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Monday, November 16, 2015

Canadian Apple Pay launch set for Nov. 17, credit card representatives say

Canadian Apple Pay launch set for Nov. 17, credit card representatives say

Apple Pay's Canadian launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, according to customer service representatives with American Express.

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Apple will not 'converge' iPad and MacBook lines, says Tim Cook

Apple will not 'converge' iPad and MacBook lines, says Tim Cook

It has long been speculated that Apple's iPad and MacBook would one day come together in a hybrid device, but Apple CEO Tim Cook put those rumors to bed on Sunday, saying converged machines come with inherent compromises.

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

Apple forges deal to run all Singapore operations on solar power, confirms first local Apple Store

Apple forges deal to run all Singapore operations on solar power, confirms first local Apple Store

Apple on Sunday announced a deal that will see its Singapore operations fully powered by solar energy, expanding on similar efforts in countries like the U.S. and China, and also confirmed an upcoming local Apple Store that will be the first in Southeast Asia.

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B&H;'s holiday sale slashes 2015 MacBook Pros by $200-$300 , 12" MacBooks by $170-$200, 13" MacBook Airs by $100-$450, iPad mini 4 by $30

B&H's holiday sale slashes 2015 MacBook Pros by $200-$300 , 12

Delivering the lowest prices ever on numerous models, B&H;'s holiday sale knocks $300 off 15" MacBook Pros (2015), $200-$300 off 13" MacBook Pros (2015), $170-$200 off 12" MacBooks, $100-$170 off 11" & 13" MacBook Airs (2015), up to $30 off iPad mini 4 and up to $70 off iPad Air 2.

ReviewReview: SteelSeries Nimbus is the best gaming controller for Apple TV and iPad

Review: SteelSeries Nimbus is the best gaming controller for Apple TV and iPad

Comfortable, competitively priced and featuring a Lightning port for recharging, the SteelSeries Nimbus is the best iOS-compatible gaming controller we've ever tested, and it's the best option to pair with your new fourth-generation Apple TV. But without a clamp to hold an iPhone, it should be the go-to choice for Apple TV and iPad gamers only.

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EditorialSolving the mysterious failure of Apple's iPad

Solving the mysterious failure of Apple's iPad

Across Apple's fiscal 2015, annual iPad unit sales fell by an astounding 19 percent while iPad revenues fell 23 percent, a plunge from fiscal 2014 of just over $7 billion. The tech industry pundits love to talk about the failure of Apple's tablet business, but are short on the specifics of what's happening. Here's why.

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Saturday, November 14, 2015

ReviewReview: Apple's iPad Pro with A9X CPU and 12.9-inch Retina display

Review: Apple's iPad Pro with A9X CPU and 12.9-inch Retina display

The iPad Pro is Apple's most fully realized example yet of the future of computing, with a workhorse of a processor and a beautiful 12.9-inch Retina display packed inside a svelte, ultraportable design. Current limitations with iOS apps prevent it from being a PC replacement for the most demanding tasks, and at $799 it won't appeal to casual users, but we are confident the iPad Pro will carve out a niche in the high-end market.

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Friday, November 13, 2015

First Apple Store 'feature bay' accessory collection focuses on iPhone photography

First Apple Store 'feature bay' accessory collection focuses on iPhone photography

It seems that select Apple Store locations are organizing accessories into collections called "feature bays" to enhance the in-store shopping experience, with the first arrangement advertising iPhone photography products.

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Apple hit with second class action lawsuit over Wi-Fi Assist data overages

Apple hit with second class action lawsuit over Wi-Fi Assist data overages

Apple was hit with another class action lawsuit over iOS 9's new Wi-Fi Assist feature on Friday, with plaintiffs seeking a jury trial for damages in excess of $5 million.

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Multiple injuries reported as tour bus crashes into flagship SF Apple Store construction site

Multiple injuries reported as tour bus crashes into flagship SF Apple Store construction site

At least eleven people were injured, five critically, on Friday after a double-decker tour bus slammed into cars, protective barriers and scaffolding before coming to a stop at the construction site of Apple's upcoming flagship store in San Francisco on Friday.

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Apple updates App Store search engine algorithms, results go beyond metadata

Apple updates App Store search engine algorithms, results go beyond metadata

According to a report on Friday, iOS app developers have noticed a change in the App Store's search algorithms that appears to return more relevant results for direct app searches by going deeper than title and assigned keyword metadata.

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FeatureThe best ways to send money to friends and family instantly with your iPhone

The best ways to send money to friends and family instantly with your iPhone

Apple Pay might soon let you send person-to-person payments, but you don't need to wait on Cupertino to split the cost of a pizza without cash. AppleInsider took a look at some of the most popular money transfer apps available now for iOS.

