07-20-19 -

Review: Grado's GW100 headphones make open-back wireless affordable
There may be superior-sounding open-back headphones, but you'll be hard-pressed to find anything better than the Grado GW100 that's both wireless and affordable.

07-20-19 -

Review: Apple's 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro is an excellent, inexpensive workhorse
Without an event, Apple quietly announced an updated base model 13-inch MacBook Pro that featured new quad-core processors, Touch Bar with Touch ID, T2 Security Chip, True Tone display, and an updated butterfly keyboard. Is this new $12...

07-20-19 -

You need a backup plan before you move to macOS Catalina
You need a backup plan, and it's prudent to implement one before a major update like macOS Catalina. Here's how and when to choose between Apple's Time Machine and third-party options including online backup services.

07-20-19 -

Apple files for Apple Card & Apple Pay Cash trademarks in Canada
Apple is looking at bringing the Apple Card and Apple Pay Cash to Canada, expanding beyond the U.S., according to recent trademark filings.

07-19-19 -

'SiriOS' predicted for 2020 WWDC - here's what it might be
Apple should produce a "SiriOS," a report into voice recognition and digital assistants by Mangrove Capital Partners suggests, but while the firm is certain the "voice community" expects it to be reve...

07-19-19 -

Sales of iPhones down year-on-year despite popularity of iPhone XR in US
The iPhone XR was the best-selling smartphone in the United States in the second quarter, according to research from Kantar, but the share of iOS device sales seem to have slipped in both the US and major European markets while Android ...

07-19-19 -

TSMC's 5-nanometer process may start with Apple 'A14' in early 2020
Apple could shift the 2020 A-series processor to a 5-nanometer production process, comments from TSMC CFO Lora Ho suggests, with a shift to mass production of the processor architecture node tipped to commence in the first half of 2020,...

07-19-19 -

Having problems loading 'Fortnite' on iOS? Here's how to fix it
If your "Fortnite" installation isn't running after an update, here's what you need to do to get back up and running.

07-19-19 -

Hackintosh vs Mac Pro, 2019 iPhone dummy models, and more on the AppleInsider...
This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, William and Victor talk about 2019 dummy iPhones, how cases get made, what's up with the slower SSD in 2019 MacBook Air, and whether you can make a Hackintosh that's faster than a Mac Pro.

07-19-19 -

Apple Music 'A-List: Hip Hop' playlist is now 'Rap Life'
Apple is making a number of changes to its Hip-Hop sections of Apple Music, with the genre's main playlist being rebranded to "Rap Life" along with the introduction of new weekly and daily Beats 1 content, to appeal mo...

07-19-19 -

Israeli spyware claims to beat Apple's iCloud security
NSO Group, which previously hacked WhatsApp, is advertising that it is able to gather all of an individual's cloud-hosted data from Apple, Google, Microsoft and more, using its Pegasus malware.

07-19-19 -

Save up to $150 on Apple's new 2019 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro with ...
Black Friday in July deals are here, with savings of up to $150 off new MacBook Pro 13-inch and 2019 MacBook Air models that were just announced by Apple mere days ago.

07-19-19 -

Apple to open office in Vancouver's new 400 West Georgia tower
Apple has plans to open a massive office facility in one of Vancouver's trendiest high-rise developments, according to those familiar with the matter.

07-18-19 -

How to pick between InDesign, QuarkXPress and other publishing apps
Whether you've got to make a simple one-page poster or lay out a complex book, there are apps that are perfect for the job. If you're in the starting phases of figuring out which heavy-hitting desktop publishing application you want, we...

07-18-19 -

Amazon knocks $300 off Apple's 2018 MacBook Air, $130 off iPads
As retailers look to make room for 2019 MacBook Air inventory, Amazon is leading the pack with triple digit closeout savings on 2018 MacBook Airs. Save $300 instantly, with 256GB MacBook Air models priced at just $1,099, an all-time low...

07-18-19 -

Zagg launches Rugged Book Go Keyboard case for iPad mini 5
Zagg is releasing an updated version of its Rugged Book Go Keyboard for the new iPad mini 5 that brings protection and productivity to Apple's smallest tablet.

