A bipartisan group within the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday, looking for answers on why the agency took Apple to court to unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
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To deal with problems encountered by some owners, Apple has launched a three-year extended repair program for the first-generation iPad Pro Smart Keyboard, AppleInsider can confirm.
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Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in on low HomePod demand, estimating Apple will only sell between 2 million and 2.5 million units through the end of the year, well below market expectations. He adds the company is considering a low-cost version of the device to boost adoption.
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Compared to where it was only a couple years ago, HomeKit has progressed immensely. The number of supported accessories is growing exponentially, third-party apps are increasingly powerful, and Apple continues to add additional features and functionality. Now that WWDC is approaching, we wanted to think about how HomeKit could most improve.
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The legal saga of Apple and its battle with technology holding company Smartflash took another turn in Apple’s favor this week
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Rapper Cardi B’s first full-length release, “Invasion of Privacy,” reached over 100 million streams in its first week on Apple Music — more than doubling the record for a female artist on the service, previously set by Taylor Swift’s “Reputation.”
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Apple’s lone assembly partner with a footprint in India, Wistron, has reportedly entered trial production of the iPhone 6s Plus there — despite that device being nearly three years old.
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This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Victor and Mike talk about whether or not sales are soft for the HomePod, and what Apple could do about it, as well as Zuckerberg’s appearance in DC.
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The lowest prices available are in effect now on remaining 2015 and 2016 Macs. Pick up Apple’s upgraded 2015 27″ iMac 5K for $1,399, $900 off instantly. Meanwhile, 2016 15″ MacBook Pros are up to $1,000 off with no tax in most states.
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As smartphones near peak saturation in developed markets, new data suggests in-car infotainment systems like Apple’s CarPlay are quickly transitioning from a nice-to-have option to required feature for new vehicle buyers.
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