Sales of 53M iPhones in June quarter predicted to help propel Apple stock to $170, Brean Capital says Apple's June quarter will come in higher than most on Wall Street expect, Brean Capital told investors on Monday, revealing it expects the company to have sold as many as 53 million iPhones in the three-month period. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 35
Showtime's new cord-cutter channel launches on Apple TV with 30-day free trial Cable cutters can now access premium network Showtime, home to "Homeland" and "Dexter," via their Apple TV, which launched on Tuesday with a free 30-day trial period. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 50
Google's Waze mapping service launches carpooling trial in Israel As Apple looks to expand its Maps effort with public transit information, Google its taking its Waze service in a different direction, debuting a new ride sharing feature that is being tested in Israel. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 12
Review: Mad Catz Micro C.T.R.L.i wireless game controller for iPhone and iPad The Mad Catz Micro C.T.R.L.i is the most affordable iPhone- and iPad-compatible wireless game controller on the market, and that alone will make it the ideal choice for many mobile gamers, even though its design has a few glaring issues. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22
Custom iPhone 6 paint job hints at what a rose gold Apple 'iPhone 6s' could look like Apple is rumored to offer its next-generation iPhone in a new rose gold color option, which has led to forgeries in the Far East attempting to imagine what the color might look like on a so-called "iPhone 6s." Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23
How to remove Connect from Apple Music in iOS 8.4 The new Connect feature in Apple Music allows fans to engage with artists in a more direct and personal way. But those who aren't interested in the social feature can remove it from the iOS 8.4 Music app entirely — here's how to do it. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32
UBS calls Apple 'the Shake Shack of technology,' advises investors to buy in In making its case for investors to buy Apple stock, investment bank UBS this week made an interesting analogy, comparing the iPhone maker to growing fast food restaurant Shake Shack, saying the two companies are responsible for "the era of consumer experience." Neil Hughes 10 years ago 27
Promotional images suggest Apple's new iPod colors will launch July 14 Apple's newly leaked iPod colors may arrive sooner than expected, on Tuesday, July 14, if the company's carefully designed marketing materials once again prove accurate. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 25
Full trailer for 'Steve Jobs' film shows Apple co-founder's successes and struggles The full two-and-a-half-minute trailer for the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic was released by Universal Pictures on Wednesday, giving a closer look at how the film will feature high-stakes drama from the Apple co-founder's personal and professional lives. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 56
Review: Griffin WatchStand Charging Dock for Apple Watch Apple Watch owners looking to conveniently charge and showcase their wrist-worn device have a new, affordable quality option with the Griffin WatchStand Charging Dock. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
How to hide the Apple Music subscription service & get back Playlists parent menu in iOS 8.4 Though heavily hyped, Apple Music subscriptions may not be for everyone. Those who want to remove the streaming service from their iOS 8.4 Music app, and gain back easy access to custom playlists in the process, can easily do so — here's how. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 28
Apple SIM goes global: GigSky brings iPad data plans to more than 90 countries & territories iPad toting travelers can now use their Apple SIM card in many more places internationally thanks to GigSky, which announced on Tuesday that it has struck a deal with Apple to provide high-speed wireless connectivity in more than 90 countries and territories across the world. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 24
Apple Music & Beats 1 launches hyped by Eddy Cue, Jimmy Iovine & Trent Reznor To promote this week's launch of the subscription Apple Music streaming service, as well as the 24/7 Beats 1 worldwide radio station, the faces of Apple's music business — Eddy Cue, Jimmy Iovine, and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor — stepped into the limelight once again, to explain how their new services are intended to stand out from the rest. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 5
Apple CEO Tim Cook celebrates Supreme Court decision on gay marriage with quote from Steve Jobs The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of marriage equality in all 50 states, and Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook praised the landmark decision by recalling his company's famous "Crazy Ones" quote, co-written by his late, close friend Steve Jobs. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 291
With iPhone & Apple Watch, Apple playing a key role in 'consumerization' of healthcare With the iPhone an everyday part of millions of consumers' lives, and now the debut of the Apple Watch, healthcare professionals believe that Apple is a pivotal part in what they see as the "consumerization" of healthcare, driven by easy access to health-related data. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9
Apple expanding user privacy, will prevent iOS apps from seeing other installed apps As part of a continued focus on protecting user privacy, Apple is reportedly planning to change a policy on third-party applications and prevent them from finding out what other apps are installed on an iPhone or iPad. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 15
Apple on pace to sell 53M iPhones in June quarter, Apple Watch demand sustaining 'healthy' levels Demand for Apple's flagship iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus remains extremely strong, even as the product cycle begins to wind down, while consumer interest in the Apple Watch is outperforming the first iPhone, new data reveals. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 61
Apple issues second beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan to developers Just over two weeks after OS X 10.11 El Capitan was made official, Apple has supplied developers with the second beta of the new Mac operating system set to launch this fall. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 10
Free, ad-supported Google Play Music stations debut in US a week before Apple Music & Beats 1 With just a week to go before the launch of Apple Music, a new ad-supported free streaming version of Google Play Music, centered around curated radio stations, is now available in the U.S. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 37
Source: First iPhone without home button on Apple's roadmap, but not before 2017 Apple is indeed working on a radical iPhone redesign that will ditch the home button, AppleInsider has learned, but consumers shouldn't expect to see such a drastic change to the company's handset within the next few years. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 76
Rumor: Apple developing iPhone display with integrated Touch ID fingerprint scanner, eliminating home button Rumors have persisted for years claiming that Apple may eventually eliminate the home button on its iPhone, and a new report suggests the company is looking into developing a new solution for moving its Touch ID fingerprint sensor to the display itself. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 52
New York school district converts 75% of its curriculum to Apple's iPad All students in grades 3 through 9 in the affluent Mineola, N.Y., school district have been equipped with Apple's iPad, in an aggressive and ambitious initiative that has converted some 75 percent of its students' instructional days to the touchscreen tablet. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13
Apple investigating thinner touch panels that can sense 3D 'hover' gestures Apple is looking beyond its new Force Touch pressure-sensitive input method, and may in the future allow users to perform gestures by pointing or moving their hands in front of a device, without even touching it, new patents reveal. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20
Apple Music Radio debuts in iOS 8.4 & iOS 9 betas with 28 stations, including Beats 1 The native Music app in Apple's iOS 8.4 and iOS 9 betas was updated on Thursday with access to a new "Radio" tab, including a preview of the company's new live, flagship radio station Beats 1. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 29
