06-12-21 -

Hands on: Azio Izo wireless keyboard set is an attractive, functional additio...
Keyboard maker Azio's new wireless keyboard collection intends to bring a luxe touch to your desk, a range that is now launching on Kickstarter.Currently on Kickstarter, the Azio Izo wireless keyboard set was designed to be a pleasing mix of funct...

06-12-21 -

Apple channels Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' to sell iPad-based freedom
A new ad for the iPad Pro has surfaced, using a song from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" to promote the tablet as a better computing platform than desktops in offices.Published to Apple's YouTube account but not listed, the minute-long ad...

06-12-21 -

WWDC 2021, Intel hints, and Apple Car -- This Week in Apple
This week, all eyes were on WWDC as Apple revealed its updates to iOS, iPadOS, and other operating systems, while regulators provided details of unreleased products including the "iPhone 13" and "Beats Studio."Catch up on the ...

06-12-21 -

Apple's Federighi and Joswiak talk privacy, Siri, Universal Control and more
The continued tradition of Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak sitting down with John Gruber continues in 2021, with discussions about what Apple launched during WWDC 2021, privacy, on-device ...

06-11-21 -

Apple greenlit Trump request for lawmakers' data, suggests order slid under r...
Apple was unaware that a Trump administration request for data included information linked to two congressmen, something it says would have been "virtually impossible" to understand without first parsing user accounts.An explosive New Yo...

06-11-21 -

Apple shares video recaps of fourth, fifth day of WWDC 2021
Apple has shared video recaps featuring sessions and highlights from the fourth and fifth day of its virtual WWDC 2021 event.Credit: AppleThe pair of videos follows video recaps of the first, second, and third days of Apple's Worldwide Developers ...

06-11-21 -

Lawsuit claims iPhone and other Apple devices infringe on wireless patents
Apple has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that virtually all of its products that support Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity infringe on a set of wireless communication patents.Credit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderCredit: Andrew O'Hara, AppleInsiderTh...

06-11-21 -

Federal Circuit affirms decision to toss iPhone dual-camera patent lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday affirmed a lower court decision to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the dual-camera setup of certain iPhone models infringed on existing patents.Credit: AppleInsiderThe lawsuit was filed i...

06-11-21 -

'iPad mini 6' renders show off slim bezels & lack of home button
Apple's next iPad mini has been rumored for some time to get a major redesign, and one prominent leaker has created a set of renders based on alleged schematics and images of the device.Credit: FrontPageTechThe so-called "iPad mini 6" wi...

06-11-21 -

Beats Studio Buds will launch on July 21, says leaker
Apple's often-leaked Beats Studio Buds are set to launch on July 21, according to Jon Prosser.Beats Studio Buds coming July 21The Beats Studio Buds have been seen in several athletes' ears despite not being announced by Apple. The new earbuds from...

06-11-21 -

How Universal Control on iPadOS 15 and macOS 12 works
Announced at WWDC 2021, Universal Control is an upcoming feature that allows a user to work across multiple Apple devices with a single keyboard and cursor and allows for effortless drag and drop. Here's how it works, and what you need.Universal C...

06-11-21 -

House unveils sweeping antitrust legislation that takes aim at tech giants
Following an investigation into the market power of tech giants, U.S. House lawmakers have introduced a sweeping series of bills intended to chip away at the power of Silicon Valley juggernauts.Credit: WikiMedia CommonsThe new legislation package ...

06-11-21 -

DOJ inspector general to probe Trump Administration Apple subpoenas
Following Thursday's reports, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco has called for an investigation into the subpoenas served on Apple for phone records of House Democrats.Credit: GettyMonaco has reportedly asked the Justice Department's inspector g...

06-11-21 -

Flagship Apple Tower Theatre store in downtown LA opening on June 24
A new flagship Apple Store location in Los Angeles, Apple Tower Theatre, is nearing completion and will open to the public on June 24.Credit: Apple MapsThe Apple Tower Theatre store will be located in a historic theater in L.A.'s Broadway Theater ...

06-11-21 -

Weekend deals: Apple Watch styles on sale from $199, save up to $100
With Father's Day on the horizon, June's Apple Watch deals offer shoppers double-digit and even triple-digit savings on the latest styles.Weekend Apple Watch dealsPrice wars are going on now on popular Apple Watch styles, with both B&H Photo a...

06-11-21 -

Apple adds Windows Precision Touchpad to Boot Camp, eight years late
An unexpected update to Boot Camp in macOS sees Apple let users improve how their Mac trackpads work under Windows.Boot CampMacBook Pro does famously get named as the best option for a Windows laptop, but Apple's Boot Camp has consistently mimicke...

06-11-21 -

All the new FaceTime features in iOS 15
When iOS 15 launches in the fall, FaceTime is set to get several new features, including a dedicated portrait mode, spatial audio, and the ability to share FaceTime links with those who don't own an Apple device.Apple's video calling platform will...

