Apple turns to existing solutions for many of the challenges it faces in retail. AppleInsider has learned that the London Regent Street Apple Store uses MOTU software to control the audio environment, both for technical reasons, as well as as a practical …
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There are problems with Apple’s iPhone battery explanation — and the company might end up paying the price in court
Apple is under fire for a software feature that slows down the speed of iPhone processors to prevent unexpected device shutdowns. Congress, attorneys, and customers are criticizing Apple for not being clearer when the feature was introduced in early 2017.
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You’d be stupid to turn off Apple’s iPhone performance limiter
Apple (AAPL) might be on its way to being history’s first $1 trillion company, but it’s been dealing with a public relations nightmare since it announced last month that it was purposely slowing down older versions of its iPhones. The admission gave …
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Why Apple’s upcoming iPhone battery update is a bad idea
In case it wasn’t already really clear, Apple is really, really sorry about slowing down old iPhones with creaky batteries, and it’s taking steps — ALL the steps — to make things right. Upset iPhone owners can already get a new battery replacement at a …
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Apple redesigns App Store web interface to be more in line with iOS
The Apple App Store has gotten some serious design overhauls in the last few years — if you’re on an iOS device. The web interface of the App Store, however, has largely remained the same. Until now, that is. Apple has finally rolled out a major …
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Apple overhauls App Store web interface with new iOS-like design
Apple on Thursday updated the design for the App Store Web interface. At the top of every page is an oversized app icon that sits next to an app’s name, developer, star rating and purchasing information, similar to past App Store Preview iterations.
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South Korean group files complaint against Apple CEO over iPhone slowdown
SEOUL (Reuters) – A South Korean consumer group has filed a criminal complaint against Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook over slower iPhone devices, after probes in Europe into allegations the firm had deliberately shortened the life of its handsets. Apple is already …
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Apple revamps App Store Preview web interface with iOS 11 aesthetic
Apple on Thursday issued a redesign for the App Store web interface, with app searches on Safari, Chrome and other browsers now rendering a bold design aesthetic and elements borrowed from the iOS 11 App Store app. Seen above, Apple’s App Store Preview web …
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Apple to release software update to resolve iPhone slowdown: CEO Tim Cook
Apple Inc. will release a software update that will allow users to turn off a feature that slows down iPhones when batteries are low on charge, chief executive Tim Cook told ABC News. Apple will release a test version of its iOS software next month that …
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Apple iPhone X: Two weeks in the life of an anxious user
A top-end smartphone isn’t just for Christmas: it’s for 18 months, maybe two years, two-and-a-half at a push. So here at The Reg, we let the stardust settle around Apple’s iPhone X launch before putting the product to test in the field for longer than …
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Apple’s App Store set to eclipse Hollywood: Revenue will ‘overtake global box office revenues this year’
Apple’s revenue from its app Store is set to overtake overtake Global Box Office revenues this year, it has been predicted. The prediction, from Asymco, says people will spend $100m a day on apps by the end of 2018. And is set the ‘app economy’ is still …
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Apple iPhone users will soon be able to turn off power management feature
Apple CEO Tim Cook has indicated that users will soon be able to turn off the power management feature on iPhones, which can cause some of older devices to slow down in performance. Tim Cook confirmed this in an interview with ABC News. According to …
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Apple rumoured to be ditching the top notch on 2019 iPhone X
Another day another Apple iPhone rumour, right? Except this time we’re a year ahead. Yup the new-new Apple iPhone, due in 2019, has apparently leaked. Apple is allegedly working to make sure that the front facing notch at the top of the iPhone X is done …
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Apple’s 500th Store and First in Korea Opening January 27 Ahead of 2018 Winter Olympics
Apple today announced that its first retail store in South Korea opens on Saturday, January 27, at 10:00 a.m. local time, just a few weeks prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang on Friday, February 9. The store is located in the …
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Apple Looking Into Making Smaller iPhone ‘Notch’ Area
Apple now uses the “ears” on either side of the sensor housing as the location for status bar items, but elements like battery percentage can’t be shown and must be viewed in Control Center with a swipe down from the top right corner. Yup the new-new Apple …
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Apple iPhone WARNING – If you receive this message please DON’T click on it
There’s a new fake iPhone message doing the rounds with Apple users being warned NOT to open it. The scam was first spotted by Twitter user, Abraham Masri, who claims the fake link can freeze, and reset most iOS and macOS powered devices. He even warns …
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It’s Time for Apple to Build a Less Addictive iPhone
It’s not Apple’s fault that you feel enslaved by your phone. But the company that gave the world the modern smartphone has a perfect opportunity this year to create a brave and groundbreaking new take on that device: a phone that encourages you to use …
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