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Doctor credits Apple Watch for saving his life

3 days ago

Doctor credits Apple Watch for saving his life

The Apple Watch has saved another life, according to a story shared by a California-based anesthesiologist who claims it helped him discover his own hidden heart condition that requires corrective surgery.

By Amber Neely | 3 days ago

Apple Card COVID assistance extended through July

3 days ago

Apple Card COVID assistance extended through July

Hoping to ease any coronavirus-related burden on its customers, Apple is allowing Apple Card cardholders the ability to defer their July payments, penalty-free.

By Amber Neely | 3 days ago

Apple pressing suppliers to speed up 'iPhone 12' production and cut delays

3 days ago

Apple pressing suppliers to speed up 'iPhone 12' production and cut delays

Supply chain sources say that Apple is working to minimize delays caused by coronavirus, but it remains uncertain whether the "iPhone 12" will launch in September as usual.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Apple again rumored to drop charger and earbuds for 'iPhone 12'

3 days ago

Apple again rumored to drop charger and earbuds for 'iPhone 12'

Leaker claims confirmation that new iPhones will come without accessories, and says Apple is leveraging this fact to design new, sleek packaging.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Voice Memos gains Enhanced Recording, Smart Folders in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

4 days ago

Voice Memos gains Enhanced Recording, Smart Folders in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

Apple's slate of operating system updates for 2020 brings noteworthy improvements to the Voice Memos app, including a new Enhance Recording feature.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

Netflix hires former Apple exec Bozoma Saint John as chief marketing officer

4 days ago

Netflix hires former Apple exec Bozoma Saint John as chief marketing officer

Former Apple executive and marketing veteran Bozoma Saint John is joining Netflix.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

Apple signs deal with 'Defending Jacob' show runner Mark Bomback

4 days ago

Apple signs deal with 'Defending Jacob' show runner Mark Bomback

Apple has signed a multi-year deal with "Defending Jacob" creator, executive producer, and showrunner, Mark Bomback, who will create new exclusive content for Apple TV+.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

Apple Arcade has shifted to focus on games with higher 'engagement'

4 days ago

Apple Arcade has shifted to focus on games with higher 'engagement'

Apple is reportedly shifting its Apple Arcade development strategy by looking for titles for higher levels of "engagement," while dropping some existing contracts.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

YouTube TV hikes monthly subscription price to $65

4 days ago

YouTube TV hikes monthly subscription price to $65

YouTube TV is undergoing yet another price hike as the company adds more channels to its existing lineup.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

New 'EvilQuest' ransomware is actively targeting macOS users in the wild

4 days ago

New 'EvilQuest' ransomware is actively targeting macOS users in the wild

A new piece of Mac ransomware distributed via pirated software, dubbed "EvilQuest," is actively targeting macOS users in the wild.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

Apple seeds third betas of iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, macOS 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8 [u]

4 days ago

Apple seeds third betas of iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, macOS 10.15.6, watchOS 6.2.8 [u]

Apple is now on its third round of betas for the current cycle, and has issued new builds of iOS 13.6, iPadOS 13.6, tvOS 13.4.8, macOS 10.15.6, and watchOS 6.2.8 to developers for testing.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Apple TV+ trailer 'Boys State' hits YouTube

4 days ago

Apple TV+ trailer 'Boys State' hits YouTube

"Boys State" follows high school juniors as they head to the Texas Boys State leadership program, uncovering the political motivations behind the next generation of American voters.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

Coupon: up to $200 off every 2020 13" MacBook Pro, plus $60 off AppleCare, 5% back

4 days ago

Coupon: up to $200 off every 2020 13" MacBook Pro, plus $60 off AppleCare, 5% back

Apple's 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro is $75 to $200 off, and every single configuration is eligible for the exclusive coupon discount. Plus, save $60 on AppleCare and get an additional 5% back with the new Adorama Edge Credit Card. Total savings can reach up to $440 off.

