Apple seeking UI designer for 'secret' maps project, hints at future Web presence A job listing appeared on Apple's careers site Friday seeking a frontend Web designer and developer for 'a new secret project' tied to the company's mapping systems and services. Shane Cole 12 years ago 33
Apple poaches Nike wearable devices guru - report Nike has allegedly lost one of its top designers, as the director of the shoe and apparel company's research and development studio, responsible for the FuelBand fitness tracker, has reportedly left Beaverton for Cupertino. Shane Cole 12 years ago 14
Delta Airlines to distribute Surface 2 to pilots after iPad trial Atlanta-based Delta Airlines will reportedly equip its pilots with Microsoft's Surface 2 tablet, rather than Apple's iPad, as the airline rolls out its electronic flight bag program in the coming years. Shane Cole 12 years ago 163
MLB stadiums to deploy Apple's iBeacons for fan convenience, interactivity In a bid to make the ballpark experience more engaging for fans, Major League Baseball plans to roll out Apple's new iBeacons technology to deliver targeted information and offers based on a fan's location within the park, according to a new report. Shane Cole 12 years ago 32
Apple has raised $65M for RED's fight against AIDS, leads all supporters U2 frontman Bono's Product Red charity took to Twitter to announce that Apple has raised more than $65 million to benefit The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Shane Cole 12 years ago 30
iPad 5 smart covers purportedly outed in video A new video released on Thursday by Unbox Therapy claims to show a number of Smart Covers designed for Apple's slimmer fifth-generation iPad. The magnetic covers fit perfectly on leaked components that also match the dimensions expected for the next iPad, though an unusual design choice casts doubt on the products' authenticity. Shane Cole 12 years ago 4
Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 goes beyond carrier locking, implements region locks Customers are up in arms as news comes that the SIM-unlocked version of Samsung's latest Note "phablet" features DVD-style region locking, meaning that frequent intercontinental travelers must pay carrier roaming rates to use their devices on a cellular network overseas. Shane Cole 12 years ago 75
Apple's iPhone revenue alone bigger than Microsoft, Boeing, Procter & Gamble As the iPhone's popularity continues to soar, Apple's mobile handset revenues alone place the business among the largest in the world, exceeding companies like Microsoft, Intel and Coca-Cola. Shane Cole 12 years ago 52
New Apple TV 'tap-to-setup' may be first public deployment of iBeacons Apple on Tuesday detailed a new process for configuring a third generation Apple TV by tapping it with an iOS 7 device, a procedure that may be the first public deployment of the company's new iBeacons communications standard. Shane Cole 12 years ago 19
iOS 7 feature focus: Expanded Bluetooth adds support for companion devices, introduces iBeacons iOS 7 ticks all the boxes for a major consumer-focused operating system refresh: an overhauled user interface, updates to killer apps like the camera with its new burst capture mode, the addition of iTunes Radio, and many more. However, changes that users cannot see — those aimed at enabling developers to build whole new classes of applications with Bluetooth connectivity — may be even more exciting. Shane Cole 12 years ago 35
Apple to launch iPhone 5s, 5c on regional US carriers Oct. 1 Apple's new flagship iPhone 5s and mid-range iPhone 5c will become available on eight regional wireless carriers in U.S. beginning Oct. 1, including C Spire, Cellcom, and Bluegrass. Shane Cole 12 years ago 7
iPhone marketshare in China predicted to double in 2014 A new report issued Wednesday by research agency IDC predicts that Apple's share of the Chinese smartphone market will double in 2014 thanks to the introduction of the lower-cost iPhone 5c and an anticipated new carrier agreement with China Mobile, the world's largest wireless provider. Shane Cole 12 years ago 26
Apple's iPhone carrier contracts under investigation in France French authorities have opened yet another investigation into Apple's business practices as the country's finance ministry begins probing contracts between Apple and its French carrier partners. Shane Cole 12 years ago 22
Apple's iPhone 5c margins, ASP expected to push AAPL previous estimates A new report from Morgan Stanley suggests that the iPhone 5c's better-than-anticipated margins and popularity will propel Apple past previous analyst expectations. Shane Cole 12 years ago 28
iOS 7 shines as Apple bests Android, Windows Phone in 'user experience shootout' Following the public release of iOS 7, Apple's newest operating system is thrown into the fire against its strongest competitors in a battery of user experience tests, and coming out on top against Samsung's customized Android build and Microsoft's Windows Phone. Shane Cole 12 years ago 62
Analysts react to Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c launch weekend sales After Apple's Monday morning announcement of record-breaking sales for Cupertino's newest flagship iOS devices, sentiment among analysts is generally positive. Shane Cole 12 years ago 106
Rumor: World's largest carrier China Mobile begins producing advertising collateral for iPhone 5c, 5s Long-rumored Apple carrier partner China Mobile has begun readying advertising materials for 3G variants of Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c, according to a new report out of the middle kingdom. Shane Cole 12 years ago 39
Apple releases new 'Greetings' iPhone 5c television ad A third television commercial for Apple's mid-range iPhone 5c appeared on the company's official YouTube channel early Monday morning, briefly shifting the campaign's focus from the phone's aesthetic to the emotional connections it helps facilitate in everyday life. Shane Cole 12 years ago 19
Apple extends retail Personal Pickup to iPhone 5s, 5c Apple on Monday extended its popular order-online, pick-up-in-store option to the newly launched iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Shane Cole 12 years ago 26
How and where to trade in your old iPhone for the most cash or store credit With the release of Apple's newest flagship iPhone 5s and the mid-level iPhone 5c, AppleInsider's trade-in guide can help you get the most from your old iPhone. Shane Cole 12 years ago 44
Apple's iPhone 5s and 5c draw massive crowds on launch day Apple stores worldwide were packed this morning as the iPhone 5s and 5c went up for sale in a total of 11 countries and territories. Here's a look at some of the lineups spotted around the globe. Shane Cole 12 years ago 41
Deliveries of Apple's iPhone 5s delayed til Oct. in Australia, Hong Kong, & Singapore Just after midnight local time, Apple opened sales of their new flagship iPhone 5s and 5c to customers in in the Far East and Down Under, and orders were immediately met with delays of a week or more, pushing deliveries into the next month. Shane Cole 12 years ago 23
Line grows at Apple's flagship Fifth Ave cube in anticipation of Friday launch of new iPhones With less than 24 hours remaining before the launch of the newest iPhone models, more customers have begun to call the pavement with a view of Central Park their temporary home. Shane Cole 12 years ago 42
Apple chairman Art Levinson signs on as CEO of new Google health venture It was announced on Wednesday that Apple chairman Art Levinson has joined with Google in an initiative to combat aging and age-related health issues. Shane Cole 12 years ago 61
