Apple news

• Apple Shares Video Highlighting Apple Music Streaming Over LTE on Apple Watch Series 3

  15-09-2017 23:27 via macrumors.com
  Apple today uploaded a new Apple Watch Series 3 ad to its YouTube channel, highlighting the Apple Watch Series 3 and its upcoming Apple Music integration. The video was first shown on stage during Apple's iPhone-centric event earlier this week.The ad features a skateboarder listening to music streamed from his Apple Watch to the AirPods while he performs a series of skateboard tricks.With Apple Watch Series 3 models that feature cellular connectivity, Apple Music songs will be able to be streame
  
  Read more

• Berlin's closed, creepy and amazing airport - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:26
  Once one of the largest buildings in the world, the terminal at Berlin's former Tempelhof Airport played many roles in history, from symbol of Nazi power to vital link in the Berlin Airlift.
  
  Read more

• Watch Audi cars hum the 'Star Trek' theme for the Emmys - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:23
  Commentary: The Emmys broadcast is Sunday, so Audi got its R8, SQ5 and TT RS cars to play TV theme tunes with a classical orchestra.
  
  Read more

• T-Mobile's Apple Watch Series 3 plan caps at 3G speeds for $10 - CNET

  15-09-2017 23:16
  It'll be another $10 for 4G LTE speeds.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Apple's Craig Federighi Answers Face ID Questions in New Interview

  15-09-2017 22:59 via macrumors.com
  Face ID, Apple's new facial recognition feature in the iPhone X, has left users with a lot of questions about how it works. While Apple has offered detailed explanations of Face ID on its website, there continue to be questions and concerns given that this is a new biometric system.To answer some of those questions, Apple software engineering chief Craig Federighi did a telephone interview with TechCrunch, where he covered topics on privacy, security, and functionality.TechCrunch's Matthew Panza
  
  Read more

• Apple’s botched ‘notch’ atop iPhone X’s display is a design abomination

  15-09-2017 22:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Early looks at the iPhone X are missing something...
  
  Read more

• Craig Federighi talks Face ID details ahead of iPhone X launch [Updated]

  15-09-2017 22:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Update: When asked about the intricacies of Face ID, Apple provided the following comment:
  Our teams have been developing the technologies behind Face ID for several years, and our users’ privacy has been a priority since the very beginning.
  Face ID provides intuitive and secure authentication enabled by the TrueDepth camera system and the A11 Bionic chip, which uses advanced technologies to accurately map and match the geometry of a user’s face. Face ID data never leaves the device,
  
  Read more

• Slacker Radio is acquired by LiveXLive Media for $50M - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:51
  The streaming music service will merge with the live music network company.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Inside the mother of all airports - CNET

  15-09-2017 22:49
  Though it's been closed for almost 10 years, Berlin's Tempelhof airport remains a fascinating place. Talk a walk inside the massive, historic and influential terminal building.
  
  Read more

• Roundup: Best deals to make the iPhone 8 more affordable

  15-09-2017 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you’re looking pick up an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, odds are good you’ll also appreciate checking out the various options to save some cash while doing so. Follow along after the break for a look at the best deals and trade-in options for upgrading to the latest iPhone.more…
  
  Read more

• Apple’s iPhone X re-triggers the carrier wars

  15-09-2017 22:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  It didn’t take long after Apple launched its new flagship iPhone X...
  
  Read more

• 9to5Rewards: Jaybird’s new Run truly wireless headphones [Giveaway]

  15-09-2017 22:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week we’re partnering with Jaybird to give away its new Run truly wireless headphones. Retailing at $180 and featuring a water-resistant design, these in-ears could be your next pair of headphones. Head below to find out how you could win.more…
  
  Read more

• New Apple Watch Series 3 ad touts Apple Music on the go with LTE connectivity [Video]

  15-09-2017 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Along with other videos it shared during Tuesday’s event, Apple today has uploaded an Apple Watch Series 3 advertisement to its YouTube channel. The video – which comes in at 1 minute long – highlights the LTE capabilities of Apple Watch Series 3, including support for Apple Music…more…
  
  Read more

• Why iPhone X’s Face ID facial recognition is cool and creepy

  15-09-2017 21:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Despite Bloomberg's headline, there's nothing creepy about Apple's Face ID. Apple Face ID is facial recognition done right...
  
