Apple news

• How Apple became the world’s first $800 billion stock

  09-05-2017 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s stock price is up 57,403% since its IPO in December 1980...
  
  Read more

• Jimmy Kimmel mocks critics of his health care plea - CNET

  09-05-2017 23:06
  
  Commentary: The late-night host slams those who criticized his plea for universal healthcare. Video of his monologue trends highly on YouTube.
  
  Read more

• 57% off J5 Tactical V1-Pro Ultra Bright 3 Mode Flashlight - Deal Alert

  09-05-2017 23:01 via macworld.com
  
  Heavy duty, compact and tough as nails. Perhaps the last flashlight you'll ever need. That's how J5 Tactical describes their V1-Pro. A super bright 300 lumens LED produces an intense beam of light up to 600 feet with high, low and strobe modes. It can take a beating, is weather resistant, and works for hours on a single AA battery. With over 11,600 reviews on Amazon, it averages 4.6 out of 5 stars (read reviews). Its typical list price of $29.95 has been reduced by 57% to $12.95. See the di
  
  Read more

• SoftBank reportedly nears $95B tech fund announcement - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:54
  
  The fund, which Bloomberg said could be announced next week, is one of the few things Apple and Qualcomm seem to agree on.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• New iPhone 8 renders may provide an accurate look Apple’s next-gen flagship

  09-05-2017 22:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  The renders are based on factory CAD images...
  
  Read more

• T-Mobile could soon make its own cheap phones - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:49
  
  The carrier could introduce three T-Mobile-branded "Revvl" phones, according to one report.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft to make Win 10 PCs into smart home hubs? - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:43
  
  The software giant is reportedly working on a HomeHub feature that would let you control devices from Nest, SmartThings and other vendors.
  
  Read more

• Severe Supply Shortages Again Rumored for iPhone 8 Due to Production Difficulties

  09-05-2017 22:39 via macrumors.com
  
  There have been several rumors suggesting the upcoming OLED "iPhone 8" could potentially be delayed due to production delays, and in a new note to investors sent out today, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reiterates his prediction that production ramp-up will be delayed.According to Kuo, who titled his note "Rising probability of worst-case scenario for iPhone shipments," production ramp-up of the iPhone 8 could be delayed to "as late as October-November," a departure from Apple's traditiona
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Go on a spacewalk with this NASA action-cam video - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:35
  
  Step outside the International Space Station with an up-close video that pulls you into a spacewalk.
  
  Read more

• Top 25 laptops with the best battery life - CNET

  09-05-2017 22:30
  
  This updated list shows the current laptops, tablets and 2-in-1 hybrids with the longest battery life.
  
  Read more

• Apple’s record $800+ billion market cap is now bigger than…

  09-05-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple's market value has set a new record for public companies...
  
  Read more

• Amazon dominates market for voice-controlled speakers

  09-05-2017 22:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon.com Inc is dominating the nascent market for voice-controlled speakers...
  
  Read more

• Pandora gets $150 million KKR investment; explores strategic alternatives, including sale

  09-05-2017 21:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pandora Media Inc. said on Monday that the company is exploring strategic alternatives, including a sale...
  
  Read more

• In New York City, Star Wars tops Star Trek for dog names - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:42
  
  Vader, Luke, Starlord and Samsung all make the list on an interactive data map showing the names of licensed dogs in New York City.
  
  Read more

• NSA chief: US alerted France to Russian election hacking - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:35
  
  NSA Director Mike Rogers says France was informed of Russian meddling before hackers leaked emails stolen from Emmanuel Macron's campaign.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft reportedly aims to make Windows 10 PCs into smart home hubs - CNET

  09-05-2017 21:35
  
  The software giant is reportedly working on a HomeHub feature that would let you control devices from Nest, SmartThings and other vendors.
  
  Read more

• South Korea building entire 'city' for autonomous car development - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 21:18
  
  It'll occupy 88 acres, which isn't the size of Seoul or anything, but it's still pretty darn substantial.
  
