Sony inks deal with Disney, will bring ESPN & ABC to Vue streaming TV service Sony's Vue subscription TV service, which is available on the company's PlayStation game consoles as well as Apple's iPad, will gain access to Disney-owned channels including live sports from ESPN, it was announced on Thursday. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
Apple considering earlier-than-usual launch for 'iPhone 7' in 2016, source says Though Apple has used the month of September to introduce new iPhones for four straight years, that could change in 2016 with an earlier than expected debut for the "iPhone 7," a source has told AppleInsider. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 68
Apple Watch raises awareness of wearables as Pebble doubles its sales, CEO says Rather than hurting sales of the Pebble smartwatch, the debut of the Apple Watch has actually helped the company, its CEO has revealed, thanks to increased consumer awareness of wearable devices. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 33
Steve Jobs considered an 'Apple Car' in 2008, iPod creator remembers The idea of a so-called 'Apple Car' has been gestating within the company for some time, as former iPod chief and Nest CEO Tony Fadell revealed that Steve Jobs toyed with the idea back in 2008. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 46
Apple's 'iPhone 7 Plus' expected to pack 3GB of RAM into 'A10' CPU in late 2016 Apple's next-generation plus-sized iPhone model will feature even more RAM, reaching 3 gigabytes in total embedded into a next-generation "A10" processor, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 81
Simplify Apple TV app & content purchases with a 4-digit passcode, or disable password entry entirely Entering text, particularly a complex alphanumeric password, on the new Apple TV's Siri Remote is, frankly, a pain. Thankfully Apple has included a few convenient workarounds offering both flexibility and security when purchasing content. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12
Alleged hiring freeze at Pegatron prompts more doom-and-gloom speculation about Apple Despite commentary from Apple itself indicating that the company is on track for a record setting holiday quarter, a hiring freeze at supplier Pegatron has fueled more speculation that interest in the company's products could be softening. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35
Review: Fourth-gen Apple TV with Siri Remote and tvOS App Store The new Apple TV has been revamped both inside and out, sporting an entirely new operating system dubbed tvOS that brings it even closer to iOS, along with an overhauled Siri Remote featuring voice input and a fantastic clickable trackpad. But it's what's yet to come — namely, the growth of the Apple TV App Store — that will make or break the next-generation set-top box. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 101
How to quickly switch and force-close apps with the fourth-gen Apple TV Multitasking on the new Apple TV is more iOS-like than ever, thanks to the inclusion of a new dedicated home button on the Siri Remote that functions largely identical to the iPhone and iPad. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 21
How to control your TV volume with the new Apple TV Siri Remote The vastly improved Siri Remote that ships with the fourth-generation Apple TV includes dedicated volume buttons, which can be programmed to control volume levels on TVs and receivers, even via legacy infrared line-of-sight. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
Game controller support is already better on Apple TV than iOS Right out of the box, the new fourth-generation Apple TV offers much clearer, simpler, and broader support for dedicated physical game controllers than the iPhone or iPad, even though the latter devices have featured gamepad connectivity for years. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 61
First look: Fourth-generation Apple TV with Siri Remote After being unveiled in September, the revamped Apple TV today made its way into consumers' living rooms, along with the all-new Siri Remote with voice input and touchpad. AppleInsider offers a closer look at the brand new set-top box. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 77
Apple Watch sales topped $1.7 billion in five months Though Apple won't share specific sales figures for its new Apple Watch, disclosures made by the company this week reveal that the wearable device reached more than $1.69 billion in sales by the end of September. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 63
Wall Street relieved by Apple's strong guidance for holiday quarter Concerns that the iPhone 6s upgrade cycle could post first-ever year over year sales declines were alleviated this week, when Apple indicated it expects iPhone sales will grow yet again this holiday quarter. Analysts on Wall Street reacted to the news positively, advising investors to buy in. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 44
Tim Cook highlights iPad's key role in Apple ecosystem as investors shrug In response to sliding iPad sales, investors on Wall Street have shown little interest in the market leading tablet. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook took offense to that this week. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 65
Apple offers sneak peeks at first UAE stores, Dubai location will not be world's largest This week, Apple's first two stores in the United Arab Emirates will open their doors to the public, but first looks at the new retail outlets reveal the Dubai store won't be nearly as large as some rumors had speculated. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 3
Rumor: Samsung now supplying OLED displays for Apple Watch, Apple sampling OLED for future iPhones Apple is said to have begun diversifying its Apple Watch supply chain, bringing Samsung into the fold for its low-power OLED panels, and potentially paving the way for a next-generation iPhone with an OLED panel, according to a new supply chain rumor. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
Cowen raises Apple target to $135, sees 80M iPhones shipping this holiday Ahead of Apple's September quarter earnings report, investment firm Cowen and Company on Monday increased its price target to $135, with sales forecasts higher than consensus on Wall Street. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52
Bug in Apple's overnight iOS updates turns off iPhone alarms Users who opt to update their iPhone overnight have discovered that doing so will turn off any alarms they may have set, potentially causing issues waking up the next morning. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 26
Apple TV now available for preorder, first deliveries arrive Friday As promised, the new fourth-generation Apple TV became available for purchase Monday, with the first orders scheduled to arrive beginning this Friday, Oct. 30. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 173
Lawsuit accuses Apple's iOS 9 Wi-Fi Assist of burning through $5M+ in data Apple was slapped with a class-action suit on Friday, claiming that the company failed to properly warn users that the new Wi-Fi Assist feature in iOS 9 will use data from their cellular plan. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 166
Wall Street expects $51B in revenue, record 47.8M iPhone sales from Apple's Sept. quarter Investors are eagerly awaiting the results of Apple's September quarter, due to be reported next Tuesday, in which it's expected Apple will report record sales of 47.8 million iPhones. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
iPhone 6s stops listening for 'Hey Siri' when it's in your pocket or face down on a table Apple's new iPhone 6s utilizes its M9 coprocessor for "Hey Siri" input, allowing it to always listen for voice commands. Well, almost always. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38
'Worst is over' as higher price of iPad Pro to offset iPad shipment declines, KGI says While iPad shipments continue to sink, Apple's revenue from the product line should stabilize as prices trend toward the higher end, thanks to the debut of the high-end iPad Pro starting at $799. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 51
