iPhone SE mockups compared

Signs point to Apple releasing a new 4-inch iPhone next month. Now said to be called the iPhone SE, this device has been described in several ways. Some say the device will look like an iPhone 5s, others say that the design will mimic the iPhone 6. While we don't know for sure, Martin Hajek has taken those various thoughts and compiled them into a...

The 9.7-inch iPad Pro will have 12MP camera capable of shooting 4K Video

There have been numerous reports of Apple creating a smaller variant of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, rather than making an iPad Air 3. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro is said to have the same internals of the 12.9-inch variant, in a smaller form factor. But according to internal prototypes, Apple is at least thinking about putting the iPhone 6s' 12MP camera which would...

iPhone 7 Plus with dual cameras could be called ‘iPhone Pro’

According to Chinese Website MyDrivers , Apple's rumored iPhone 7 Plus with dual cameras will be called "iPhone Pro." The name change is to distinguish itself from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which are reportedly going to have a single camera. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously stated that Apple is working on two variants of the...

Walt Mossberg influenced Steve Jobs to bring iTunes to the PC

VentureBeat has discovered from Tony Fadell, who's known for being apart of the team who designed the original iPod, that Walt Mossberg played a big role in Jobs' decision to create a version of iTunes for the PC. Fadell has previously discussed his relationship with Jobs and his role at Apple over the years. But this time around, Fadell has shed some...

Tim Cook could possibly go to jail over court order

There's been an interesting split between those who support Tim Cook and Apple in the fight against the FBI, and those who don't. Today, Quartz says some experts believe that Tim Cook could face some jail time for defying a court order. This situation will only arise if the case went all the way to the Supreme Court and if Apple loses the court battle,...

TiP Weekly: Continuing battle between Apple vs FBI, beta software releases, rumors of next generation iOS devices, and more!

Welcome to The TiP Weekly, where we summarize the weeks news and suggest some of our favorite apps, podcasts, albums, and more! This week saw the continuing battle between Apple and the FBI, new developer beta software releases, rumors of the iPhone SE as well as rumors of a 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Quite a bit of news dropped this week, so be sure...

Apple’s March 15 event possibly delayed a week, scheduled for the 21

From a reliable source, Re/code is noting that Apple's rumored March 15 event will be pushed back to March 21 and will be held in Cupertino at the Apple Campus. This is because this is a 'small scale event.' The reasoning behind the delay is unclear, however, it may be due to the recent uproar against the FBI. Earlier this week, Korean media site...

4-inch iPhone will not have 3D Touch display, according to leaked images

Earlier this week it was discovered that Apple will reportedly call the 4-inch iPhone the "iPhone SE" rather than the "iPhone 5se." Now, French site NowhereElse is supporting the claim that the 4-inch variant will not carry a 3D Touch display and has leaked images to back it up. 3D Touch is the flagship feature in Apple's latest iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s...

KGI: 4-inch iPhone with 12MP camera, $4-500 price range

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple's upcoming 4-inch iPhone will receive the same 12-megapixel camera found in the iPhone 6s, rather than the previously reported 8-megapixel camera, via MacRumors. Kuo reiterates that the 4-inch iPhone will include an A9X processor and an NFC chip for Apple Pay. And while the device will look similar to...

Two Apple patents ruled invalid, damages overturned in Samsung appeals case

After beating Samsung in a 2014 lawsuit, Apple has lost the continued battle in appeals court, losing two patents and a $119.6 million damages award in the process. In the original case, Apple fought for over $2 billion in damages, accusing Samsung of infringing on a large number of iPhone patents. Apple the court room with $119.6 million in damages...

Apple to drop the ’5′ branding, 4-inch iPhone will be called ‘iPhone SE’

Apple is expected to launch a new 4-inch iPhone at the upcoming March event. The device will essentially be an iPhone 5s with new internals. At the time, there was speculation around the name, and everyone began calling it the "iPhone 5se," making it the "Special Edition" iPhone 5s. Now, Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac is saying that Apple will completely drop...

Apple Pay to come to France this year, slow 3-5 month rollout

Apple Pay will be launching in France by the end of the year, but with a much slower rollout, starting with the major banks, according to French site LesEchos (via iPhon.fr). We're expecting it to take roughly 3-5 months for the initial rollout, with a possible September launch. Bank negotiations seem to be proceeding slowly, with Apple's transaction...

