Lauren Powell Jobs, widow of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, sat down for a rare interview at the Code Conference on Wednesday to discuss philanthropic initiatives tied to her foundation, the Emerson Collective, immigration, education, the intersection of media and tech, and more.
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Laurene Powell Jobs discusses immigration, education in interview
Apple's Tim Cook asks President Trump to keep US in Paris climate accord
Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly among a number of corporate and political leaders trying to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump not to pull out of the Paris climate change agreement.
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Zotac unveils two Thunderbolt 3 enclosures to attach external GPUs to Apple's MacBooks
Zotac is joining the slowly growing market of external enclosures potentially capable of using Thunderbolt 3 to connect to a MacBook, unveiling at Computex the Thunderbolt 3 External Graphics Dock for connecting a graphics card to a host system, alongside a smaller Thunderbolt 3 External Box meant for attaching other hardware.
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Apple's Siri home speaker now in manufacturing, may not ship until later in 2017
Apple's rumored Amazon Echo competitor, based on Siri, has already entered manufacturing -- but may not ship until "later in the year," sometime after the company's WWDC 2017 keynote on June 5, according to a report.
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Video review: LG's UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 display, 6 months later
Six months after it launched, how does LG's UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 display hold up? AppleInsider revisits the premium monitor intended for Apple's USB-C MacBook Pros in this video review.
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Microsoft launches previously web-based Planner productivity app for iPhone and iPad
Microsoft has added another app to its collection of Office productivity tools for iOS, with a native version of Planner allowing users of the existing web app version to manage existing tasks and collaborate with other team members from their iPhone, without accessing the tool through a browser window.
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Wacom Bamboo Sketch iOS stylus offers pressure sensitivity to non-iPad Pro users
Wacom has introduced the Bamboo Sketch, a smart stylus for iOS devices that offers pressure sensitivity, allowing users to draw and write on their iPhones and iPads as they would on paper, without requiring an upgrade to an Apple Pencil and the iPad Pro family of devices.
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Elgato intros Eve Degree temperature and humidity sensor with Apple HomeKit support
Accessory maker Elgato on Wednesday launched the Eve Degree, a compact temperature and humidity sensor integrated with Apple's HomeKit.
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US to EU in-flight tablet, notebook ban off, but 'still on the table' as an option
A ban on travelers storing large electronic devices in carry-on luggage will not be applied to flights from Europe to the United States for now, officials have confirmed, but despite ongoing talks on both sides of the Atlantic over the matter, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security insists the ban is 'still on the table,' and could still be introduced in the future.
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Apple's iTunes may have upper hand in race for streaming movies still in theaters
Apple's iTunes will probably be a first-choice destination if and when studios and exhibitors finally agree on a window for "premium" video-on-demand -- that is, streaming while a movie is still in theaters, according to a report.
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Amazon adds iCloud Calendar compatibility to Alexa ecosystem
Amazon has announced that its voice recognition Alexa family of devices can now read from and save changes and additions to Apple's iCloud Calendar.
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Nest unveils iPhone-connected Cam IQ with facial recognition, zoom & better audio
Nest on Wednesday revealed its latest security camera, the Cam IQ, which uses an 8 megapixel sensor to capture 4K, HDR video, supporting features such as digital zoom and facial recognition.
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Russian regulatory filings point to five new Macs, four new iOS devices coming soon
Data gleaned from regulatory filings in Russia suggest that Apple is on the cusp of announcing up to five new Mac models and four new iOS devices soon, and possibly as soon as WWDC.
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What to expect from WWDC 2017
From next-generation versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS to new hardware like a Siri home speaker and MacBook refreshes, AppleInsider details what to expect from next week's WWDC 2017 keynote.
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Apple's 'Carpool Karaoke' spinoff set for Aug. 8 debut on Apple Music
Apple on Tuesday announced an Aug. 8 debut for "Carpool Karaoke: The Series," which will be available exclusively to Apple Music subscribers.