  Read more

• The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now available in stores - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:51
  Samsung's comeback phone is now on sale at wireless carriers and third-party retailers.
  
  Read more

• Forgot to Pre-Order Your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus? Apple Store Pickup Remains an Option for Launch Day

  15-09-2017 21:48 via macrumors.com
  iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders began at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time or 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time today, and hours later, shipping estimates for select models have slipped to late September or early October for some models.
  Fortunately, if you weren't willing to wake up at those hours or haven't yet pre-ordered for another reason, there's still a chance to get an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus in your hands when they launch next Friday.In the United States and other countries where Apple retail stores
  
  Read more

• Google's ad platform reportedly allowed anti-Semitic campaign - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:40
  Following a similar report about Facebook, BuzzFeed News says it was able to launch an ad campaign on Google targeting phrases like "Zionists control the world."
  
  Read more

• The 404 Show 1713: Say it ain't so, Shanon Cook (podcast) - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:26
  It's Shanon Cook's last show, so we take a trip down memory lane with our favorite music from the 90s.
  
  Read more

• LTE in Apple Watch Series 3 Models Only Works in Country of Purchase

  15-09-2017 21:26 via macrumors.com
  With the LTE-enabled Apple Watch Series 3 only available in a handful of countries at the current time, it might be tempting to purchase one in another country, but it won't work. Series 3 models appear to be limited to connectivity in their original country of purchase.An Apple support representative who spoke to MacRumors reader Thomas said that an Apple Watch purchased in the U.S. online store will only work with the four carriers in the United States, perhaps due to hardware limitations.
  "If
  
  Read more

• Apple starts rolling out 4K HDR iTunes content ahead of Apple TV 4K launch

  15-09-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  As promised, Apple on Thursday began rolling out 4K HDR movies on its iTunes Store...
  
  Read more

• New and Refurbished Apple Watch Series 2 Collections Get Discounts Following Series 3 Launch

  15-09-2017 21:20 via macrumors.com
  Last night, pre-orders opened up for the new Apple Watch Series 3, which has a 70 percent faster dual-core processor, new Apple W2 chip, a barometric altimeter, and LTE capabilities on supported models. The base Apple Watch Series 3 models without LTE are now $329 (38mm) and $359 (42mm), rising from there for Stainless Steel and Ceramic.If you aren't interested in the speedier processor or cellular capabilities, B&H Photo has a sale going on right now that offers discounts on select models o
  
  Read more

• Continental built a tire that can change pressure based on weather - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 21:13
  No matter where you're driving, ContiAdapt can provide the proper contact patch.
  
  Read more

• Liquid cats, sex-swapped bugs lead silly science awards - CNET

  15-09-2017 21:09
  The 2017 Ig Nobel awards honor some of the most absurd science, thrusting cats in containers of all shapes into the spotlight. None were harmed.
  
  Read more

• Why the carriers must drop the Apple Watch LTE connectivity tax

  15-09-2017 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s decision to put LTE support inside the latest Apple Watch is highly significant...
  
  Read more

• D20 waffle maker rolls a critical hit for breakfast - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:58
  Battle for your breakfast. ThinkGeek's D20 waffle maker turns out edible versions of your favorite dice roll.
  
  Read more

• iPhone X wireless charging is coming to a Starbucks near you - CNET

  15-09-2017 20:55
  Starbucks' wireless chargers won't work with the iPhone X yet, but that should change soon.
  
