08-05-20 -

Apple expands Apple Maps Look Around feature to several Japanese cities
Apple is expanding its Apple Maps Look Around feature to include several cities in Japan, marking the first time the feature has been available for a city outside of the U.S.Credit: AppleLook Around, first introduced in iOS 13 version of Apple Map...

08-05-20 -

Fourth macOS Big Sur beta adds support for 4K YouTube playback in Safari
In the latest macOS Big Sur beta, Apple has officially added support for viewing 4K YouTube videos in Safari.Credit: ApplePreviously, users who wanted to view 4K content on a Mac needed to use a third-party browser like Google Chrome. That's becau...

08-05-20 -

Compared: 2020 27-inch iMac vs 2019 iMac 5K
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new generation of 27-inch iMac with faster processors, the T2 chip and only SSD storage options. Here's what's new versus the 2019 iMac 5K — and whether it's worth an upgrade.Credit: AppleThis is not the radical iMac ...

08-04-20 -

Disney+ boasted 57.5 million subscribers at the end of June 2020
In a coronavirus-impacted quarter, Disney eked out a profit, with Disney+ holding 57.5 million paid subscribers at the end of June 2020, less than a year after it launched.Credit: DisneyThe Disney streaming service and Apple TV+ competitor first d...

08-04-20 -

2020 iMac deals: save up to $2,160 on Apple's new 27-inch iMac 5K, plus Apple...
Apple's new 27-inch iMac may have just been announced, but AppleInsider readers can already snap up steep markdowns on the 5K systems with exclusive coupon deals and bonus savings on AppleCare.2020 iMac dealsWith coupon code appleinsider, shoppers...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases fourth macOS Big Sur beta to developers
Rounding out its set of betas for the milestone operating systems, Apple has provided developers with a fourth build of macOS Big Sur for testing.The latest betas and configuration profiles can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center, with s...

08-04-20 -

Apple partners with UCLA for three-year study on depression
Participants in the UCLA depression study will wear an Apple Watch in conjunction with an iPhone, with and end goal of revolutionizing the detection and treatment of depression.The study will take place over three years and has been co-designed by...

08-04-20 -

All the new features and changes in iOS 14 beta 4
In the fourth developer beta of iOS 14, Apple made further improvements including a new TV widget, the return of 3D Touch on supported devices, and support for Exposure Notifications.The new TV widget in iOS 14 beta 4We're continuing to dig throug...

08-04-20 -

What Apple's Nano-Texture is, and what it brings to Apple's new 27-inch iMac
Apple's biggest change for the new 27-inch iMac is the option to add the company's highest-quality anti-reflective technology, previously only seen on the $5,999 Pro Display XDR. Here's what it provides to the user, and why you may want to pony up...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases fourth developer betas for tvOS 14 and watchOS 7
Continuing its releases for the current round of milestone betas, Apple has provided developers fourth builds of tvOS 14 and watchOS 7 for testing.Following the earlier release of the fourth iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 betas earlier on Tuesday, Apple has...

08-04-20 -

Apple releases fourth developer betas of iOS 14, iPadOS 14
Apple has moved on to the fourth round of developer betas for its milestone operating systems, with new builds of iOS 14, and iPadOS 14 available to download for testing.The newest builds can be downloaded via the Apple Developer Center for those ...

08-04-20 -

Phil Shiller is now an 'Apple Fellow,' Greg Joswiak promoted to marketing SVP
As a newly-minted Apple Fellow, Phil Schiller will continue to lead the App Store and Apple Events, with Greg Joswiak becoming the senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.Apple Fellow Phil Schiller"It has been a dream come true for me to...

08-04-20 -

T-Mobile rechristens its 5G network as 'standalone,' expands to 7,500 cities
T-Mobile is launching what it is calling a "standalone" 5G network across the U.S. on Tuesday just in time for the "iPhone 12" launch this fall.T-Mobile launches a standalone 5G network Previously, T-Mobile had been leveraging ...

08-04-20 -

Apple's iMac Pro now includes 10-core processors as standard
As part of a range of iMac upgrades on Tuesday, Apple has entirely dropped its original 8-core Xeon option for the iMac Pro in favor of a 10-core configuration at the same price.Apple's newly updated iMac ProAlongside its release of an updated 202...

08-04-20 -

Apple's 21.5-inch iMac finally ditches mechanical hard drives for SSDs
Apple has updated the storage options across the board of its 21.5-inch iMac range by switching to SSD storage as the default, with users now only able to swap out the SSD with a Fusion Drive in their purchase.As part of Tuesday's refresh of the i...

