05-23-19 -

Snapchat employees abused company data access tools to spy on users
According to a report on Thursday, a number of Snap employees abused privileged data management tools to snoop on Snapchat users, in some cases potentially gaining access to location and contact information, as well as saved Snaps.

05-23-19 -

Fresh App Store monopoly lawsuit arrives after US Supreme Court ruling
Taking advantage of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, a new class action lawsuit accuses Apple of artificially inflating App Store prices through a claimed monopoly on iOS app distribution.

05-23-19 -

New US bill would ban loot boxes in games for people under 18
Moving forward as promised, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri formally introduced a bill on Thursday that would halt sales of gaming loot boxes to people under 18.

05-23-19 -

Editorial: The AirPods Meme - How Apple is making you fall in love with your ...
AirPods are emblematic of what makes today's Apple work. It's a competent technology product, but one that makes an emotional connection with you as you use it. And because they're designed to be used often and for extended periods of t...

05-23-19 -

What to expect at the 2019 WWDC from iOS 13 and watchOS 6
It's going to be a big year for iOS and that's not just wishful thinking, that's based entirely on what we know is coming. Here's what the evidence says Apple is bringing to our iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.

05-23-19 -

US Senate greenlights anti-robocalling bill to combat 'daily deluge'
The U.S. Senate voted 97 to 1 on Thursday to move forward with the TRACED Act, intended to fight a surge of robocalls, in some cases harassing people multiple times per day.

05-23-19 -

Eight-core 2019 15-inch MacBook Pro crushes mid-2018 model in benchmarks
An initial benchmark of Apple's updated 15-inch MacBook Pro with an eight-core processor indicates the 2019 revision of the highest-specification model offers considerable improvements on the 2018 equivalent, especially in multi-core pe...

05-23-19 -

Samsung reportedly being tapped for 16-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro OLED screens
Apple is considering the possibility of adding flexible OLED displays to its MacBook Pro and iPad Pro lines, a report claims, a component that could be supplied by Samsung using a slightly modified production technique for the display t...

05-23-19 -

Revived bill proposes safeguards against warrantless data searches at US borders
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have reintroduced a bill that would block the government from searching iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices at the border without a warrant.

05-23-19 -

QNAP ships Mac-compatible USB-C to 5-gig Ethernet adapter
QNAP on Thursday introduced the QNA-UC5G1T, an adapter bridging USB-C Macs with Ethernet connections running up to 5 gigabits per second.

05-23-19 -

Amazon knocks $470 off Renewed 2018 13-inch MacBook Pros, Apple TV 4K back in...
Back by popular demand, Woot on Amazon is delivering the lowest prices anywhere on Mid 2018 13-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar through the Amazon Renewed program.

05-23-19 -

Pegatron could start making iPads & MacBooks in Indonesia as early as June
One of Apple's major assembly partners, Pegatron, will start Indonesian manufacturing of iPads and MacBooks in June, regional reports claim.

05-23-19 -

Jamf data claims most students would use a Mac - if they could afford it
Most college and university students would choose to use a Mac, but price is a considerable barrier, according to a survey commissioned by Apple-oriented device management firm Jamf.

05-23-19 -

Proposed US Senate bill would hand $700M to rural telecoms to avoid Huawei & ZTE
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have proposed a bill that would hand $700 million in grants to rural telecom providers to cover the cost of stripping Huawei and ZTE gear from their networks.

05-23-19 -

Speech enhancements to clean up iPhone audio could kick in after unclear call...
Calls between iPhone users could benefit from automatic audio filtering to improve the quality of the sound heard by each user, a system that would only come into effect once it knows one user is having trouble hearing what is being sai...

05-23-19 -

Apple's 2019 iPhone models listed in Eurasian regulatory filings
Eleven model numbers relating to new iPhones, and their variations such as geographical or storage capacity, have now appeared in the Eurasian Economic Commission's listings, far ahead of their expected September launch.

05-23-19 -

Instagram website source code exposed private information of thousands
A security researcher discovered a flaw in Instagram's website that left user contact information exposed for months, allowing nefarious actors to create databases containing the phone numbers and email addresses of thousands.

05-22-19 -

App developer Panic reveals 'Playdate' handheld gaming system
Panic, a developer known for macOS and iOS apps like Transmit and Coda, on Wednesday announced plans for its first hardware offering in Playdate, a small handheld gaming device set to launch in 2020.

