First look: DJI's Phantom 4 drone leverages Apple devices for new advanced autopilot modes DJI's new Phantom 4 flying camera offers the ability to take human piloting out of the equation entirely, allowing users to select a person, object, animal or otherwise on their iPhone or iPad, and have the drone automatically follow and film while avoiding obstacles. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
Supply chain suggests Apple will ship 45M iPhones in June quarter, bolstered by new 4" model iPhone shipments in the upcoming June quarter could be better than many investors on Wall Street expect, thanks largely to the anticipated launch of a new 4-inch model, according to the latest information from the company's supply chain. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 7
Google self-driving car bears 'some responsibility' in accident for first time ever Though Google's automated vehicles have been involved in a handful of minor accidents on the road, those were all caused entirely by other, human drivers. But that changed with an accident in California earlier this month. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
Apple will ask Congress for a 'thoughtful and honest consideration of the facts' in testimony on encryption debate Apple's chief attorney, Bruce Sewell, will testify before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, where he will argue that any decisions on mobile encryption should be decided by representatives of the people, not a warrant request based on a 220-year-old statute. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 27
Microsoft now accepting preorders for wearable VR HoloLens development kit, priced at $3,000 The Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition is now available to preorder for $3,000 and will start shipping in the U.S. and Canada on March 30, allowing developers to begin creating their own interactive augmented reality experiences. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9
San Bernardino's top cop says it's likely 'there is nothing of any value' on iPhone the FBI wants Apple to crack The work-issued iPhone used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino terrorist attack likely has "nothing of any value" saved on it, the police chief of the town has admitted in a new interview, though he still believes Apple should help the FBI crack into the encrypted handset. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 54
Apple lead attorney Bruce Sewell to testify before US Congress on encryption debate March 1 The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on encryption next Tuesday, and Apple's top attorney, Bruce Sewell, will be in the nation's capital for the discussion. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 8
Apple's Photos apps for iOS 10 & OS X 10.12 to restore iPhoto editing features - report Apple is said to be planning big changes in its Photos applications for both iOS 10 and OS X 10.12, more closely aligning the capabilities of the iPhone and Mac apps, and also restoring some absent functionality that was previously found in iPhoto. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 27
'This would be bad for America,' Tim Cook tells ABC News about creating iPhone backdoor Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook will take to the airwaves this evening in an exclusive interview with ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir, where he will explain why his company refuses to create a "backdoor" to unlock iPhones for the FBI. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 63
Apple issues firmware update for iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Owners of Apple's Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro were issued an over-the-air firmware update for the accessory this week, utilizing the two-way data transfer capabilities of the magnetic Smart Connector. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6
US Department of Justice files motion to force Apple to crack terrorist's iPhone Apple's complex saga involving data encryption, civil liberties and national security took yet another twist on Friday when the U.S. Department of Justice weighed in, filing a motion attempting to compel the iPhone maker to create a backdoor to unlock a secured iPhone. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 127
Billionaire Mark Cuban says Apple deserves a 'standing ovation' for fighting FBI on encryption Apple did "exactly the right thing" by refusing a request from the U.S. government to create a backdoor to access a terrorist's locked iPhone, billionaire Mark Cuban wrote in response to the encryption controversy this week. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 48
Inside iOS 9.3: Apple will allow third-party apps to add music to your iCloud Music Library [u] With its forthcoming iOS 9.3 update, Apple plans to allow third-party apps to add songs to a user's iCloud Music Library, eliminating the need to use iTunes on a Mac or PC to upload songs to the cloud or add them to the iOS Music app. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13
New 4-inch iPhone to run Apple's A9 chip, 'iPad Air 3' to sport A9X - report Though they are expected to be priced as mid-range products, Apple's latest iPhone and iPad updates will run the same latest-generation processors as their flagship counterparts, a new report reveals. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52
White House says FBI wants access to one iPhone, not blanket backdoor from Apple The White House has taken issue with Apple's suggestion that creating a backdoor to iOS would threaten the security of all its customers, instead arguing that the issue applies to just one iPhone in question. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 175
Court upholds $450M settlement in Apple's e-books case, but Supreme Court appeal still awaits Apple's $450 million settlement in its iBooks antitrust complaint was upheld by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, but the payout remains dependent on a pending appeal to the Supreme Court. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6
New 4" iPhone predicted to drive $5.5B in new sales for Apple in 2016 Apple's refreshed 4-inch iPhone is predicted by one analyst to add 10 million units to Apple's total handset sales this year, resulting in an additional $5.5 billion for the company in fiscal 2016. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24
Apple gears up for yet another bond sale to buy back stock, fund acquisitions Apple's massive share buybacks continue, as the company notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday that it is planning up to a 10-part bond to further finance its capital return program, in addition to funding corporate acquisitions. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13
Despite being Apple Music & iTunes exclusive, Future's 'EVOL' tops Billboard charts Apple's exclusive agreements with artist Future are paying dividends, as the rapper's latest album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, propelled solely by streams through Apple Music and iTunes downloads. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14
Apple Store at Grand Central closed until further notice due to power outage A power outage at New York City's Grand Central Terminal has reportedly forced one of Apple's most heavily trafficked retail stores to be closed until further notice. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 14
After citing $53M in personal debt, Kanye West begs fans to subscribe to Tidal The highly anticipated new album from Kanye West has launched exclusively on streaming service Tidal, and the outspoken rapper took to Twitter to ask fans to subscribe, while also disclosing his apparent financial woes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 73
First Apple Music TV series to star Dr. Dre, will feature 'no shortage of violence and sex' Apple is reportedly set to get into the original content business, competing with the likes of HBO, Netflix, Amazon and others, with a new TV show starring one of its own employees: Dr. Dre. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 67
iPad Pro could use much faster 29W charging, if Apple allows USB 3 Lightning cables The USB 3 capable Lightning port on Apple's iPad Pro could use an incoming charge of up to 29 watts, matching the abilities of Apple's 12-inch MacBook. But without any USB 3 Lightning cables yet available on the market, this power remains untapped for now. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
Apple working on systems for 'high-end cars' at California 'auto testing center' A year and a half ago, Apple received approval to build an "auto testing center" in the town of Sunnyvale, Calif., and the city manager's office even highlighted the project in a biweekly blog, though no one seemed to notice at the time [updated]. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19
