Oppenheimer: Apple 'lacks the courage to lead the next generation of innovation'

Oppenheimer analysts have issued an unusually scathing Apple investor memo, charging that the company is headed in the wrong direction and poised for a "decade-long malaise" as a result.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 200

Dropbox gets Messages app, new widget & more for iOS 10

Later on Tuesday Dropbox will release a major iOS update, adding features like a new widget and a Messages app for iOS 10, and the beginnings of better multitasking support on iPads.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple threatens to pull No. 1 iMessage sticker pack 'Phoneys' for violating App Store regulations

Apple on Friday issued an ultimatum to Adam Howell, developer of sticker pack "Phoneys," saying he must fundamentally change the content of his top-selling iMessage App Store title or face removal.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 17

Inside iOS 10: Apple's Data Detectors offer quick details on music, movies, actors

Finding local movie showtimes or viewing an artist's complete discography is as simple as striking up a conversation in Messages, thanks to expanded content-driven Data Detectors included in Apple's iOS 10.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 20

Inside iOS 10: How to install, use and remove apps for Messages

New to iOS 10 is deep app integration with Apple's Messages app. The process to add a third party's functionality to Messages isn't a one-click process, though — here's how to do it.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 1

Apple cracking down on gif search terms in iOS 10 Messages after porn discovery

Apple appears to be applying heavy-handed moderation tactics to a newly introduced gif search iMessage app in iOS 10 that inadvertently retrieved pornographic images, as queries for seemingly innocuous words no longer yield results.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 24

Try out Apple's new third-party iMessage integration in iOS 10 with these apps

As it did with Siri, Apple has granted developer access to the Messages API in iOS 10, opening the door to unique app integrations. AppleInsider has compiled a list of ten candidates that expand the new iMessage app's abilities.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Super Mario Run Stickers for iOS 10 iMessages now available as free download

Apple's iMessage App Store is set to launch this week with its new Nintendo partnership leading the way, as the Super Mario Run Stickers app is now available to download.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 1

Apps for iOS 10, including Messages apps, begin arriving on iOS App Store [u]

Ahead of this Tuesday's launch of iOS 10, Apple has begun allowing apps designed for the new operating system onto the App Store, including downloads that tap into the new Messages integration feature.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 4

Apple to take on Snapchat, Facebook in 2017 with new iPhone video editing app - report

Apple is said to be looking to tiptoe into the social media space again, both expanding social media sharing within its OS suites, and building a Snapchat-like video and image sharing service for a 2017 launch.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 34

Apple releases animated emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 Messages

As promised, Apple on Friday released the first official animated sticker packs for use with iOS 10 Messages, making the GIF-like graphics available to developers through iTunes.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Apple douses rumor of impending iMessage release for Android

Apple recently poured cold water on rumors claiming iMessage would see introduction on Google's Android platform, potentially at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference, saying the messaging service is worth more as an exclusive first-party feature.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 58

iOS 10 beta offers 'dark mode' for Messages, may hint at broader adoption

The iOS 10 version of Messages appears to contain a hidden "dark mode" option, potentially backing up hints that such a feature will go system-wide, or at least come to other iOS apps beyond ones like iBooks.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Video: See Apple's overhauled iOS 10 Messages with expressive text bubbles, animations & more

Perhaps the biggest overhaul in Apple's upcoming iOS 10 can be seen in the Messages app, which will add the ability to send drawings, change message bubbles, replace words with emoji, use stickers, integrate third-party apps, and much more.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 16

Apple's Messages target of new Uniloc patent suit

Serial patent lawsuit filer and non-practicing entity Uniloc on Tuesday filed suit against Apple, claiming Messages app and iMessage backend service features infringe on multiple owned voice over IP patents.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 16

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