FBI director says iPhone case will set a precedent

FBI director James Comey has now admitted that the iPhone case will set a precent. According to the Guardian, Comey made the admission when testifying under oath yesterday to a Congress committee. The ultimate outcome of the Apple-FBI showdown is likely to “guide how other courts handle similar requests”, James Comey told a congressional intelligence...

Apple Core 004: CMD + Shift + Q

Episode 004: This week the guys go through the usual beta talk with new OS betas, removal and rendition of Apple Pencil support in iOS 9.3, the future of OS X, iPad device storage and pricing, and of course, security. How to subscribe to Apple Core: Subscribe via RSS feed Open in the iOS Podcasts app Open in Instacast on iOS Open in Pocket...

Unique puzzler Blackbox has you thinking outside the box

With the sheer number of games on the App Store, it’s rare in this day and age to find a truly novel title. For this reason, it’s even more exciting when you do. Today, Blackbox landed on the App Store. It is an undeniably unique puzzler that — unlike any other game I have played — sees you solving each level without the use of the...

Apple assisting Department of Justice in fight against ISIS despite FBI case

Even though Apple is in a very public conflict with the FBI regarding iPhone encryption, that isn't stopping Apple from helping the United States combat terrorism. CNN reports that executives from Apple, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and MTV met with the Justice Department on Wednesday to discuss strategy in combatting ISIS's social media...

Apple to launch iPad Pro with 9.7-inch display with Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil support

According to Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac, Apple is looking to further differentiate its iPad line by creating a 9.7-inch iPad with similar internals as the iPad Pro. The differentiator will be similar to how the MacBook Pro comes in 13 and 15-inch sizes. The 9.7-inch iPad Pro will debut during Apple's rumored March 15th event, and will begin shipping as...

Apple officially responds to request from FBI in San Bernardinio iPhone Case

Today Apple has officially filed its mandatory response to the court following a court order to comply with the FBI and unlock an iPhone used by a shooter in the San Bernardino attack in December. Unsurprisingly, Apple has filed a motion to dodge the order which is forcing the company to comply. The iPhone maker is telling the court it shouldn't create a...

Improved Photos app coming in iOS 10 and OS X 10.12

In iOS 10 and OS X 10.12 Apple is planning to enhance the Photos app experience, according to Mac Otakara. The new OS's will reportedly add new features to catch them up to the now-discontinued iPhoto 9.6.1 for Mac and iPhoto 2.0.1 for iOS. It's unclear what features will be added, but the report claims that editing EXIF information and touch-based...

Small update seeded for Apple TV 3 owners

While Apple no longer is building new features for older Apple TV devices, a small update has been released. Falling under the same iOS 8.4.1 version as the existing Apple TV 3 software but with an incremented build number, this update likely only provides a small bug fix. This move is similar to what Apple provided with the iOS 9.2.1 update to...

Apple to ramp up iCloud backup encryption and iOS security

Today, the New York Times and Financial Times are reporting that Apple engineers are now actively developing and testing new encryption methods for iCloud backups and iPhone hardware. The goal is to have a device that even Apple couldn't break in to if they were asked again to create an iPhone backdoor. This would not only close the gate for FBI...

Tim Cook to ABC: FBI is asking Apple to create ‘the software equivalent of cancer.’

The encryption debate has been heating up for some time now in US politics, but it has reached its highest peak yet in the case between Apple and the FBI. Tim Cook sat down with ABC's David Muir for an exclusive interview regarding the importance of the case, and why Apple is taking a stand. It's no coincidence that CEOs from leading tech...

New iPhone 5se leak shows similarities to iPhone 5s

According to a new report from 9to5Mac, the iPhone 5se is going to look very similar to the iPhone 5s. This comes from a case maker who has provided information on the device. The iPhone 5se is going to retain a lot of the appearance of the iPhone 5s, including the edges of the device. The dimensions of the device are also supposed to be...

Apple publishes Apple TV Tech Talk videos for developers

Apple today published a collection of Apple TV Talks through its Developer Portal. These videos demonstrate how developer should design and develop apps and games for tvOS on the fourth-generation Apple TV. The company previously showed developers how to create apps by visiting various places around the world. However, Apple is now trying to make it...

iOS 9.3 beta 4 unbricks phones affected by ‘January 1, 1970′ date bug

In the most recent iOS 9.3 beta, which was seeded to developers and public beta testers this week, fixes a bug caused by setting the date back to January 1, 1970 on 64-bit devices. First discovered in mid-February, the 1970 bug occurs when a user manually sets the date back to 1970 and rebooting their device. Causing the iOS device to run on a...

