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Chinese video platforms reportedly axe Apple's 'Hi, Speed' livestream

The livestream for Apple's Oct. 13 keynote was supposed to be hosted by several Chinese video platforms, but it was dropped without explanation.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

MagSafe-compatible PopSockets are coming to iPhone 12

PopSockets, the popular handle-like smartphone accessory, will soon be compatible with Apple's new magnetic MagSafe technology, possibly allowing for much easier attachment and removal of the ubiquitous accessory.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Snapchat plans to take advantage of iPhone 12 Pro LiDAR Scanner

Snapchat on Tuesday confirmed that it will be one of the first third-party developers to take advantage of the new LiDAR sensor on iPhone 12 Pro models.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple quietly kills off urBeats 3 after releasing Beats Flex

Apple on Tuesday discontinued its urBeats 3 wired headphones after releasing new wireless Beats Flex models.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple bundles three months of Apple Arcade access with new device purchases

New device purchases net a free three-month trial of Apple Arcade, adding to Apple's existing Apple TV+ offer.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

iPhone 12 wireless charging hits 15W with MagSafe, Qi limited to 7.5W

Apple device users can now take advantage of 15W wireless charging for their iPhones with iPhone 12, but only with charging accessories based on the new MagSafe protocol.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How to see iPhone 12, HomePod mini on your desk in AR

Apple has released augmented reality previews for all the devices it unveiled Tuesday, including HomePod mini and the four iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple stops shipping 5W power adapter, EarPods with any iPhone order

Effective immediately, Apple isn't shipping EarPods or a 5W power adapter with any of the iPhone models that it sells itself, including the iPhone SE that was released in April 2020.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini cost $30 more if you aren't a Verizon or AT&T customer

Apple's new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini models will cost $30 more for T-Mobile and Sprint customers, as well as those who buy an unlocked SIM-free device.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

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New HomePod mini will allow users to control Pandora with Siri

Music lovers will soon be able to use Siri to control Pandora on the new HomePod mini, enabling them to play their favorite podcasts and music with voice commands.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

iPhone 12 Pro LiDAR sensor allows for 6x faster low-light autofocus, instant AR

Apple's new iPhone 12 Pro models feature a new LiDAR sensor that will significantly enhance its augmented reality and photography capabilities.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple launches iPhone 12 with 5G, A14 Bionic processor, higher resolution display

Apple's new iPhone 12 brings 5G, a Super Retina XDR display, multiple colors, plus a new design that includes Ceramic Shield to strengthen the glass

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple releases $99 HomePod mini smart speaker

Apple at its "Hi, Speed" keynote event on Tuesday unveiled a new lower-cost smart speaker dubbed the HomePod mini, which will retail for $99.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Apple may stop shipping power adapters with iPhone SE, other current devices

Apple is expected to ship new "iPhone 12" models without an AC power adapter, but it could also do the same for previously released devices like the iPhone SE.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Only 10% of analyst's survey respondents plan to buy an 'iPhone 12' in 2020

A new Piper Sandler survey indicates that only 10% of respondents plan to buy a new "iPhone 12" model in fall or winter 2020, suggesting that consumers are "hunkering down" heading into the launch.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

A custom USB-C cable can jailbreak the T2 chip in a MacBook Pro

The security researchers that found a vulnerability in Apple's T2 chip have developed an exploit using a clone of an internal debugging cable that can hack a Mac without user action.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

Tim Cook posts his 'Event Day' Apple Music playlist

Ahead of Apple's "iPhone 12" launch, CEO Tim Cook has revealed what he calls his Apple Music playlist for this event day.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Apple's 'iPhone 12 mini' and 'iPhone 12 Pro Max' shown in leaked images

The front and rear of Apple's case designs for the "iPhone 12 mini" and the "iPhone 12 Pro Max" have been leaked, along with all of their colors.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

'HomePod mini' leak suggests spherical, compact design

Apple's rumored "HomePod mini" may take a more radical form than the existing HomePod, with the smart speaker being more spherical than its larger counterpart.