Apple takes on Netflix with a $5-a-month streaming service
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is finally taking on Netflix with its own streaming television service and, uncharacteristically for the company, offering it at a bargain price — $5 a month beginning on Nov. 1.Walt Disney Co.
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is finally taking on Netflix with its own streaming television service and, uncharacteristically for the company, offering it at a bargain price — $5 a month beginning on Nov. 1.Walt Disney Co.
Apple sanctions phone-repair shops for iPhone fixes
NEW YORK — There may soon be more places to get an Apple-sanctioned fix for a cracked iPhone screen.Apple said Thursday that it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the U.S. and later in other countries.
NEW YORK — There may soon be more places to get an Apple-sanctioned fix for a cracked iPhone screen.Apple said Thursday that it will sell tools and parts to independent phone-repair shops in the U.S. and later in other countries.
Apple threw a star-studded event to announce latest offerings
Apple threw a star-studded event to announce its latest offerings.
Apple threw a star-studded event to announce its latest offerings.
1st look at Apple’s big event
Rich DeMuro has a quick rundown of everything announced yesterday at Apple's big event in Cupertino.
Rich DeMuro has a quick rundown of everything announced yesterday at Apple's big event in Cupertino.
Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed
WASHINGTON — A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes — but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps.More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the unusual study, making it the largest ever to explore screening seemingly healthy people for atrial fibrillation, a condition that if untreated eventually can trigger strokes.Stanford University researchers reported Saturday that the watch didn't panic flocks of people, warning just half a percent of participants — about 2,100 — that they might have a problem.But even among those flagged, "it's not perfect," cautioned Dr.
WASHINGTON — A huge study suggests the Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes — but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps.More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the unusual study, making it the largest ever to explore screening seemingly healthy people for atrial fibrillation, a condition that if untreated eventually can trigger strokes.Stanford University researchers reported Saturday that the watch didn't panic flocks of people, warning just half a percent of participants — about 2,100 — that they might have a problem.But even among those flagged, "it's not perfect," cautioned Dr.
iPhone FaceTime bug lets you listen in on someone before they answer
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A newly discovered bug in FaceTime allows people to listen to the audio of a person they are calling before the person accepts or rejects the call.FaceTime is a video chat app developed by Apple and supported on iOS devices and Mac computers.It is believed the bug impacts any device running iOS 12.1 or later.The bug can be reproduced by starting a FaceTime call, swiping up from the bottom and clicking "Add person" and adding your own phone number to the conversation.
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A newly discovered bug in FaceTime allows people to listen to the audio of a person they are calling before the person accepts or rejects the call.FaceTime is a video chat app developed by Apple and supported on iOS devices and Mac computers.It is believed the bug impacts any device running iOS 12.1 or later.The bug can be reproduced by starting a FaceTime call, swiping up from the bottom and clicking "Add person" and adding your own phone number to the conversation.
Apple designer creates $150K ring made entirely out of diamonds
Apple's head designer is taking on a project much more elegant than your iPhone.Jony Ive designed a ring carved from a single chunk of diamond.
Apple's head designer is taking on a project much more elegant than your iPhone.Jony Ive designed a ring carved from a single chunk of diamond.
iPads, Macs get new screens as Apple pushes creativity
NEW YORK — Apple's new iPads will more closely resemble its latest iPhones as they ditch a home button and fingerprint sensor to make more room for the screen.As with the latest iPhone models — the XR and XS —the new iPad Pro will use facial-recognition technology to unlock the device and to authorize app and Apple Pay purchases.Apple also unveiled new Mac computers, including a MacBook Air laptop with a high-resolution screen.
NEW YORK — Apple's new iPads will more closely resemble its latest iPhones as they ditch a home button and fingerprint sensor to make more room for the screen.As with the latest iPhone models — the XR and XS —the new iPad Pro will use facial-recognition technology to unlock the device and to authorize app and Apple Pay purchases.Apple also unveiled new Mac computers, including a MacBook Air laptop with a high-resolution screen.
Family marks daughter's grave with iPhone-shaped stone
UFA, Russia -- A tombstone was created in the shape of a 5-foot-tall iPhone.A grieving father in Russia commissioned the sculpture for his daughter's grave.The tombstone is made from black basalt, and the carvings make it look like a real iPhone.On the front is a screensaver-like image of the late Rita Shameeva in a park, and the back is complete with the Apple logo.Shameeva is said to have worked in the mobile phone industry.
UFA, Russia -- A tombstone was created in the shape of a 5-foot-tall iPhone.A grieving father in Russia commissioned the sculpture for his daughter's grave.The tombstone is made from black basalt, and the carvings make it look like a real iPhone.On the front is a screensaver-like image of the late Rita Shameeva in a park, and the back is complete with the Apple logo.Shameeva is said to have worked in the mobile phone industry.