By Christine McKee | 4 days ago

Cameras on 'iPhone 12' may allow for 240fps 4K video

By Malcolm Owen

APPLE WATCH DEALS

Deals: Apple Watch $169, Mac mini $679, 2020 MacBook Air $899

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APPLE WATCH

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

By Malcolm Owen

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Tim Cook's Apple Silicon transition follows Steve Jobs' Intel shift script

By William Gallagher

Apple device management firm Jamf files for $100 million IPO

4 days ago

Apple device management firm Jamf files for $100 million IPO

On Tuesday, long-time Apple-focused mobile device and enterprise hardware management software company Jamf filed for an initial public offering, worth $100 million.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

How to get 10% more when you add funds to your Apple ID

4 days ago

How to get 10% more when you add funds to your Apple ID

If you're the type of person who regularly purchases music, apps, and other Apple ecosystem purchases, we'll show you how to get the most bang for your buck. Here's how you can earn an extra 10% when adding funds to your Apple ID.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

Apple European executive defends App Store policies amid antitrust scrutiny

4 days ago

Apple European executive defends App Store policies amid antitrust scrutiny

Apple's App Store chief in Europe defended the company's developer policies on Tuesday amid increased antitrust scrutiny in the region and in other parts of the world.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

New macOS attack vector exploits 'security theater,' developer claims

4 days ago

New macOS attack vector exploits 'security theater,' developer claims

A macOS developer has discovered an exploit that can bypass the operating system's file privacy and security protections.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

Vizio will add Apple TV app to SmartCast smart TV software this summer

4 days ago

Vizio will add Apple TV app to SmartCast smart TV software this summer

Vizio is bringing the Apple TV app to its lineup of smart televisions, with an update to its SmartCast feature arriving later this summer that also brings other improvements to the software.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

AirDrop between future iPhones may use lasers to transmit large files quickly

4 days ago

AirDrop between future iPhones may use lasers to transmit large files quickly

Apple is researching a wireless optical communication system for mobile devices, that uses auto-targeting to precisely line up how a laser lines up with a sensor for the best transfer speeds.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Here is everything Apple killed — or tried to kill — at WWDC 2020

4 days ago

Here is everything Apple killed — or tried to kill — at WWDC 2020

When Apple's executive team took the stage at WWDC to tout its latest software developments, it also took aim at many existing features. Here are five things that Apple tried to kill during its annual developer's conference.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 days ago

Apple reportedly evaluating Apple Silicon-powered macOS on iPhone

4 days ago

Apple reportedly evaluating Apple Silicon-powered macOS on iPhone

A leaker reports that Apple is working on Apple Silicon prototypes with macOS running on the iPhone, which would allow a user to plug an iPhone into a dock or monitor, and have a full desktop experience.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Apple Pay comes to its first bank in Serbia

4 days ago

Apple Pay comes to its first bank in Serbia

Apple Pay is now available to ProCredit Bank customers in Serbia, and others are expected to follow.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Vein-scanning could help future Apple Watch detect no-touch gestures

4 days ago

Vein-scanning could help future Apple Watch detect no-touch gestures

The Apple Watch may be able to detect hand gestures without relying on touch in the future, by monitoring the veins within the wrist of the user to determine how the hand itself is moving.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Apple researching ways to shrink and add haptics to the iPhone power button

4 days ago

Apple researching ways to shrink and add haptics to the iPhone power button

Apple is working on technology to make physical buttons such as the iPhone power button or keys on a keyboard thinner, while also adding options for different haptic feedbacks.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Apple suppliers expecting 50% component order cut for 'iPhone 12'

4 days ago

Apple suppliers expecting 50% component order cut for 'iPhone 12'

Sources in the supply chain say the company is dropping its component ordering by at best 50% of its original estimates for 2020.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

Belkin launches dual-powered Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for Mac

4 days ago

Belkin launches dual-powered Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core for Mac

Belkin on Monday introduced a new dual-powered Thunderbolt 3 dock that allows users to connect multiple peripherals and storage devices to a mobile workstation like MacBook.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 days ago

Safari in macOS Big Sur delivers support for 4K Netflix streams with Dolby Vision

4 days ago

Safari in macOS Big Sur delivers support for 4K Netflix streams with Dolby Vision

Apple's upcoming macOS Big Sur update appears to enable 4K video streams encoded using the HEVC codec, delivering Safari support for popular platforms like Netflix.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 days ago

Apple opens registrations for 'Apple Camp at Home' sessions

5 days ago

Apple opens registrations for 'Apple Camp at Home' sessions

Apple has opened registrations for its virtual "Apple Camp at Home" sessions, allowing parents and kids to now sign up for the program which includes a free Activity Book.

