Leaked schematics reveal what case makers expect Apple's low-cost iPhone & 'iPhone 5S' will look like Using design plans believed to have originated at Apple, accessory makers are beginning to manufacture cases for the company's anticipated low-cost iPhone, and AppleInsider offers a first look at the schematics they are using to predict the device's appearance. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 120
Inside iOS 7: Apple's Weather app gets animated One of the most significant aesthetic changes in iOS 7 is found in the iPhone's native Weather application, which has been redesigned with moving three-dimensional graphics that illustrate the current conditions. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 70
Solar charging stations with Apple Lightning & 30-pin connectors come to New York iPhone, iPad and iPod users on the go can now receive a free boost at a handful of new public solar charging stations in New York City, with more set to appear across the city over the coming days and weeks. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 47
Inside iOS 7: Apple's new App Store simplifies app updating & discovery The daily routine of manually installing application updates will become a thing of the past, while discovering new software will get easier, thanks to the enhanced capabilities of Apple's App Store in iOS 7. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 25
Developer secretly tested new Mac Pro for weeks inside Apple's 'Evil Lab' Prior to its unveiling at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference, the new Mac Pro was put through its paces in a top-secret lab at Apple's headquarters by a prominent third-party developer. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 180
Rumor: Samsung to supply 7.9" Retina displays for Apple's next iPad mini this year Samsung Display will be the key supplier of high-resolution Retina displays for a new iPad mini set to launch later this year, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 34
Inside iOS 7: Siri gets smarter with new system controls Siri, Apple's voice-driven personal assistant, will become even more helpful with iOS 7 by granting users the ability to control settings such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and even screen brightness. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 39
US assembly of Apple's new Mac Pro to be handled by Flextronics - report When it goes into production in America later this year, Apple's new cylindrical Mac Pro desktop will reportedly be built in U.S. facilities run by Singapore-based manufacturer Flextronics. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 83
Inside iOS 7: Apple automates picture organization in new Photos app One of the biggest application overhauls in iOS 7 is the Photos app, which has been redesigned to automate picture organization and take full advantage of Retina displays. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 37
iOS 7 beta: iTunes Radio brings first ads to Apple's lock screen The new developer beta of iOS 7 with iTunes Radio includes a first for Apple: a direct link on the lock screen to the iTunes Store to purchase content. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 22
Once scorned in China, Apple now praised for environmental policies Apple's aggressive enforcement of environmental policies in China has turned activists — who were once some of its harshest critics — into ardent defenders. Neil Hughes 12 years ago 13
Apple bug report hints developers may receive near-final build of OS X 10.9 at WWDC A curious filing in Apple's bug reporting system includes a build number that suggests pre-release testing on OS X 10.9 has been much more extensive than with last year's OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 74
Android's consumer strength hasn't translated to enterprise, where Apple still dominates While Google's Android is the most popular smartphone platform among consumers, Apple's iOS remains the default choice for the majority of business customers activating phones and tablets, according to the latest data from Good Technology. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 23
ITC sales ban on old iPhones, iPads predicted to have minimum financial impact on Apple Though Apple lost an International Trade Commission ruling this week to Samsung and sales of the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 must be suspended in the U.S., those legacy products are already on the way out, suggesting to market watchers that the financial impact will be minimal. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 35
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer personally visits Hollywood to sell studios on Xbox One In an effort to sell television studios on his company's forthcoming Xbox One game console and media center, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer personally paid a visit to Hollywood last week. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 26
Mobile payments growing, no thanks to NFC or Google Wallet Mobile payment transactions are on pace to hit $235.4 billion in 2013, though mostly through money transfers, as NFC payments and services like Google Wallet have failed to gain much traction. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38
Apple's 500M user accounts second only to Facebook, viewed as key driver of future growth Apple's current account base of 500 million users is growing and spending at a tremendous rate, suggesting to one analyst that new services such as mobile payments or streaming radio could be key to the company's future growth. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 52
$399 low-end iPhone predicted to grow Apple's user base without affecting margins If Apple were to offer a new unlocked iPhone priced at $399 without a service contract subsidy, the company would be able to grow its install base without deteriorating its gross margins, one analyst has projected. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30
Apple's graphics chip development center in Orlando houses former AMD, Intrinsity engineers Apple's new graphics chip development facility in Central Florida features the Intrinsity team that was acquired years ago, as well as newly recruited employees from AMD, according to a new report. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13
Top iOS apps earn 4.6x more than Android, but Google Play is gaining ground Apple's iOS App Store remains by far the most profitable place for mobile developers to sell their applications, but Android's Google Play has managed to increase its share of revenue significantly over the last six months. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 41
Alaska Airlines adds Apple Passbook support for boarding passes Alaska Airlines on Thursday updated its official iPhone application to allow customers to access digital boarding passes through Apple's Passbook service. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13
Supply chain showing 'signs of life' as Apple gears up for Sept. launch of 'iPhone 5S' A key Apple supplier has revealed that its largest North American customer is gearing up for the launch of a next-generation smartphone, suggesting Apple could be in the midst of preparing for a September launch of its next iPhone. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 46
New Macs, modernized iOS expected to appear at Apple's WWDC Though there won't be a new iPhone or iPad unveiling at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the company is expected to unveil new Mac hardware, along with a more modern looking version of iOS, according to one well-connected insider. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 103
Apple CEO mum on 'iWatch,' but praises Nike FuelBand & pans Google Glass Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook unsurprisingly declined to reveal any details about his company's future products at D11 on Tuesday, but he did offer some general comments on the emerging wearable device market. Neil Hughes 13 years ago 27
