Apple cuts entry price of Apple Watch to $299 Apple gave its wearable Apple Watch a permanent $50 price cut on Monday, with the 38-millimeter model now available starting at $299. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31
Researchers, Apple collaborate to fix iMessage security hole with today's release of iOS 9.3 A bug has been discovered in Apple's iMessage encryption by security researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who have collaborated with the company to help patch the issue in the upcoming iOS 9.3 software update, set to be released to the public today. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
Why Apple is announcing a new 4-inch 'iPhone SE' in March For Apple, 2016 is already shaping up to be an unprecedented year, with the company set to launch an entirely new iPhone model earlier than ever. Here are a few key reasons why this is a wise move. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52
FBI issues safety warning to auto makers on vehicle software security The FBI this week sent out a warning to car makers and owners, alerting them to potential security holes in automotive software, all while still pushing Apple to create a method to break into securely encrypted iPhones. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 42
In a roadblock for Apple Pay, only 1 in 5 US retailers are using their chip card readers A new survey has found the vast majority of U.S. retailers with EMV chip-card-compatible credit card readers aren't using that functionality, presenting a major hurdle for acceptance of tap-to-pay services like Apple Pay. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31
Orange CEO fuels hope that Apple may grant 3rd-party apps & services access to iPhone NFC chip The CEO of France-based carrier Orange has revealed that the company's proprietary tap-to-pay wallet Orange Cash will arrive on the iPhone in a few weeks. That's led to speculation that Apple could be preparing to allow third-party apps and services to access the iPhone's NFC chip. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 5
Apple gives DJI's new Phantom 4 drone prime retail shelf space in unprecedented partnership Prominent, large displays at Apple retail stores have historically been reserved for Apple's own products. But that changed this week for the launch of DJI's new Phantom 4 drone, which has been given prime real estate at Apple Stores. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 5
'iPhone SE' predicted to be a hit with Apple upgraders, selling up to 15M per year While larger iPhones have driven sales among switchers, a new 4-inch iPhone is likely to drive upgrades among existing Apple users, to the tune of up to 15 million units per year, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28
What to expect from Apple's 'let us loop you in' event today Today, Apple will hold a media presentation at its corporate headquarters to unveil its latest new products. Spoiler alert: You can expect a new 4-inch iPhone and 9.7-inch iPad. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 83
DJI-Apple partnership leads to Phantom 4 drone training sessions inside Apple Stores To prepare for the upcoming launch of the Phantom 4 flying camera drone, representatives from DJI have visited select Apple retail stores and given hands-on training sessions to the company's employees. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 8
'iPhone SE' rumors spark hopes that Apple will continue to sell iPhone 5s at $350 or less Analysts on Wall Street expect the new 4-inch "iPhone SE" may be priced at $450, taking the place of the entry-level iPhone 5s. But if Apple were to keep the iPhone 5s around at a cheaper price, it could allow the company to tap into new markets. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 54
Device makers planning 'true VR experiences' on Apple's iPhone this fall Immersive virtual reality experiences — well beyond what Google Cardboard can offer — are expected to begin arriving on the iPhone, with the aid of new third-party hardware, this fall. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17
Photos of purported 'iPhone 7' case support rumors of no 3.5mm headphone jack Whether or not it's based on an accurate design, at least one third-party case manufacturer is already producing a product assuming Apple's upcoming "iPhone 7" will indeed ditch the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
New 4-inch iPhone expected to add $5.5 billion in sales for Apple Outlook from Apple's supply chain has prompted investment firm RBC Capital Markets to forecast that the anticipated new 4-inch iPhone will net 10 million additional handset sales this year. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 54
Just in time for SXSW, Apple Maps transit directions launch in Austin Days before the South by Southwest festival is set to kick off, Apple Maps has added public transit information to the host town of Austin, Tex., benefitting the tens of thousands who will descend upon the city. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12
How to find out if you are included in Apple's $450M e-book settlement With the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear Apple's appeal, the company will now dole out some $400 million to consumers to offset changes it caused in e-book pricing. Here's how to know if you'll get some store credit (or cash) back. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
Apple releases sixth betas of iOS 9.3, watchOS 2.2, OS X El Capitan 10.11.4 Developers and public beta testers can now get their hands on the sixth pre-release betas of iOS 9.3, and OS X El Capitan 10.11.4, while a new build of watchOS 2.2 is also available exclusively for developers. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
Thunderbolt Display shipping delay in Europe sparks hopes of Apple refresh once again Shipping times for Apple's Thunderbolt Display have slipped across Europe, once again conjuring up hopes that a new model with 5K Retina display could be in the works. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20
Apple to pay $450M fine after US Supreme Court rejects e-book antitrust appeal The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revealed it won't hear Apple's appeal in its iBooks antitrust lawsuit, leaving the iPad maker to pay a $450 million fine to resolve the dispute. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 71
BMW plans self-driving software overhaul to fend off the likes of Apple, Google German automaker BMW is planning a major corporate changes going forward, in an effort to build "the most intelligent car" it can, sensing impending competition from Apple, Google and others in Silicon Valley. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 43
Apple predicted to increase quarterly dividend up to 10%, share buybacks up to $50B Apple will revisit its capital return program in April, and investment firm Piper Jaffray believes the company will use the opportunity to increase both its quarterly dividend payout and share buyback allotment. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34
Drone maker DJI's new Apple partnership inspired by customer crossover The majority of people who buy a DJI product are already invested in the Apple ecosystem, and use Apple devices to control, shoot and edit aerial footage from DJI drones, making the new partnership between the two companies a natural fit. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 2
Apple Pay dominates merchant mindshare for contactless payments, survey finds A new poll of merchant processing partners has found that Apple Pay is by far the most desired tap-to-pay method, easily exceeding demand for rival services like Android Pay, PayPal and Samsung Pay. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
Apple Pencil navigation returns to iPad Pro with iOS 9.3 beta 5 As promised, beta testers can once again use the Apple Pencil to navigate on iPad Pro with the latest build of iOS 9.3, with functionality restored before the software is released to the public. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10
