Prince's catalog of music will be available on Apple Music, among other streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora beginning on February 12, the New York Post reports. Right now, Prince's music is only available on Tidal. Prince's music was pulled from all streaming services other than Tidal 19 months ago. Since his passing, his estate has been...
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Apple has released its quarterly earnings report for its first fiscal quarter of this year, and not only did the iPhone maker make a successful return to growth, it also managed to surpass industry expectations. The latest report reveals revenues of $78.4 billion and earnings per share of $3.36. Those numbers easily surpass the projections made by Wall...
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A new product called "BlackPods" will make your existing white AirPods turn black. Ever since it's launched, we've heard numerous times that customers simply want a black version of the AirPods. To take it a step further, BlackPods will match the color of your iPhone whether it's Black, Jet Black, or even Space Gray. It uses a three-phase coating...
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With the latest iOS 10.3 beta, the operating system has a popup every time you launch a 32-bit application, noting that the app may not work in future versions of iOS. This suggests that iOS 11 (or some version of iOS 10.x) will flat out stop support for 32-bit applications as a whole. 64-bit application support began with the iPhone 5s back in...
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In its ongoing "Shot on iPhone" campaign, Apple will be highlighting one specific photo, "One Night on iPhone 7" by putting it on display in 25 countries starting today. Apple created a list for those who shot on this particular night, November 5, 2016, to showcase the low-light capabilities of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cameras. The photographers...
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Apple today has seeded its first beta of watchOS 3.2 beta to developers. This comes about a week since the public release of watchOS 3.1.3. The new beta includes SiriKit support and a "Theater Mode" that prevents the Watch from waking its screen when raising the wrist. macOS 10.12.4 beta 1 is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center. The...
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The decision to place the dual-lens camera on the iPhone 7 Plus only may have been due to space constraints, but the iPhone maker is also improving its bottom line by doing so. Cowen & Co sales estimates cited by the WSJ suggests that the iPhone 7 Plus had a whopping 40% of all iPhone 7 sales. For comparison, the firm says that only 17% of iPhone 6...
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Apple has reportedly began removing apps from Iranian developers from the iOS App Store. Techrasa reports that Apple removed the app Digikala, a large e-commerce app a few days ago. The iPhone maker has yet to comment on the situation but it's believed that this is due to international trade laws (TechCrunch via 9to5Mac). The App Store opened in Iran...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook today sent out an email to employees regarding the latest immigration executive order from President Trump. In a letter, sent to MacRumors by an Apple employee, Cook made it clear that Trump's order is "not a policy we support." Cook continues to say that Apple's HR, Legal and Security teams are in contact with all Apple employees...
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For an unexplained reason, Apple has removed its iCloud Activation lock checker off of its iCloud web page. The tool used to exist on http://ift.tt/1v92Osj but now redirects to a 404 page. The utility allowed you to type in an IMEI or serial number of an iOS device to figure out if it was Activation Locked. This was especially useful for anyone who...
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Apple has now officially joined the Partnership on AI artificial intelligence group as a founding member, confirming an earlier report, the organization confirmed today. Apple has joined the Partnership on AI as a founding member. The company has been involved and collaborating with the Partnership since before it was first announced and is thrilled to...
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Lawmakers in Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts and Kansas have introduced a "Right to Repair" legislation that aims to make it easier for individuals and indie repair shops to open and repair electronic devices, including the iPhone (via Motherboard). The law would require manufacturers to sell individual parts to individuals and indie repair...
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Facebook is getting ready to move to the next phase of monetizing their Messenger platform. On an announcement made on the Messenger blog, product manager Eddie Zhang shared the company's plans of initiating a "very small test" of ads they will place in Messenger. Zhang shared that they intend to launch this test in Australia and Thailand, as a start....
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Bloomberg reports that even though the average selling price (ASP) of the iPhone is going to drop from the two year ago quarter, the strong rise in services will make up for it. Analysts currently predict an average selling price, or ASP, of $688 for the iPhone line in the holiday quarter, down from $691 a year earlier, according to estimates compiled by...
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There's a huge tech industry body that's established to agree on best practices for artificial intelligence, however there's one noticeable omission from the list thus far... and that's Apple. The group, Partnership on AI, was established back in September with its goals to achieve ethics, fairness, inclusivity, privacy and trustworthiness -- values...
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It seems like Apple is not yet finished suing its iPhone modem supplier. Early today, there were reports of Apple filing a lawsuit against Qualcomm in China. Before this, Apple had already sued the company in the US for $1 billion. The lawsuit filed in China was for the same case but with 1 billion Yuan ($140 million) sought in damages....
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iOS 10.3 appears to bring support for Wi-Fi Calling on Other Devices for Verizon customers. iOS 10.3 is currently in beta and only available for developers but a public beta should be coming any day now. Wi-Fi Calling on Other Devices is already available on T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint. While not officially documented, Verizon will be joining the...
