05-29-20 -

Apple Music exec Zane Lowe interviews top musicians in new podcast series
Zane Lowe, creative director of Apple's Beats 1 radio station and head of artist relations for Apple Music, this week launched a new podcast that will serve as a repository for the DJ's long-running interview series.

05-29-20 -

How to add fonts to macOS Catalina
Whether you're looking to snag some of the newly-licensed fonts Apple has added to macOS or want to install a font you've downloaded, our helpful guide can teach you the basics in a few minutes.

05-29-20 -

Beats announces four new bright Powerbeats Pro colors, coming June 9
Apple's Beats brand on Friday announced four new color options for its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones: Spring Yellow, Cloud Pink, Lava Red and Glacier Blue.

05-29-20 -

Just as it ends, 'Defending Jacob' looks like the most popular Apple TV+ show
Apple doesn't release ratings data, but third party data says the limited series "Defending Jacob" is the closest thing the service has to a breakout hit.

05-29-20 -

Amazon deals: $299 Apple Watch 5, AirPods Pro $228, iPads on sale for $279
Weekend savings on Apple products are in effect at Amazon, with the return of the Apple Watch Series 5 for $299. AirPods Pro are also $22 off, while iPads have dropped to as low as $279.

05-29-20 -

LG reportedly ramping up iPad display panel manufacturing to meet demand surge
Apple has reportedly asked LG Display to quickly ramp up iPad LCD panels shipments to meet a surge in demand in Asia following the outbreak of COVID-19.

05-29-20 -

Tile accuses Apple of antitrust behavior in letter to EU regulators
Tile, a manufacturer of location tracking hardware and software, is calling on the European Commission to open a probe into Apple's business practices, claiming the company is fiercely anti-competitive.

05-29-20 -

HBO Max, Apple Stores in the US re-opening, and must-have accessories on the ...
HBO Max launches, Apple reopening more stores in the US, battery health management comes to Mac, Quibi adds AirPlay support, and we roundup some of our favorite accessories, hubs, and bags, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

05-29-20 -

Review: 'Central Park' an animated musical triumph for Apple TV+
"Central Park," the new Apple TV+ show from the creators of "Bob's Burgers" thrives thanks to a talented cast and first-rate musical numbers.

05-29-20 -

Judge tosses copyright suit against Apple and M. Night Shyamalan
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that accused Apple and director M. Night Shyamalan of copying key aspects of the 2013 film "The Truth About Emanuel" with the Apple TV+ original "Servant."

05-28-20 -

Apple's stranglehold on wearables market continued in Q1
New research shows Apple extended an already significant lead in the wearables market during the first quarter of 2020 on the back of strong demand for AirPods and Beats products.

05-28-20 -

Apple lands 'Hedy Lamarr' TV series starring Gal Gadot
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for a Gal Gadot-led TV series about late film legend and inventor Hedy Lamarr.

05-28-20 -

Apple researching audio system that uses speaker airflow for cooling
A future version of Apple's HomePod or possibly even a computer could use out-of-phase speakers for internal component cooling purposes.

05-28-20 -

How to upload music to Apple Music with a Mac
If you've ever wondered how to get Apple Music tracks from your Mac to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or upload your own tracks, we've got a handy guide that teaches you how to do it, and sync it to your favorite devices.

05-28-20 -

Congress pulls surveillance bill that included protections from warrantless b...
Legislation that reauthorized key domestic surveillance laws and would have protected Americans from warrantless searches of browsing data has been pulled, following a Tweet from the president.

05-28-20 -

What to expect inside reopened Apple Stores in the coronavirus era
Apple has started reopening 100 more U.S. retail stores and, as expected, those stores look a lot different post-coronavirus. Here's what we've seen in-store, and what you should expect if you need — or want — to make a trip.

05-28-20 -

Tidal update brings Dolby Atmos Music to the Apple TV 4K
Tidal, a music and entertainment streaming platform, will be bringing Dolby Atmos Music to the Apple TV 4K, soundbars, and select smart televisions.

05-28-20 -

JP Morgan hikes AAPL price target to $365 on India iPhone SE, 'iPhone 12' launch
Investment bank JP Morgan has raised its Apple stock price target on the potential for an on-time 'iPhone 12' launch and the iPhone SE's opportunity to drive growth in India.

05-28-20 -

Social media executive order aims to sidestep online publication protections
A draft of an Executive Order expected to be released on Tuesday argues that social media venues need to be reclassified as publishers, contrary to an existing online venue protection law.

05-28-20 -

Hue Sync Box adds support for Siri control alongside Dolby Vision and HDR10+ ...
Signify is releasing a new update to bring Siri voice control and support for HDR content to the Philips Hue Sync Box.

05-28-20 -

Netatmo unveils new HomeKit-compatible Smart Outdoor Camera with Siren
Netatmo has expanded its line of HomeKit-compatible security cameras with the new Smart Outdoor Camera with Siren.

05-28-20 -

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pros are up to $450 off today only
In its latest round of flash deals, Amazon-owned Woot is knocking $270 to $450 off Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pros (Late 2018) today only.

05-28-20 -

Apple Card data export options now include Quicken and QuickBooks file formats
In an unannounced iOS 13.5 feature addition, Apple's Wallet app can now export Apple Card transaction data in Quicken and QuickBooks file formats.

05-28-20 -

Court dismisses lawsuit alleging Apple, others suppress political content
A right-wing affiliated nonprofit saw its legal play against four tech giants fail on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled the group failed to prove violation of its First Amendment rights.

05-28-20 -

Apple reportedly wins rights to Martin Scorsese-directed film starring Leonar...
Apple has won rights to "Killers Of The Flower Moon," a high-profile and hotly contested film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro.

