year's anticipated flagship "iPhone 8," but it is the efforts to integrate the Touch ID fingerprint sensor into the handset's display that are apparently causing the company the most trouble. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 28
How to keep 2GB of most recently added music synced to your Apple Watch with iTunes Smart Playlists Syncing music to your Apple Watch can be a convoluted, laborious process. But if you want to ensure that the latest additions to your library are automatically available on your watch, iTunes Smart Playlists may be the solution you need. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 12
In high-speed 5G wireless bid, AT&T buys Straight Path for $1.6B With an eye toward next-generation 5G wireless cellular connectivity, networking giant AT&T on Monday announced it will purchase Straight Path Communications for $1.6 billion. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
Facebook steps up 'false news' crackdown with tips for spotting and reporting bogus stories This week, users on Facebook began receiving a public service announcement from the social networking site regarding what it has branded as "false news," offering tips on how to spot a fake story. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 39
GoPro expands stabilized sports cam mounting options with $100 Karma Grip extension cable The ability to mount an iOS-connected GoPro with the image stabilizing Karma Grip can be greatly enhanced with a newly launched extension cable accessory, though it carries a $100 price tag. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 4
Apple said to diversify Apple Watch manufacturing duties as sales expand The Apple Watch is currently manufactured by one company, but that's reportedly set to change in the latter half of this year, when Apple is rumored to bring on a second partner to build the flagship Series 2 model. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
Apple Pay agreements with credit card companies, banks up for renewal this year This year could prove to be pivotal for Apple Pay in a number of ways, including adoption and merchant availability, but also in support from card issuers, many of which have contracts with Apple up for renewal. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22
Apple's comments on future Mac Pro hint at possible virtual reality support in macOS Apple famously does not sell a Mac powerful enough to support Oculus Rift virtual reality, but that could change with a new Mac Pro update scheduled to arrive at some point next year. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23
All-new Mac Pro with modular design, Apple-branded pro displays coming in 2018 Though they won't arrive this year, Apple has revealed that the Mac Pro will live on with an entirely new design that will be easier to update on a regular basis, and that Apple-branded professional displays are also in the product pipeline. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 198
Apple's CarPlay gains quick-access task switcher with iOS 10.3 Upon updating their iPhone to iOS 10.3, CarPlay users will find that their in-vehicle system now offers a convenient multitasking menu, showcasing the three most recently used apps — with some caveats intended to keep eyes on the road. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 24
Apple opens developer lottery registration for WWDC 2017 tickets Starting immediately and extending through Friday morning, developers can now sign up for the ticket lottery for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 0
JP Morgan raises Apple target to $165, sees sales of 260M iPhones in 2018 Buying in on hype for an anticipated 10th anniversary "iPhone 8" super-cycle, investment firm J.P. Morgan has raised its price target on shares of Apple to $165. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 7
First look: Lightweight Nike Sport Band is now sold separately from Apple Watch for $49 This week, Apple expanded the lineup of band options for Apple Watch owners, including the ability to buy the Nike Sport Band on its own. AppleInsider offers fitness-focused Apple Watch users a first look at the add-on accessory. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 14
iOS 10.3 beta hints at more fluid Apple Pencil with next-gen iPad Pro models Code discovered within Apple's latest iOS 10.3 beta shows tools that will allow developers to run their apps at variable framerates, suggesting that higher-fidelity Apple Pencil support could be coming to the company's soon-to-arrive iPad Pro refresh. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
With iPhone SE upgrade, Apple heralds the end of low-capacity 16GB iPhones After years of complaints, inspired by users unable to install iOS updates because of insufficient free space, Apple has finally eliminated the inadequate 16-gigabyte storage tier from its iPhone lineup. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 37
Citing 'powder keg' with coming 'iPhone 8,' Cowen sees shares of Apple reaching $155 Estimates for Apple on Wall Street remain "way too low," in the eyes of analyst Timothy Arcuri, who believes that the combination of a new iPhone form factor with an aging install base could create a "powder keg" for shares of the company. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 7
Fix your frayed Apple MagSafe or Lightning cables with Sugru Moldable Glue [u] Apple's MagSafe and Lightning cables are notorious for fraying under heavy use. If you want to repair your cable, rather than purchase a replacement, Sugru Moldable Glue could be the solution you've been seeking [updated]. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
Philips expands iOS-connected Hue smart bulbs with chandelier E14 light socket sizes More than 80 percent of light fittings found in common households are now supported by Philips Hue connected lighting, thanks to the launch of new E14 candle/chandelier-sized sockets, in both multi-color and white ambiance versions. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
ColorWare will make the iPhone 7 Plus look like a vintage Macintosh for $1899 Nostalgic Apple fans with deep pockets can now purchase a custom-painted iPhone 7 Plus "Retro Edition" from ColorWare, designed to look like a vintage Macintosh computer from the 1980s, for a princely sum of $1,899. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25
Apple Music ambassador program offers Twitter promoters 3 free months for pushing streaming service Starting Thursday, Apple Music launched a new user-driven promotional program on Twitter with the hashtag "#MusicForEveryMinute", promoted by student ambassadors who will be rewarded with an extra three months of free subscription. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 2
Siri competitor Alexa comes to iPhone via Amazon's official app Amazon on Thursday began updating its official app for iOS to bring support for Alexa, its voice-driven personal assistant, officially to the iPhone, allowing users to ask questions, shop, play music and more. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13
Rumor: Apple's new iPad Pros could debut next week, with or without an event With new iPad Pro models expected soon, a new rumor claims that Apple is set to unveil new products as soon as next week, even though no event invitations have been issued to the press. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 43
Imagination announces PowerVR 'Furian' mobile GPU architecture, could power Apple's iPhone by late 2018 Apple partner Imagination Technologies on Wednesday unveiled PowerVR Furian, its next-generation mobile graphics processing architecture likely to be a key part of future iPhones, and also the first new GPU architecture since 2010. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
Review: Audeze's Lightning-connected iSine 10 planar magnetic headphones are the best in-ear set we've ever heard Almost everything about Audeze's iSine 10 headphones is audacious: the technology, the ambition, the appearance, and the sound itself. On paper they shouldn't work, but in practice they are some of the best sounding compact in-ear headphones money can buy. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 45