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The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is 'considering' new display panels for future iPhone designs that could jumpstart bendable displays for smartphones. The LCD screen would be coming from Japan Display and would use plastic instead of the typical glass displays we find in LCD panels today. Japan Display says that they will begin mass...
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Apple doesn't usually reveal numbers in regards to Apple Pay usage, however consumer spending analytics company TXN has pulled data from over three million customers. It says that analysts who specialize in credit card bills from banks note that Apple Pay usage grew 50% in 12 months, ending in December 2016. TXN has also revealed that Duane Reade and...
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Apple today has seeded its first beta of macOS 10.12.4 beta to developers alongside iOS 10.3 beta 1, and tvOS 10.2 beta today. This comes several days after the public release of macOS 10.12.3. The new beta includes native NightShift support on macOS, among other things. macOS 10.12.4 beta 1 is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center....
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Apple today has seeded its first beta of tvOS 10.2 beta to developers alongside iOS 10.3 beta 1 today. This comes several days after the public release of tvOS 10.1.1. tvOS 10.2 beta 1 is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center. The beta is currently for developers only but we expect it to come out to public beta testers in the next few...
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Apple today has seeded its first beta of iOS 10.3 to developers. The beta should include new features such as the "Theatre Mode" that was rumored. iOS 10.3 beta 1 is now available for download via Apple's Developer Center. The beta is currently for developers only but we expect it to come out to public beta testers in the next few days. It is highly...
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Apple today was granted a patent that allows the company to add functionality to its watch bands, specifically the link bracelets. In one or more embodiments, a method for utilizing functional components of band system for a wearable device may include: receiving identifiers at a wearable device from multiple modular functional band links connected to...
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While Apple and Qualcomm are in a legal battle over patent royalties, Qualcomm doesn't plan on letting its business partnership be affected, Recode reports. Financially speaking, Qualcomm would lose a large chunk of business if it let the legal battle between Apple get in its way. Apple may use its own processing chips, but it relies on Qualcomm for...
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In a piece written by Dan M. on Medium, he writes: Last year, there was a realisation that people were experiencing app fatigue. The iMessage and Siri and MapsKit App Stores may help alleviate that for a little longer; however, Apple hasn’t planned for a post-app world, and tacking App Stores everywhere is unsustainable. iOS is still very much...
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With all devices that use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, or NFC, companies like Apple will need to get them approved from the United States Federal Communications Commission. And these filings, while extremely limited, can sometimes give us a glimpse into what Apple has in store. Late last year, Apple asked for approval for a "Wireless Device" that made...
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Apple's iconic Fifth Avenue retail store with the glass cube is now under renovation which means the temporary store is now open for business, and here's what it looks like. Pingie has shared a set of photos of the temporary store, and it sure does play that role pretty well. Both the interior and exterior looks less than adequate while the flooring is...
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Several weeks after the last macOS 10.12.3 beta, Apple has today released the firmware to the public. Most notably, this update should fix some of the ongoing issues with the Late 2016 MacBook Pro. Specifically, this version should fix battery life issues which Consumer Reports seemingly confirmed is fixed in this macOS release. To update, simply...
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Several weeks after the last watchOS 3.1.3 beta, Apple has today released the firmware to the public. There weren't any release notes for the beta version of the operating system, and being a X.X.1 release, there shouldn't be much beyond bug fixes and stability improvements anyways. If you're wanting to update, you can do so by going to Watch app...
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Several weeks after the last tvOS 10.1.1 beta, Apple has today released the firmware to the public. There weren't any release notes for the beta version of the operating system, and being a X.X.1 release, there shouldn't be much beyond bug fixes and stability improvements anyways. If you're wanting to update, you can do so by heading to Settings...
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Several weeks after the last iOS 10.2.1 beta, Apple has today released the firmware to the public. There weren't any release notes for the beta version of the operating system, and being a X.X.1 release, there shouldn't be much beyond bug fixes and stability improvements anyways. If you're wanting to update, you can either do so by heading to...
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With this year's iPhone being rumored to abandon its aluminum design in favor of glass and stainless steel, similar to the iPhone 4/4s, a concept designed by Imran Taylor gives us a look at what such a design could possibly look like in the modern era. The concept begins with a thin stainless steel strip that runs around the phone with tapered glass...
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According to President Donald Trump, Tim Cook has "eyes opened" on U.S. assembled iPhones, reports Nikkei. The report states that Apple and Foxconn are "mulling" a joint investment for a $7 billion automated display in the United States. However, this isn't the first rumbling of Apple and Foxconn wanting to move manufacturing to the United States....
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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published a research report today which focuses on the upcoming 2017 iPhone. The report includes new biometric identification tech, along with new display assembly to accommodate an OLED display with 3D Touch support. Apple may switch to a film sensor from the current FPCB sensor in order to provide better 3D...