SiriusXM presses play on deal with Pandora Media
NEW YORK — Subscription radio company SiriusXM says it's buying music streaming service Pandora Media Inc.
NEW YORK — Subscription radio company SiriusXM says it's buying music streaming service Pandora Media Inc.
Too much screen time? New phone controls for you and kids
NEW YORK — Apple and Google want to help you spend less time on their phones — really.
NEW YORK — Apple and Google want to help you spend less time on their phones — really.
Apple launches 3 new iPhone models with improved cameras, bigger screens
Apple launched 3 new iPhone models at a special event at their headquarters in Cupertino.
Apple launched 3 new iPhone models at a special event at their headquarters in Cupertino.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
CUPERTINO, Ca. -- Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.CEO Tim Cook showed off the Apple XS, which has a bigger screen than the one on last year's dramatically designed model , the iPhone X.
CUPERTINO, Ca. -- Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product's appeal amid slowing sales.CEO Tim Cook showed off the Apple XS, which has a bigger screen than the one on last year's dramatically designed model , the iPhone X.
Apple announces multi-year content deal with Oprah Winfrey
LOS ANGELES — Apple says it has reached a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs for its streaming service.Apple said Friday the programs will be released worldwide as part of a lineup of original content.Apple has yet to launch its service, whose major competitors will include Amazon and Netflix.Winfrey founded and heads the OWN channel as chair and CEO.
LOS ANGELES — Apple says it has reached a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs for its streaming service.Apple said Friday the programs will be released worldwide as part of a lineup of original content.Apple has yet to launch its service, whose major competitors will include Amazon and Netflix.Winfrey founded and heads the OWN channel as chair and CEO.
Apple closing iPhone security gap used by law enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is closing a security gap that allowed outsiders to pry personal information from locked iPhones without a password, a change that will thwart law enforcement agencies that have been exploiting the vulnerability to collect evidence in criminal investigations.The loophole will be shut down in a forthcoming update to Apple's iOS software, which powers iPhones.Once fixed, iPhones will no longer be vulnerable to intrusion via the Lightning port used both to transfer data and to charge iPhones.
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is closing a security gap that allowed outsiders to pry personal information from locked iPhones without a password, a change that will thwart law enforcement agencies that have been exploiting the vulnerability to collect evidence in criminal investigations.The loophole will be shut down in a forthcoming update to Apple's iOS software, which powers iPhones.Once fixed, iPhones will no longer be vulnerable to intrusion via the Lightning port used both to transfer data and to charge iPhones.
Apple WWDC: A look at the new features coming soon to iPhone
Here’s a look at the newest features coming soon to the iPhone when iOS 12 launches as a free software update in the Fall.San Jose – Apple didn’t announce “one more thing,” at this year’s World Wide Developers Conference but lots of little things.
Here’s a look at the newest features coming soon to the iPhone when iOS 12 launches as a free software update in the Fall.San Jose – Apple didn’t announce “one more thing,” at this year’s World Wide Developers Conference but lots of little things.
Apple: New iPhone features to include ways to use it less
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple introduced new controls for limiting how much time customers spend on their devices as the company tackles criticism that its devices are becoming increasingly addictive and distracting.The controls allow users to set "Do Not Disturb" modes on their phones, such as at night or during trips to the playground with their kids.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple introduced new controls for limiting how much time customers spend on their devices as the company tackles criticism that its devices are becoming increasingly addictive and distracting.The controls allow users to set "Do Not Disturb" modes on their phones, such as at night or during trips to the playground with their kids.
Jury says Samsung must pay $539M for copying parts of iPhone
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A jury has decided Samsung must pay Apple $539 million in damages for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features to lure people into buying its competing products.The verdict reached Thursday is the latest twist in a legal battle that began in 2011.Previous rulings had already determined that Samsung infringed on some of Apple's patents, but the amount of damages owed has been hanging in legal limbo.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A jury has decided Samsung must pay Apple $539 million in damages for illegally copying some of the iPhone's features to lure people into buying its competing products.The verdict reached Thursday is the latest twist in a legal battle that began in 2011.Previous rulings had already determined that Samsung infringed on some of Apple's patents, but the amount of damages owed has been hanging in legal limbo.
Apple offers $50 refunds to those who paid to replace iPhone 6 or newer batteries
MILWAUKEE -- Did you pay to replace your iPhone 6 or newer battery last year?
MILWAUKEE -- Did you pay to replace your iPhone 6 or newer battery last year?
Apple won't promote R. Kelly music on featured playlists
GREENSBORO, N.C. — With demonstrators standing outside his concert protesting his presence, R.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — With demonstrators standing outside his concert protesting his presence, R.