Still severely constrained at Apple's own stores, Apple Pencil expands to Best Buy The Apple Pencil for iPad Pro launched at electronics retailer Best Buy on Friday, with some stores showing inventory in stock, despite the fact that Apple's own retail locations continue to face constraints. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
What you can and cannot do with an Apple Pencil on iPad Pro The Apple Pencil is more than just a drawing utensil — it can work as a full-fledged, system-wide stylus with the iPad Pro. But there are also certain tasks that just aren't possible with Apple's new accessory. Here's a breakdown of what it can and cannot do. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 118
First look: Apple Pencil paired with iPad Pro is no ordinary stylus Still a rare find, with asking prices on eBay double — or more — its $99 suggested price, the Apple Pencil is slowly finding its way into the hands of consumers who are early adopters of the jumbo-sized iPad Pro. AppleInsider had the chance to spend an extended period of time with the new stylus, and we offer our initial first look. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 39
Review: Mophie Juice Pack Reserve for iPhone 6/6s & Power Reserve 1X external battery Battery maker Mophie's latest portable charging accessories are compact, convenient and durable, making them an easy recommendation for anyone looking to keep their iPhone juiced on the go. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10
Apple Pencil torn apart to find incredibly small logic board, folded in half to maximize space The new Apple Pencil for iPad Pro packs a great deal of advanced technology into a tiny package, including a logic board that's actually folded in half to fit inside the writing tool. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 69
IBM Watson Trend pegs Apple Watch as hottest holiday gift IBM on Wednesday launched a new app and service called Watson Trend, which forecasts what consumer products will be popular this holiday season based on online chatter. Currently dominating the list: the Apple Watch. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 40
Goldman Sachs sees Apple's transition into services company driving stock to $163 Goldman Sachs on Wednesday gave a ringing endorsement for Apple stock, telling investors that the iPhone Upgrade Program, Apple Music, and anticipated streaming television product will change how the market views the company. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
Hedge fund manager David Einhorn ups stake in Apple stock to 11.7M shares Billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn, who once had a high-profile spat with Apple management over the company's use of cash, increased his stake in the iPhone maker significantly last quarter, new filings reveal. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10
Rumor: Apple's upgraded 4-inch iPhone will be powered by A8 CPU, not A9 Apple has an improved 4-inch iPhone 5s model ready to go at any time, a new rumor claims, featuring many of the same components found in the 2015 iPod touch upgrade, including the A8 processor that powers the iPhone 6 series, rather than the latest A9 CPU. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
Apple predicted to launch A9-powered 4-inch iPhone in mid-2016 Yet another report claims that Apple is planning to refresh its 4-inch iPhone model with revamped hardware next year, and with an earlier than usual timeframe. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 41
Foxconn profits rise 11% following Apple's record setting iPhone 6s launch Apple supplier Foxconn reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Monday, thanks in part to the debut of the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, which have continued to grow sales amid slowdown in the smartphone market. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 8
Review: SteelSeries Nimbus is the best gaming controller for Apple TV and iPad Comfortable, competitively priced and featuring a Lightning port for recharging, the SteelSeries Nimbus is the best iOS-compatible gaming controller we've ever tested, and it's the best option to pair with your new fourth-generation Apple TV. But without a clamp to hold an iPhone, it should be the go-to choice for Apple TV and iPad gamers only. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 46
Review: Apple's iPad Pro with A9X CPU and 12.9-inch Retina display The iPad Pro is Apple's most fully realized example yet of the future of computing, with a workhorse of a processor and a beautiful 12.9-inch Retina display packed inside a svelte, ultraportable design. Current limitations with iOS apps prevent it from being a PC replacement for the most demanding tasks, and at $799 it won't appeal to casual users, but we are confident the iPad Pro will carve out a niche in the high-end market. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 158
Horipad Ultimate is the second Lightning-rechargeable game controller for iOS & Apple TV Horipad Ultimate, a new Apple-licensed gaming controller for both iOS and the fourth-generation Apple TV, is now available for purchase, sporting a built-in Lightning port for recharging its internal battery. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
Hands-on: Inboard M1 skateboard is fast, fun & compatible with iPhone & Apple Watch With a unique design that places its motors inside the rear wheels, plus connectivity with the iPhone and Apple Watch, the forthcoming Inboard M1 electric skateboard promises to be a ride unlike any other. AppleInsider has tested the company's latest prototype ahead of an early 2016 launch. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 7
A larger screen gives Apple's iPad Pro a more fully-featured virtual keyboard The onscreen keyboard with Apple's iPad Pro includes a dedicated number and character row, as well as buttons for caps lock, tab and more, taking advantage of the device's spacious 12.9-inch display. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
iPad Pro has M9 motion coprocessor, but lacks always-on 'Hey Siri' support Though it includes the same M9 motion coprocessor as the new iPhone 6s series, Apple's iPad Pro does not offer support for always-on "Hey Siri" voice controls when operating on battery power. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 31
First look: Apple's iPad Pro with 12.9-inch Retina display Apple's new iPad Pro is here, boasting 5.6 million pixels packed into its 12.9-inch Retina display, along with a powerful A9X processor that actually outclasses the new 12-inch MacBook. AppleInsider offers a first look at the jumbo-sized, top-of-the-line iPad. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 36
Apple will add 1,000 positions for manufacturing, customer service in Ireland In a visit to Dublin on Wednesday, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook revealed that his company will hire 1,000 new employees at its international operations in Cork, Ireland, bringing the total number of workers there to 6,000, some of which are locally assembling Apple hardware. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
Apple won't adopt AMOLED displays in iPhones until 2019 at the earliest, insider says Apple won't embrace AMOLED display technology in the iPhone in the near future, instead opting to stick with its current LCD panels until at least 2018, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities said on Tuesday. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 73
iPad Pro predicted to push tablet sales back up to 15% of Apple's total revenue While the iPad lineup has continued to shrink to a smaller portion of Apple's total business, this week's launch of the iPad Pro could reverse that trend, one analyst believes, predicting total iPad sales will account for 15 percent of the company's revenue in 2016. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 39
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he travels with just an iPad Pro and iPhone On a tour to promote this week's launch of the iPad Pro, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said the new 12.9-inch tablet, as well as the iPhone, paired with an Apple Watch, are the only products he is traveling with. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 86
Apple's iPad Pro pegged for Friday, Nov. 13 release by Sam's Club, others Apple's jumbo-sized iPad Pro is set to launch in one week, on next Friday, Nov. 13, according to retail chain Sam's Club, which has begun accepting preorders on its website. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
How to power on and navigate your 4th-gen Apple TV with an iOS-compatible gaming controller With a compatible gaming controller, the new fourth-generation Apple TV can be used just like a traditional game console, powering on and navigating across the entire tvOS platform. Here's how it works. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17
