Inside iOS 10: Widgets escape Notification Center, arrive on lock & home screens After laying the groundwork with widgets in Notification Center with iOS 8, Apple's iOS 10 update makes widgets more accessible and useful by making them available not only on a a device's lock screen, but also on the home screen's Siri search. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
iOS 10, watchOS 3 & macOS Sierra betas debut for developers today, public testers in July Before they launch for free this fall, Apple's next-generation platforms will be available in beta form starting today for registered developers. Members of Apple's public beta program will also be able to test the future of iOS and macOS starting in July. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 28
iOS 10 Messages gain rich links, 3X bigger emojis, bubble effects & third-party app integration As the most-used app on iOS, Apple's Messages will receive a major overhaul in the upcoming iOS 10 update, including a number of emoji-related enhancements, dynamic text bubbles, and rich links with images automatically integrated into chats. Third-party developers will also be able to tap into and expand iMessages with their own creations Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41
Apple's iOS 10 revamps lock & home screen with widgets, adds face & scene recognition to Photos Two of the fundamental components of iOS — the lock screen and home screen — are getting a fresh look starting with iOS 10, giving users quick access to information and data with minimal interaction needed. In addition, enhancements to Photos will make it easier to find and group pictures and videos. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 12
Apple rebrands OS X as macOS, announces Sierra with Siri, plus focus on Continuity & iCloud Apple has announced it will rebrand its OS X platform as macOS with an update coming later this year, dubbed Sierra, with an emphasis on syncing data and settings through the cloud, and the debut of Siri on the Mac. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40
Apple TV, iOS will simplify cable provider authentication with single sign-on A number of enhancements are coming to the fourth-generation Apple TV later this year, including the ability to authenticate a cable subscription just one time across a variety of apps. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13
Apple's watchOS 3 for Apple Watch focuses on speed, instant information User complaints about slowness on Apple Watch have not gone unheard, as Apple is planning major improvements to speed and responsiveness with watchOS 3, including background loading of data, a quick-access Control Center, and dynamic new uses for the side button. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23
Siri query returns response about Mac OS X Finder app ahead of WWDC Just a few days before Apple is widely expected to unveil Siri for Mac, a prompt to the voice-driven personal assistant on iPhone is mentioning the OS X file management application, Finder. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 28
Intel LTE modems to power AT&T version of Apple's 'iPhone 7' - report Apple's next-generation handset will be a big win for chipmaker Intel, as the so-called "iPhone 7" series will reportedly ditch Qualcomm LTE modems for certain models, including AT&T in the U.S. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23
Google's Larry Page bankrolling two flying car moonshot projects - report Google co-founder Larry Page isn't waiting for his company's self-driving car technology to hit the market before reportedly looking toward the next big thing: personal flying cars. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 35
Rumor: New MacBook Pros will be announced by Apple this month, begin shipping in August Apple is set to revamp its notebook lineup in the coming months, and could pre-announce a drastic change to its MacBook Pro hardware as soon as this month, a new rumor claims. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41
Gamevice iOS gaming controllers gain prime real estate at Apple retail stores Apple has once again chosen to spotlight a third-party product with prime shelf space at its retail stores, partnering with Gamevice to push sales of its lineup of iOS-compatible gaming controllers. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 4
Apple stock currently has limited potential downside for investors, UBS says Barring a complete meltdown of its iPhone business, shares of Apple stock have limited potential downside at their current trading price, investment firm UBS said on Tuesday. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 10
Microsoft's Cortana heading to Xbox One, will take on Apple's Siri in the living room Apple's Siri voice controls debuted on the new Apple TV last fall, and Microsoft's competing Cortana will follow suit, debuting in the living room on Xbox One consoles starting this summer. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 17
Apple won't release a GPU-equipped Thunderbolt Retina 5K display anytime soon - report Though speculation and rumors have been mounting that Apple could introduce a new high-resolution Thunderbolt Display with its own discrete graphics card, a new report pours cold water on those hopes, saying such a device will not be seen at this month's Worldwide Developers Conference — if ever. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 54
Siri enhancements and third-party SDK predicted to take center stage at WWDC 2016 The most likely main focus for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will be major improvements to Siri, one analyst believes, led by expansion to the Mac and the introduction of new developer tools that will allow third-party apps to access the virtual assistant. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 4
Apple's latest bonds could raise total of $4B in debt from Asia-Pacific region On the heels of news that Apple plans to issue bonds in Taiwan and Australia, a new report alleges that the company could raise as much as $4 billion total from the Asia-Pacific region. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 0
WWDC 2016 rumor roundup: What to expect at Apple's June 13 keynote Members of the press were invited on Wednesday to an Apple keynote that will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, scheduled to take place on June 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern in San Francisco. Here's what you can expect. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6
Both 'iPhone 7' and 'iPhone 7 Plus' will come in 256GB capacities - report This year's iPhone upgrades will be more spacious than ever, according to a new report, which claims Apple is "certain" to increase the maximum storage size to a whopping 256 gigabytes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
Rumored rose gold 'iPhone 7' shell shows single camera, tweaked antenna With production of Apple's next-generation iPhone believed to be ramping up, a new purported parts leak shows a rose gold rear casing said to be for a 4.7-inch "iPhone 7," complete with revised antenna lines and a single-lens camera. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22
Chinese company advertises new Lightning-to-headphone adapters ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 7' With Apple's next-generation iPhone rumored to ditch the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, one Chinese accessory maker is hoping to capitalize on the anticipated switch, and is now advertising a series of Lightning-to-headphone adapters with separate volume controls. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
How to watch this week's NBA and NHL finals on your iPhone It's championship season for both hockey and basketball — the NHL Stanley Cup Final kicks off Monday night, while the NBA Finals matchup will be set after game seven of the Western Conference Finals. Here's how to watch all of this week's action on the go with your iPhone. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 3
Google's smartphone-based Daydream VR gets support from top Android manufacturers Google's forthcoming Daydream platform for virtual reality has support from Android device makers including Samsung, HTC, LG, and Huawei, though the hardware is predicted to only be "slightly better" than Samsung's own Gear VR. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19
Glass-based iPhone redesign coming in 2017, Apple partner Catcher reaffirms Amidst rumors of an all-new glass-backed look for the iPhone in 2017, the chief executive of Catcher, the company that builds metal casings for the iPhone lineup, added fuel to the fire on Thursday with new comments about next year's model. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20