05-22-19 -

Man pleads guilty to trafficking counterfeit iPhones in Oregon return scam
A Chinese student pleaded guilty in Oregon on Wednesday to one count of trafficking counterfeit iPhones, which he used to dupe Apple into giving him real units for sale in China.

05-22-19 -

WWDC 2019 schedule teases ReplayKit for macOS, hearing tech in HealthKit
Apple's WWDC 2019 schedule has quietly revealed that ReplayKit will be coming to macOS later this year, and that the company's HealthKit ambitions include hearing.

05-22-19 -

Hands on: WaterField's Tech Rolltop Backpack for MacBooks & iPads
San Francisco-based WaterField recently launched the Tech Rolltop Backpack, an option for Mac and iPad toters who occasionally need to cram in a lot extra.

05-22-19 -

WWDC app updates with neon stickers and logo, account profile changes
Apple has updated the official WWDC app for iOS, refreshing it with new features for attendees relating to notification management and virtual queuing, as well as visual updates including a selectable neon app logo and stickers.

05-22-19 -

Amazon, Best Buy issue steeper price cuts on MacBook Pros
After discounting 2017 non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pros last week, Amazon and Best Buy are expanding their respective Apple sales to include 2018 MacBook Pros with fresh price drops of up to $300 off.

05-22-19 -

Apple issues supplemental update for macOS Mojave 10.14.5 fixing T2 issues in...
Apple has issued a supplemental update for macOS Mojave 10.14.5 for users of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, a recommended download that fixes a problem associated with the built-in T2 Security Chip.

05-22-19 -

Apple summoning media to WWDC 2019 keynote with unicorn emoji invites
Apple has started to send out invitations to members of the media to attend the keynote address of WWDC 2019, an event that typically has Apple providing a first look at operating system updates and features it will be releasing later i...

05-22-19 -

Sonnet ships Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt 3 10-gigabit Ethernet adapter
Accessory maker Sonnet Technologies on Wednesday launched two 10-gigabit Ethernet adapters, including one that connects to Macs through Thunderbolt 3.

05-22-19 -

Powerbeats Pro are better headphones than AirPods, but won't replace them
After rocking Apple's newest Powerbeats Pro for the last week, we had to come to a conclusion on whether or not these water-resistant, better sounding, wireless headphones were going to usurp our go-to AirPods. While they are a clear wi...

05-22-19 -

ARM severs ties with Huawei, creating crisis for future phone designs
Chip designer ARM is reportedly cutting off business with Huawei, a move that could potentially cripple the Chinese smartphone maker on top of the existing U.S. restrictions.

05-22-19 -

Apple adding privacy-centric ad click attribution tech to Safari & WebKit
Apple has introduced a new privacy technology it is including in WebKit, the browser rendering engine used by Safari, one that enables online advertising to allow attribution for clicks to be passed along to marketers, but while at the ...

05-22-19 -

Apple could take a 29% earnings bite if China threatened retaliatory ban
Though there's no sign of such action on the horizon, a Chinese ban on Apple business would decimate the company, knocking 29% percent off earnings, according to a Goldman Sachs analyst.

05-22-19 -

Editorial: Reporting about the MacBook Pro is failing at a faster rate than t...
In April 2015, Apple introduced its new Retina Display MacBook with a new "butterfly" keyboard design. Some critics didn't like its shorter key travel, but complaints really began to snowball as its mechanism was adopt...

05-22-19 -

Apple 'more upfront' with consumers following 'batterygate' affair says UK re...
Apple will be "clearer and more upfront" with iPhone users concerning the smartphone's battery health and performance, a UK competition regulator has advised, following talks with the company over how it throttled batt...

05-22-19 -

Hands on: Newly updated FileMaker Pro 18 focuses on improvements for long-tim...
Wednesday's FileMaker Pro 18 update isn't as big as in previous years, but the latest edition still brings significant improvements to features that will delight existing users.

05-22-19 -

Chinese diplomat attacks Apple & Trump over Huawei - using an iPhone
A Chinese diplomat, normally a vocal backer of government policies, was recently caught using Twitter for iPhone to defend Huawei and attack Apple and U.S. President Donald Trump.

