First look: Nintendo's iPad-like Switch hybrid game console launches, with iOS support on the way Taking a cue from the touchscreen tablet market kickstarted by Apple's iPad, Nintendo on Friday launched a hybrid home and portable game console. It's set to feature integration with an official Nintendo app for iOS, though it is not yet available at launch. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 32
All of Apple's 2017 iPhones will include fast charging via Lightning port, not USB-C While the underlying technology behind the charging may change, the Lightning port will remain on all of Apple's three new iPhones coming later this year — including the flagship "iPhone 8" — according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 75
Calling augmented reality 'the next major innovation from Apple,' UBS raises price target to $151 Expectations are growing that augmented reality could play a key role in Apple's "iPhone 8" and beyond, prompting investment firm UBS to increase its price target for shares of the company on Tuesday. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 12
Questionable rumor claims Apple will ditch Lightning for USB-C on OLED 'iPhone 8' A new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that Apple will abandon its proprietary Lightning port later this year, instead opting for a USB-C connection for charging and wired syncing. For a company that has recently doubled down on Lightning, that seems unlikely. Here's why. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 54
Review: D-Link's HomeKit-connected Omna 180 is a great pet, baby or nanny cam, but security hounds should look elsewhere If you don't feel a need to be covert with a live camera feed from your home, the D-Link Omna 180 is a great choice for keeping tabs on your pets or loved ones. It's also the first HomeKit-enabled camera on the market, but security-focused users should probably wait for another option. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 4
Apple's 'spaceship' Campus 2 to officially be known as Apple Park, 175-acre HQ to open in April Employees at Apple's corporate headquarters will have a new home — Apple Park — starting in April, though the migration of more than 12,000 workers will take over six months to complete. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 69
Apple plans $51M expansion of Reno iCloud data center, codenamed 'Project Isabel' Apple's data center operations in Reno, Nev., continue to expand, with the company now pursuing an additional 375,000 square feet of space to power its iCloud services, AppleInsider has learned. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
'iPhone 8' to include game changing 3D facial recognition tech in FaceTime camera In addition to being a complete redesign of the iconic handset, Apple's anticipated "iPhone 8" will reportedly bring key technical upgrades to the platform, including a "revolutionary" front facing 3D camera system that can be used for a variety of applications, from biometric authentication to games. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 39
Rumor: Apple to launch 'iPad Pro 2,' red iPhone 7, 128GB iPhone SE at March event In addition to new iPads, Apple is also expected to unveil a high-capacity 128-gigabyte iPhone SE — as well as a potential (Product)Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus — at a media event in March, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 79
Hands on: D-Link Omna 180, the first Apple HomeKit security camera This week, accessory maker D-Link began shipping the Omna 180, the first security camera on the market boasting compatibility with Apple's HomeKit line of smart home accessories. AppleInsider offers a closer look at the new hardware that can keep your home safe. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
Apple's WWDC 2017 returns to San Jose June 5-9, registration begins March 27 After spending the last 13 years in San Francisco, Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference will return to San Jose this June, moving it closer to the company's corporate campus in Cupertino. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
Apple's 'iPhone 8' to boast larger Plus-sized battery in form factor similar to 4.7" iPhone 7 By shrinking components inside of its next-generation flagship iPhone, Apple apparently plans to squeeze a Plus-sized battery into a smaller form factor, new details reveal. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium ahead of 'iPhone 8' With this year's flagship iPhone expected to be the first to boast wireless charging, Apple has officially joined the Wireless Power Consortium, the governing body behind the Qi charging standard. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 14
Review: Kanex's GoPower Watch portable battery for Apple Watch is good, but would be great with a Lightning port There's a lot to like about the Kanex GoPower Watch charger and battery for Apple Watch, especially the inclusion of an embedded magnetic watch charger and a passthrough USB port for charging your iPhone as well. But with a $100 price tag, we feel it should accept power through Lightning instead of micro USB. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
Rumor: Apple to begin 'iPhone 8' production earlier than usual with more stringent inspection requirements While the handsets are still on track to launch September, Apple's 2017 iPhone lineup — led by an anticipated high-end OLED model — is rumored to go into production earlier than the usual timeframe, in a move that could allow the company more time to iron out kinks associated with new technology. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25
Wireless charging and new glass casing will require heat compensation in Apple's 'iPhone X' In reimagining the iPhone from the ground up with new features like wireless charging, Apple will reportedly also have to rethink how the handset is built, adding a thin graphite sheet to the handset's internals to prevent overheating. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 70
Apple's 10th anniversary 'iPhone X' could cost more than $1,000 - report A new high-end, top-of-the-line iPhone featuring an OLED display and an all-new design is expected to debut later this year with a similarly premium price tag, which one report claims could start at more than a thousand dollars. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 55
Stock-outs could signal the death of Apple's iPad Air 2 ahead of expected lineup refresh Inventory of Apple's entry-level 9.7-inch iPad continues to dry up as a trio of new models are rumored to soon launch, potentially suggesting the popular iPad Air 2 will be axed for a new model with faster processor. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 27
W1-equipped BeatsX headphones begin arriving in NYC Apple stores After months of delays, Apple's new BeatsX headphones are now available in limited quantities, showing as "in stock" at just a few of the company's retail stores in Manhattan. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
Inside Tim Cook's Apple HomeKit-equipped smart home Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook gave a rare glimpse into his personal life this week, when he spelled out how he uses HomeKit-connected smart accessories in his own home. AppleInsider offers a guide to how you, too, can live like a millionaire tech CEO. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 38
Estimate pegs holiday Apple Watch sales at 5.2M, giving Apple a 63% marketshare Though Apple has not officially announced any sales figures for its wearable Apple Watch, that hasn't stopped research firms from estimating its performance, with new data from Strategy Analytics pegging the device at 5.2 million shipments in the fourth quarter of 2016. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23
10 years after Apple axed 'Computer' from its name, Tesla tosses 'Motors' In a move that carries some parallels to the company formerly known as Apple Computer from a decade ago, Tesla on Wednesday announced it will no longer be known as Tesla Motors, signaling that it is more than just a car company. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 14
Analysts raise Apple targets, see shares going as high as $156 after best-quarter ever Led by the blockbuster debut of the iPhone 7 series, Apple exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its holiday quarter, sending shares of the company's stock higher and prompting analysts to revise their price targets upward. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 37
Tim Cook: Repatriation of $231B in overseas cash would be 'very good for the country and good for Apple' With the newly anointed administration of U.S. President Donald Trump signaling a business-friendly environment, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said he's hopeful that his company will be able to finally bring some of its massive $231.3 billion cash hoard back home at a reasonable tax rate. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 3
