First wave of HomeKit devices from Insteon, Lutron, others drop ahead of WWDC

Just under one year after HomeKit was announced and less than a week before Apple's midsummer developers conference, the first devices certified for compatibility with the iPhone maker's new home automation framework have begun to hit shelves from companies like Insteon, Lutron, and iHome.

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Apple earphone invention detects multiple users, switches audio profiles to match

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple's invention for an earphone cable capable of detecting when its being shared between multiple users, allowing each to hear a monophonic audio track or completely different songs.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 12

Apple announces WWDC 2015 keynote live stream for Apple TV

As expected, Apple on Monday updated its Events channel on Apple TV, announcing users of the set-top streamer will have access to a live stream of the upcoming WWDC 2015 keynote presentation.

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Chlorine leak leaves five injured at Apple's North Carolina data center

Five people are receiving medical treatment after being exposed to a chlorine leak at Apple's data center in Maiden, North Carolina on Monday, reports say.

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Microsoft sets July 29 launch for Windows 10, begins download reservations

Microsoft on Monday announced that Windows 10 will launch on July 29 across 190 countries, available as a free upgrade for both mobile and desktop Windows devices.

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Woman dumps rare Apple I worth $200,000 at recycling center

A Bay Area recycling center is attempting to track down an unidentified woman who dropped off a 1976-model Apple I in April, after the computer sold to a private collector for $200,000 this month.

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How to delete your old Apple iCloud backups and free up space

Deleting multiple backups can help conserve valuable storage space in Apple's iCloud. Here's how to free up space in iCloud to ensure that your iPhone and iPad backups are up-to-date in case the worst happens.

Jonathan Lace 11 years ago 39

This week on AppleInsider: Ive's promotion, Apple Watch apps, augmented reality & more

Several events this week pointed to Apple's future plans, including a promotion for designer Jony Ive, comments from operations head Jeff Williams, and a takeover of augmented reality firm Metaio.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 4

Apple CEO Tim Cook donates $6.56M to charity

An SEC filing posted Friday reveals Apple CEO Tim Cook donated 50,000 shares of Apple stock worth more than $6.56 million to an unspecified charity, the latest gift in a flurry of philanthropic activity rarely seen with company executives.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 51

Exclusive Video: Apple Campus 2 Spaceship ring rising with Lego-like interlocking slabs

The Spaceship Ring of Apple's futuristic Campus 2 project in Cupertino, Calif. is incrementally on the rise as manufactured concrete slabs are stacked together and locked into place, as shown in a new aerial video depicting progress over the past several months.

Daniel Eran Dilger 11 years ago 9

Apple's Upper East Side store in Manhattan to open after WWDC on June 13

As the news from Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference will be winding down, the company will be gearing up for its next major retail opening in New York City, officially scheduled for June 13, and AppleInsider has exclusive photos of the store.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 26

Apple tops Consumer Reports satisfaction survey for computer technical support

Apple once again ranked highest this year on an annual Consumer Reports satisfaction survey for computer support services, the magazine has revealed in its July issue.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 16

Elite Chinese university allegedly ripped off Apple's Touch ID logo for anniversary celebration

A logo created for the 110th anniversary of China's Fudan University — one of the country's most prestigious institutions — bears a striking resemblance to Apple's Touch ID emblem, spurring accusations of copyright infringement against the Shanghai-based school.

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AppleInsider podcast discusses Jony Ive's promotion, Apple Watch bugs & Pixelmator for iPhone

Victor Marks 11 years ago 18

Apple buys established augmented reality firm Metaio

Apple earlier this month completed an acquisition of Metaio, a German augmented reality firm that first started life as a side project at Volkswagen, for an as-yet-unknown project.

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