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Tim Cook responds to 'unacceptable' Apple Store racism incident, says it 'does not represent our values'

Tim Cook responds to 'unacceptable' Apple Store racism incident, says it 'does not represent our values'

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Friday told employees that the incident at an Australian Apple Store earlier this week — in which a group of black students was asked to leave for fear that they might be thieves — calling the situation "unacceptable."

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Horipad Ultimate is the second Lightning-rechargeable game controller for iOS & Apple TV

Horipad Ultimate is the second Lightning-rechargeable game controller for iOS & Apple TV

Horipad Ultimate, a new Apple-licensed gaming controller for both iOS and the fourth-generation Apple TV, is now available for purchase, sporting a built-in Lightning port for recharging its internal battery.

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Rumor: Second-gen Apple Watch on track for launch by June of 2016

Rumor: Second-gen Apple Watch on track for launch by June of 2016

Apple supplier Quanta is said to be preparing for the debut of a new Apple Watch by the end of the second quarter of 2016, which would place its launch slightly later in the year than the first-generation model.

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Apple highlights iPad Pro, new Apple TV alongside popular accessories in holiday gift guide

Apple highlights iPad Pro, new Apple TV alongside popular accessories in holiday gift guide

Apple has some helpful tips for consumers who are having trouble deciding on gifts for their tech-savvy friends and family, launching a new edition of its annual holiday gift guide featuring the latest from Apple and its favorite partners.

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FeatureAppleInsider podcast reviews the new iPad Pro, talks AMOLED & future iPhones, more

AppleInsider podcast reviews the new iPad Pro, talks AMOLED & future iPhones, more

On this week's all-new AppleInsider podcast, Neil reviews the iPad Pro and talks about the Logitech Create keyboard. Mikey talks about SixtyEight Research and its connections to an 'Apple Car.' Rumors say no AMOLED before 2019 for iPhones, and the Steve Jobs movie gets booted out of theaters.

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Apple features 'amazing' apps and games for iPad Pro in iOS App Store

Apple features 'amazing' apps and games for iPad Pro in iOS App Store

One day after launching its extra large iPad Pro, Apple is throwing a spotlight on apps that take advantage of the tablet's massive 12.9-inch Retina display, titles compatible with Apple Pencil, "desktop-class" software, games and more.

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Apple to open 26th Chinese Apple Store in Chengdu on Nov. 21

Apple to open 26th Chinese Apple Store in Chengdu on Nov. 21

Pushing closer toward its goal of opening 40 Apple Stores in China by mid-2016, Apple on Thursday announced its newest regional outlet in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, will start accepting customers on Nov. 21.

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Apple to phase out Beats Music service on Nov. 30

Apple to phase out Beats Music service on Nov. 30

An inevitable end of services is about to befall Beats Music, which will officially shut down operations on Nov. 30 after being acquired by Apple and seeing its music curation and playlist generation technology infused into Apple Music.

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ExclusiveKiller Deals: Free AppleCare with each of Apple's new iMac 4Ks and iMac 5Ks

Killer Deals: Free AppleCare with each of Apple's new iMac 4Ks and iMac 5Ks

Black Friday is still weeks away, but that doesn't mean the deals have to wait. This week, AI readers can get free AppleCare with each 21" iMac 4K pre-order and Free AppleCare (plus $39 in additional instant discounts) with each 27" iMac 5K (Late-2015) order via new $120 and $150 discount coupons.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard ship times at 4 to 5 weeks as 128GB iPad Pro models sell out

Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard ship times at 4 to 5 weeks as 128GB iPad Pro models sell out

Apple is already showing stockouts of certain iPad Pro models less than two days after kicking off preorders, while shipping estimates for Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard, both deemed essential to the iPad Pro experience, have fallen to 4 to 5 weeks.

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iPad Pro contains USB 3.0 controller, hints at ultra-fast Lightning connector

iPad Pro contains USB 3.0 controller, hints at ultra-fast Lightning connector

A day after iPad Pro launched on Wednesday, teardowns and reviews of the gigantic tablet reveal Apple quietly included USB controller hardware capable of supporting high-speed USB 3.0 data connections, suggesting a faster Lightning protocol is in the works.

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Fossil spends $260M on wearables startup Misfit to bolster smartwatch lineup

Fossil spends $260M on wearables startup Misfit to bolster smartwatch lineup

In a bid to address the growing smartwatch market, established consumer wristwatch maker Fossil on Thursday announced an agreement to acquire wearables firm Misfit for $260 million.

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Samsung again claims 'leadership by following' with Exynos 8, its new Apple A9 rival

Samsung again claims 'leadership by following' with Exynos 8, its new Apple A9 rival

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new Exynos 8 Octa chip, combining its first custom 64-bit ARMv8 CPU core with the company's proprietary mobile baseband in the same package. But while claiming leadership, the new chip trails Apple in performance.

