Rumor: Apple's 12.9" 'iPad Pro' to feature silver nanowire touch panel, debut in 2016 Apple is rumored to have requested samples of new silver nanowire material for thinner touch panels, potentially for use in a jumbo-sized 12.9-inch "iPad Pro," according to a new report. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 12
Chinese smartphone market shrinks for first time in 6 years, but Apple still booming The Chinese smartphone market shrunk by 4 percent in the first quarter of calendar 2015, marking the first time it has seen a year over year contraction in six years, even in the face of huge growth by Apple, IDC reported on Monday. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 10
Bidding intensifies for Nokia's Here maps as Uber offers $3B Whether or not Apple is still in the running to buy Nokia's Here, the digital mapping service will likely sell for more than $3 billion thanks to a bid made by transportation service Uber. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 37
Nintendo plans to release 5 smartphone games within next two years Legendary video game maker Nintendo plans to take a "less is more" approach with its entrance into the smartphone gaming market, revealing this week that it only plans to release a handful of games within the next few years. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 34
Worst-case scenario from Irish tax changes could reduce Apple's annual earnings by 10% If the European Commission were to levy a 12.5 percent tax on all of Apple's earnings that run through Ireland, it would reduce the company's annual earnings by just under 10 percent, a new "worst-case scenario" analysis has found. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 65
Apple's invisible display concept would show more than the human eye can see Future iPhone displays could transmit invisible but valuable information, such as barcodes for coupons or even advanced facial recognition, according to a proposed Apple invention. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 17
Apple gearing up for sale of seven-part bond to fund share buybacks and dividends Apple on Wednesday notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it is planning yet another bond sale, accruing debt to fund its ongoing quarterly dividend payments and share repurchase program. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 35
Beats Music rebranding may not be imminent, as Apple still doesn't have necessary licenses Despite rumors that Apple could rebrand and relaunch Beats Music as soon as next month's Worldwide Developers Conference, a new report suggests that's unlikely, as the company apparently does not have the licensing deals finalized for such a change. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 37
Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts was America's top-paid female executive in 2014 Though she was only an Apple employee for about half of the year, Angela Ahrendts earned nearly $83 million last year, making her the highest paid female executive in America. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 74
NBC Sports channel unexpectedly disappears from some Apple TV boxes In the midst of the NHL playoffs and hype for the Kentucky Derby, a number of users have found that the Apple TV channel to stream those events, NBC Sports Live Extra, has unexpectedly disappeared from their set-top box. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 23
Hands-on with alleged 'iPad Pro' case gives comparison to Apple's iPad Air Whether or not a new 12-plus-inch iPad becomes an actual product, case makers are betting on leaked design specifications, and a new video offers an idea of just how big a so-called "iPad Pro" might be. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 50
Apple confirms ink in some darker wrist tattoos can interfere with Apple Watch heart rate sensor Apple this week updated a support page for the Apple Watch, revealing that the ink found in some tattoos on the wrist can in fact affect the heart rate monitor, and associated wrist detection feature, for the new wearable device. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 122
Amid rumors of an Apple buyout, Nokia's maps business shines in otherwise disappointing quarter Shares of Nokia fell more than 12 percent on Thursday after the company's networking division reported disappointing results. But a bright spot was its "Here" mapping division, which is rumored to be a potential acquisition target for Apple. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 28
Apple spending on research and development swells again to $1.9 billion Apple's spending on research and development surged year over year by another $500 million last quarter, reaching $1.9 billion and growing to 3.3 percent of the company's total net sales. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 16
Apple's App Store review delays temporarily ground DJI's new Phantom 3 drone [u] An apparently lengthy and stringent Apple App Store review process has held up the release of an app required to connect iOS devices to DJI's Phantom 3 drone camera, leading to frustration among owners of the new device. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 13
Estimates raised on Wall Street as Apple impresses investors again with another record quarter The iPhone continues to drive growth at Apple, once again propelling the company to a record quarter that has left analysts on Wall Street confident the company's stock will continue to go higher. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 50
Tim Cook hints Apple could be a part of 'major changes in media' The launch of HBO Now on Apple devices has been a big hit for both companies, and could hint at a major role for Apple in the future of cable cutting, CEO Tim Cook said on Monday. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 42
Apple sells blockbuster 61M iPhones, nets $13.6B profit in record March quarter Apple on Monday reported yet another record breaking quarter, selling more than 60 million iPhones in the three-month period ending in March, a significant 40 percent year over year increase. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 153
Sapphire screen cover hampers Apple Watch display quality, expert says The best screen image quality can actually be found on Apple's entry-level Apple Watch Sport, as the costlier stainless steel and Edition versions feature sapphire covers that degrade image quality with higher reflectance, a display expert claims. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 51
Earnings preview: Wall Street expects 57M iPhones shipped in a record March quarter for Apple Apple is once again expected to have set a new quarterly record in March when it announces earnings this afternoon, with investors on average expecting blockbuster iPhone sales to drive about $56 billion in revenue. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 27
Embracing a wireless future: What it's like to use Apple's 12" MacBook as your main computer In writing our review for Apple's impressive new 12-inch MacBook, the reality of using the ultraportable notebook didn't fully set in until I realized I couldn't actually finish the publication of said review without turning to my MacBook Pro. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 219
Apple Watch found to be compliant with Qi wireless charging standard The inductive charging capabilities of the Apple Watch are based on the established Qi open standard, as shown by the fact that the Apple Watch charger works with the competing Moto 360 smartwatch. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 13
Apple debuts three new ads showing Apple Watch use in everyday situations Commemorating the launch of the Apple Watch on Friday, Apple launched three new ads showcasing how the device can be useful in normal daily life situations. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 53
Ahead of Apple Watch, Microsoft beefs up its Band with new cycling trackers, blood oxygen calculator With the Apple Watch set to launch in a matter of hours, Microsoft this week announced new capabilities for its own wearable device, including support for new cycling apps, as well as the ability to measure cardiovascular fitness through blood oxygen levels. Neil Hughes 11 years ago 33
