Google Play Games cross-platform multiplayer comes to iOS, stepping up competition with Apple's Game Center Multiplayer support in Google Play Games has gone multi-platform, with a new software development kit that allows gamers to compete with one another while playing titles on Apple's iOS, as well as Android and the Web. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 55
Big-screen 'iPhone 6' predicted to drive massive upgrades, draw switchers from Android to Apple If Apple were to launch a redesigned iPhone with a screen size around 5 inches this year, it would become the "motherlode of all upgrade cycles" for the company, helping to reaccelerate year over year growth, one analyst believes. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 170
Review: DJI Phantom 2 Vision, a high-end iPhone-compatible flying camera drone With the iPhone-connected drone craze in full effect, AppleInsider decided to put to the test one of the most advanced, Apple-friendly prosumer aerial cameras available today: the DJI Phantom 2 Vision. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 62
Apple's iPhone is most-desired smartphone in emerging markets, passing Samsung While many customers in emerging markets may not be able to afford an iPhone, they'd still prefer it over competing devices running Google's Android, including handsets from Apple rival Samsung, a recent survey reveals. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 40
Microsoft-exclusive blockbuster game Titanfall may be Apple-bound, as developer explores Mac port Newly released shooter "Titanfall," a title upon which Microsoft is pinning big hopes for its new Xbox One gaming console, may not stay exclusive to Microsoft platforms, as the developer behind the game is considering a Mac version as well. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 44
Google Drive slashes paid storage prices, turning up the heat on rival Dropbox Google on Thursday announced drastic price reductions for its paid Drive subscriptions, with 100 gigabytes of cloud storage now costing just $1.99 a month, and 1 terabyte of data available for $9.99 per month, significantly undercutting the prices of rival Dropbox. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 97
Apple job listings suggest cameras coming to Apple TV, hinting at motion controls The Apple TV is one of the few products in Apple's lineup that doesn't include an integrated camera, but that may change with future versions of the hardware, according to new job listings from the company, potentially paving the way for gesture-based motion controls in the living room. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 55
Pacific Crest sees larger $299 iPhone increasing profits, ups Apple price target to $635 Shares of Apple rose Tuesday morning after Pacific Crest upgraded its rating on the stock to "outperform," citing high expectations for the company's next iPhone, which the firm expects to sport a 4.7-inch display and $299 starting price tag. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 66
Rumor: Design of Apple's new big-screen iPhone will be cross between iPhone 5c & 7th-gen iPod nano With Apple widely expected to launch a new, larger iPhone model this year, a new report claims the external design will take numerous cues from the company's mid-range iPhone 5c, as well as its seventh-generation iPod nano. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 78
High-res display processing company Pixelworks reveals Apple as major customer Shares of Pixelworks surged more than 30 percent in premarket trading on Thursday, after the company revealed that Apple represented more than 10 percent of its revenue in 2013. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 13
Siri integration with third-party apps expected to play key role in Apple's 'iWatch' Apple is apparently working to open up Siri, its voice driven personal assistant, to third-party iOS applications, an improvement in services believed to be tied closely to the development of an anticipated "iWatch." Neil Hughes 12 years ago 17
Wall Street not surprised by Apple CFO's retirement, expecting smooth transition The announcement that Apple Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer will retire later this year, making way for Luca Maestri to take over the position, was not surprising to investors on Wall Street, who generally responded with confidence on Tuesday. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 11
Context-aware AI seen as key component behind Apple's new CarPlay Apple's new vehicle infotainment system CarPlay will do much more than display iPhone maps and play music from a vehicle's dashboard, as one key feature will be an advanced, contextually aware artificial intelligence system aims to assist users while they drive. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 53
US survey shows Apple's iPhone 5s has 'staying power,' while 5c is losing ground A new survey of prospective U.S. smartphone buyers has found that Apple's flagship iPhone 5s remains the most popular option for those making a purchase in the next few months, but the iPhone 5c is not expected to make waves. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64
Apple's dynamic user interface would adapt to user's proximity, allowing control from close & far Apple has shown continued interest in a new input method that would use advanced sensors to detect gestures, movements, location and distance from a user, allowing a person to easily transition from physical input up close to gesture controls from afar. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 74
iOS 7.0.6 adoption in North America reached 13.3% within 48 hours - report New mobile tracking data shows that within two days of its release, Apple's iOS 7.0.6 security and maintenance update — which repaired a potentially critical SSL-related bug — was already installed on more than 13 percent of iPhones and iPads in North America. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 44
Institutional ownership of Apple stock reaches new 5-year low Institutional ownership of large-cap stocks is currently at high levels, but there is one glaring exception to that trend: Apple, which is currently at a five-year low among hedge funds, banks, mutual funds, and other powerful types of financial institutions. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 95
GT says plans to supply sapphire glass to Apple are 'progressing well,' company expects profitable 2H of 2014 Though GT Advanced Technologies Inc. did not reveal this week exactly when it will be supplying sapphire glass to Apple en masse, the company did issue a public statement revealing that its arrangement with the iPhone maker is "progressing well." Neil Hughes 12 years ago 30
WWE Network launches on iPhone, iPad & Apple TV, offering every PPV for $10 per month Monday morning brought about the launch of the new streaming network from World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as new applications for both iOS and the Apple TV that allow users to access the content from all of their Apple devices with a $10-per-month subscription. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 51
Apple's holiday Mac shipments outpaced PC growth by largest margin in 5 years While some pundits speculate that Mac lineup could be on the way out in favor of the iPad, Apple's traditional notebooks and desktops outpaced the overall PC market by nearly 25 percent last quarter, representing the largest margin separating the two in five years. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 50
Amazon aiming to take on Apple TV with March launch of new set-top box Internet retail giant Amazon is reportedly planning to preempt Apple's rumored springtime Apple TV refresh with an Android-powered set-top box of its own — and the device could go on sale as soon as next month. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 43
Google made last-ditch effort to block WhatsApp-Facebook deal, was willing to pay more than $19B As talks between Facebook and WhatsApp began to draw to a close, Google Chief Executive Larry Page made a last-ditch effort to block the deal, and was even willing to outdo the $19 billion agreement the messaging app eventually reached with Facebook. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 168
Barclays downgrades rating on Apple stock due to maturing smartphone market, tells investors to 'step aside' Shares of Apple stock slid Thursday morning after investment firm Barclays Capital lowered its rating on shares of the iPhone maker, saying it doesn't expect the stock to break out of its current trading range within the next year, and suggesting its performance could become comparable to that of rival Microsoft. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 93
Google bid $10B for WhatsApp, made separate 'odd' offer before Facebook deal was struck Before WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook this week for some $19 billion in cash and stock, the messaging service was being aggressively pursued by search giant Google, which reportedly offered $10 billion and also made a unique offer in attempt to ensure it wouldn't be outbid. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 38
