iPhone sales fall to 51.2M, Apple earns $50.6B in revenue in disappointing March quarter Apple's second fiscal quarter of 2016 officially marks the first time ever that iPhone sales saw a year-over-year decline, as the company shipped 51.2 million handsets on its way to $50.6 billion in total sales. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 163
Google mimics Apple Watch with conveniently swappable 'Mode' Android Wear bands Taking a page from the simple customization of the Apple Watch, Google on Tuesday announced it is launching a new lineup of Android Wear bands that can be easily replaced to give a wearable device a fresh look. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 29
Wells Fargo believes 'iPhone 7' will reaccelerate Apple growth, sell 80M+ this holiday With Apple set to report its first-ever year-over-year decline in iPhone sales this afternoon, analysts continue to look forward to the anticipated "iPhone 7" launch in hopes that it will re-stimulate growth. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
First look: Logi Base is the first device to charge your iPad Pro via Smart Connector Apple's magnetic Smart Connector is no longer just for keyboard accessories. The new Logi Base Charging Stand with Smart Connector uses the input capabilities of the new port to recharge both the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20
Apple spotlights iPhone 6s 4K camera, Touch ID in pair of quirky new TV ads Apple on Monday launched two new television ads to promote the iPhone 6s, and courted the star power of actor Neil Patrick Harris to showcase the moviemaking capabilities of the iPhone 6s and its 4K-resolution video camera. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
KGI says 'iPhone 7' won't have 'many attractive selling points,' predicts competitors to outperform Apple Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities continues to have a bearish outlook on iPhone sales through the end of 2016, telling investors on Sunday that he believes Apple will be the only top-five smartphone vendor to see shipments decline this year. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 153
iCloud team reportedly plagued by infighting as Apple struggles to build new cloud infrastructure Apple is working on a new internal structure for its cloud services, but the teams under the umbrella of iCloud have been involved in a political power struggle that has hampered development, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34
As a standalone company, Apple's services business could be worth as much as $260B, Piper Jaffray says Investment firm Piper Jaffray continues to believe that Apple's services business is vastly undervalued by Wall Street, as the company reiterated this week that services should be a larger focus for investors. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24
New 12" MacBook boasts 80-90% faster SSD write speeds, 20% CPU improvement Initial tests with the new 12-inch MacBook are beginning to surface, showing that while the Intel Skylake processor is a modest improvement over its predecessor, the revamped solid state drive offers more significant speed boosts. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 56
Facing 'sluggish sales,' Apple said to continue reduced iPhone production through June quarter Apple has apparently signaled to its suppliers that it plans to maintain reduced output of the flagship iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus through the end of the June quarter, suggesting that year-over-year declines could continue, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 74
FBI requests warrant to unlock iPhone 5c connected to California murder investigation Rather than seeking Apple's assistance, the FBI plans to work with its own San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory to obtain data from a seized iPhone 5c involved in a murder investigation, if it is awarded a warrant to do so. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 7
Rumor again claims Apple's 'iPhone 7' will ditch headphone jack for Lightning EarPods, sport Smart Connector The design for the next-generation "iPhone 7" may have already leaked, a new report claims, adding new details about Bluetooth EarPods that will allegedly pair and charge through the Lightning port. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 40
New York City's MTA plans to debut smartphone-based transit payments by mid-2018 The Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York issued a public bid on Wednesday, asking for proposals for a new contactless ticketing system to replace the MetroCard, and potentially allow iPhone users to pay for public transit on their smartphone. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
Codenames for Apple's 'Project Titan' car HQ borrow from Greek mythology: 'Rhea,' 'Athena' & 'Medusa' A series of buildings in Sunnyvale, Calif., are ground zero for Apple's top secret "Project Titan" electric car project, and a new report reveals the codenames of some of the company's facilities in the area, including names like "Pegasus," "Aria," "Rhea" and "Corvinus." Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32
Apple Maps public transit data comes to Portland, Oregon New cities with Apple Maps transit data continue to be added on a regular basis, with the town of Portland, Ore., the latest to enter the fold, on the heels of Montreal and Austin. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 4
2016 Apple Watch will be internal 's' upgrade, major design changes to wait until 2017, insider says This year's second-generation Apple Watch will feature improved internal components, but its external design will be largely unchanged from the first-generation model, according to well-connected insider Ming-Chi Kuo. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 85
Strong iPhone SE launch suggests 15M incremental 2016 sales for Apple, RBC says Since it launched just over a week ago, the iPhone SE has seen demand outstrip supply, indicating to one investment firm that the new budget-priced 4-inch handset could offer some upside to shareholders. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
Apple says it won't sue FBI to find out how San Bernardino iPhone 5c was hacked Saying that whatever method was used by the FBI will have a "short shelf life," Apple on Friday revealed it has no intention to sue the bureau in an effort to find out how it hacked the iPhone 5c used by a terrorist in California. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
Apple's 9.7" iPad Pro vs. 12.9" iPad Pro: Which choice is right for you? Apple's professional-grade tablets now come in two distinct sizes: A 9.7-inch iPad Pro and a jumbo-sized 12.9-inch model. And while they both share a number of key features, including Apple Pencil support and the Smart Connector, both iPads are clearly geared toward different types of users. AppleInsider offers a handy guide to help you decide which model is right for you. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 26
DOJ will continue to push Apple to unlock iPhone 5s at center of Brooklyn drug case The U.S. Justice Department plans to continue seeking legal action against Apple, in an effort to force the company to create a way to unlock an iPhone that is said to be a crucial part of a drug investigation. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 21
'iPhone 6 SE' mod kit crams iPhone SE parts into a custom, curved iPhone 6s-like chassis Though some early rumors suggested the iPhone SE would have an iPhone 6-like design, it actually shipped in a chassis virtually identical to the iPhone 5s. However, some Chinese manufacturers have made iPhone SE-sized casings styled like the iPhone 6s, which prompted one publication to build their own fully functional so-called "iPhone 6 SE." Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14
Apple's new 4" iPhone SE continues to see stock-outs, shipping delays Though it didn't have the hype of a new next-generation iPhone launch, the revamped 4-inch iPhone SE continues to see demand outstrip Apple's available supply, with most stores completely out of stock and new orders advertised not to ship for a few weeks. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 39
Twitter wins rights to stream NFL's slate of Thursday Night Football games In a major push into the content business, Twitter has won the rights to the National Football League's Thursday Night Football, and will stream 10 games online for free starting next season. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
Pinky torture: Why the iPhone SE is a one-handed wonder, and the iPhone 6s is not I can't really say I've ever been hyper aware of the pinky on my right hand. That is, until Apple decided to start making larger phones, and the smallest digit on the end of my hand began to suffer. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 56
