2018 iPhone X update expected to focus on reducing costs, won't feature TrueDepth 3D rear camera Apple's forward facing TrueDepth camera system, which powers Face ID on the iPhone X, won't make it to the company's rear facing cameras next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
iPhone X orders held up by credit freezes put in place after Equifax hack Some customers scrambling to preorder the hotly anticipated iPhone X early Friday morning hit an unexpected roadblock: Credit freezes put in place after the Equifax data breach held up authorization of payment plan loans. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 21
Just as it did with iPhone 8, Best Buy tacks $100 extra onto upfront payments for iPhone X [u] Customers in a rush to preorder the iPhone X from Best Buy on Friday morning may be in for a bit of sticker shock when they double-check the final bill, as the retailer tacked on an extra $100 for full-price purchases of the handset [updated with comment from Best Buy]. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 34
Microsoft kills Kinect just as Apple dives into facial recognition with iPhone X Face ID With days until the launch of the iPhone X and its Face ID camera array, Microsoft's own motion sensing and facial recognition system for Xbox, dubbed Kinect, has been officially discontinued after a long period of languish. AppleInsider explains how Apple and Microsoft's separate facial recognition technologies — one failed, one upcoming — both share common roots. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 39
How to customize Philips Hue Dimmer Switches to control any Apple HomeKit devices A recent firmware update for the Philips Hue lighting lineup has given HomeKit compatibility to the company's affordable dimmer switches. That means you can now customize the switches to your liking, making them control a multitude of HomeKit accessories beyond Hue bulbs. AppleInsider shows you how to do it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8
Apple stores will have iPhone X launch units for walk-in customers -- but arrive early Apple on Tuesday revealed that it will have limited inventory of the iPhone X available for walk-in customers the day of its Nov. 3 release. However, the company added that prospective buyers are "encouraged to arrive early," as availability will be limited. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 9
Survey finds iPhone X & 8 purchase intent at highest level since Apple launched the iPhone 6 Amid concerns over the debut of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, a new survey finds that the trio of those phones plus the iPhone X is generating considerable buying buzz, with 69 percent of North American consumers planning to buy a new iPhone within the next 3 months. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 54
New York City subway will replace MetroCard with Apple Pay tap-to-pay starting in 2018 The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday approved a new $573 million contract that will see subway turnstiles support contactless payment services, including Apple Pay on iPhone and Apple Watch. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 29
Echoing Apple's $1B investment in Didi Chuxing, Alphabet sinks $1B into Lyft In a deal that values Lyft at $11 billion, Google's parent company Alphabet has invested $1 billion into the ride sharing service, more than a year after Apple placed its own $1 billion bet on Chinese taxi provider Didi Chuxing. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 20
Pesky iMessage delay bug persists for some in Apple's macOS High Sierra A bug affecting a number of macOS High Sierra users can result in significant delays for receipt of iMessages and text messages, as well as a lack of notifications from an iPhone or Apple Watch for the same messages. At the moment, the only fixes appear to be disabling messages, or rolling back to macOS Sierra. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 13
Tip: Convert physical Blu-ray and DVD discs to iTunes with Vudu and Movies Anywhere The expansion of Movies Anywhere to new studios and services has, in a roundabout way, enabled a new capability: You can now scan physical DVDs and Blu-rays that you own, and for a small fee convert them into authentic, legitimate iTunes Store purchases. AppleInsider explains how to do it. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 90
How ditching the home button on iPhone X could pave the way for a dynamic, foldable future iPhone Moving away from the home button could allow for future iPhones to be used in a variety of different orientations — and different physical form factors. AppleInsider explains how the absence of a physical home button on the iPhone X could set the stage for future radical design changes, amid rumors that Apple is interested in pursuing a folding iPhone. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22
Apple seeks new patent for folding displays as rumors of a foldable OLED iPhone heat up On the heels of a rumor that Apple is working with OLED maker LG on a future iPhone that could fold in half, a new patent application from the company describes the very same thing. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22
Rumor: Apple working with LG on foldable OLED iPhone in 2020, leaving rival Samsung in dark Samsung is believed to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for Apple's forthcoming iPhone X, but in an effort to keep future technology breakthroughs secret from its chief rival, Apple is rumored to have partnered with LG to work on a new, foldable iPhone concept. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32
Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular and watchOS 4 have changed how I use my watch A few weeks with Apple Watch Series 3 and watchOS 4 have prompted me to rethink and adjust how I use my Apple Watch on a daily basis. These small but noteworthy changes offer a glimpse at how Apple's wrist-worn platform is maturing nicely into its third year. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 34
US tax reform, if it passes, predicted to drive Apple toward $1 trillion market cap While details on President Trump's proposed tax reform plan remain light, investors are hoping changes could allow Apple to bring some of its overseas cash back to U.S. shores, helping to push the company's stock price to new heights. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 55
Apple's iPad Pro to gain Face ID with TrueDepth camera in 2018 - report After launching next month on the iPhone X, Apple's Face ID technology will reportedly make its way to the iPad in 2018, potentially paving the way for the elimination of the home button on the company's touchscreen tablet. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 36
Jony Ive recalls how Steve Jobs taught him to say no, especially when it hurts to do it Late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs taught his chief designer Jony Ive not only how to say no, but to reject ideas that personally excited him. That process continues to help him to achieve a level of focus — one that he said that Jobs himself had mastered. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 39
Jony Ive on iPhone X and Apple's future products: Design and ideas must wait for technology to catch up In a conversation at The New Yorker's TechFest conference in Manhattan on Friday, Apple chief designer Jony Ive gave a small glimpse into the development of the upcoming iPhone X, and the time that it takes for technology to catch up to ideas. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 36
A reflective Jony Ive recalls the joy of joining Apple, the magic of making products that change people's lives Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive took part in a one-on-one interview at The New Yorker's TechFest event in Manhattan on Friday, where he spoke about the design process, the joys of working at Apple, and even the downside of advanced tools like the iPhone. AppleInsider was there live and shares highlights from the interview. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 16
On 6th anniversary of death of Steve Jobs, Apple CEO Tim Cook still inspired by his late friend Six years ago today, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs passed away. The company's current CEO, Tim Cook, reflected the occasion on Thursday with a quote from the iconic visionary. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 19
India may grant Apple retail presence, tax breaks in exchange for building iPhones locally Apple has asked the Indian government for a number of exemptions following the start of production of iPhones within the country, and officials signaled on Thursday that they are weighing the requests. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 15
Apple releases watchOS 4.0.1 with fix for LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity bug on Apple Watch Series 3 A widely publicized bug that shipped with the new Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular has been addressed with a new software update, in the form of watchOS 4.0.1, which should improve the reliability of LTE cellular connections without an iPhone nearby. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 24
Google's $649 5" Pixel 2, $849 6" Pixel 2 XL smartphones want to be your main squeeze, without a headphone jack Google's second-generation Pixel smartphones, geared to compete with Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone X, boast a new squeeze feature, where users can invoke the handset's assistant by applying pressure to the handset's bezels. And in a growing trend established by Apple's iPhone 7, the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL do not have a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack. Neil Hughes 8 years ago 77
