Watch Effect: Apple's first OLED display product could hint at more to come OLED displays, which can offer power savings advantages over their LCD counterparts, have been rumored to arrive in Apple products for years. But with the launch of the Apple Watch, the company has finally opted to embrace OLED technology, which could pave the way for future devices, like the iPhone, to make the switch. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 38
Google's Nest team helps create Brillo & Weave, to simplify the connected Internet of Things Seeking to connect everything around us, from household appliances to public parking meters, Google on Thursday announced Brillo, a low-level operating system that can run on a range of devices, as well as Weave, a communications layer that will allow devices to talk to one another. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 26
Appeals court denies Apple's bid to remove antitrust monitor in e-books case Apple's efforts to have antitrust compliance monitor Michael Bromwich removed from oversight of its business were denied on Wednesday, as an appeals court said the iBooks operator lacked sufficient reasoning to have him replaced. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 22
Watch Effect: Apple Watch hints at a Siri who's always just a shout away Pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone makes Siri easier to access than ever. But with a new voice-controlled Apple TV said to be on the horizon, Siri seems poised to become an even more prevalent part of the Apple ecosystem. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 36
Citing 'long tail' of iPhone 6 & 6 Plus sales, Cowen raises Apple target to $140 Projecting that iPhone sales will again top 50 million in the current June quarter, investment firm Cowen and Company raised its price target on Apple stock to $140 on Tuesday, on continued strong sales of the flagship iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 11
How the rest of Apple's ecosystem could benefit from Apple Watch: Smarter, contextually aware notifications Apple frequently introduces new technologies and features in a singular new product, then gradually brings them to other devices in its ecosystem, making for a more coherent user experience. With the recent launch of the Apple Watch, the company has begun offering smarter and more contextually aware locations — something we'd like to see on the rest of the company's platforms. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30
Apple wants subscription TV service to include live local broadcasts, content rights remain roadblock The main hold-up in Apple launching a subscription TV service is content rights, with a new report on Friday saying the company could again face delays as it seeks to include live, local network television stations. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 41
Apple seeks to improve the stylus with dynamic input based on pressure, grip, angle & more As rumors suggest Apple will launch a 12.9-inch iPad with a new stylus accessory later this year, a new patent application offers a glimpse at what the company could be working on, describing an advanced stylus that would offer much more dynamic ways of interacting with a touchscreen than just the press of a finger. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 21
Pebble struggling to secure new funding in wake of Apple Watch, rumor claims Silicon Valley venture capitalists are reportedly turning down requests from smartwatch maker Pebble for funding, leading to speculation that the company may be struggling following the launch of the Apple Watch. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 78
First look: Mophie's aluminum & leather, cable concealing Apple Watch Dock Mophie is one of the biggest accessory makers out of the gate with a docking station for the newly released Apple Watch, and AppleInsider offers an exclusive first-hand look at the soon-to-be-released hardware. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 12
First Apple Watch update released: Watch OS 1.0.1 improves Siri, standing activities, calorie counting, more Apple on Tuesday released Watch OS 1.0.1, its first-ever software update for the newly released Apple Watch, addressing a myriad of bugs and issues, including improved performance for Siri, measuring standing activities, counting calories for indoor cycling and rowing, and more. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 90
Piper Jaffray abandons hope for full-fledged Apple television, remains bullish on AAPL stock Longtime Apple television proponent Gene Munster threw in the towel on Tuesday, telling investors that he no longer believes the company has a big-screen set in the works, based on the latest rumors. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 28
Apple launches new 15-inch MacBook Pro with Force Touch trackpad Apple on Tuesday issued an update to its 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, adding faster Intel processors, as well as the new pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 80
Carl Icahn sets new Apple target of $240 per share, valuing company at $1.4 trillion In his latest open letter to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has said he believes shares of the company should currently be trading at more than $100 higher than their current valuation. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 75
Appeals court finds Samsung violated Apple's design patents, but not trade dress An appeals court ruled on Monday that Samsung's $930 million penalty, stemming from its patent infringement suit with Apple, must be adjusted, in a mixed courtroom outcome for the iPhone maker. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 90
Apple's 50,000-square-foot retail store in Dubai to open in August Apple's largest retail store yet, and its first in the Middle East, is on track to open in Dubai's Mall of the Emirates this summer, a new report reveals. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 11
Rumor: Apple to update 15" MacBook Pro, 27" iMac on Wednesday Rather than waiting for WWDC, Apple may update its 15-inch MacBook Pro and 27-inch iMac with Intel's latest Broadwell processors this week on Wednesday, according to a new rumor. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 50
Trader Joe's grocery chain preparing to accept Apple Pay Popular U.S. grocery chain Trader Joe's is gearing up to begin accepting contactless payments via Apple Pay at check-out, AppleInsider has learned. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 54
Rumor: 12MP camera in Apple's 'iPhone 6s' will pack in smaller pixels With numerous reports reaffirming that Apple's next-generation iPhone will feature a higher-quality 12-megapixel camera, one analyst has chimed to claim that the company will achieve this through smaller pixels in the images it captures. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17
Apple on track for another 51+ million iPhone sales this quarter, research says Demand for Apple's iPhone continues to stay extremely strong, even as the life cycle of the current iPhone 6 series begins to wind down heading into the fall, new data from UBS reveals. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 30
Apple intervenes in Radio Shack sale in effort to protect customer data Bidding for the RadioShack brand and customer data has ended, but not before Apple weighed in on the proceedings, saying that information collected during the sale of its own products should be left out of the deal. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 75
Apple favoring sole-source parts for Apple Watch, adding to supply constraints Apple is without a backup supplier for many components in the new Apple Watch, a new analysis has discovered, revealing an unusual move for a company that generally works to secure options in its supply chain. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 49
iOS-connected Lily drone promises to make aerial photography simpler than ever A newly announced iOS-compatible camera drone ditches controllers entirely, making it as simple as tossing the device into the sky to begin recording high-quality aerial footage. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 35
Apple's next-gen 'iPhone 6s' to come in rose gold model, feature 2GB RAM, 12MP camera This year's iPhone upgrade will feature a rose gold casing color, matching the Apple Watch Edition, according to one well-connected insider, who also revealed it will feature a 12-megapixel camera and 2-gigabytes of RAM, among other changes. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 107
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