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Yesterday, Apple filed suit against Qualcomm for its anticompetitive licensing practices. Now, the chipmaker has responded by saying Apple's claims are "baseless" and encourages "regulatory attacks." Here's Qualcomm's full statement: "While we are still in the process of reviewing the complaint in detail, it is quite clear that Apple's claims are...
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Apple may finally be adding the highly anticipated group video feature to FaceTime in iOS 11. The report comes from a sketchy source, The Verifier, claims that the feature will be baked right into iOS 11 however doesn't mention if it will come to other Apple platforms however that's assumed. The report cites “several people familiar with iOS...
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CNBC reports that Apple is suing iPhone supplier Qualcomm for roughly $1 billion over patent royalties. Apple is suing Qualcomm for roughly $1 billion, saying Qualcomm has been “charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with.” Apple says that Qualcomm has taken “radical steps,” including “withholding nearly $1 billion in...
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Apple Authorized Reseller Simply Mac, owned by GameStop, will be closing multiple locations in the Untied States later this month. The store mostly operates in areas where Apple Stores aren't easily accessible. Several local news stations have begun reporting the closures. Some reports stated that several Simply Mac locations were closing due to Apple...
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There have been countless reports indicating Apple's plan of introducing wireless charging for the iPhone unit they intend to release this year. Although nothing has been made official yet, there is plenty of reason to believe this is the case. Just recently, a Chinese report by Commercial Times confirmed that the iPhone 8 (or iPhone X) will support...
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Apple has officially removed its first-generation iPod nano battery replacement program from its website after being available for nearly five years. Several Apple Authorized Service Providers have confirmed that the program has ended, and that you should contact Apple for more information. Likewise, Apple themselves have also confirmed it has...
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Citing supply chain sources, Digitmes reports that Apple will be shipping a 10.5-inch iPad in the second half of the year, with the 9.7-inch form factor being the entry level iPad. Corroborating with earlier reports, it says a second-generation 12.9-inch iPad is on the horizon, with no iPad mini updates to be found. The products are still in planning,...
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While rumors of a new iPad Pro coming this year has been around for several months now, there has been no speculation surrounding a second generation Apple Pencil. According to sketchy rumors from Chinese social media, Apple Pencil 2 will be launching alongside new iPad Pro models this year. The rumor seems to be based of supply chain sources, however...
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Facial and gesture recognition could be the flagship feature of Apple's upcoming iPhone, one analyst believes. Cowen’s Timothy Arcuri (via Business Insider) says that the new iPhone will have a new facing front-facing sensor that will allow for such features. Arcuri corroborates with past rumors stating that e'll see a 5.8-inch model with a...
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Apple Music has today added support for CBS Sports Radio stations. This joins the existing CBS Radio News, NBC Sports Radio, and a few others that are available to paying Apple Music subscribers. “The appetite for compelling and hard-to-ignore sports analysis, commentary and fan debate continues to grow across all audio platforms,” said Chris...
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Malwarebytes has recently discovered “the first Mac malware of 2017," which they call "Fruitfly." The malware uses antiquated code to help it run undetected on macOS systems. At the time of this reporting, it seems like the malware is targeting biomedical research institutions. The Malwarebytes software detects the malware as...
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With Apple Pay only launching a bit over 2 years ago now, the amount of growth it's got is outstanding. Today, the service is adding a dozen new banks and credit unions in the U.S., France, and Australia. Here's the list: Bank of Central Florida Bankers’ Bank of Kansas BankCherokee Cal Poly Federal Credit Union Citizens Federal Credit...
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A former Apple engineer says that Tim Cook has turned Apple ‘from a dynamic change-maker into a boring operations company.’ Specifically, he says that Cook is avoiding conflict between teams, conflict that once led to the creation of the iPhone. This is what Bob Burrough told CNBC. “At Apple in 2007, organizationally it was the wild west,”...
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Noted by The Verge, your original iPhone will no longer work on AT&T's network. The carrier decided that on January 1, 2017 it would begin shutting down its 2G network in order to free up spectrum for new technologies such as 5G. Owners of the iPhone 2G will be unable to receive/send calls or texts, and won't have access to AT&T's data...
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Music magazine Complex has published a new interview with Apple Music execs Zane Lowe, Bozoma Saint John, and Larry Jackson. The piece mainly focuses on the first year and a half of Apple Music, but the trio also talk about competition such as Spotify and the future of Apple Music. Jackson and Saint John say that Apple Music isn't just about music....
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While Apple is currently running a free battery replacement program for the iPhone 6s, the company may be looking to extend this to its predecessor the iPhone 6, according to Macotakara. The publication is quick to note that this is purely a rumor and is not positive that this will become the case or what the reasoning behind it may be. When the...
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