More than 19 months after pulling his songs from all streaming music services save for Jay-Z's Tidal, Prince is set to release a selection of top hits to Apple Music and other providers on Feb. 12, according to reports.
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Prince songs expected to hit Apple Music, other streaming services on Grammy's night
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Facebook reportedly developing video app for Apple TV
In its latest push toward becoming a video-first company, Facebook is said to be working on a video content delivery app designed for set-top streaming boxes like Apple TV.
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Cook calls Apple's $1B litigation against Qualcomm a 'last resort'
In Tuesday's post-earnings conference call, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated that while the company is not a fan of litigation, Qualcomm's actions and refusal to negotiate fair patent licensing terms forced the iPhone maker to sue.
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Apple sees light at end of tunnel in China as revenues stabilize on constant currency basis
Though Apple posted record-setting highs for the first quarter of 2016, product sales are still facing headwinds in China, once a bastion of economic growth for the company.
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Apple Watch sales set new 'record' during holidays, but no numbers revealed
A "record" number of Apple Watches were sold in Apple's fiscal first quarter of 2017, CEO Tim Cook said on Tuesday, though the company is still refusing to break out specific figures.
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Apple still acquires 15-20 companies per year, Cook says no size is too large to consider
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed on Tuesday that his company's ambitions as far as acquisitions continues apace, with no acquisition apparently too big or too small for the company to consider from a strategic standpoint.
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Tim Cook: Repatriation of $231B in overseas cash would be 'very good for the country and good for Apple'
With the newly anointed administration of U.S. President Donald Trump signaling a business-friendly environment, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said he's hopeful that his company will be able to finally bring some of its massive $231.3 billion cash hoard back home at a reasonable tax rate.
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Apple iPad decline continues with 19 percent drop in holiday quarter
In contrast with Mac and iPhone performance, the iPad continued a long-term decline in Apple's first fiscal quarter of 2017, seeing shipments fall 19 percent year-over-year.
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Apple's iPhone sets quarterly unit sales, hits ASP of $695 in fiscal Q1
Apple returned to growth during the holiday quarter thanks in large part to iPhone, sales of which hit an all-time high of 78.3 million units with an average selling price of $695, also a record.
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Notes of interest from Apple's Q1 2017 conference call
Apple returned to growth and exceeded Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, when it reported record revenue, profits and iPhone sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Following the news, the company held a conference call with media and analysts, and notes of interest follow.
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Driven by its App Stores, Apple's 'Services' business explodes with $7.17 billion in revenue
Apple's earnings once again broke records for the company, but Services stands out, earning the company $7.17 billion just on Apple Pay, digital content, and others.
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Apple smashes expectations: record setting $78.4B in revenue on sales of 78.3M iPhones
Apple's holiday 2016 quarter was the company's biggest ever, soaring to new heights on sales of 78.3 million iPhones following the launch of the iPhone 7 series.
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Pandora joins Apple Music in contributing to Hot 100 & other Billboard charts
Song plays on Pandora are now contributing to how songs rank on Billboard's famous music charts, putting the streaming service in the same league as rivals like Spotify, Google, and Apple Music.
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Plex acquires Watchup, plans to integrate personalized news service into media player
Plex, the company behind the media storage and playback tools, has acquired the personalized streaming news service Watchup, as part of a plan to provide users of the Plex ecosystem more content to watch from their devices.
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Google open-sources Chrome browser for Apple's iOS, promises faster development
Google on Tuesday announced that the iOS version of Chrome is now open-source, something which could potentially aid developers and accelerate official releases of the browser.
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European Commission pleased with Apple's $14 billion tax bill payment progress, despite missed deadline
Apple has missed the deadline to pay the 13 billion euros ($14 billion) the iPhone producer was ordered to pay Ireland in back taxes, but the European Commission is noting that progress is still being made by Apple to comply with its ruling.
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New vulnerability exploits password recovery system on Netgear routers & modems
Most of Netgear's home and small business router and modem models are affected by a vulnerability in their password recovery system, which could potentially let a hacker assume control or install a botnet, according to a security firm.
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Scosche USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter provides HDMI, USB-A, pass-through power for MacBook
Accessory producer Scosche has launched the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, a dongle for MacBook that offers users a HDMI port for connecting a 1080p monitor or television, a function offered by previous generations of Apple portable computers.
