Apple on Friday seeded “Release Candidate” versions of its iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 updates to both developers and public beta testers.
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iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind ‘see’ others around them
A new People Detection features uses lidar to alert iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro users how close other people are.
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John Hancock life insurer offers Apple Watch Series 6 at $25 for regular exercisers
The life insurance firm John Hancock’s long-running Vitality Program now includes deals with either an Apple Watch Series 6, or an Apple Watch SE, for customers who commit to exercising regularly.
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Apple warns regulation of App Store could ‘materially’ hit its results
Apple’s lucrative App Store fees could be slashed by regulators to the tune of billions of dollars a year, the company warned investors Friday. The iPhone maker said in its most recent annual …
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Apple temporarily closes Philadelphia store amid protests
Apple has temporarily closed Apple Walnut Street in Philadelphia as protests over the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. continue.
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Apple warns of ‘material’ risk from App Store legal challenges
Apple has for the first time warned investors that it faces a “material” financial risk from the regulatory pressure on its App Store, a sum that could potentially run into billions of dollars. The …
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3 More Takeaways From Apple’s Earnings Call
Image source: Apple. The Cupertino tech titan’s services segment has been incredibly important in recent years, but has now come under intense scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers alike over …
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Apple Adds New AR-Enhanced ‘People Detection’ Accessibility Feature To iOS 14.2 Developer Beta
Apple has included a new accessibility feature in today’s release of the iOS 14.2 beta called People Detection. The software, which is actually a subset of the Magnifier app introduced with iOS 10, …
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Apple iPhone Supercycle Still in Play – Wedbush Affirms Buy
Wall Street should not be shocked that the company’s iPhone numbers were light as the launch of its newest version came four to six weeks later than usual this season, according to Wedbush analyst …
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iOS 9: Here comes the update hate
I hate that iOS 9 changed the time format to the crazy am/pm thing. It made me sick to see it. No one should have to suffer like this. — Damian Sullivan (@DamianOS3) September 16, 2015 That last …
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10 more hidden features in iOS 9
Apple’s new iOS 9 software is definitely making waves already. The latest version of the company’s popular mobile platform was just released to the public on Wednesday and it has already been …
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Apple sees $111 billion in market value erased on disappointing 4th quarter iPhone sales and lack of forward guidance
Apple stopped short of providing official sales forecasts for the current quarter, leaving some to worry whether iPhone 12 sales will meet estimates.
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Reviewing the iPhone 12 Pro and new iPad Air on the AppleInsider podcast
Checking out the new iPhone 12 Pro in the real world, including the hunt for 5G, the search for uses for LiDAR features, and whether you should upgrade or not. Plus the new iPad Air is finally out, …
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iPhone 12 Pro vs. Note 20 Ultra cameras: Selfies, night mode, video compared
The iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have two of the best smartphone cameras out there. Let’s see which is better for landscape photos, portraits, selfies, night mode and video.
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The quick iPhone 12 Pro review: Apple’s on 5G and camera autopilot
Apple’s flagship phone adds long-awaited features from 5G cellular support to Lidar and an A14 CPU, yet doesn’t feel like a big leap forward.
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iPhone 12 Pro vs. iPhone 11 Pro Camera Comparison: Which Is Better?
It has a better camera setup compared to the iPhone 11 Pro – its direct predecessor – and comes with a LiDAR scanner similar to the one on the 2020 iPad Pro. That said, just how much did the new …
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The ‘best time’ to save money on the iPhone 12
Based on the price history data of Apple’s (APPL) iPhone XR and iPhone 11 models, the best time to buy the new iPhone 12 will likely be March 2021 – five months after the launch, comparison site …
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