05-28-20 -

New images show off scrapped third-gen iPod touch with camera
Photos of a prototype third-generation iPod touch in a private collection surfaced on Twitter Wednesday, showing off a design with a centered rear camera that never made it to production.

05-28-20 -

'iPhone 13' camera specifications detailed in purported leak
Apple has yet to introduce an expected "iPhone 12," but an avid Twitter leaker is already sharing details on a next-next-generation handset that supposedly sports a quad-camera layout.

05-27-20 -

Photos of supposed redesigned Leather Loop Apple Watch band surface online [u]
Photographs of a purportedly redesigned Leather Loop band — or completely new leather strap — for Apple Watch were posted online on Wednesday, with an accompanying report suggesting Apple could introduce the accessory in June.

05-27-20 -

Apple buys machine learning specialist Inductiv to bolster Siri, AI projects
Adding to a mounting number of artificial intelligence-related acquisitions, Apple in the past few weeks purchased Ontario-based Inductiv to work on Siri and machine learning initiatives.

05-27-20 -

HBO pulls Apple TV Channels integration following HBO Max debut
Hours after HBO launched its long-awaited HBO Max app on iOS, Apple TV and other platforms on Wednesday, the AT&T-owned company has pulled streaming integration with Apple TV Channels.

05-27-20 -

Apple stops signing iOS 13.4.1 following release of iOS 13.5
Apple on Wednesday ceased code signing for iOS 13.4.1, restricting users who upgraded to the latest version of iOS, iOS 13.5, from downgrading to the now-outdated variant.

05-27-20 -

Review: Output 4K HDR and charge your iPad Pro with Moshi's new USB-c adapter
The Moshi USB-C to HDMI adapter is a simple device with a twist — the ability to charge any iPad Pro or USB-C portable Mac.

05-27-20 -

How to make a playlist in Apple Music on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac
If you're new to Apple Music or just need a refresher, here's how you can create a playlist on Apple's streaming music service, and share it with friends on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

05-27-20 -

Samsung unveils Apple Card competitor dubbed 'Samsung Money by SoFi'
Samsung has launched a new mobile-first money management system called Samsung Money, complete with an accompanying Mastercard and exclusive Samsung Pay benefits.

05-27-20 -

Add three internal drives to the Mac Pro with the Sonnet Fusion Flex J3i
Sonnet Technologies has announced the Fusion Flex J3i, which allows the user to mount three hard drives or SSDs internal to the 2019 Mac Pro.

05-27-20 -

Apple's unlocked iPhone XS Max is $300 to $450 off today
Amazon-owned Woot has launched aggressive deals on Apple's iPhone XS Max, with the 6.5-inch OLED handset now $300 to $450 off in your choice of 64GB, 256GB or 512GB capacities.

05-27-20 -

Apple continues India expansion with custom build-to-order Mac availability
Apple customers in India now have the ability to purchase custom Mac configurations, such as those with RAM or SSD upgrades, through authorized resellers.

05-27-20 -

YouTube Kids is now on Apple TV
Google has brought their kids focused YouTube app to the Apple TV platform, offering a child-friendly interface for finding curated content.

05-27-20 -

LG reportedly supplying 20 million OLED panels for 'iPhone 12 Max'
LG is set to produce a significant quantity of OLED iPhone screens — up to 20 million — for this year's upcoming "iPhone 12 Max," according to supply chain sources.

05-27-20 -

Compared: Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 versus Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro
Dell's new XPS 15 and XPS 17 lines are a direct competitor to Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro, but are the rival notebooks any match for Apple's top-of-the-range model? On paper, it could be too close to call.

05-27-20 -

HBO Max launches on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
The new HBO Max is available now, and curates over 10,000 hours of content for all ages, drawing from an extensive, 100-year old library owned by WarnerMedia.

05-27-20 -

Watch Quibi streaming videos on AirPlay-supported TVs
Video streaming service Quibi on Tuesday announced official integration for Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to stream content to televisions that support the protocol.

05-26-20 -

Apple orders 'Fraggle Rock' reboot for Apple TV+, buys streaming rights to ba...
Classic children's television series "Fraggle Rock" has found a new home on Apple TV+, with the tech giant buying streaming rights to all classic episodes and ordering new reboot that will include full-length installments.

05-26-20 -

How Google's rumored Pixel 4a stacks up against iPhone SE
Google's entry-level Pixel 4a is just over the horizon. Here's how it might stack up against Apple's budget-friendly iPhone SE.

05-26-20 -

Switzerland first to launch contact tracing app based on Apple-Google API
A team based in Switzerland claims that it has developed and debuted the first digital Exposure Notification app using a framework made by Apple and Google.

05-26-20 -

Pablo Escobar's brother sues Apple for $2.6B, alleges 'lax' iPhone security
Roberto Escobar, the brother of late Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that his iPhone X was hacked via FaceTime.

05-26-20 -

Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 with new battery health management feature
Apple finished its round of platform updates this week with macOS Catalina 10.15.5, which brings new battery health management features and bug fixes to the operating system.

05-26-20 -

Compared: Galaxy Tab S6 versus iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
Apple's new Magic Keyboard for the 2020 iPad Pro may make the tablet seem like an ideal portable workstation, but how does it stack up against the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6?

05-26-20 -

iPhone 11 eclipses iPhone XR as the world's most-popular smartphone
The iPhone 11 has surpassed the iPhone XR, becoming the world's most popular smartphone model in the first quarter of 2020.

05-26-20 -

Apple confirms it has fixed widespread 'No Longer Shared' iOS bug
Apple on Tuesday said that it has fixed a widespread bug in its Family Sharing system that caused apps to fail to open.