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Deals: $325-$600 off 15" MacBook Pros; $40 off iPad mini 4; DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo $1,299 (tax included)
Heading into February, shoppers can pick up a Mid 2015 15" MacBook Pro (new in box) for $1,674.99 or snap up a refurbished model for $1,399.99. Apple's iPad mini 4 is also $489 this week, and DJI is shipping Mavic Pro Fly More Combos in 7-10 business days for $1,299 (tax included).
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iOS 10.3 beta reveals Apple will cut off 32-bit support in 'future versions of iOS'
Bringing an era to a close, an upcoming version of iOS -- possibly iOS 11 -- will drop support for 32-bit apps entirely, according to an error message discovered in the first iOS 10.3 beta.
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Earnings preview: Wall Street expects record $77.4B revenue in Apple's best quarter in history
After a period of declining sales, Apple is expected to have returned to growth in the holiday 2016 shopping season, riding high on the popularity of the new iPhone 7 series.
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Apple reportedly nears completion of second retail store in Cologne, Germany
While still unannounced, a photo appears to confirm that Apple is on the verge of opening second store in Cologne, Germany.
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Nintendo reveals high unlock rate for 'Super Mario Run,' delays "Animal Crossing" for iPhone
Nintendo's mobile efforts are paying off, after the gaming company confirmed better than expected revenue from "Super Mario Run" on iOS, but advised gamers will have to wait a few months before they can play "Animal Crossing" on an iPhone or iPad.
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Lyft for iPhone adds Calendar destinations, surges on App Store following 'DeleteUber' campaign
Ridesharing service Lyft has updated its iPhone app with support for iOS Calendar destinations, apparently just in time to take advantage of a boycott of its main competitor, Uber, over the company's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial immigration executive order.
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Super Mario Run update for iPhone brings easy mode, Korean language support
A new update to "Super Mario Run" eliminates all the stress of the game, with a new "easy mode" removing the timer allowing players to explore the level at their leisure.
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Apple patents detail augmented reality device with advanced object recognition, POI labeling
Apple on Tuesday was granted a pair of patents that together describe a mobile augmented reality system capable of detecting its surroundings and displaying generated virtual information to users in real time.
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'BioShock' for iOS is officially dead, developer 2K reveals
Following a hyped release in 2014, and a subsequent removal from the App Store for iOS 9 compatibility issues, 2K has revealed its lauded first person shooter "BioShock" is unlikely to make a return to Apple's portable devices.
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Apple ceases iOS 10.2 code signing following iOS 10.2.1 release
After the successful release of iOS 10.2.1 last week, Apple on Monday stopped signing code for iOS 10.2, prohibiting users from downgrading to the older operating system.
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North Carolina requires test takers disable MacBook Pro Touch Bar for bar exam
Prospective lawyers wanting to attend February's North Carolina Bar Examination will have to disable the Touch Bar if they're bringing along Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro, according to an announcement.
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Dropbox releases office suite Paper out of beta, launches Smart Sync
Dropbox has launched two new tools for its users, with the collaborative-working service Paper exiting beta, and Smart Sync allowing users to more selectively synchronize files between the cloud storage service and individual Mac and PC desktops.
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Apple updates Siri on iOS, Mac & Apple TV with Super Bowl-related commands
Apple on Monday announced a collection of Siri updates designed to get people using the AI assistant for Super Bowl LI, which will be played this Sunday between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.
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Removal of Apple's iCloud Activation Lock check page may be linked to hacks relying on stolen serial numbers
Apple's removal of the iCloud Activation Lock status page last week was likely connected to hacks letting people bypass the Activation Lock system, a report noted on Monday.
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Three UK enables Wi-Fi calling for iPhones without use of inTouch app
British carrier Three is making it easier for its subscribers to make calls over Wi-Fi when there is no cellular signal, by allowing those with iPhones to place calls and messages using the embedded Wi-Fi calling feature of iOS, instead of the mobile network's custom app.
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Square promises $350 in waived fees to boost Apple Pay adoption
Apple and Square on Monday announced a partnership which will let U.S. businesses process over $12,000 in Apple Pay transactions for free, saving up to $350 in Square costs so long as merchants set up a marketing kit designed to promote Apple's platform.