  Read more

• Apple sends press invites for WWDC 2017 keynote event for June 5th

  09-05-2017 20:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple today sent out invites to press for its upcoming WWDC 2017 event scheduled for June...
  
  Read more

• Apple Sends Out Press Invites for WWDC Keynote on June 5

  09-05-2017 20:49 via macrumors.com
  
  Apple today sent press invites to a variety of news and media sites for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, confirming plans to hold a keynote event on June 5 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.Apple traditionally holds a keynote event on the first day of the Worldwide Developers Conference, where new software is introduced. We expect to see new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS at the conference, and there's a chance we could also see new hardware like updated iMacs and Apple's rumore
  
  Read more

• Google Assistant already works in Spanish - CNET

  09-05-2017 20:41
  
  If you're using Google's messaging app Allo in Mexico and Spain, you can use Assistant within the app in Spanish.
  
  Read more

• Many Apple Stores Set to Receive Overnight Makeover on May 16

  09-05-2017 20:40 via macrumors.com
  
  MacRumors has learned that Apple is planning to quickly refurbish several of its retail stores after closing time on May 16, with the overnight transformations to be completed by the time each store reopens on May 17.
  Many older and smaller Apple Stores that have yet to be fully renovated with the company's next-generation retail design will receive new fixtures that mirror the updated look and feel as much as possible, according to a source. It's unclear how many stores will be involved, but we
  
  Read more

• Toyota drops prices for nearly all 2017 RAV4 crossovers - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 20:38
  
  Hybrid buyers, though, don't get a discount on Toyota's greenest RAV4.
  
  Read more

• Bear rushes mountain biker in thrilling action-cam video - CNET

  09-05-2017 20:32
  
  Bikers encounter a bear in a dramatic viral video featuring a heart-pounding chase scene.
  
  Read more

• FileMaker releases FileMaker 16 Platform

  09-05-2017 20:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Today, Apple subsidiary FileMaker announced the release of the FileMaker 16 Platform...
  
  Read more

• Best Buy is offering $70 off the Apple Watch Series 2, and $200 off the MacBook Air

  09-05-2017 20:07 via macworld.com
  
  If you’ve had your eye on some Apple gear recently, Best Buy’s got some sale prices worth considering. The big box retailer has chopped $200 off the price of the MacBook Air, and has made the Apple Watch Series 2 $70 cheaper.You can find the full roster of deals by starting on this page on Best Buy’s site.Right now, you can get the Apple Watch Series 2—which is the latest model—for $300 with the 38mm case. Alternatively, you can get the 42mm option for $329. Bo
  
  Read more

• Apple's Plans for Upcoming Siri Speaker Remain Unclear in Regard to Display

  09-05-2017 20:07 via macrumors.com
  
  With Amazon having launched the Echo Show, a new Alexa-enabled smart speaker that comes equipped with a 7-inch screen, Bloomberg has shared a little tidbit on Apple's own speaker plans, making it clear that there's still no concrete information on whether Apple's speaker will include a display.In a piece outlining Amazon's new speaker, Bloomberg references a comment made recently by Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller, where he said that a voice assistant in a device without a screen doesn't "su
  
  Read more

• How to install Kodi on Apple TV 4

  09-05-2017 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kodi, previously known as XBMC, is an open source media player...
  
  Read more

• Snapchat update adds ‘limitless snaps’ and new creative tools

  09-05-2017 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Snapchat is introducing new features in an update today including the option to create “limitless snaps” with a new “infinity” setting on the timer, a “Magic Eraser tool,” and a new “Loop tool.”more…
  
  Read more

• Apple Maps Transit Directions Now Available in Singapore

  09-05-2017 19:39 via macrumors.com
  
  As Apple prepares to open its first retail store in Singapore, the company has also expanded Apple Maps feature availability in the city-state, enabling transit directions.Transit information may still be in the process of rolling out to all customers, but according to the iOS section of Apple's Singaporean website, and a feature availability list, transit directions are live in Singapore.
  Apple Maps now allows users to get directions for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system that spans across mos
  
  Read more

• Photo captures 5th Ave Apple Store with iconic glass cube removed

  09-05-2017 19:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s flagship 5th Avenue retail store has been undergoing renovations all year, and today Gothamist has shared an eery shot from above the scaffolding that shows the iconic glass cube totally removed. We learned last month that Apple was granted a permit to fully remove the existing glass structure as it plans to replace it for the third time.more…
  
  Read more

• Growling at Yeti, OtterBox is venturing into bear-resistant coolers - CNET

  09-05-2017 19:27
  
  Returning to its drybox roots, iPhone case-maker OtterBox has a new line of Venture coolers to take on the likes of fast-growing Yeti.
  
