Apple smashes expectations: record setting $78.4B in revenue on sales of 78.3M iPhones Apple's holiday 2016 quarter was the company's biggest ever, soaring to new heights on sales of 78.3 million iPhones following the launch of the blockbuster iPhone 7 series. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 81
Earnings preview: Wall Street expects record $77.4B revenue in Apple's best quarter in history After a period of declining sales, Apple is expected to have returned to growth in the holiday 2016 shopping season, riding high on the popularity of the new iPhone 7 series. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25
Apple sues iPhone modem supplier Qualcomm, claims $1 billion in payments withheld over FTC probe Apple on Friday filed a lawsuit against longtime iPhone modem supplier Qualcomm, in a dispute over royalty payments apparently connected to a federal investigation into the chipmaker's potentially anticompetitive business dealings. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22
Rumor: Apple Pencil 2 coming this spring with magnets to attach to iPad, plus pocket clip Alongside new iPad Pro models, Apple is also rumored to be working on a second-generation Apple Pencil, one that could potentially solve where to put the input device when it's not being held in your hand. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 65
President-elect Trump says Apple's Cook wants to 'do something major' to build iPhones in USA Just a few days before he is set to be sworn into office, President-elect Donald Trump continues to believe that Apple will make an effort to move iPhone manufacturing to the U.S., saying CEO Tim Cook has his "eyes open to it." Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
Apple suppliers Foxconn, Sharp, TSMC all weigh building manufacturing plants in USA Three of Apple's key suppliers — Foxconn and its subsidiary Sharp, as well as chipmaker TSMC — have all expressed interest in taking advantage of business-friendly incentives proposed by incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, though no commitments have been made. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 10
Apple says hidden Safari setting led to flawed Consumer Reports MacBook Pro battery tests Battery tests conducted by Consumer Reports showing inconsistent uptime with Apple's new MacBook Pro were inaccurate, Apple said on Tuesday, explaining that the publication had enabled a hidden setting in its Safari browser. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 118
Apple celebrates 10 years since Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone This Monday, Jan. 9, will mark exactly 10 years to the day since the first iPhone was unveiled at the Macworld 2007 expo by Steve Jobs. Apple acknowledged the milestone a day early, on Sunday, with Tim Cook promising: "The best is yet to come." Neil Hughes 9 years ago 35
Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini Though it hasn't been updated since 2015, the 7.9-inch iPad mini won't be among the trio of new iPads Apple is expected to introduce this spring, instead sticking to larger form factors, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 46
Downtown Brooklyn Apple store rumored, Fifth Ave cube renovations begin this month As rumors swirl that Apple is planning a new retail location near Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, the company's iconic Fifth Avenue cube in midtown Manhattan will temporarily relocate as renovations take place. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 2
Love is blind: NPD says Android customers are so committed that exploding Note 7 did little to help Apple Like loyalty to a political party or hometown sports team, smartphone users are extremely passionate about their choices — a commitment that led many customers to stick with Samsung, despite the disaster of its downright dangerous Galaxy Note 7. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 44
Apple CEO Tim Cook tours New York Stock Exchange while on vacation Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is enjoying the holidays in New York City, as he spent Wednesday morning on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange with his nephew, and even fielded questions about the limited availability of AirPods. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
App Store trends suggest top Christmas gifts: VR, drones, cameras, Amazon Echo Apps for iPhone-connected accessories are among the most popular downloads and search terms following Christmas, offering some insight into the types of toys that proved to be popular gifts this holiday. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
No, Apple did not switch to USB-C on its new MacBook Pros to profit from dongle & adapter sales Apple's full embrace of USB-C has led to numerous user complaints, many of which are legitimate. However, there's one common refrain that keeps cropping up: A conspiracy theory claiming Apple switched to USB-C in order to make gobs of cash from selling users new adapters, dongles and cables. There's just one problem with that narrative — it's complete nonsense. Here's why. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 126
LG UltraFine 5K Display now available to purchase from Apple, delivers next week Apple on Tuesday began accepting orders for LG's 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display, featuring Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connectivity designed for the new lineup of MacBook Pros. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
In-store pickup for Apple AirPods advertises Feb. 8 availability Apple on Monday began offering an in-store pickup option for its newly released wireless AirPods, though customers won't be able to get their hands on the accessory until February 2017 at the earliest. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1
Teardown destroys Apple's irreparable AirPods, revealing tiny circuitry held together by glue With Apple's AirPods now in the hands of customers, a subsequent teardown of the wearable wireless ear buds has transpired, unsurprisingly discovering that the diminutive technology is essentially impossible to repair or even recycle. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 38
Review: Using LG's UltraFine 4K Display with Apple's USB-C MacBooks is as simple as can be While it isn't branded as an Apple display, the LG UltraFine 4K Display is quite Apple-like, featuring a minimalist design, high-quality ultra high-resolution screen, and dead-simple plug-and-play connectivity. It's a fantastic choice and a gorgeous display if you have a USB-C equipped MacBook, with a few caveats: it lessens the appeal of the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar and Touch ID, and it doesn't utilize Thunderbolt 3. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 65
Review: Apple Watch Nike+ isn't much different from Series 2, and that's OK What's the difference between the Apple Watch Series 2 and the special edition Apple Watch Nike+? Not much, including the price, which makes the exclusive Nike version of the wearable fitness device a solid candidate for runners. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 12
iOS 10.2 improves Apple HomeKit with expanded smart home notifications Monday's release of iOS 10.2 brought meaningful changes to Apple's HomeKit platform, giving users the ability to receive instant alerts for a variety of new connected device types in their home. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 12
Microsoft touts Surface success, claims more MacBook switchers than ever Calling the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar a "disappointment," Microsoft claims that more users than ever are switching from Apple's MacBook lineup to its competing Surface lineup of hybrid laptop tablets. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 86
Apple having trouble syncing audio between wireless AirPods - report Continued delays for Apple's completely wireless AirPods headphones are reportedly related to troubles in syncing audio between the two separate earpieces, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 111
Review: Powerbeats3 with Apple W1 chip are the most reliable Bluetooth headphones we've ever used Bluetooth audio —?especially when exercising —?has always been "good enough,"has always been "good enough," but never great. Apple's W1 chip in its latest headphones lineup changes that, and the proprietary wireless technology steals the show in its new sports-focused Powerbeats3 headphones. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 74
As Apple shows interest in AR/VR, PlayStation VR's strong start suggests price beats performance The latest — and more affordable — high-profile entrant into the emerging virtual reality space, PlayStation VR, is off to a successful start, suggesting consumers are more interested in advanced VR technology if it's available in a simple and economical product. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
