Apple previews Final Cut Pro 10.4 update with 8K timeline alongside new iMac Pro In addition to giving testers a first look at the new iMac Pro desktop, Apple also supplied them with an upcoming release of Final Cut Pro X, which will add support for an 8K-resolution timeline and 8K ProRes files. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21
Apple's $4,999 all-in-one iMac Pro launches Thursday, Dec. 14 After being announced in June, the premium iMac Pro is finally ready to begin shipping to consumers this week, as Apple has announced that the new desktop will be available this Thursday, Dec. 14. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 150
Apple acquires song identifying app Shazam for undisclosed sum Apple on Monday confirmed that it has purchased popular service Shazam, an app that listens for and identifies songs. It was rumored that the deal was for about $400 million, but no official sale price was given. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 48
After Apple's HomePod delay, Google's $399 Home Max speaker goes on sale While Apple's HomePod couldn't reach store shelves before the end of 2017, Google's competing Home Max speaker has arrived right on time, with orders now being accepted at Best Buy and shipping in time for Christmas. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 28
Verify your identity to ensure smooth Apple Pay Cash transactions Apple and financial institutions want to make Apple Pay Cash as frictionless as possible for simple person-to-person money transfers. But if you want to send a larger amount of money, or spend your Apple Pay Cash at a retail store, you may need to verify your identity for security purposes. If you want to get that verification out of the way up front, AppleInsider shows you how to do it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 2
Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV limited to 2.1 stereo sound, despite streaming 4K HDR video Though owners of an ultra-high definition 4K TV set with high-dynamic range will get full visual fidelity from Amazon's newly released Prime Video app for Apple TV, the sound quality won't match that best-in-class experience, as it is apparently limited to 2.1 channels at launch. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32
First look: Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV launches on tvOS App Store Six months after being announced, Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV has debuted on the tvOS App Store, meaning subscribers will be able to view hits like "The Man in the High Castle," "The Big Sick," "Catastrophe," and "The Grand Tour" on Apple's latest set-top boxes. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 67
Apple Pay Cash leverages Discover Network for new virtual debit card In order to bring the Apple Pay Cash debit card to life, Apple has utilized credit card provider Discover, whose Discover Network debit services power the virtual tap-to-pay card for money transfers and in-store purchases. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21
watchOS 4.2 launches with Apple Pay Cash for Apple Watch Apple on Tuesday launched watchOS 4.2 for Apple Watch, giving users of the wearable, connected device the ability to send and receive money from the newly online Apple Pay Cash service. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 4
As fans await update for 3-year-old Mac mini, Apple classifies mid-2011 models 'obsolete' Apple on Monday updated its official list of "obsolete" products to add the mid-2011 Mac mini lineup, once again raising questions about what the company has planned, if anything, for its cheapest Mac. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 78
Apple Pay Cash money transfers launch in US on iPhones, iPads running iOS 11.2 Following Saturday's rushed launch of iOS 11.2, Apple has followed up by taking the Apple Pay Cash feature live, meaning users can now begin sending cash to friends with a debit card via iMessage. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 64
Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018 Declaring AirPods "the most important accessory in Apple's wireless ecosystem," analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the company could ship between 26 million and 28 million units of the completely wireless headphones next year. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 53
Apple software sees disastrous, embarrassing week with iOS springboard crash, macOS root user security flaw Apple, a company that prides itself on customer experience, just had one of its worst customer-facing weeks in history, with a major security flaw on macOS High Sierra and a bug in iOS that rendered some iPhones essentially unusable. It has been an embarrassing turn of events for a technology company that frequently boasts about industry-leading customer satisfaction levels. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 119
Google Maps app updated to fill iPhone X edge-to-edge OLED display One of the most popular applications on the iOS App Store now takes advantage of the edge-to-edge OLED display on the iPhone X, as Google Maps has been updated to accommodate Apple's flagship handset. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1
First look: Apple's downtown Brooklyn store has custom floors, ceiling to dampen bustling city distractions New York City is not known for its peace and quiet, and downtown Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal offers plenty of commotion both above and below ground. It's for that reason that Apple's latest flagship retail store was designed to minimize those distractions, with custom made floors and ceilings that dampen street noise and even cut down on ground vibrations. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 30
First public art exhibition using Apple's ARKit to open in Miami on Dec. 5 Perez Art Museum Miami will be home to the first-ever public exhibition using Apple's ARKit, leveraging iOS devices to showcase how augmented reality can be used to create new forms of expression. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0
After Apple's HomePod delay, Amazon touts budget Echo Dot as best selling Black Friday purchase Just days after Apple delayed its HomePod speaker and personal assistant into 2018, Amazon's low-priced Echo Dot was the company's top seller over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving the online retailer an even greater lead over rivals in the home speaker market. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 31
Mockups envision 'iPhone X Plus' and 'iPhone SE 2' with edge to edge displays, Face ID Though a next-generation iPhone SE isn't expected to get the OLED edge-to-edge treatment, that hasn't stopped German magazine Curved from imagining what it — along with a Plus-sized iPhone X rumored to arrive in late 2018 — might look like. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 52
Faster LTE speeds expected from Apple's 2018 iPhones with upgraded baseband chips from Intel, Qualcomm While current iPhones are limited to 2x2 MIMO technology, Apple is now rumored to upgrade to 4x4 MIMO for its 2018 iPhone models, offering users the fastest cellular LTE speeds available yet in an iPhone. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18
Special delivery: Apple rush orders giant replacement glass for soon-to-open Brooklyn store Days after a massive pane of glass shattered at Apple's upcoming downtown Brooklyn retail store, the company received a replacement piece Friday morning, custom ordered from German glass manufacturer Sedak. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 10
Vimeo adds support for vivid HDR colors on iPhone X, iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K Popular streaming video service Vimeo has updated its official iOS and tvOS apps to take advantage of Apple's recent support for high dynamic range video across its platform of devices, including the iPhone X. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1
iHome launches new HomeKit-compatible outdoor plug, indoor sensors that lack official HomeKit support Smart home accessory maker iHome this week launched a new Apple HomeKit smart plug, intended for outdoor use, just in time for the holiday season and lighted Christmas decorations. The company also debuted a trio of indoor sensors, though none of those offer HomeKit compatibility. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 6
iPhone X shipments from Apple improve to 2-3 weeks in US In a sign that production of the iPhone X is catching up with overwhelming demand, new orders for the iPhone X are now advertised to ship within two to three weeks, a one-week improvement from their previous estimate. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24
Rumor: 2018 iPad Pro with Face ID will be powered by 8-core 'A11X' chip In a move that would follow Apple's usual strategy, it's expected that new iPad Pros due in 2018 will feature a beefed up version of the A11 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X lineups, adding two more processing cores into the mix. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 38