Tim Cook will be on ABC News with David Muir to discuss Apple’s FBI fight

ABC News has announced that Apple CEO Tim Cook Will be speaking with David Muir from World News Tonight to discuss the ongoing bacteria between Apple and the FBI. The interview will be the Apple's latest move in trying to convey its message of privacy as it continues to argue against the Department of Justice over strong encryption. A little over a...

Apple says that it’s digital signature it uses to validate code is protected under free speech

According to Bloomberg, Apple will be arguing that the digital signature it uses to validate code is protected by the First Amendment as free speech, which cannot be used against Apple. Before you download a new game or messaging app on your iPhone, the device checks for a digital signature tucked within the lines of code on the app. All applications...

Apple releases software update for Smart Keyboard

Owners of the iPad Pro Smart Keyboard have noted that they've began to see a software update on their devices. Following the update, Apple has also published a support document detailing the update. If your iPad Pro wakes up from time to time when it’s connected to a Smart Keyboard, here’s what to do. To solve this issue, disconnect the Smart...

Siri will be coming to the Mac in OS X 10.12

Apple will finally be pushing Siri to the Mac platform in its upcoming major release, better known as OS X 10.12. Last year, Apple expanded Siri across the Apple TV and Apple Watch, and for 2016 Apple plans to expand it to the Mac, via Mark Gurman from 9to5Mac. Apple has reportedly been working on Siri for OS X since at least 2012, but Apple now has a...

‘Podcasts Connect’ allows podcasters to manage Podcast uploads

Apple has begun rolling out its "Podcasts Connect" tool to allow those who upload podcasts to iTunes to manage their podcasts. Previously, podcasters were required to use a "Submit a Podcast" link in the iTunes Podcast Store and was unable to manage their podcast after it was published. Podcasts Connect allows users to manage their existing podcasts...

Leaked unreleased Space Black Modern Buckle Apple Watch spotted

We're expecting Apple to hold a media event on March 15, where the company will unveil the iPad Air 3, iPhone 5se, and a couple of Apple Watch bands. Apple already accidentally revealed the Space Black Milanese Loop, however it went unreleased, and now the Modern Buckle band may be getting a Space Black makeover as well, via WatchGeneration.fr. Apple...

Design patents granted for Apple’s new-style Chinese Store

Today Apple was granted a design patent what is known as the 'Glass Lantern' store, which was opened in Istanbul, Turkey back in 2014. As seen above, the store has a glass rectangle on top, followed by a single pane of glass on each side, with a water feature covering the rest of the store's roof. Another patent was granted for the Apple Store in...

First live Beats 1 concert coming soon with new partnership with ‘The 1975′

Since Beats 1 launched June of last year, customers have been asking Apple to offer more unique content on Beats 1. Things like live concerts and listening parties have been requested on multiple occasions. However, it looks like Apple has finally gotten around to it with a new Beats 1-sponsored concert by the band 'The 1975.' Confirmed on Twitter by...

Apple hires Viacom PR executive to manage Apple TV content relations

We've seen Apple expand its software for Apple TV in the last few months, and hiring a new content relations executive is a great move for Apple as the company continues to move the ball forward. Bernadette Simpao will be joining Apple after previously working at AMC and Viacom. She joined AMC back in 2014, and before that she had been working for...

Fourth developer beta of OS X 10.11.4 now available

Along with betas for tvOS, iOS, and watchOS, Apple has seeded the fourth beta to the next update for the Mac, OS X 10.11.4. This update to OS X El Capitan adds several new features in line with additional features on its companion platforms. Specifically, this update brings support for secure Notes, letting users create password protected documents...

Apple seeds tvOS 9.2 beta 4 to developers

Alongside iOS 9.3 beta 4, today Apple seeds tvOS 9.2 beta 4 to developers. This is the second major tvOS revision since Apple first launched tvOS alongside Apple TV 4 in October. TvOS 9.2 beta brought support for Bluetooth keyboards, folder arrangements on the home screen, and more. We'll keep digging to see if there's more changes and update this...

Apple seeds watchOS 2.2 beta 4 to developers

With a plethora of beta updates today, Apple is chugging along now releasing watchOS 2.2 beta 2 to developers. The new update allows users to pair multiple Apple Watch's to a single iPhone and has some improvements to the maps application. If you're a developer and want to get it yourself, you can get it from the Developer Portal. If you're already on...