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LG UltraFine 5K Display possibly affected by Wi-Fi interference from nearby wi-fi router
A Wi-Fi-related issue with some LG UltraFine 5K Displays has possibly been discovered, one that effectively renders the high-resolution Thunderbolt 3 displays unusable if an afflicted unit is positioned within a few feet of a router or a wireless access point.
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Apple makes watchOS 3.2 beta with Theater Mode, SiriKit available for developers
Nearly a week after the last set of betas for macOS and iOS, Apple has made available the first beta of watchOS 3.2 for developers.
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Trump administration's work visa plans could shake up recruiting at Apple, other US tech firms
The draft proposal of an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump could drastically alter the hiring practices of tech companies like Apple, a report said on Monday.
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Starbucks voice recognition 'barista' beta starts on iPhone, prior to wide summer rollout
Starbucks is allowing its customers to request drinks by voice using its iOS app, with the My Starbucks Barista digital assistant able to verbally accept coffee orders and confirm payment, before dispatching the order to the nearest store.
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Apple 'Shot on iPhone' ad campaign continues with 'One Night on iPhone 7'
Apple has expanded its "Shot on iPhone" ad campaign with new ads in the "One Night on iPhone 7" campaign, documenting events and places from around the world on Nov. 5, 2016.
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Deals: 27" iMac 5K for $1,299; 13" MacBook Air for $899; $100 off Mac mini; 500GB G-Drive $40
Shoppers this week can pick up a refurbished 27" iMac 5K (3.2GHz, 8GB, 1TB FUS) with M390 graphics for $1,299.99 on eBay. Plus, save $100 on a 13" MacBook Air or 2.6GHz Mac mini at B&H with no tax collected outside NY. B&H is also discounting the 500GB G-Drive by 50% today only.
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Fitbit to cut $200M in jobs & expenses after encroaching Apple Watch sales cut into market
Fitbit -- Apple's main competition in the wearables space -- announced a reorganization on Monday in the aftermath of a weak fourth quarter, that includes the layoff of 6 percent of its workforce.
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Apple pulling apps from developers located in Iran from the iOS App Store
Apple is said to be starting to take down iOS apps from the App Store developed in Iran, in what is believed to be an attempt by Apple to abide by trade sanctions against the country issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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New Apple Campus 2 'spaceship' construction project 4K drone flyover shows progress on landscaping, canopies
The latest footage of Apple's new 'Campus 2' headquarters shot by a drone reveals developers are continuing to make progress, with signs of work on the canopies, walkways, and plants around the campus buildings despite recent poor weather.
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OLED for 'iPhone X' could deal $50M hit to Apple's Q2 expenses, analyst says
Apple's widely-rumored decision to equip a 10th-anniversary iPhone with OLED could add approximately $50 million to incremental costs in the March quarter, eating slightly into profit margins, according to an analyst.
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Apple Maps gets Houston transit data ahead of Super Bowl LI
In time for Super Bowl LI, Apple on Sunday expanded Apple Maps transit data to include regional and metropolitan pubic transportation services in the Houston, Texas, area.
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Hands On: Redesigned Evernote 8.0.3 for iPhone and iPad brings major design revamp
Microsoft's latest revision to the Evernote app for iPhone and iPad notebook app aims to speed up the service -- AppleInsider takes a few notes.
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Five of the best apps for getting started with creating art on the iPad
The iPad is an excellent artist's tool, but before you jump into an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil, AppleInsider has five suggestions for apps to try that don't need either to be sure that you want to make the jump from paper to digital.
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Apple removes iCloud Activation Lock status tool from website
For reasons unknown, Apple has taken down the iCloud Activation Lock status page on its website, which used to offer a convenient method of determining whether a used iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch was stolen.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges support to employees affected by President Trump's immigration order
In the wake of executive orders from U.S. President Donald Trump limiting immigration from a group of seven countries, Apple CEO Tim Cook has written to employees to reaffirm the company's pro-immigration stance, and advising affected staff will receive support from its human resources and legal teams.
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This week on AI: New beta builds, Apple sues Qualcomm in China, possible U.S. Foxconn plant and more
Apple released its first betas of iOS 10.3 and macOS 10.12.4 this week, promising a slate of new features such as a "Find My AirPods" feature and Night Shift for the Mac. We also got a hint of secret projects underway at the company, and the possibility of a $7 billion Foxconn plant in the U.S.
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