Donald Trump, who called for a boycott of Apple, reveals he owns over $1M in company stock New financial documents disclosed by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reveal that the brash billionaire owns a stake in Apple, despite the fact that he called for a boycott of the company over its strong security practices. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 115
Apple TV sales surge with hardware refresh, but still rank 4th in US streaming device market A new survey of U.S. broadband households recently purchased a streaming media player has found that Roku continues to own the largest market share, while the Apple TV sales have greatly increased since last year's update. However, no one device controls a majority of the market, leaving the race for a winner still wide open. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 49
Apple to expand Indian development center, announce accelerator program for startups Coinciding with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook's first-ever visit to India, the iPhone maker will reportedly make a pair of key announcements for the emerging market, related to software development and local start-up companies. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 3
Suppliers gearing up to ship Apple's 'iPhone 7' by end of September Like clockwork, Apple's well-established annual iPhone release cycle is on track once again, as a new report claims the company's suppliers are prepared to begin shipping the "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus" by the end of the third quarter. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway buys $1B of Apple stock Investor Warren Buffett has taken advantage of Apple's lowest share price in years, as new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveal Berkshire Hathaway now owns 9.81 million shares of the iPhone maker. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 67
Review: Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet is simple, affordable and functional Though the Apple Pencil is expertly designed to not roll away on a table, there's still not an ideal place to put it when it's not in use, especially when being used on your lap or while standing. Moxiware's new Apple Pencil Magnet aims to fix that with a simple and affordable accessory, though its aesthetics may not be for everyone. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35
Alphabet again briefly overtakes Apple as America's most valuable company Shares hit a 52-week low on Thursday, inching below $90 and allowing rival Alphabet, the parent company of Google, to surpass its market capitalization once again — at least temporarily. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34
Exodus of original Siri team continues at Apple Almost all of the talent Apple acquired from the original Siri team has reportedly left the company, with a pair of key departures having taken place in recent weeks. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 79
Apple's 'iPhone 7 Plus' rumored to use 3GB of RAM for dual-camera image processing Apple's larger 5.5-inch "iPhone 7 Plus" will rely on 3 gigabytes of RAM in order to handle the hefty image processing requirements for its advanced dual-camera design, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 36
Courts predicted to side with law enforcement on fingerprint warrants for Apple's Touch ID In a select number of cases, authorities have been able to compel courts to force criminal suspects to unlock their Touch ID-equipped iPhone using their fingerprint. That security bypass is likely to continue, legal experts say, because capturing someone's fingerprint is a well-established practice in investigations. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31
Japan Display reports $294M net loss, hopes Apple will switch iPhone to OLED soon Amid slowing sales from a stalling smartphone market, Apple supplier Japan Display is apparently hopeful that future iPhone models could use OLED display technology, helping to once again reignite sales growth. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 29
True Religion deploys Apple Watch to salespeople in NY & LA, plans up to 30 more stores As part of a new initiative to enhance customer engagement, California-based clothing company True Religion has begun outfitting its retail store employees with the Apple Watch, including integration with iBeacons. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
Ping 2.0? Apple Music revamp rumored to downplay Connect social network feature Apple's struggles with social networking continue, as its mostly-ignored artist Connect feature is said to be set for a "demotion" in the upcoming revamp of Apple Music in iOS 10. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34
Sight unseen, consumers are more excited about Apple's 'iPhone 7' than they were for iPhone 6s A new survey of prospective smartphone owners signals customers are more excited to see what Apple has in store for this year's "iPhone 7" than they were last year's iPhone 6s unveiling, though early interest for the 2016 upgrade is still behind hype for the iPhone 6 two years ago. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 41
'Intentional' culture clash between Apple, Beats causes friction, aims to 'create something groundbreaking' The $3 billion acquisition of Beats sparked a culture clash between the headphone maker and Apple, but the conflict was apparently an intentional attempt to shake things up in Apple's music business, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 40
Apple Music to get more intuitive UI, expanded Beats 1 radio, 'marketing blitz' at WWDC A year after its debut, Apple's $10-per-month music streaming service is reportedly set for a major overhaul at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, including a shakeup to its user interface aimed at making it easier to use. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 27
Apple revenue from China forecast to fall 15% this year due to marketwide smartphone slowdown Apple's revenue from China plummeted 26 percent year over year last quarter, and is projected by Sterne Agee CRT to fall 15 percent in fiscal year 2016, as the entire smartphone market faces struggles in that market. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12
Apple reportedly increases iPhone SE chip orders amid greater-than-expected demand A new supply chain rumor claims that Apple has increased orders for its new low-end iPhone SE, and plans to build more than 5 million units this quarter alone, as the company continues to struggle to keep up with demand for the 4-inch handset. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34
Alleged 'iPhone 7' cable suggests Apple could include 3.5mm headphone jack after all Despite a plethora of rumors and alleged design leaks suggesting Apple's next iPhone won't include a legacy headphone jack, a new part from China claimed to be for the "iPhone 7" depicts space for a 3.5-millimeter input. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32
Review: Logi Base Smart Connector charging dock is the best way to juice your iPad Pro MagSafe has long been a defining feature of Apple's market leading notebooks. Thanks to the Smart Connector charging capabilities first introduced by the new Logi Base dock for iPad Pro, Apple's iDevices now have their own convenient MagSafe equivalent. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19
Citing concerns in China, activist investor Carl Icahn no longer owns shares of Apple Billionaire Carl Icahn, who has used his financial clout to influence boardroom decisions at publicly traded companies, announced on Thursday that he no longer owns shares in Apple, just days after the company announced its first revenue decline in over a decade. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 116
Rumored 'iPhone 7 Plus' schematic shows dual-lens camera & Smart Connector, lacks headphone jack The rumored design of Apple's next-generation iPhone appears to be taking shape thanks to continued leaks out of the Far East, which are now consistently showing a new design with a larger, still protruding camera lens, a Smart Connector port, and the absence of a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32
Review: Apple's 2016 12" MacBook is a welcome improvement, but won't change any minds Apple's second-generation ultraportable 12-inch MacBook features some noteworthy internal improvements, including an extra hour of battery life and Intel's latest Skylake processors, that make it a worthwhile update. But all of the major concessions of the 2015 model remain, making it unlikely this refresh will change anyone's opinion on the divisive-yet-impressive notebook. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 53
Wall Street remains optimistic about 'iPhone 7' & Apple's 2017 after Q2 declines Analysts on Wall Street were pushing optimism after Apple's disappointing fiscal 2016 second quarter earnings, saying they expect that the company will continue to innovate and will return to growth over the next year. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24