06-11-21 -

Unannounced 'Beats Studio Buds' pop up again in celebrity social media
Soccer star Alex Morgan has shared an Instagram photo in which she's seen wearing Apple's as-yet unannounced "Beats Studio Buds."Footballer Alex Morgan wearing the as-yet unreleased "Beats Studio Buds."Apple has yet to release ...

06-11-21 -

Apple TV+ shares a behind-the-scenes look at 'Home Before Dark' season two
Take a look behind the scenes of Apple TV+ drama "Home Before Dark" season two and find out what's next for Hilde Lisko.'Home Before Dark' begins airing June 11"Home Before Dark" follows young journalist Hilde Lisko through a s...

06-11-21 -

iOS 15 hidden features, iPadOS multitasking, iCloud+ and more from WWDC on th...
This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts cover the many iOS features that Apple left out of the WWDC keynote, iCloud+ and custom email domains, iPadOS multitasking, plus Podcast subscriptions officially launching on June 15.As developers ...

06-11-21 -

Support for Matter in iOS 15 will lead to new categories of devices for HomeK...
HomeKit users will gain new categories of devices with the launch of iOS 15 thanks to support for Matter, an emerging smart home connectivity standard backed by Apple.What started as Project Connected Home Over IP — or CHIP — has been rebran...

06-11-21 -

Apple unveils 'See' season 2 trailer, renews drama for third year
A teaser trailer for the forthcoming second season of "See" has been launched, while Apple TV+ announces it has commissioned a third run for the fantasy drama.Jason Momoa in season two of "See""See" was one of the mos...

06-11-21 -

iPadOS 15 confirms Apple's M1-equipped iPad Pro is a V8 engine powering a For...
The hardware on the new iPad Pro is absolutely stellar, far beyond any competition in the tablet space. But, Apple's newly announced iPadOS 15 is so decidedly not-pro that it's fair to question whether the company will ever fully take the training...

06-11-21 -

Seven 'iPhone 13' models exposed in regulatory database
Seven new "iPhone 13" models have been added to the EEC regulatory database, a mandatory filing before they can be released.The Eurasian Economic Commission database has added a series of part numbers that are listed as "smartphones...

06-10-21 -

Google's FLoC has 'significant' privacy problems, Mozilla says
Google's new proposal for targeted ad tracking has a number of properties that could pose a "significant" privacy risks to users, according to Firefox maker Mozilla.Credit: AppleInsiderOn Thursday, Firefox published the results of an ana...

06-10-21 -

New York State Senate passes right to repair legislation
The New York State Senate has voted to pass right to repair legislation that could force Apple and other companies to make it easier for customers and repair shops to fix their devices.Credit: AppleOn Thursday, the New York State Senate voted 51-1...

06-10-21 -

Trump Administration subpoenaed Apple for lawmakers' data
The U.S. Justice Department under former President Donald Trump subpoenaed Apple for data from the accounts of at least two House Democrats, as well as their aides and families.Credit: WikiMediaApple was subpoenaed by prosecutors under Jeff Sessio...

06-10-21 -

Secret party app Vybe Together says App Store ban was 'political'
Vybe Together, an app that was pulled from the App Store for promoting large parties during the coronavirus pandemic, has appealed its removal.Credit: Vybe TogetherThe app, which was relatively obscure, gained hype last year for promoting and enco...

06-10-21 -

Apple reveals winners of 2021 Apple Design Awards
Apple has revealed the winners of the 2021 Apple Design Awards, and the list includes CARROT Weather, Genshin Impact, and Be My Eyes, among others.Credit: AppleThe winners were selected from a list of 36 finalists across six different categories. ...

06-10-21 -

Apple Car effort gains BMW electric car executive Ulrich Kranz
Apple has reportedly hired a former senior executive of BMW's electric car division to bolster its own development of a self-driving "Apple Car."Credit: AppleInsiderThe Cupertino company "in recent weeks" hired Ulrich Kranz, wh...

06-10-21 -

Digital Legacy streamlines procedures for data access after death
Apple ID account holders who subscribe to iCloud+ will be able to assign Legacy Contacts who can access their account information upon the account holder's death.Announced by Apple as part of the iOS 15 preview, the new Digital Legacy program allo...

06-10-21 -

Popular YouTubers sit down for FaceTime with Craig Federighi
A series of videos have appeared with the #FaceTimeWithCraig where YouTubers get five minutes with Craig Federighi himself.Craig Federighi speaks with various YouTubers about WWDC's announcementsCraig Federighi is the SVP of Software Engineering a...

06-10-21 -

Head EU antitrust regulator wants Apple to allow alternate app stores
The chief of the European anti-trust commission, Margrethe Vestager, wants Apple to allow alternate app stores to enable proper competition on its platforms.European Commission member wants Apple to allow alternate App StoresThe Epic versus Apple ...

06-10-21 -

Sun will set on Dark Sky at the end of 2022
Following Apple's acquisition of Dark Sky, the weather app and service has finally announced when it will no longer be available to existing users.Dark Sky for iOSApple acquired third-party app company Dark Sky in March 2020, with the intention of...