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Uber fires Anthony Levandowski amid self-driving tech lawsuit with Waymo
Uber on Tuesday announced the immediate firing of Anthony Levandowski, one of the leaders of its self-driving car efforts, amid a lawsuit accusing it of using data allegedly stolen from Alphabet's Waymo unit.
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Apple's WWDC app updated with session info, streaming video section, more
To ready attendees for the 2017 WWDC, Apple has updated its companion app for iOS and tvOS, with details for some -- but not all -- of the sessions to be held.
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Intel teases speedy 'Coffee Lake' processors that could come to Apple's 2018 MacBooks
Intel's 8th-generation processors, codenamed 'Coffee Lake,' will be faster than the previous generation by a wider margin than previously thought, with the chip producer claiming the new generation could offer 30 percent more performance compared to the 7th-generation 'Kaby Lake' chips, believed to be used in the upcoming MacBook refresh.
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Apple seeds second developer betas of iOS 10.3.3, macOS 10.12.6, watchOS 3.2.3 & tvOS 10.2.2
Apple on Tuesday issued second betas of iOS 10.3.3, macOS 10.12.6, watchOS 3.2.3, and tvOS 10.2.2 to the developer community, keeping up the pace on the software's development.
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Apple Pay coming to Ukraine in Q2 2018, bank executive says
Apple Pay should arrive in Ukraine in the second quarter of next year, an Alfa-Bank executive claimed this week, in what would be one of the longest publicly-known run-ups for the payment platform.
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Killer Deals: $300 off top of the line 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar; $200-$300 off high-end 13" MacBook Pros with no tax in 48 states
With limited quantities available, B&H Photo is slashing prices on Late 2016 MacBook Pros with discounts of up to $300 off MSRP on upgraded models. Pick up a top of the line 15" Touch Bar MacBook Pro for $3,999 or opt for the upgraded 13" without Touch Bar for $2,299 -- both are $300 off with no tax outside NY and NJ.
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Apple, other smartphone builders taking NAND that Nintendo needs for Switch production
Reports from the supply chain claim that Nintendo is suffering a component shortage for its popular Switch console, induced by Apple's need for the iPhone and other smartphone manufacturers.
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North Korean company launches own 'iPad,' ignoring Apple trademarks
A North Korean firm, Ryonghung, has reportedly launched a tablet called the "iPad," seemingly exploiting international trademarks in the knowledge that Apple is unlikely to come knocking.
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Andy Rubin's Essential announces first devices, including Apple HomeKit-ready assistant
Former Google executive and Android creator Andy Rubin on Monday revealed the first products from his new company Essential, including the Home assistant, which reportedly supports multiple smarthome platforms including Apple's HomeKit.
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Latest Apple Park drone footage shows majority of construction complete
The latest drone footage of the Apple Park headquarters shows detail work in progress, and a view of the historic barn, prior to the opening of the facility to employees.
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Availability of 15" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar slips ahead of rumored refresh
Amid rumors of an incoming hardware refresh supposedly set to debut at next week's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple on Monday updated online availability of its 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar models to push back estimated delivery dates to June 5.
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Apple hires 8 year Qualcomm Engineering VP to its wireless SoC team
Apple has hired Qualcomm Engineering VP Esin Terzioglu as a wireless "System on a Chip" lead, offering additional evidence that the company may plan to expand its internal chip development into Broadband Processors working as mobile modems.
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Review - DoBox is a solid USB, HDMI & filesharing hub for iPhones and iPads with room to improve
The DoBox was designed with a slew of features intended to make life easier for travelers using iPad or iPhones. AppleInsider examined one of the first produced after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
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Early case for Apple's 'iPhone 8' may mistake logo cutout for fingerprint sensor
A new case for Apple's yet-to-be-released "iPhone 8" differs from previous leaks, suggesting not just a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, but a bigger-than-expected camera layout.
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Apple honors John F. Kennedy centenary with educational resources celebrating his legacy
Apple is celebrating the centenary of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy with the release of educational materials and activities for students to learn about Kennedy's legacy, with the collection created in collaboration with the JFK library covering subjects including the establishment of the Peace Corps, political courage, the drive for innovation, and inclusion.