  Read more

• Apple's Chip Partner TSMC Shares Details on 7nm Node and Advanced InFO Package Process for 2018

  15-09-2017 20:43 via macrumors.com
  At the Open Innovation Platform Ecosystem Forum in Santa Clara on Wednesday, chip foundry TSMC provided an update (via EE Times) on the progress of its forthcoming technology nodes, several of which would be candidates for upcoming Apple chips. Most notably, the company's first 7-nanometer process node has already had several tape-outs (finalized designs) and expects to reach volume capacity in 2018.TSMC's 10 nm node, which first showed up in Apple's A10X chip in the iPad Pro, followed by the A1
  
  Read more

• Best Apple Watch Series 3 Bands – leather, sport, nylon, loops, and more

  15-09-2017 20:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pre-orders for Apple Watch Series 3 officially went live this morning, and hopefully you were fortunate to get yours placed before shipping times started to slip. Whether this is your first wearable from Apple or you’re simply upgrading, you’ll likely want to buy a few extra bands for different occasions.
  Any good 9to5Toys reader knows that Apple’s official first-party bands are way over-priced. While the quality is good, you can often find two or three nice alternatives on Ama
  
  Read more

• What Apple’s iPhone X means for the iPhone 11

  15-09-2017 20:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  This is no ordinary iPhone year...
  
  Read more

• MacRumors Giveaway: Win a 22,000mAh Battery Pack from RAVPower

  15-09-2017 20:12 via macrumors.com
  For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with RAVPower to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a 22,000mAh Power Bank for charging iPhones, iPads, the Apple Watch, and more.In addition to offering several Power Banks for us to give away, RAVPower has also provided MacRumors with an exclusive 20 percent off discount code on the power bank. When ordering from Amazon, use promo code MacRumo1 to get it for just over $30.RAVPower is mainly known for a whole line of power banks that are known for
  
  Read more

• Apple Watch Series 3 Limited to 3G-Like Speeds on T-Mobile [Update: Now 4G LTE]

  15-09-2017 20:02 via macrumors.com
  Apple's new Apple Watch Series 3 models support LTE and UMTS connectivity, but on T-Mobile, LTE connection speeds won't be available. The carrier is limiting the Apple Watch to a maximum speed of 512kb/s, which is more like a 3G connection than an LTE connection.The speed limitation is noted in T-Mobile's fine print, which says the maximum wearables speed is 512kb/s. It's also noted on the pre-order page when adding an Apple Watch Series 3 to your cart.
  At issue is T-Mobile's ONE plan, which lim
  
  Read more

• Hands-on with Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE

  15-09-2017 19:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has integrated LTE into watchOS and the hardware, keeping the device itself...
  
  Read more

• iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Launch at Virgin USA, Boost Mobile, and Over 25 Additional Countries on September 29

  15-09-2017 19:52 via macrumors.com
  Virgin Mobile USA today announced that it will begin shipping iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders on Friday, September 29, the same day the devices launch in 29 additional countries around the world.
  Virgin said its Inner Circle members will be able to pre-order the devices on Friday, September 22, but it's unclear if Apple will be accepting pre-orders on that date as well in the second wave of launch countries.Apple began accepting iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus pre-orders at 12:01 a.m. Pacific T
  
  Read more

• iPhone X sets new trends for the smartphone, the device Apple created

  15-09-2017 19:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  A number of new features that come along with Apple's newly released iPhone X...
  
  Read more

• Apple: Just squeeze the iPhone X if you’re forced into a Face ID unlock

  15-09-2017 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has given the iPhone X an emergency feature that users can trigger if they're forced...
  
  Read more

• In Irma’s aftermath, carriers scramble to restore service - CNET

  15-09-2017 18:53
  Mobile operators have responded quickly following the devastating hurricane, but in areas pummeled by Irma cell service is still hard to come by.
  
  Read more

• Apple's Hardware Tech Chief Johny Srouji to Speak at Carnegie Mellon Next Week

  15-09-2017 18:52 via macrumors.com
  Johny Srouji, Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies at Apple, will speak at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh next week.
  The university's School of Computer Science today announced that Srouji will attend a distinguished industry lecture on Monday, September 18 at the Rashid Auditorium, where he will speak at 5:00 p.m. local time.Johny Srouji, Apple's SVP for hardware tech, will speak Monday at 5 pm in Rashid Aud. https://t.co/OdeGvTv0CC Any questions?— CMU Computer Science
  
  Read more

• Your next BMW might not have a traditional key - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 18:34
  BMW is interested in replacing keys with mobile apps.
  