06-10-21 -

Microsoft Xcloud game streaming service coming to iPhone, iPad via Safari ver...
Following a long testing period, Microsoft is releasing its Xcloud game streaming service to all Safari users on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the next few weeks.Apple iPhone and iPad owners will soon be able to play many of their favorite Xbox gam...

06-10-21 -

Airline trade body launches trial COVID vaccine passport app
A new Travel Pass iPhone app from the IATA aims to become how airlines can check passengers have had coronavirus vaccinations.Virgin Atlantic was involved in earlier trials of the new IATA app (source: Virgin Atlantic)The previously reported vacci...

06-10-21 -

AirPods Pro beta firmware coming soon for developer testing
In addition to beta testing pre-release operating systems, developers will soon be able to test AirPods Pro firmware to implement new features in their apps.Apple to let developers test AirPods Pro pre-release firmwareThe Apple Developer Program l...

06-10-21 -

Apple has created around 20,000 job opportunities in India
Apple's shift of operations to India has created around 20,000 jobs so far, with suppliers pledging to increase employment by March 2022 — more than tripling that number.Wistron has employed nearly 10,000 workers in India aloneApple's supply cha...

06-10-21 -

Amazon Music DJ Mode launched, will compete with Apple Music 1 programming
The all-new Amazon Music DJ Mode experience will boast personalized, hosted stations featuring top DJs, featured artists, and music experts.On Thursday, Amazon announced that it is launching a "brand new, on-demand listening experience,"...

06-10-21 -

iPod touch 5 prototype shows Apple considered iPhone 4-like design
An Apple leaker has shared images of what appears to be an 30-pin iPod touch prototype shell that features a design strikingly similar to the iPhone 4.Image credit: @laobaiTDLate Wednesday, known Apple leaker @laobaiTD shared apparent images of a ...

06-10-21 -

Legislation to curb anticompetitive Big Tech firms, limit mergers is imminent
A series of new bills is set to be launched by House Democrats against Big Tech firms, including proposals to prohibit companies like Apple from locking-in users, or promoting their own services.House Democrats plan a series of Big Tech legislatio...

06-10-21 -

Globant launches 'Earn Your Apple Watch' program for businesses
As a part of Globant's BeHealthy program, the Earn Your Apple Watch app will give businesses tools to incentivize healthy lifestyle choices.Apple Watch Series 6Globant is a consultancy company that helps businesses work through organizational chal...

06-10-21 -

How Apple iCloud Private Relay works
In a WWDC developer video, Apple has further explained what protection its iCloud Private Relay will give users, plus how exactly it works to increase privacy.The new iCloud Private Relay will protect users who have an iCloud+ subscriptionAnnounce...

06-10-21 -

Apple has worked on new iMac's speaker designs since 2019
A new filing shows that Apple started working on effective speakers for the small space within the new 24-inch iMac from late 2019.The new 24-inch iMacIf you've been around Macs long enough, then it's a given. The Mac mini has terrible speakers an...

06-09-21 -

Spatial Audio head tracking on Apple TV automatically resets when you get up ...
Apple shared a few tidbits about its upcoming Spatial Audio feature for tvOS 15 on Wednesday, revealing how dynamic head tracking will work on Apple TV.Though it didn't get the same superstar treatment during Apple's WWDC keynote on Monday, the tv...

06-09-21 -

Apple Music defaults to non-Spatial Audio downloads, forces deletion or re-do...
An obvious but potentially overlooked side note to Apple's launch of Spatial Audio on Apple Music is the fact that users will need to re-download tracks mastered in the new Dolby Atmos format as they slowly trickle onto the streaming service.Apple...

06-09-21 -

Apple airs video recap of the third day of WWDC 21
Apple has shared a video recap highlighting some of the sessions on the third day of its WWDC 2021 conference while teasing upcoming sessions.Credit: AppleThe video, titled "WWDC21 Day 3: Coded Reality," was published to YouTube on Wedne...

06-09-21 -

Fanhouse protests Apple's 30% commission on payments to creators
Content creator platform Fanhouse is launching a campaign protesting Apple's 30% App Store commission on payments to creators.Credit: FanhouseFounders of Fanhouse, a platform that allows creators to get paid by their fans for exclusive content, sa...

06-09-21 -

Healthcare software provider Meditech to support iOS 15 secure sharing
Meditech, a provider of healthcare software, has announced that its platform will support the sharing of health data with doctors and hospitals in iOS 15.Credit: AppleCredit: AppleThe inclusion of Health Records will allow iOS 15 users to securely...

06-09-21 -

Apple wants to replace passwords with your iPhone or Mac
Apple is working toward a future without passwords with a new iCloud Keychain "passkey" feature that was previewed at WWDC 2021.Credit: AppleIn a WWDC developer session called "Move beyond passwords," Apple teased a new feature...