By Mike Peterson | 5 days ago

Apple launches four-month 'Path to Apple Card' credit coaching program

5 days ago

Apple launches four-month 'Path to Apple Card' credit coaching program

Apple has launched a new Apple Card program aimed at helping people who have had their applications declined improve their chances at success when reapplying.

By Mike Peterson | 5 days ago

New York Times leaves Apple News over a lack of reader connection

5 days ago

New York Times leaves Apple News over a lack of reader connection

The New York Times is pulling itself out from Apple News, citing a need to fight for "readers' attention and dollars" against not only other news organizations, but also tech companies like Apple.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

5 days ago

Apple Watch sleep tracking was planned for over five years

Sleep tracking has been an intended feature for the Apple Watch for the last five years, Apple VP of technology Kevin Lynch has revealed in an interview, with its inclusion in watchOS 7 and iOS 14 being a sign Apple is keen to do more with its years of research on the subject.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Tim Cook's Apple Silicon transition follows Steve Jobs' Intel shift script

5 days ago

Tim Cook's Apple Silicon transition follows Steve Jobs' Intel shift script

Apple's Tim Cook and Steve Jobs brought different presentation styles to their Apple Silicon and Intel Mac transition announcements using the same playbook, and both had to achieve exactly the same results.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

Greatness Code trailer teases Apple TV+ show about pivotal sporting moments

5 days ago

Greatness Code trailer teases Apple TV+ show about pivotal sporting moments

Apple has released a new trailer for 'Greatness Code,' a short-form series for Apple TV that examines the pivotal moments of well-known and internationally-celebrated athletes.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

First Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kit benchmarks show Rosetta performance impact

5 days ago

First Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kit benchmarks show Rosetta performance impact

The initial benchmarks for the Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kit reveal Apple is very slightly under-clocking the A12Z Bionic chip inside the developmental hardware, with Rosetta 2 also impacting performance.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Apple supporting COVID-19 diagnostics research on Apple Watch

5 days ago

Apple supporting COVID-19 diagnostics research on Apple Watch

Alongside features like hand washing detection, Apple says it is supporting further research to help turn the Apple Watch into a device to fight COVID-19.

By Mike Peterson | 5 days ago

Eve Cam giveaway, alarm systems, and more in this week's HomeKit Insider podcast

5 days ago

Eve Cam giveaway, alarm systems, and more in this week's HomeKit Insider podcast

A few more WWDC 2020 developments, talk about the intricacies of a HomeKit alarm system, and listener questions on this week's HomeKit Insider podcast.

By Andrew O'Hara | 5 days ago

Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky calls Apple Silicon strategy 'fearless'

5 days ago

Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky calls Apple Silicon strategy 'fearless'

Apple's transition to Apple Silicon has caught the attention of many, including former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky, who said he was blown away by the move.

By Amber Neely | 5 days ago

Exxon Mobil offers 3% Daily Cash to Apple Card customers

5 days ago

Exxon Mobil offers 3% Daily Cash to Apple Card customers

Exxon is offering a big bonus to customers refueling their vehicles using Apple Card, with 3% Daily Cash provided for purchases made at Exxon and Mobil stations across the United States.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Alphabet considering $180M buy of smart glasses producer North [u]

5 days ago

Alphabet considering $180M buy of smart glasses producer North [u]

Alphabet is amping up its augmented reality effort, and it appears that the company is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Canadian smart glasses producer North.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago