Today only: Apple's 2019 15" MacBook Pro drops to $1,579 (up to $950 off)
In what are the lowest prices we've seen on Mid 2019 15-inch MacBook Pros, Amazon-owned Woot has refurbished units discounted to as low as $1,579.99, with savings of up to $950 off. These units are refurbished by Apple, but come with a 1-year Woot warranty.
Qualcomm CEO touts improved relationship with Apple after bitter legal dispute
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf in an interview on Thursday said the chipmaker's relationship with Apple has greatly improved since the two companies ended a bitter legal battle over patent licensing and royalties in 2019.
iPhone 11 selfie camera fails to crack DxOMark's top-ten list
Digital camera specialist DxOMark on Thursday released a comprehensive review of the front-facing selfie camera on Apple's iPhone 11, finding the device to offer good, if not great, performance compared to competing smartphones.
Samsung to launch 'innovative' physical debit card this summer
Following in the footsteps of Apple Card, and in the shadow of a rumored debit card solution from Google, Samsung on Thursday announced plans to field a physical debit card product in partnership with finance company SoFi.
Rumored 'Powerbeats Pro 2' could be minor update to Powerbeats Pro
A pair of model numbers recently discovered in multiple international regulatory filings hinted at a next-generation Beats headphone, but new information suggests the device may actually be related to an existing product that's already in circulation.
Apple Wi-Fi hotspot patent infrigement saga ends with a whimper
After several years of back-and-forth litigation, Apple has withdrawn what was likely its final appeal in a Wi-Fi hotspot patent infringement case due to a Supreme Court decision.
Apple releases fourth developer betas of macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, tvOS 13.4.5
Following the release of the fourth betas of iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, Apple has followed through with fourth betas for macOS 10.15.5, watchOS 6.2.5, and tvOS 13.4.5.
'X-ray teardown' of iPad Pro Magic Keyboard illustrates complex engineering
Repair site iFixit has shared x-ray photographs of the new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, and they reveal an accessory more complicated than it might appear from the outside.
Lowest price anywhere: Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air (Mid-2019) for $849
B&H Photo has just issued an exclusive discount on Apple's MacBook Air (2019), dropping the price down to a record low $849 with free expedited shipping for AppleInsider readers. Inventory is limited, and this deal may sell out at any time.
Apple expects iPad, Mac sales to grow in June Q3 despite COVID-19
It's not exactly surprising that with all of the uncertainty in the world, Apple decided that it couldn't provide useful revenue guidance for its fiscal Q3 ending in June. It is unexpected, however, that Apple felt confident in announcing a silver lining to the pandemic -- it expects to sell more Macs and iPads in the summer of 2020 compared to 2019.
'Scoob!' coming to iTunes on May 15, bypassing theaters and rental windows entirely
Instead of a theater release in May, or a digital rental period, Warner Brothers will release their new movie 'Scoob!' on iTunes for a $25 one-time purchase.
European countries form coalition over contact tracing app concerns
Several European countries, including Switzerland and Germany, are demanding all user data generated by coronavirus contact tracing apps be stored on-device, rather than aggregated on a centralized server.
Home automation company Wink under fire for surprise subscription mandate
Wink customers will soon have to pay a monthly subscription fee to access any of the smart home hardware that they have purchased.
16" MacBook Pro deals: save up to $450 on every single model with coupon
AppleInsider has rounded up the best 16-inch MacBook Pro deals going on right now, with coupon savings knocking up to $450 off every single model. Whether you're in the market for a standard config or looking for a loaded Core i9 model, it pays to check out the cash discounts.
Apple's Jeff Williams 'bullish' about post-coronavirus economic recovery in US
Apple's Jeff Williams says that supply chains are running well and that the company is optimistic about the future for the economy both for itself and for America as a whole.
Apple TV with A12X ready to go at any time, claims leaker
A prolific leaker has declared that Apple has a new Apple TV 4K ready to go, and it could launch the product at any time.
Apple looks to the future of video conferencing with Memoji avatars
Instead of every meeting attendee staring at a flat Zoom screen, Apple is looking to the future of video conferencing with Memoji-style avatars arranged in augmented reality around each meeting attendee.
Apple grants $10 million to COVID-19 test collection kit manufacturer
Early Thursday morning, Apple announced it is awarding $10 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund plus manufacturing machinery design assistance to COVID-19 test kit collection equipment manufacturer COPAN Diagnostics.
Apple Stores reopen in Australia
Apple has reopened all of its operational Apple Stores in Australia, following their closure because of the coronavirus outbreak. Each of the stores has introduced social distancing and temperature checks.
Apple's first Mini LED product might not launch until 2021
Apple's first product to integrate Mini LED display technology might see a later-than-expected launch timeline due to setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Improve your COVID-19 stay at home with these free apps and resources
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, countries are extending periods of national lockdown and increasing the need for people to stay home. AppleInsider has compiled a list of free resources, apps, tools, and services that are still available to use while social distancing.
Hands on: Brydge Pro+ firmware updated improves iPadOS user experience
Brydge on Wednesday launched a new update to improve its Brydge Pro+ keyboard with trackpad that recently starting shipping for iPad Pro. AppleInsider goes hands-on with the latest firmware to see how Brydge's improvements have strengthened the user experience of its flagship product.
Facebook SDK update reportedly caused multiple iOS apps to instantly crash
A number of popular iOS apps, including TikTok, Pinterest and Spotify, began to crash on Wednesday after an update to Facebook's SDK rolled out, software that many developers rely on to streamline the user login process.
Apple extends dominant smartwatch market lead in Q1
Apple Watch extended its lead over smartwatch market competitors during the first quarter of 2020, according to new statistics from research firm Strategy Analytics, with Apple's wearable now accounting for more than 55% of the whole.
Apple TV+ promotion tours 'For All Mankind's' lunar base
Stoking interest in an expected second season of Apple TV+ original "For All Mankind," Apple on Wednesday shared a virtual tour of the show's fictional Jamestown lunar base.
New iOS feature automatically sends medical information to emergency services
Apple's latest iOS 13.5 beta release includes a new Health app feature that allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to automatically send Medical ID information to first responders.
Top-spec 13-inch MacBook Pros can handle 87W adapters, but benefits are limited
Apple's higher-end 13-inch MacBook Pros are equipped to take advantage of 87W power adapters, though users won't see any charging speed benefits from the change.
Apple sued over 2016 MacBook Pro 'stage lighting' issue
Apple has been hit with a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company concealed the so-called "stage lighting" issue experienced by some 2016 MacBook Pro owners.
NHS contact tracing team reportedly mulls switch to Apple-Google API
In what could herald a course reversal for the UK's National Health Service, health officials in that country have reportedly asked a team of developers to "investigate" switching its contact tracing app to a cross-platform API provided by Apple and Google.
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