  Read more

• Bloomberg: Unclear if Apple’s forthcoming Siri Speaker will feature a display; Amazon would love to integrate Apple Music on Echo

  09-05-2017 19:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon has managed to outflank Google and Apple...
  
  Read more

• How-To: alter the macOS Dock autohide animation for a more responsive experience [Video]

  09-05-2017 19:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Full screen apps on macOS are great, because they automatically hide the dock and menu bar, providing users with maximum screen real estate for work. Yet, some apps, like those in Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite, have yet to adopt proper full screen behavior in macOS.
  When using apps that don’t allow proper full screen usage, hiding the Dock is a viable option for gaining additional screen real estate. Unfortunately, the Dock’s autohide feature comes bundled with an anim
  
  Read more

• Google Home brings iDevices into its smart home family - CNET

  09-05-2017 19:16
  
  iDevices outlets, sockets and switches now play nice with all three major smart home assistants -- Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.
  
  Read more

• Apple planning worldwide overnight ‘refresh’ of older retail stores on May 16th

  09-05-2017 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is planning a worldwide overnight ‘refresh’ of its older retail stores...
  
  Read more

• Get $100 Back If You Order Two Newly Announced Amazon Echo Show Devices Right Now - Deal Alert

  09-05-2017 18:57 via macworld.com
  
  The newly-announced Echo Show is available for pre-order in black or white and will start shipping on Wednesday, June 28. Right now if you buy two of them and enter the code SHOW2PACK at checkout, you'll activate a special $100 discount. So you'll get two new Echo Shows for the price of two standard Echos. Go in on this deal with a friend, or buy a few for yourself (they work very well in multiple rooms). Echo Show brings you everything you love about Alexa, and now she can show you things.
  
  Read more

• BMW stopped building 6 Series coupes, retains convertibles - Roadshow

  09-05-2017 18:56
  
  Coupes are a hard sell for BMW, it appears.
  
  Read more

• Here’s how Apple’s HomeKit feature is an accessibility advantage

  09-05-2017 18:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New houses being built with HomeKit-enabled appliances are becoming more accessible to consumers thanks to homebuilders incorporating Apple’s home automation technology, and HomeKit isn’t just a convenience or neat demo. NBC News shares the incredible story of how Todd Stabelfeldt who is a “complete quadriplegic with no movement below his shoulders” has been empowered by HomeKit.more…
  
  Read more

• Will Amazon Echo Show grace your kitchen counter? (The 3:59, Ep. 224) - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:35
  
  Amazon's smart speaker gets a touchscreen, and Army sci-fi fan fiction could actually save us from a dystopian future.
  
  Read more

• 9to5Toys Lunch Break: 9.7″ iPad Pro w/ LTE 32GB $530, Bose SoundLink Headphones $229, Blue USB Mic $160, more

  09-05-2017 18:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.
  TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + LTE 32GB $530 ($200 off, tax NY/NJ only)
  Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro $100 off in all capacities/colors, starting at $500
  Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad 32GB in Silver, Gold or Space Gray $299 s
  
  Read more

• Move over, Ellen: Nugget Boy's tweet is most retweeted ever - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:28
  
  Nevada teen's tweet to Wendy's pleading for a year of free nuggets is now the most retweeted, surpassing Ellen DeGeneres' Oscar selfie.
  
  Read more

• Amazon is bringing voice calls to the Echo - CNET

  09-05-2017 18:28
  
  A new feature coming soon will allow you to call and message other Alexa users.
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!