07-18-19 -

Review: IFROGZ's Airtime earbuds are sabotaged by unreliable connections
IFROGZ's Airtime wireless earbuds do surprisingly well as a budget AirPods alternative, but flaky connectivity means you should probably turn elsewhere.

07-18-19 -

Apple releases third public beta of iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, macOS 10.15 [u]
Apple is giving iPhone and iPad owners another set of builds of its milestone operating systems, with the third public beta versions of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 now available to try out.

07-18-19 -

Review: Kanex iAdapt is the best iPad Pro USB-C hub & better with iPadOS
The Kanex iAdapt USB-C hub is designed to be the go-to solution for iPad Pro power users, and will get even better in the fall.

07-18-19 -

Apple monitoring South Korean suppliers over Japanese trade war
Trade wars are continuing to prompt Apple to rethink some of its manufacturing and supply chain options, with the iPhone maker said to be examining the situation of an ongoing tiff between South Korea and Japan, one which could lead to ...

07-18-19 -

Apple iPhone chip maker TSMC predicting strong demand for rest of 2019
Apple A-series chip partner TSMC anticipates a strong second half of 2019 for its finances based on strong demand for its chips, even after the manufacturer beat both its own revenue forecasts and those of analysts for the most recent q...

07-18-19 -

Raymond James upgrades Apple stock to $250 on 2020 iPhone promise
Apple's use of a 5G modem in the 2020 iPhone could trigger high sales for the smartphone generation, Raymond James suggested while upgrading their rating of Apple shares, but the firm is still concerned the 2019 cycle will be "...

07-18-19 -

'Sky: Children of the Light' finally reaches worldwide audiences [u]
A showcase title for the Apple TV, thatgamecompany's "Sky: Children of the Light" -- also available for iPhones and iPads -- is now finally in wide release, including the U.S.

07-18-19 -

iPhone loyalty rates down to 8-year low, survey claims
The loyalty of iPhone owners in the upgrade cycle has fallen to its lowest levels since 2011, benefiting Samsung, new survey data suggests.

07-17-19 -

Qualcomm may face second EU antitrust fine over price fight with Icera
Already coping with a $1.1 billion ruling from 2018, Apple modem supplier Qualcomm is reportedly facing a second fine from the European Commission -- this time over its price war with Icera, later absorbed into Nvidia.

07-17-19 -

Apple debuts 'Snoopy in Space' trailer in time for Apollo 11 anniversary
Alongside the Apollo 11 anniversary, Apple has launched the official trailer for "Snoopy in Space," a new Peanuts series coming to Apple TV this fall.

07-17-19 -

2019 Back to School Buyers' Guide: Choosing the best Apple MacBook Air or Mac...
We're well into the Back to School season and Apple's made some significant changes to its notebooks which have simplified some decisions -- but made others harder.

07-17-19 -

Newly discovered Bluetooth exploit tracks iOS, macOS devices
Researchers have identified a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that may expose iOS, macOS, and Microsoft users to device tracking.

07-17-19 -

'Carpool Karaoke' gets renewed for third season on Apple TV
Fans of the Apple TV series Carpool Karaoke: The Series can rejoice -- the show has officially been picked up for a third season and will feature stars Snoop Dogg, Kendall Jenner, and the cast of Stranger Things.

07-17-19 -

Is your HomePod making a clicking sound? Here's how to fix it
It sounds like electrical interference, but whatever this clicking or popping sound is, it's extremely irritating. The good news is that you may be able to fix it yourself, but the bad news is that you may have to take it to Apple.

07-17-19 -

Apple rolls out fourth iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, watchOS 6 developer betas [u]
Apple has made available to developers the fourth beta version of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.

07-17-19 -

Apple Card is almost here, find out all you need to know
We've been waiting for months, and now there could be only weeks to go, maybe even days. Apple Card is nearly with us, and if it's right for you, it's going to change everything.

07-17-19 -

Grab the best Apple deals after Prime Day
Although Amazon Prime Day is in the rearview mirror, Apple deals are still going strong with savings of up to $2,500 off hardware, as well as up to 60% off top accessories. From the lowest prices ever on 2019 AirPods, to bonus in-cart s...