08-04-20 -

Apple's new 27-inch iMac sports 10th gen Intel chips, Nano Texture option
Apple has unveiled a minor update to the 27-inch iMac 5K for back-to-school, with 10th generation Intel processors and SSD storage.Apple's 27-inch iMac 5KUnveiled on Tuesday, the 27-inch iMac update is only a specifications bump, and not the long-...

08-04-20 -

Apple refutes rumors that it is trying to buy TikTok
Microsoft may not have been the only potential suitor to buy TikTok's US operations, with a report claiming that Apple has expressed an interest in buying the video-sharing social network.Amid threats of a presidential ban and a potential acquisit...

08-04-20 -

Logitech announces $999 one-cable solution for virtual meetings
Logitech aims to make video conferencing easier with the Swytch, a compact one-cable USB-A and USB-C laptop link that offers universal compatibility for virtual meetings.With coronavirus cases on the rise, many businesses are opting to continue ho...

08-04-20 -

Apple kills long-time Mac developer's apps with no warning
The first clue that developer Charlie Monroe discovered about his ejection from Apple's development program was users complaining that their apps stopped working — despite still being available on the Mac App Store.App StoreAs Apple continues t...

08-04-20 -

Apple Car could embed displays into the windscreen and other windows
An Apple Car could have displays embedded within any glass in the vehicle, with laminated glass sandwiching various other materials to block external light, emit its own light, or to display an image.The assorted computer systems of modern vehicle...

08-04-20 -

Future MacBook Pro trackpads may be larger, adjustable, and backlit
Apple is investigating replacing the regular MacBook Pro trackpad with a virtual one that can dynamically shrink, grow, or change position as needed.Mockup of an extra-wide trackpad.The current MacBook Pro trackpad is already far removed from the ...

08-04-20 -

Experts, China warn against Trump's TikTok sale push & 'key money' demand
As President Trump continues to call for the sale of TikTok with a percentage of the sale going to the US Treasury, experts and Chinese government-controlled media are weighing in on the dangerous implications of such a deal.On Friday, Trump had d...

08-04-20 -

Oprah Winfrey 'Caste' interview with Isabel Wilkerson exclusive to Apple TV+
In parallel with Apple announcing that "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" is on the Apple Books store, the company has also announced that author Isabel Wilkerson's interview with Oprah Winfrey about the book is exclusive to Apple T...

08-04-20 -

Future MacBook Pro keyboard could act as a trackpad with touch-sensitive fabric
A future MacBook Pro may have keys that could be used as a touchpad, with the same technology possible for use in a design where there's no dedicated touchpad section at all.MacBook Pro trackpad and keyboard. One of the more tricky areas of design...

08-04-20 -

Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display
Apple is aiming to bring better Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity to the Apple Watch by creating a wireless antenna array that is integrated into the display.Future Apple Watches may have improved Wi-Fi antennas underneath the displayApple has alrea...

08-04-20 -

Apple researching curved iPhone body with wrap-around displays
A future version of the iPhone could have a display that wraps around the body of the device, or the iPhone body could be rounder in shape, with Apple examining new ways to create a display that can be installed on a curved surface.An early render...

08-04-20 -

Apple details iOS 14 requirements for default third-party browsers, email cli...
Apple in a recently published support document outlined code configurations, special restrictions and settings developers need to implement in order to offer apps as default alternatives to Safari and Mail in iOS 14.When iOS 14 debuts this fall, u...

08-03-20 -

Why your Mac might say its battery is 'Not Charging' on macOS Catalina
Apple, in a new support document, explains how a new "Not Charging" battery status is a feature of its macOS Catalina battery management tools.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderThe new Battery Health Management feature, introduced in ma...

08-03-20 -

Apple's iPad dominated Q2 2020 on work from home, remote learning boost
The tablet market, led by Apple's iPad, experienced a "renaissance" in the second quarter of 2020 thanks to new remote education and work-from-home trends, a report said Monday.Credit: AppleWorldwide tablet shipments clocked in at 37.5 m...

08-03-20 -

What HDR, HDR10, and DisplayHDR are, and what they mean to Apple users
Many devices, from televisions to smartphones, tout the ability to display HDR content, but the different formats and names can seem confusing. Here's AppleInsider's guide to what the different HDR video standards mean to you and your videos.Over ...

08-03-20 -

Trump demands TikTok sell U.S. arm by September 15 or cease operation
Trump continues to push back against the China-owned TikTok, giving the company a hard date to sell to a U.S. company before forcing the video service to shut down its operations in the U.S.On Friday, President Trump told reporters that TikTok was...

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08-03-20 -

Mac Microsoft Office 2016 users will lose 365 cloud services in October
Users of all Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac apps will cease getting security updates in October, and will increasingly face performance and reliability issues as Microsoft drops support.The main apps in Office 2016 for MacFrom October 13, 2020, Mac...

