Testers running Apple’s latest iOS 12 beta are encountering a peculiar issue that causes a software update prompt to repeatedly appear on screen, forcing users to manually dismiss the message over and over.
Source:: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: August 2018
Judge dismisses motion to halt Qualcomm’s potential iPhone import ban
Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Qualcomm had sought to stop the chipmaker from getting a theoretical import ban on Intel-equipped iPhones, but perennial Apple judge Lucy Koh has denied the motion.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple loses bid for new trial in VirnetX case, appeal still possible
A federal judge on Thursday denied Apple’s motion for a new trial in a long-running patent case leveled by non-practicing entity VirnetX, a suit that left the iPhone maker on the hook for $502.6 million.
Source:: Apple Insider
Philips Hue to gain support for Siri Shortcuts this fall
During the 2018 IFA electronics show in Berlin, Signify announced that the Philips Hue app will be updated later this fall to support Apple’s Siri Shortcuts.
Source:: Apple Insider
Warren Buffett buys ‘just a little’ more Apple stock, warns against entering auto business
Thursday is Warren Buffett’s 88th birthday, and to celebrate, the legendary investor sat down with media outlets to discuss investment strategy, including his position on Apple.
Source:: Apple Insider
Drivers more satisfied with Apple CarPlay than Android Auto, says J.D. Power
As a rule, car owners are more satisfied with the connected infotainment experience of using Apple CarPlay versus Android Auto, though they’d rather use Google Maps for navigation, according to a J.D. Power study published this week.
Source:: Apple Insider
Siri Shortcuts beta 4 adds iCloud syncing and other refinements
Apple’s Siri Shortcuts beta reached version four on Thursday, with registered developers able to access several noteworthy changes including the ability to sync Shortcut macros to iCloud.
Source:: Apple Insider
Beyond the iPhone, what to expect from Apple’s Sept. 12 ‘Gather round’ special event
Now the invitation is out, you could brace yourself for speculation, wild predictions, a lot of wishful thinking, and a few Apple leaks. AppleInsider examines Apple’s hardware lineup, detailing what we might see — and exactly why.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple inadvertently leaks images of new ‘iPhone XS’
Ahead of the upcoming September 12th event, Apple seems to have inadvertently leaked images of a pair of unreleased iPhones as well as their name — the iPhone XS.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple Watch ‘Series 4’ leak is slimmer with larger screen & new watch face
An image of the Apple Watch Series 4 have surfaced as part of a collection of leaks ahead of Apple’s September 12th event, with the images showing the larger screen, small refinements to the outside, and a new information-dense watch face.
Source:: Apple Insider