07-17-19 -

How Apple has tackled security leaks in iPhone and Mac factories
Six years ago, an employee at Jabil, one of Apple's suppliers, stole thousands of iPhone 5c casings from a factory in China, prior to the product being announced. Since then, Apple has upped its efforts to reduce theft and leaks from th...

07-17-19 -

Don't use FaceApp if you want to keep the rights to your photos
FaceApp has added new age-based filters to their app, bringing it back into the public eye and back on to users' phones. However, if you want to keep your photos as your own, you probably shouldn't use the app.

07-17-19 -

Apple to begin trial production of AirPods in Vietnam
Apple will begin soon trial production of AirPods in Vietnam in an attempt to circumvent tariff fees imposed on Chinese-produced goods by Trump Administration.

07-17-19 -

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey gives talk to Apple staff
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of both Twitter and Square, spoke to selected Apple marketing staff in a private session at Apple Park.

07-17-19 -

Apple faces class action lawsuit in Quebec over battery life
Quebec Superior Court has allowed a lawsuit against Apple on the grounds that batteries in the iPhone and other products are not durable for a reasonable length of time.

07-17-19 -

Apple to add Time of Flight 3D feature for 2020 iPhones
The iPhones launching in 2020 may feature a Time of Flight sensor, which helps determine distances between objects and the lens.

07-17-19 -

Withings announces availability of ECG-taking BPM Core & updated BPM Connect
After a preview at CES 2019, Withings now has a release window for the BPM Core -- which is capable of taking an ECG and detecting AFib -- as well as an updated version of its popular classic Connect blood pressure monitor.

07-17-19 -

YouTuber reveals 'iPhone 11' models, claims few changes
Long-time YouTuber Marques Brownlee has dummy models of all three 2019 iPhones, reportedly made to be sent to the manufacturers of cases. He concludes that this year's iPhones will be substantially the same as the 2018 models.

07-16-19 -

DOJ asks appeals court to pause enforcement of Qualcomm antitrust ruling
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily halt enforcement of an antitrust ruling against Qualcomm, citing the necessity of the company in 5G networking, and support from both the Energy Departm...

07-16-19 -

Hands on: The 2019 MacBook Air is a bargain, but SSD speeds fall
The new MacBook Air builds on the 2018 refresh, but packs in a few improvements and a price drop to boot. But, the savings do come at a cost.

07-16-19 -

Two Apple ads get nominations for Outstanding Commercial Emmys
Two ads from Apple partner TBWAMedia Arts Lab were nominated for Outstanding Commercial Emmys on Tuesday, potentially marking the last year in which the company has no original TV shows up for awards.

07-16-19 -

Apple previews 'holding hands,' other emoji updates planned for this fall
Using World Emoji Day as the excuse, Apple on Tuesday previewed some of the emoji it will be adding to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS in supporting Unicode 12.0.

07-16-19 -

Apple may fund original podcasts exclusive to its own services
Apple may be expanding its original content efforts into podcasts, with a report claiming the iPhone maker will be funding productions of audio-based shows that it will offer its customers exclusively via the Podcasts app, taking a simi...

07-16-19 -

Video demonstrates Hackintosh potential, but still isn't the Mac Pro
YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips has launched a project to beat Apple's modular Mac Pro by producing a hackintosh with better performance, but the otherwise impressive hardware project shouldn't really be compared to a real Mac Pro, espe...

07-16-19 -

DuckDuckGo announces new Apple MapKit fueled search improvements
Search provider DuckDuckGo is dramatically expanding their use of Apple Maps for better searching with the same commitment to privacy.

07-16-19 -

Review: Moment's new bags are great for photographers & non-photographers alike
Moment recently took the wraps off its new line of bags and we've been taking them with us on our mobile photo shoots to try them out. Here's what we thought.

07-16-19 -

Amazon quietly knocks up to $350 off Apple's latest 12.9-inch iPad Pros
In addition to instant savings of up to $200 off Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pros, Amazon is knocking an additional $50 to $150 off the current models with special Prime Day discounts in cart. These price cuts, which may end at any time, deliv...