'Stagefright' vulnerability compromises Android phones with 1 text message, may affect 950M devices A newly discovered security issue in the Android mobile operating system dubbed "Stagefright" has been called one of the worst vulnerabilities to date, and could present a critical issue for some 95 percent of devices in users' hands. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 157
Inside iOS 9: Notification Center streamlined with app alerts sorted by date, Apple Watch battery widget, new iPad view A number of small but significant tweaks to the Notification Center in iOS 9 have made Apple's catch-all drop down menu more useful and efficient, including an easier way to remove all app notifications on a daily basis. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 8
Aaron Sorkin's 'Steve Jobs' selected as Centerpiece of New York Film Festival The highly anticipated biopic of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, with Michael Fassbender in the title role, will hold the prestigious "Centerpiece" slot at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 3. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 16
Apple-owned micro-LED display technology earns high praise, seen as potential OLED replacement Before Apple acquired low-power display maker LuxVue, micro-LED technology was relatively unknown. But now the display industry is paying close attention, and one expert believes micro-LED could disrupt current LCD screens, as well as OLED displays like on the Apple Watch. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32
Inside iOS 9: Apple's Maps app gets smarter with automatic directions based on user habits A major focus for Apple in building iOS 9 is making it even easier to access the information you need, in part by predicting what you want before you unlock your phone. One way the upcoming operating system does that is by knowing when you get into your car, and predicting where you're probably planning to drive. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 81
Police shut down Chinese factory that produced $19M worth of fake iPhones A major iPhone counterfeiting factory, which produced so many fake Apple devices that some even made their way to the U.S., has been shut down by Beijing police and led to nine arrests. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35
Trailer debuts for Steve Jobs documentary derided by Apple exec as 'mean-spirited' The trailer for "Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine," a highly criticized documentary from Oscar winner Alex Gibney, premiered on Friday, giving the general public their first glimpse at the controversial film. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 98
Apple's $26.5B in purchase commitments hint at huge 'iPhone 6s' launch Apple had $26.5 billion in off-balance sheet commitments at the end of the June quarter — a massive year-over-year increase that suggests the company is planning for a record breaking launch of its next-generation "iPhone 6s." Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
Sales of Apple's iOS devices now equal total Windows PC sales Sales of Apple's iOS lineup — comprised of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch — has now matched annual sales of devices running the ubiquitous Microsoft Windows platform. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28
Notes of interest from Apple's Q3 2015 conference call Record setting sales of the iPhone pushed Apple to its best June quarter ever, with profit of $10.7 billion. Following the announcement, executives from the company participated in a conference call with analysts and the media, and notes of inventory follow. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12
Apple partner TSMC to mass produce 10nm chips by early 2017, on pace to beat Intel The race to make smaller and more efficient mobile processors continues, with iPhone chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. revealing it remains on track to mass produce its first 10-nanometer FinFET processors by early 2017 — a timeframe that would put it ahead of rival Intel. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 88
Apple, Samsung & carriers working together on 'e-SIM' standard for mobile data plans The two largest handset makers in the world — Apple and Samsung — are said to be working with some of the largest carriers around the globe on a new, so-called "e-SIM" standard that would replace traditional SIM cards, and make it easier for customers to sign up for new data plans. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35
UBS forecasts iPhone ASP at $660, pushing Apple's June margins to 40.9% Investment firm UBS revealed on Thursday that it has high expectations for Apple's gross margins in the just-concluded June quarter, predicting they will reach nearly 41 percent on outstanding sales of the jumbo-sized iPhone 6 Plus. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28
New iPod touch vs. iPhone 5s: Apple's latest iPod packs surprising power Apple surprised on Wednesday by including its latest-generation A8 processor in the latest iPod touch — a decision that makes it a formidable and highly affordable opponent to the company's mid-range iPhone 5s. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 65
New gold, dark blue and hot pink colors come to Apple's iPod nano, shuffle & touch lineups All three devices in Apple's existing iPod lineup — the iPod nano, shuffle and touch — gained three new color options on Wednesday. And while the iPod touch's internal components were overhauled, the iPod nano and shuffle specifications remain unchanged. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23
Apple launches new iPod touch with 64-bit A8 CPU, 8MP camera, M8 motion coprocessor & 128GB capacity Apple on Wednesday overhauled its iPod touch lineup for the first time in years, debuting a new high-end $399 model with a 128-gigabyte capacity, while giving all versions a 64-bit A8 processor, M8 motion coprocessor, and 8-megapixel rear camera. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 173
iPhone will outperform market expectations, pushing shares of Apple to $185, FBR says Recent struggles for Apple stock are based on unfounded fears out of China, FBR Capital Markets said on Tuesday, telling investors it believes the "speed bump" will be over soon as strong iPhone sales continue. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 21
Led by enterprise sales, global tablet use predicted to approach 800M by 2018 Though annual tablet sales have largely plateaued and aren't expected to see reignited growth in the near future, devices like Apple's iPad will continue to grow in use in corporate environments, Forrester Research believes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9
Rumor: Apple 'cautious' in placing orders for late 2015 launch of 12.9" 'iPad Pro' Suppliers are expected to begin providing components for a so-called "iPad Pro" in late September, but Apple is said to be taking a conservative approach in placing orders for its anticipated 12.9-inch touchscreen tablet. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 29
First look: Hands on with the new Phantom 3 Professional iOS-connected camera drone DJI's new Phantom 3 Professional flying camera drone has a distinctly more premium feel when compared to its predecessor, thanks largely to an overhauled hardware controller that's a massive improvement to what was already a great accessory. AppleInsider offers a first look. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 18
Driven again by China, Apple's iPhone shipments expected to hit 51M for June quarter Apple is poised to announce yet another record breaking quarter, the latest research from investment firm UBS suggests, with iPhone sales once again driven to new heights thanks largely to growth in China. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 41
Spotify encourages customers to bypass Apple's App Store, save $3 per month on subscriptions In an effort to bypass Apple's 30 percent cut of all App Store purchases, and in the wake of the launch of Apple Music, Spotify has begun emailing customers who subscribed through their iOS to convert their subscription to a Web-based one and save $3 per month. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 45
Inside iOS 9: iPad home screen folders now display 16 apps per page In another move intended to take advantage of greater screen real estate on the iPad, folders iniOS 9 are now a larger four-by-four design, accommodating 16 apps per page. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9
Judge tosses Smartflash's $533M victory against Apple, damages to be retried Months after a Texas jury ordered Apple to pay $532.9 million to a product-less company that critics have dubbed a "patent troll," a judge has tossed out that decision, declaring that instructions given to the jury may have improperly affected the damage assessment. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11
