iPhone 6s Plus expected to be constrained at launch due to backlight bottlenecks With preorders underway for the iPhone 6s and its larger counterpart, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus is expected to see limited supply at launch, due to apparent production issues related to the handset's backlight. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
Apple says iPhone 6s launch on track to break record 10M sales After just a few days of preorders, Apple already feels confident that its forthcoming iPhone 6s series will break records, with the company stating on Monday that initial sales are already topping last year's blockbuster iPhone 6 launch. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52
Lightning strikes: Apple TV, Apple Pencil double down on proprietary port The announcement of the new reversible USB-C port, and its subsequent embrace by Apple in the 12-inch MacBook, led to speculation that the Lightning connector could be on the way out. But the company signaled otherwise this week, when it made Lightning a key component of the new Apple Pencil, as well as the Apple TV's Siri Remote. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 78
Apple begins storing Russian iCloud data within country, complying with new law - report Apple is said to have partnered with a Russian data center to host iCloud data for users in that country, responding to a new law that went into effect on Sept. 1. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 21
UK banks Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland add support for Apple Pay Support for Apple Pay is expanding in the United Kingdom, with a trio of new banks going online with Apple's tap-to-pay service on Friday: Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9
AppleInsider podcast digs deep into Apple's iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, Apple TV announcements Apple's biggest week of the year gets analyzed on the latest AppleInsider podcast, as Mikey and Neil share their thoughts on the newly announced iPhone 6s with 3D Touch, the revamped Apple TV, and the jumbo-sized iPad Pro and its new smart accessories. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
Apple's efficient M9 coprocessor will let your iPhone 6s track pace, make 'Hey Siri' always on Inside the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is an upgraded M9 motion coprocessor that borrows new fitness capabilities from the Apple Watch, by estimating your walking or running pace. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
If you buy AppleCare+, Apple's new iPhone Upgrade Program is a great deal While it lacks the fanfare of new hardware or software, one of the biggest announcements from Apple this week was its competitive iPhone Upgrade Program. It's actually an interest-free way to pay off your new iPhone and AppleCare+ warranty over a two-year period, with the added option to upgrade your iPhone to the latest model every year. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 118
Apple's iPad Pro Smart Connector open to accessory makers, Logitech Create keyboard coming in Nov. Aside from its larger 12.9-inch Retina display, the biggest external design change on the iPad Pro is a new port dubbed the Smart Connector. Apple has revealed that third-party accessory makers will be able to create their own accessories for the Smart Connector, and the company even worked with accessory maker Logitech for one set to debut this November. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22
New Apple TV supports console-style MFi game controllers, Apple outs new SteelSeries Nimbus Gamers playing on the upcoming Apple TV won't be limited to Apple's new motion sensing Siri Remote, as the upgraded set-top box will also include support for iOS-compatible Bluetooth gaming controllers, including a brand new offering from SteelSeries. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 50
Apple announces $199 iPhone 6s & $299 6s Plus with 3D Touch, A9 CPU, rose gold color, coming Sept. 25 Apple's new iPhone 6s series will offer users an entirely new way to interact with their handset, sensing pressure from fingertips to enable entirely new shortcuts in iOS 9. It also boasts an all-new 12-megapixel iSight camera, a souped-up A9 processor that nearly doubles performance over the iPhone 6, and a new rose gold color option. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 156
Overhauled $149 Apple TV features App Store, Siri remote and cross-service content search Simplified Siri voice search and downloadable third-party apps are the centerpieces of the brand new Apple TV, which also boasts a Bluetooth touchpad remote and an overhauled, colorful user interface. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 330
Apple unveils $799 12.9" iPad Pro with Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories After years of rumors and speculation, Apple on Wednesday finally unveiled its jumbo-sized iPad Pro, boasting a 12.9-inch display, a new A9X processor, a four-speaker audio system, a stylus dubbed the Apple Pencil, and a Smart Keyboard that connects via a new docking port. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 235
Apple won't host traditional October event this year, 'iPad Pro' expected today - report Breaking with recent tradition, Apple will reportedly not be holding a media event in October of this year, with the company said to be planning to lay all of its cards on the table — including the anticipated "iPad Pro" — with today's media presentation in San Francisco. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19
Alleged 'iPhone 6s' boxes claim to show new rose gold color, 16GB entry-level storage An image claiming to show the retail box for Apple's anticipated "iPhone 6s" could give fans their first glimpse at the new rose gold color option that is rumored to become part of the product lineup. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 78
New Apple TV with App Store game downloads predicted to drive 24M sales in 2016 A revamped Apple TV with its own App Store downloads could enter Apple into the $35-billion-per-year gaming market, adding an estimated 3.3 percent to the company's 2016 earnings per share, J.P. Morgan believes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 123
DJI updates Phantom 3 drones with new 'Intelligent Flight Modes,' including auto-follow DJI's latest generation of drones, the Phantom 3 lineup, gained a number of new features on Monday, thanks to new firmware that adds "intelligent flight modes," including auto-follow, waypoints, and auto-filming of points of interest. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
First 'Steve Jobs' review calls film 'must-see,' hails Michael Fassbender's 'enthralling' performance Writer Aaron Sorkin's forthcoming "Steve Jobs" biopic screened at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend, and the first review has emerged with considerable praise, calling the movie an unconventionally constructed, "brilliant" piece of filmmaking. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 48
Apple planning 2016 'iPhone 7' to be thinnest yet, in-line with new iPod touch & iPad Air 2 While all eyes are on this week's "iPhone 6s" unveiling, Apple's 2016 iPhone upgrade is already in the works, with the company said to be aiming to make the device as thin as 6 millimeters, which would be even thinner than the latest iPod touch and iPad Air 2. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 183
Review: Grip&Shoot iPhone camera grip with Bluetooth shutter trigger The Grip&Shoot is a versatile Bluetooth accessory with a handle, trigger, and tripod mount, allowing for a steadier hold on your iPhone while taking pictures or shooting video. We think it could appeal to some videographers or people who want capture images remotely, but its dependence on third-party apps will be a dealbreaker for some. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6
Apple may introduce less expensive gold Apple Watch, new iPad keyboard next week - report Apple may still have a few surprises in store for its Sept. 9 event, including a "revamped iPad keyboard" and a less expensive gold variant of the current Apple Watch design, according to The New York Times. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 49
Wells Fargo says low expectations for Apple's Sept. 9 event could work to stock's advantage There's a feeling on Wall Street that everything is already known and expected heading into Apple's "Hey Siri" event, investment firm Wells Fargo said on Friday, suggesting that any potential surprises could help push the company's stock higher. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
RBC reiterates $150 target for Apple stock, sees 'iPhone 6s' event boosting shares Apple's Sept. 9 event, where it is expected to introduce a new iPhone and Apple TV, will likely be a catalyst for shares of the company, RBC Capital Markets told investors on Friday, while reiterating its $150 price target. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22
Rumor: Apple to launch 21.5-inch iMac with 4K Retina display in October Apple's iMac lineup will gain a smaller 21.5-inch model with a 4K-resolution Retina display in the coming months, likely at the company's annual October media event, a new report claims. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 58