08-03-20 -

European Apple Pay partner Boon is shutting down in October
Digital banking service and European Apple Pay partner Boon announced on Monday that it would be shutting down in October 2020.Credit: WirecardBoon has been an Apple Pay partner since 2016, offering contactless payment options and virtual credit c...

08-03-20 -

Six Apple production lines capable of $5 billion in exports allegedly moving ...
An inconsistent report claims that unnamed Apple manufacturing partners are moving six iPhone production lines to India, as part of an increasing trend to relocate from China.India is responsible for much of the iPhone XR's manufactureFollowing re...

08-03-20 -

Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash at Panera Bread
Panera on Monday announced that Apple Card users can now get 3% Daily Cash when ordering in-cafe or online.Credit: PaneraApple Card offers users 1% Daily Cash back on all purchases and 2% when using Apple Pay. The 3% Daily Cash offer was initially...

08-03-20 -

Apple announces new unscripted travel series 'Long Way Up'
The series, starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, is set to debut to Apple TV+ on September 18 and will follow two friends as they trek through South and Central America on motorcycles.The series stars Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reun...

08-03-20 -

New eBay coupon knocks 20% off Apple Watches, AirPods, iPhones, iPads; CalDig...
Shoppers on a budget looking for the lowest prices on current Apple hardware can save an additional 20% at eBay this week on qualifying purchases. B&H also has the popular 15-port CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock on sale for $209.99 ($40 o...

08-03-20 -

Compared: Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE
Announced on Monday, Google's Pixel 4a is an aggressively priced Android smartphone with a suite of competitive features. Here's how it stacks up against Apple's 2020 iPhone SE.Credit: Apple and GoogleApple's 2020 iPhone SE refresh, and the Google...

08-03-20 -

Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall
After months of speculation and rumored delays, Google has opened preorders for the Pixel 4A, with the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 slated for release this fall.Google officially announced not one, but three Pixel phones today. Included in the list...

08-03-20 -

Swiss family arrested for $1M counterfeit iPhone repair fraud
A mother and son in Switzerland are accused of passing off fake iPhones in a $1 million warranty scam that saw them exchanged for real ones by Apple.Apple's iPhone SEIn a similar case to one in Oregon in 2019, two members of a Swiss family are acc...

08-03-20 -

Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleIns...
Following months of drama about Apple's App Store policies and procedures, your AppleInsider Podcast hosts talked to Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis, to get the developer's point of view.After the House antitrust h...

08-03-20 -

Apple hit with $1.4 billion lawsuit over China's continued Siri patent claims
A dispute over Apple's alleged use of Chinese patents in Siri is continuing with a new lawsuit demanding $1.43 billion in damages, and could potentially see Apple banned from China.The Siri interface icon in iOS 13. Credit: AppleEight years after ...

08-03-20 -

Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal
Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.The move will combine Google Nest's hardware with ADT's installation, service...

08-03-20 -

Warren Buffett's stake in Apple now worth $100 billion
Apple's latest stock valuation means Warren Buffett's stock holdings are now worth three times what he originally paid for them, starting in 2016.Berkshire Hathaway's Warren BuffettTwo weeks after his Apple stake was valued at $91.3 billion, inves...

08-03-20 -

Here are five alternatives to TikTok on your iPhone or iPad
With the threat of a presidential ban of TikTok looming, now may be a good time to find another service. Here's a few suggestions that could be the best replacement for you.The highly-popular TikTok has received some heavy scrutiny for a variety o...

08-03-20 -

Security Enclave vulnerability seems scary, but won't affect most iPhone users
Security researchers have recently revealed a vulnerability in the Secure Enclave Processor, but while the data store for sensitive information means data including Apple Pay details and Face ID biometric records are potentially at risk to attacke...

08-03-20 -

Apple may split 'iPhone 12' release into two phases
Sources within the supply chain say that component orders suggest Apple will release its 6.1-inch "iPhone 12" models first, with the others following later.Credit: iSpazioFollowing Apple confirming that the "iPhone 12" will be ...

08-03-20 -

Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight camera update, Wemo smart plug review, & more on the Ho...
In this week's HomeKit Insider Podcast, we talk about the details of the new HomeKit update to the Arlo Pro 3, review the Belkin Wemo, and more.HomeKit Insider: A new AppleInsider podcastThe biggest news is that Arlo has rolled out HomeKit support...

08-03-20 -

China Apple Stores host first Today at Apple sessions since reopening
A selection of Apple Stores in mainland China have resumed in-store Today at Apple education sessions on a limited basis.Today at Apple includes sessions on how to use the Procreate art appNine Apple Stores in China have now completed their first ...