Apple's content negotiation tactics have 'alienated' cable providers & networks - report Apple has allegedly taken a hardline approach in negotiating with content owners for a potential $30-per-month streaming television service — a strategy that may have backfired on the company, a new report suggests. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 70
Apple's iPhone seen as tipping point for OLED dominance by 2020 With Apple rumored to be switching to OLED screens starting with the 2017 iPhone, research firm IHS believes that product's launch will serve as a game changer for OLED technology and mobile displays. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22
Wall Street breathes a sigh of relief after Apple's better-than-feared June quarter Apple's June quarter earnings came in slightly higher than expected this week, propelling shares higher by more than 6 percent back over the $100 threshold. Analysts were generally pleased by Apple's results — here's a roundup of their responses, as collected by AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 11
Rumor: Apple to adopt USB Type-C in another upcoming MacBook, whether it's Pro or Air A new supply chain rumor suggests that Apple will bring USB Type-C ports from its 12-inch MacBook to another notebook in the lineup. The most likely candidate: the MacBook Pro. Here's why. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 61
Apple's Q3 beats expectations with $42.4B in revenue, 40.4M iPhone sales Though Apple's sales continue to decline year over year, the company's June quarter came in ahead of Wall Street expectations, with the company posting $42.4 billion in revenue and quarterly net income of $7.8 billion. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 36
Home button on Apple's waterproof 'iPhone 7' won't click, will use haptic feedback instead - reports Much like the Force Touch trackpad on Apple's latest MacBooks, the home button on the company's next-generation iPhone won't physically click when pressed — instead, it'll simulate a click with vibration, a pair of new rumors claim. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 37
Apple's December 2016 quarter could gain extra week, helping sales of next iPhone Apple has historically added an extra week to its December quarter when the 31st of the month falls on a Saturday — which it does again this year. That extra time could add 3 million iPhone sales to the three-month period, one analyst has predicted. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 5
Apple's June quarter predicted to be 'neutral event' for stock price, 'good enough' for investors Tuesday's earnings report from Apple is expected by Wall Street analysts to be essentially a non-event — nothing serious enough to make the stock price jump, but also nothing negative enough to see shares slide significantly. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 10
Apple hyping this week's opening of first-ever Brooklyn retail store With less than a week to go before Apple opens the doors on its first retail location in Brooklyn, passersby have been notified of the grand opening with new signage advertising the long-awaited opening in New York City's most populous borough. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13
Unexpected success of iPhone SE predicted to drop Apple's average selling price to $637 A new survey has suggested 16 percent of U.S. iPhone sales in the June quarter were of the low-end iPhone SE — a number that investment firm UBS believes will push down the average selling price of the iPhone more than expected. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 35
'Very low' expectations for Apple earnings set up positive risk/reward, Wells Fargo says Ahead of its June quarter earnings report next week, a number of factors have put Apple in a position to exceed investor expectations, making it a good time to buy into the company's stock, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 8
Softbank to acquire Apple chip designing partner ARM for $32 billion In a massive deal valued at $32 billion, Japanese company Softbank announced on Monday that it will acquire ARM Holdings, the company that designs specifications for low-power mobile processors, including the A-series chips found in Apple's iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 25
Rumor: TSMC to be exclusive manufacturer of both Apple's 'A10' & 'A11' chips Apple competitor Samsung could be on the outs for the next two generations of iPhone processors, according to a new rumor, which claims that rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company will be the sole provider of both the "A10" and "A11" CPUs. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22
Rumor: Battery in Apple's 'iPhone 7' will be 14% bigger than iPhone 6s A new rumor claims that although the next-generation iPhone is expected to be the thinnest model ever, Apple will still manage to squeeze in a 1960mAh battery, coming in just over 14 percent larger than the battery in the iPhone 6s. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40
Inside watchOS 3: Apple Watch's new 'Emergency SOS' call feature could save your life The upcoming watchOS 3 update for Apple Watch brings a number of new functions to the wearable device's side button, including quick access to "Medical ID" data for first responders, and a new "Emergency SOS" function that can call 9-1-1 and notify loved ones. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 19
Wall Street expects Apple shipped 40M iPhones in June quarter, down from 47.5M a year ago As investors await this fall's anticipated "iPhone 7" launch, sales for the current-flagship iPhone 6s series are expected to continue to lag behind last year, with Wall Street estimates pegged at about 40 million units for the just-concluded June quarter. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
Two-thirds of US iPhone owners have a 2+ year old device, are prime for upgrades If the typical two-year upgrade cycle holds steady, Apple could be in line for a major "iPhone 7" product cycle, with a majority of existing iPhone users due for a new handset, according to a new survey. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 57
Alleged 'iPhone 7' leak offers crystal clear look at larger single-lens camera, tweaked antenna lines With just a few months to go before Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation iPhone lineup, a new high-quality image falls in line with previous leaks, showcasing the expected look of the 4.7-inch model. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 79
The 'iPhone 7' effect: Android makers reportedly slow down chip orders ahead of Apple's launch With the next-generation iPhone expected to launch in just a few months, a new supply chain report claims that Android device makers are trimming their chip orders, apparently hoping to avoid direct competition with Apple's latest model. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
iPhone 6s resale values remain strong ahead of Apple's expected 'iPhone 7' launch With Apple expected to launch its next-generation iPhone in just a matter of months, a new analysis of the secondary iPhone 6s market has found that the flagship handset sells used for 78 percent of its new price, outperforming the iPhone 6 at the same period. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 8
Apple TV Remote app beta for iPhone gains new game controller mode Alongside the upcoming tvOS 10 update for Apple TV, Apple will also release a new Remote app for iPhone that will replicate many of the functions of the Siri Remote. With a new update released Tuesday, the Remote app now also features a game controller mode. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 9
First look: Register as an organ donor with Donate Life America in Apple's iOS 10 Health app Apple's newly released second beta of iOS 10 makes it easy for iPhone users to register with Donate Life America as an organ donor. Here's where to find it and how it works. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 5
Apple issues second developer betas of iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3 and tvOS 10 Apple on Tuesday pushed out the second pre-release beta builds for iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10, arriving more than three weeks after the platforms were announced at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6
Get the most out of America's largest July 4 fireworks shows with your iPhone Some of the biggest Independence Day fireworks displays in the U.S. also sync with special iPhone apps, enhancing the spectacle with sounds and visuals on your smartphone to celebrate the Fourth of July. Here's how you can take advantage of these free apps, as well as some camera enhancement apps that will allow you to take better fireworks photos. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1
