Director Steven Soderbergh secretly shot new thriller 'Unsane' entirely on Apple's iPhone Acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh's next film, a thriller titled "Unsane," will see a wide theatrical release next spring, despite the fact that it was filmed entirely on an iPhone. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18
Foxconn profits plummet 39% following iPhone X production woes Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn this week posted a 39 percent year-over-year decrease in net profit, losses that industry watchers attribute to the difficult-to-assemble iPhone X, which remains in limited supply. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 12
Apple supplier hints at next-gen HomePod with Face ID Before the first-generation HomePod can even make its way into the wild, rumors are already cropping up about a future update to the premium speaker, as the president of supplier Inventec made comments about future smart speakers with facial recognition capabilities. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 20
Latest iOS 11.2 beta clarifies that Control Center doesn't fully disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth A somewhat controversial change in iOS 11 will come with a little more clarity in the forthcoming iOS 11.2 update, with the latest beta adding a prompt informing users that turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via Control Center doesn't fully disable them. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 33
Apple working 24/7 to finish downtown Brooklyn store as giant glass pane shatters Crews are working around the clock to put the finishing touches on the first Apple store in downtown Brooklyn, but they recently suffered a setback — a massive pane of glass has shattered. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 33
6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in the works for late 2018 launch Apple is said to have three new iPhone models in the pipeline for a late 2018 launch, two of which will be the company's biggest handsets ever, crossing the six-inch threshold with new edge-to-edge OLED and traditional LCD models. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 87
Extreme test shows OLED iPhone X with 'dark mode' saves nearly 60% battery over 3 hours After publicizing ways to reduce power consumption on the iPhone X OLED display, AppleInsider has begun to put the methods to the test to get a feel for exactly how much power can be saved. The answer: a lot. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 30
Logitech will offer all Harmony Link owners a free upgrade to its iOS-connected Harmony Hub After announcing that its Harmony Link remote control device will no longer operate as of March of 2018, Logitech has revealed it will upgrade all existing customers to its successor, the Harmony Hub, at no cost. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 3
Origin of Apple's 'A ?' QuickType bug a mystery, but notoriety grows with spread of memes, tweets An iOS QuickType and autocorrect bug replacing the letter "i" with the letter A and a strange character has seemingly spread, despite the fact that no software updates have arrived. Its persistence raises questions as to what exactly is causing the autocorrect issue to proliferate — and is also drawing jokes on social media. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 18
Apple AR headset codenamed 'T288' said to run new 'rOS' operating system, launch as soon as 2020 With the groundwork now being laid in ARKit for iOS 11, Apple is said to be hard at work on a full-fledged augmented reality headset for launch as soon as 2020, running a new operating system dubbed "rOS," a new report claims. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 66
First look: ElevationDock 4 is first MFi-certified Lightning dock to work one-handed Accessory maker ElevationLab is back at it with their fourth-generation iPhone and iPad charging dock, using an integrated Lightning connector, adjustable plug and back, and micro suction cups to allow for sturdy one-handed undocking. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 6
Disney may buy 21st Century Fox assets in entertainment mega merger The Walt Disney Co., which has worked closely with Apple for many years, is said to be in talks to potentially acquire most of rival entertainment giant 21st Century Fox, in a deal that could have major ramifications for services like iTunes, the Apple TV and Apple Music. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 14
iPhone X tips: How to record your own Animoji karaoke Apple's Animoji are a smash hit, but one of their most popular uses is not what was originally intended: lip syncing along with your favorite songs. The process of recording it is a little unconventional, but AppleInsider is here to explain how you can get in on the fun. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 7
iPhone X tips: Maximize battery life with 'dark mode' inverted colors and grayscale Apple's switch to an OLED display on the iPhone X means users who dig into the settings of the device can squeeze out more battery life, reducing the power consumption of the screen and extending the time needed between charges. AppleInsider tells you how to do it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 13
iPhone X tips: Miss the home button? Here's how to add a virtual one The removal of the home button on the iPhone X is a bold decision by Apple, but some customers may find themselves pining for the way things once were. Thankfully, the home button is not gone entirely, as iOS allows you to add a customizable virtual one to your screen. AppleInsider explains how to do it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 25
As Apple's cash hoard grows to $268 billion, Republican tax plan would make it cheaper to return funds to US Apple this week revealed that its cash position has grown to $268 billion, with the vast majority of it held overseas to avoid paying domestic taxes. But the prospect of bringing that money stateside could become more appealing if the proposed U.S. tax overhaul comes to pass. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 0
Wall Street raises targets as Apple wows with iPhone 8 launch quarter, hype grows for iPhone X With a better-than-expected iPhone 8 launch quarter, and a highly anticipated debut for the flagship iPhone X, investors on Wall Street are riding high on Apple stock, pushing shares into uncharted territory as analysts increase their forecasts to trillion-dollar market cap levels. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 25
Notes of interest from Apple's Q4 2017 conference call Exceeding market expectations with another strong quarter, Apple saw growth in its three main businesses of iPhone, iPad and Mac, on its way to $46.7 billion in revenue. Following the reveal, the company held a conference call with media and analysts, and notes of interest follow. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 17
Apple revenue surges 12% to $52.6B on sales of 46.7M iPhones, 5.4M Macs Apple on Thursday reported an iPhone 8 launch quarter that exceeded market expectations, topping revenue from a year ago by 12 percent as Apple's diversified iPhone lineup is showing signs of strength. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 37
Earnings preview: Apple to shed light on iPhone 8 launch, Wall Street expects 46M total iPhones sold Thursday afternoon's quarterly earnings report from Apple will be the first indication the company has given as to the performance of the iPhone 8 since it debuted in late September, though any concrete indication of the performance of the iPhone X will likely remain mum until the conclusion of the holiday period. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 1
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE use not ideal for marathon runners, offers 3 hours of streaming music & GPS If you want to stream music while tracking an extended outdoor workout, you'll probably want to bring your iPhone in tow with your new Apple Watch Series 3, as the latest watchOS 4.1 update offers just three hours of uptime while streaming music and using GPS. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 27
First look: Apple's official iPhone X leather and silicone cases Though Apple is holding back deliveries of the iPhone X until its official launch on Friday, the company has placed no such restrictions on official cases for the highly anticipated handset, as customers have now been receiving Apple's official iPhone X protective cases. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 26
Apple emphasizes again that Touch ID for iPhone X was never an option, company all-in on Face ID Apple has once again reiterated that, despite rumors to the contrary, the company did not intend to have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the display of the iPhone X, and that Face ID was developed to be a full, permanent Touch ID replacement. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 44
Apple releases watchOS 4.1 with support for LTE music streaming on Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular Delivering a feature that has been showcased in advertisements for the Apple Watch Series 3 since it launched in September, Apple on Tuesday released watchOS 4.1, giving users the ability to stream Apple Music and an iCloud Music Library without a phone near by. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
