Apple announces thinner MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Touch ID, USB-C ports starting at $1799 Thinner and lighter with a new trackpad, keyboard, Touch Bar, Touch ID, and four Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports, the 2016 MacBook Pro is a major redesign to Apple's flagship notebook. It comes in screen sizes of 13 and 15 inches, with core models starting at $1,799 and shipping in two to three weeks. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 250
Apple TV and iOS gain unified television experience with new 'TV' app Aiming to make it easier to find content across a range of services and apps, Apple on Thursday unveiled 'TV,' a new application for tvOS and iOS that allows users to browse and search for content in one convenient place. It will arrive for free in December. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40
Apple's wireless AirPods hit delays, won't meet October launch window Apple on Wednesday revealed that its highly anticipated, entirely wireless AirPods earbuds will not ship within their originally advertised timeframe, finding their way into the hands of consumers later this fall. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 52
Wall Street positive on Apple's Q4 earnings, bullish on iPhone 7 holiday sales Though immediate investor reaction saw share prices drop following the results of Apple's September quarter, analysts on Wall Street are thinking longer term and remain bullish about AAPL stock. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 30
Tim Cook says Apple is interested in both content creation and ownership In typically vague fashion, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook evaded questions and offered little in the way of details during his company's quarterly earnings conference call on Tuesday. But his comments on original content could fuel speculation that Apple plans to make more original content or perhaps acquire a high-profile content maker. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 21
Notes of interest from Apple's Q4 2016 conference call Apple closed the book on its fiscal 2016 with a quarterly earnings conference call, marking the end of the first year where iPhone sales declined. However, Apple is bullish on its outlook, particularly with the newly released iPhone 7 series and a growing services business. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 15
Apple earns $46.9B in revenue on sales of 45.5M iPhones, edging market expectations Apple on Tuesday revealed the results of its fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, in which the company sold 45.5 million iPhones on its way to $9 billion in net income, coming in just slightly ahead of expectations on Wall Street. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41
Official Apple images show new MacBook Pro with OLED 'Magic Toolbar,' Touch ID, new speaker design With just a few days to go before Apple is expected to announce its next-generation MacBook Pro, photos contained in the newly released macOS 10.12.1 update appear to show the design of the new notebook, including its dynamic touch-sensitive function row. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 104
Rumor: Apple has made mockups of iMessage for Android with 'Material Design' Whether or not it's ever released, Apple has allegedly toyed internally with the idea of releasing iMessage for Android, going as far as to make mockups for the text messaging client in Google's "Material Design," according to a new report. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 55
Most expensive in-app purchase ever: Apple Pay used to buy $1 million Aston Martin In what is claimed to be the largest-ever transaction made with Apple Pay, a customer used their fingerprint to authorize the purchase of a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 priced at over $1 million. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 24
Owners of Apple's 2016 12-inch MacBook report USB-C to HDMI adapter flickering The 2016 edition of the 12-inch MacBook with Retina display has an apparent screen flickering issue when used with Apple's official USB-C to HDMI adapter, numerous users have reported. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40
Potential MacBook Pro OLED function row names include 'Magic Toolbar,' 'Control Strip,' 'Touch Bar' One of the key changes to next week's anticipated MacBook Pro refresh is believed to be a new touch-sensitive OLED screen replacing the function row of keys on the keyboard. Trademark filings by Apple reveal the possible names the company could use to brand it. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 8
Apple's new Japan R&D center to build 'very different' artificial intelligence tech, Tim Cook says Apple's investments in Siri and artificial intelligence will grow in the coming months, Chief Executive Tim Cook revealed in a new interview, disclosing that his company's Yokohama, Japan, facility will boast "deep engineering" for machine learning. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 15
First look: Hover Camera Passport, a lightweight, portable, iPhone-connected flying 4K selfie cam The newly released Hover Camera Passport is one of the more unique flying cameras we've ever seen, focusing on a durable and portable lightweight design, competitive price, and ease of use through an iPhone app. AppleInsider had the opportunity to go hands-on with the camera, and offers first impressions. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
Tim Cook meets with Japan's prime minister, says Apple Yokohama R&D center to be completed in December As part of this week's tour across Asia, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday, and revealed details about a new research and development center set to open there soon. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 4
Apple's iPhone 7 predicted to spur 8% growth, 2017 redesign seen causing 16% sales spike After the iPhone 6s series saw the first-ever year-over-year decline in iPhone sales, things are expected to be back on the rise for Apple leading into next year with the iPhone 7, and carrying into 2018 with an anticipated redesign, according to investment firm UBS. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
End of Galaxy Note 7 predicted to help Apple, but 'big beneficiaries' could be other Android devices While investment firm Wells Fargo Securities believes Apple and its newly released iPhone 7 Plus will benefit from the discontinuation of the dangerous Galaxy Note 7, it also believes that the greatest potential for gains could be non-Samsung Android handsets. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41
Samsung suspends production of Galaxy Note 7, AT&T and T-Mobile stop offering replacements [u: Verizon, too] Following a recall and efforts to fix dangerous flaws with its flagship phablet Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is now said to have temporarily suspended production of the jumbo-sized handset entirely, while U.S. carriers AT&T and T-Mobile have announced they will no longer offer replacement units. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 55
Appealing upsell of iPhone 7 Plus predicted to help Apple's average selling price exceed expectations While most on Wall Street expect the average selling price of the iPhone will drop this holiday season, RBC Capital Markets believes the greater capabilities of the iPhone 7 Plus could have a counter effect, resulting in stronger-than-anticipated earnings per share for Apple. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 18
First look: Elwing electric skateboard promises portable iPhone-connected city commutes With its crowdfunding goal already met, the makers behind the Elwing electric skateboard have set their sights on delivering backers a compact, commuter-focused riding experience. AppleInsider had a chance to go hands-on with the prototype hardware ahead of a 2017 launch. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
X-ray of Apple's iPhone 7 Lightning headphone adapter finds mystery circuit, likely for DAC Apple's new Lightning to 3.5-millimeter headphone adapter — bundled with every new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and also sold separately for $9 — features a unique integrated circuit, the purpose of which cannot be verified, but has likely been deduced. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 16
Newly launched iPhone 7 lineup already tracked at 3.6% of all Apple handsets in use After just a few weeks on the market, Apple's new flagship iPhone 7 series is already more popular than the iPhone SE, and is on the cusp of overtaking the iPhone 4 and 4s lineup, new data reveals. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 11
Apple issues third developer beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1 Apple on Monday provided developers with a third pre-release beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1, right on schedule with an earlier rumor suggesting new MacBook Pros will ship with the update later this month. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1
Sharp in talks with Apple for anticipated switch to OLED display iPhones On the heels of news that Sharp plans to invest more than a half-billion dollars in OLED technology, a new report reveals the company is in talks with Apple to supply OLED displays for a future iPhone, suggesting the two items are strongly correlated. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