  Read more

• 9to5Toys Last Call: Sonos PLAY:1 Speaker $165, Seagate 8TB Hard Drive w/ USB Hub $162, Samsung 50″ UHDTV $500, more

  15-09-2017 18:28 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. more…
  
  Read more

• Trying to drown a $60,000 SUV at the Land Rover Experience - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 18:27
  Ever wonder what it’s like to go hood-deep in muddy water in a 4x4, but don’t want to risk your own? Ever wanted to get axle-deep in mud, but don’t have an SUV? The Land Rover Experience in England offers that and more.
  
  Read more

• Mud, rocks and robots: The Land Rover Experience and factory tour - Roadshow

  15-09-2017 18:22
  Land Rover offers a factory tour and off-road driver training in England. Here’s what it’s like to drive $60,000+ SUVs through mud and muck.
  
  Read more

• Ming-Chi Kuo Says iPhone X Unlikely to Reach Supply-Demand Balance Until Next Year

  15-09-2017 18:07 via macrumors.com
  While the iPhone X launches November 3, with pre-orders beginning October 27, reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple's high-end smartphone won't achieve complete supply-demand equilibrium until next year.
  In his latest research note with KGI Securities, obtained by MacRumors, Kuo said customer demand for the iPhone X won't be fully met until at least the first half of 2018 due to supply constraints.We believe the fullscreen design and facial recognition features will drive replacement dema
  
  Read more

• KGI lowers iPhone X shipping estimates, expects supply constraints into 2018

  15-09-2017 18:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  KGI Securities has released its first two analyst notes on the iPhone forecast since Apple’s big event on Tuesday. In the new reports, KGI addresses the later-than-anitipacted pre-order and delivery dates for the iPhone X, Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE features, and more.more…
  
  Read more

• Humble Bundle has something to brag about: $100M to charity - CNET

  15-09-2017 18:00
  The company sells name-your-price software bundles and lets customers earmark part of the payments for charity.
  
  Read more

• Apple's wireless AirPod charging case rumored to arrive in December for $69 - CNET

  15-09-2017 17:56
  Teased at Apple's iPhone launch event, the AirPod wireless charging case may be available before year's end.
  
  Read more

• Trump calls for internet to be cut off for terrorists - CNET

  15-09-2017 17:52
  Commentary: In the wake of a terrorist incident in London, the president calls for drastic measures.
  
  Read more

• How Apple can fix its awful pre-ordering system

  15-09-2017 17:41 via macworld.com
  
  If you were like me last night, you set your alarm for the dead of night. Then when the alarm went off, you wiped the crust from your eyes, opened your MacBook, hit refresh a bunch of times, looked at the clock, cursed Apple, switched to your iPad, spend a bunch of money, and went back to bed.This is how it’s been for quite some time now. It’s the same horrible process every September, as predictable as a mountain of leaves on your front lawn or a pile of snow in your driveway. There
  
  Read more

• Google Chrome to start blocking autoplay videos in January - CNET

  15-09-2017 17:40
  The next big update to Google's Chrome mobile and web browser will mute most of the autoplay videos on the internet.
  
  Read more

• Pressing on: How Apple evolved and eliminated the iPhone’s home button over a decade

  15-09-2017 17:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  When the original iPhone was unveiled in January 2007, Steve Jobs introduced its signature home button with a succinct pitch: “It takes you home from wherever you are. And that’s it.” Such a simple explanation seems striking today. Not only would the home button evolve into a Swiss Army Knife of functions, but it would become the iconic face of the iPhone itself, making it instantly recognizable even from a distance.
  Ten years later, the home button has been put through its pac
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!