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Google introduces YouTube Music app, Facebook adds 360 degree video support

Google introduces YouTube Music app, Facebook adds 360 degree video support

Two web giants released major updates for iOS users Thursday, with YouTube announcing a brand new music discovery app and Facebook adding support for 360-degree video in its existing iOS app.

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ExclusiveHands-on: Inboard M1 skateboard is fast, fun & compatible with iPhone & Apple Watch

Hands-on: Inboard M1 skateboard is fast, fun & compatible with iPhone & Apple Watch

With a unique design that places its motors inside the rear wheels, plus connectivity with the iPhone and Apple Watch, the forthcoming Inboard M1 electric skateboard promises to be a ride unlike any other. AppleInsider has tested the company's latest prototype ahead of an early 2016 launch.

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Apple's iPad Pro & powerful A9X CPU pose threat to Intel, Cowen says

Apple's iPad Pro & powerful A9X CPU pose threat to Intel, Cowen says

Investment firm Cowen and Company has a bullish outlook for Apple's new iPad Pro, citing performance benchmarks that show the device is capable of replacing many mainstream laptops running an Intel processor.

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Deals: $10-$30 off iPad mini 4, $99-$124 off iPad Air 2, 2015 iMac 5K with AppleCare for $1,699

Deals: $10-$30 off iPad mini 4, $99-$124 off iPad Air 2, 2015 iMac 5K with AppleCare for $1,699

Gold and Silver iPad Pros are in stock at MacMall, while B&H;'s iPad sale knocks up to $30 off iPad mini 4, $70 off iPad Air, and $200 off iPad Air. There's also 24 hours left to save up to $350 on 2015 MacBook Pros. Or grab a brand new iMac 5K with AppleCare for $1,699 ($269 off).

Certificate problems causing app authentication errors for some Mac App Store users

Certificate problems causing app authentication errors for some Mac App Store users

Many Mac owners have found themselves forced to delete and re-download Mac App Store apps after what appears to be a certificate expiration error caused the operating system to mistakenly identify the apps as damaged.

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Mozilla's Firefox browser now available for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

Mozilla's Firefox browser now available for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch

Mozilla on Thursday released a version of its popular Firefox browser for iOS, giving Apple users an additional option for browsing the Web over iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.

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Apple details 'magic' gesture-controlled store tables in new filing

Apple details 'magic' gesture-controlled store tables in new filing

Apple recently began equipping its retail stores with advanced tables that allow hidden power and data ports to be exposed with a simple hand gesture, and a new patent filing details the technology behind it, as well as other potential future implementations.

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Apple Store employees allegedly profile black students as potential thieves

Apple Store employees allegedly profile black students as potential thieves

A group of black high school students were asked to leave an Apple Store in Australia after security became concerned that they "might steal something," prompting the store manager to issue an apology.

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EditorialApple's new iPad Pro is faster, more affordable than Microsoft's Surface Pro 4

Apple's new iPad Pro is faster, more affordable than Microsoft's Surface Pro 4

When Apple first unveiled iPad Pro, it noted that its custom designed A9X chip would be faster than 80 percent of the PCs that shipped this year. Benchmarks indicate that it's not just faster than low end generic PCs, but also faster — and less expensive — than Microsoft's Surface Pro 4.

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Apple invention uses electrodes to dry out wet iPhone innards

Apple invention uses electrodes to dry out wet iPhone innards

An Apple invention published on Thursday points to work on water resistant portable devices capable of expelling water from speaker and microphone cavities using varied electric charges and acoustics.

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Apple issues third OS X 10.11.2 beta to public testers

Apple issues third OS X 10.11.2 beta to public testers

Apple late in the day on Wednesday released a third beta version of the upcoming OS X 10.11.2 El Capitan update to registered public beta program testers.

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Apple plans Indonesia R&D; investment to meet new phone sales rule

Apple plans Indonesia R&D investment to meet new phone sales rule

According to a report on Wednesday, Apple's plan to build research and development facilities in Indonesia, a move formulated to satisfy a new rule requiring that foreign made phones contain a percentage of domestically produced components, has been approved by that country's government.

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Teardown of iPad Pro reveals revamped component layout

Teardown of iPad Pro reveals revamped component layout

Repair firm iFixit performed its usual launch day Apple device teardown on the iPad Pro on Wednesday, revealing a reworked internal design dominated by massive batteries and bespoke audio components.

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TipsA larger screen gives Apple's iPad Pro a more fully-featured virtual keyboard

A larger screen gives Apple's iPad Pro a more fully-featured virtual keyboard

The onscreen keyboard with Apple's iPad Pro includes a dedicated number and character row, as well as buttons for caps lock, tab and more, taking advantage of the device's spacious 12.9-inch display.

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