05-22-19 -

Tencent & Riot Games working on mobile 'League of Legends'
The popular multiplayer game "League of Legends" could soon be playable on an iPhone or iPad, with Riot Games and Tencent reportedly developing a mobile version of the title, and have apparently been collaborating on t...

05-22-19 -

FAQ: 2019 MacBook Pro & Apple's updated butterfly keyboard repair program
As you might expect, we're getting a lot of questions about the 2019 MacBook Pro. AppleInsider tackles a few of the issues, and tells you what you can expect when and if you buy one of the new machines.

05-22-19 -

Judge rules Qualcomm violated federal antitrust laws, orders remedial action
In a ruling late handed in late Tuesday night, a federal judge ruled Qualcomm unlawfully suppressed competition by abusing its dominant power in the cellular modem business, ordering the firm to change how it negotiates and renegotiated...

05-21-19 -

Save up to $1,000 on 2018 MacBook Pros with these blowout deals
More price drops are in, and these special markdowns are available exclusively for AppleInsider readers. Save $500 to $1,000 instantly on 2018 15-inch MacBook Pros featuring 32GB of memory and at least 1TB of storage. In addition to the...

05-21-19 -

Portland becomes first US city to offer Apple Pay Express Transit integration
For the first time in the U.S., Apple iPhone and Apple Watch owners can use their devices' Express Transit functionality to board the Portland-Vancouver area's TriMet and C-Tran buses, MAX light rail trains and the Portland Streetcar.

05-21-19 -

LG's 23.7-inch UltraFine 4K display goes on sale via Apple's online store
Apple has started to sell a 23.7-inch LG UltraFine display through its online storefront, a monitor replacing the now-discontinued 4K and 5K UltraFine displays that only surfaced on Monday via an Apple retail outlet with no fanfare.

05-21-19 -

Ikea's Tradfri line is a good and inexpensive gateway to Apple's HomeKit system
As the worldwide furniture chain expands its HomeKit range, Ikea could be how Apple finally gets its system into the mainstream -- if the devices are good enough.

05-21-19 -

Apple launches repair program for 2016 13-inch MacBook Pros with 'stage light...
At last addressing a long-standing controversy, Apple has introduced a Backlight Service Program for the "stage light" problem affecting some 2016-model 13-inch MacBook Pros.

05-21-19 -

Savant rolls out HomeKit support including circuit breaker control
Smarthome brand Savant on Tuesday announced Apple HomeKit support across multiple products, including its Circuit Breaker Companion Module, claimed to be the first-ever HomeKit product to control breakers.

05-21-19 -

B&H issues new price drops on Apple's 2018 MacBook Pros
On the heels of Apple's 2019 MacBook Pro announcements, B&H is knocking up to $550 off a variety of 2018 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros, including premium configs with Vega 20 graphics. In addition to the instant markdowns, qu...

05-21-19 -

Apple extends MacBook Pro keyboard service program to 2018 models
Apple is extending its service program for MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard repairs to include models released in 2018, and it making it faster for end-users as well.

05-21-19 -

Apple updates 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with new Intel chips, enhanced but...
Apple has announced a new crop of MacBook Pro models with Intel's newest 8th and 9th generation Core processors and is addressing concerns with its ultra slim butterfly keyboards with new enhancements to substantially reduce issues user...

05-21-19 -

iOS exploit closed in iOS 12.2 let websites use motion sensors to 'fingerprin...
Though already patched on iPhones and iPads, University of Cambridge researchers say they've developed a hacking technique that can "fingerprint" a person by way of motion sensors.

05-21-19 -

Apple's deal to sell on Amazon directly is crushing small resellers by design
Apple's deal to get an official presence on Amazon has resulted in not just Apple being forced to share data on sales with Amazon, but also many smaller resellers either going out of business or struggling with alternative platforms lik...

05-21-19 -

Vizio's 2019 TVs with upcoming AirPlay 2 & HomeKit support now on sale
Vizio has started to make its 2019 line of smart televisions available to purchase, with the collection of 4K-resolution screens all set to offer support for Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit in an update to the SmartCast 3.0 software arriv...

05-21-19 -

Improvements to Apple News in iOS 12.3 & macOS 10.14.5 are just the beginning
The roll-out of Apple News+ was only the beginning, as Apple is now highlighting new features that allow publishers to put content in front of willing subscribers with more ease.