Apple seeds iOS 9.3 beta 4 to developers

It's been a few weeks since Apple seeded the second iOS 9.3 beta to developers and public beta testers, Apple today has seeded its second iOS 9.3 beta to developers. iOS 9.3 is the third major revision for iOS 9. iOS 9.3 beta is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center. We assume a public beta for the firmware will soon be available...

Tim Cook: Apple might not even make a car

In a Fortune interview with Tim Cook, Apple's CEO suggests that Apple is only dabbling its feet in the car industry, but has yet to commit to such a project. Cook says that while they've assembled a high-profile team to work on the project, hiring new employees does not mean the company is committed to the project. We don’t have to spend large amounts...

Tim Cook sends memo to employees, posts public Q&A

Acquired by BuzzFeed, Apple CEO Tim Cook this morning sent a memo reiterating the company's stance against the government in the Apple/FBI iPhone backdoor case. In the memo, Cook thanks Apple employees for all of their support and while Apple has no sympathy for terrorists, protecting the data of millions of customers is Apple's forefront. The company...

Victims of San Bernardino attack split on iPhone issue

While those in the tech community are siding with Apple in this FBI vs. Apple case, the victims of the attack are fairly split between the middle. Meaning, some of which are planning to file a legal brief in support of the FBI, via Rueters. Stephen Larson, a former federal judge who is now in private practice, told Reuters that the victims he represents...

The TiP Weekly: Apple vs FBI, iPhone Trade Up Program, Apple Pay in China, and more!

Welcome to The TiP Weekly, where we summarize the week's news and suggest some of our favorite apps, podcasts, albums, and more! The big news of the week was Apple and the government requests made of them. Beyond that, we also have seen more rumors about the iPhone 7, Apple Pay launched in China, and Apple has launched a new program for trading...

Apple petitions FCC for MFi hearing aid compatibility, hints at iPhone speaker change

In a petition to the FCC, Apple has requested recognition of their Made For iPhone (MFi) platform as an alternative to telecoil for hearing aid compatibility (HAC) compliance. Currently, Apple can only say (with FCC approval) that iPhones are HAC compliant if they include telecoil functionality, and Apple is asking the FCC for an exception, replacing...

Apple indicates FBI screwed up: Apple ID password changed after govt possession

In an ongoing battle against the FBI, Apple is now implying that the FBI may have made a mistake and that Apple does not need to build a backdoor into iOS. Apple says they've been working with the FBI since early January and has suggested several ways to get the data off of the iPhone without needing to create a backdoor. An unmanned executive told...

Apple to launch new iPhone reward program for retail staff

Apple is expected to level off in terms of iPhone sales numbers this next quarter. In an effort to keep those numbers positive, Apple is encouraging Apple Store employees to sell more iPhones though a new rewards program. The program will start on February 21st and end on March 26, according to 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman. The goal of the program is to push...

Suppliers are preparing for dual-lens camera, possible stereo speakers in iPhone 7

Apple chip suppliers Cirrus Logic bad Abakig Devuces (ADI) have started planning production capacity for the rumored iPhone 7 at their backend partners and foundry, says DigiTimes. Production for the iPhone 7 is expected to ramp up in the second and third quarters, ahead of the device's launch in September. Cirrus Logic may play a role as Barclays...

Apple vs. FBI court case may go to Supreme Court

Tim Cook is standing firmly on his belief that consumer privacy and security is the top priority at Apple. His strongly-worded response to the court order instructing the company to assist the FBI brute-force an iPhone obviously proves that the iPhone maker is determined to fight till the end, whether that means fighting the U.S. Supreme Court. There is...

Department of Justice may force Apple to comply with FBI iPhone backdoor request

As the Apple vs FBI encryption ordeal continues, the Deprartment of Justice is now filling a motion against Apple to force the company to comply with the FBI's request and make a custom version of iOS that would allow the FBI to brute-force the iPhone 5c used in the San Bernardino case, via CNBC. And while many tech giants are siding with Apple on the...

Teenage girl rescued by police using Find My iPhone after being kidnapped

An 18-year-old girl was reportedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend but has since then been safely rescued by the police after her mother tracked her location via Find My iPhone. The victim was found 150 miles away from home, according to CNBC. Pennsylvania State Police were “notified by the victim’s mother that her daughter had been taken against her...

Apple faces staggered Apple Pay rollout in China

With the millions of iPhone customers in China, some are reporting that they are unable to register for Apple Pay. Apparently, Apple planned to have a gradual rollout throughout the day, according to an Apple representative. Mashable notes that 38 million bank cards have been linked to Apple Pay by 5PM on launch day. While 10 million of them were...