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Apple's latest 'Switch' ads tout iPhone's security & 'smoothness'
Apple on Monday released a trio of new video ads in its "Switch" series, aimed at persuading Android users to make the leap to an iPhone.
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Apple's Tim Cook, other executives urge Texas not to pass anti-trans 'bathroom bill'
Executives from 14 companies such as Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Google have sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, asking him and the state legislature not to pass a bill that would block transgendered people from using bathrooms matching their gender identities.
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Steve Wozniak suggests Tesla, not Apple, will create the next successful tech moonshot
Apple may not be the source of the next major technological moonshot, according to Steve Wozniak, with the Apple co-founder suggesting electric car producer Tesla is in the "best direction" to come up with the next big thing in tech, with Apple's potential in doing the same potentially hampered by its large size.
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Latest images of Apple's 'iPhone 8' show vertical rear camera, no visible fingerprint sensors
A new trio of images suggest that Apple's "iPhone 8" will, as expected, forego any obvious fingerprint sensor, whether on the front or the back.
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Editorial: A disappearing computer so big it's invisible
A week away from WWDC17, there's much anticipation about what Apple might show: new Macs, iPads, a Siri Speaker, future insights on the company's vision for iPhones, Apple TV, Health, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Yet even before anything is revealed at WWDC, there's already a tremendously vast presence in computing that appears to have gone unnoticed.
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Death knell sounds for last 17-inch MacBook Pro model, will be added to obsolete list June 30
Effective June 30, Apple will add the last of the 17-inch MacBook Pros to its running list of vintage and obsolete products, ending a lineage of large-screen portables that began in 2003 with the 17-inch G4 Powerbook.
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Apple Park 3D models, walkways, more show up in Apple Maps
Apple in a recent update to Apple Maps enhanced coverage of the Apple Park campus area in Cupertino, Calif., with the app now displaying 3D building models, walkways and other points of interest across the sprawling grounds.
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Review - Koogeek Smart Socket not ideal way to enter HomeKit ecosystem
More and more HomeKit peripherals ship each day with lighting ones being the most common -- where does the Koogeek Smart Socket land on the spectrum?
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This week on AI: Apple's 'Neural Engine,' 'iPhone 8' & iPad Pro rumors, new Apple execs & more
Rumors about the "iPhone 8," new AI technology, and new iPad Pros continued to grow, but there was also news of important corporate maneuvers -- including two new executive positions at Apple, and a long-awaited settlement in the company's legal battle with Nokia.
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Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts on hand for Singapore store opening
As scheduled, Apple officially opened the doors to its first retail outlet in Singapore on Saturday local time, and SVP of Retail Angela Ahrendts was there to take in the festivities.
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Patent troll Uniloc sues Apple over AirPlay, autodialing, battery technology
In a trio of lawsuits filed in a Texas court on Friday, non-practicing entity Uniloc claims Apple infringes on three patents with technology relating to AirPlay, autodialing phone numbers from Contacts and operating portable device batteries.
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Apple developing dedicated AI chip called Apple Neural Engine
Apple is reportedly developing a dedicated chip for integration with devices like iPhone that can handle artificial intelligence tasks, such as facial and speech recognition, according to a report on Friday.
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Securely record and view 'home videos' with your partner with Rumuki app for iPhone
If you're looking for an ephemeral video sharing app, limiting the recipients to two people who must both consent to viewing the recorded video, iOS-exclusive app Rumuki fits the bill.
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Apple may aid investigation into deadly 2016 EgyptAir crash
Apple on Friday said that it's open to cooperation with French authorities, who are exploring the possibility that two of the company's devices were linked to the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 in 2016.
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Back in stock! Apple AirPods ready to ship for delivery in 2-5 business days, grab them while you can
Back in stock! Shoppers can order Apple AirPods from AT&T Wireless for delivery in two to five business days depending on the shipping method selected, beating Apple's reported 6-week wait.
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iPad Pro, Apple Pencil help capture a slice of Brooklyn for latest 'New Yorker' cover
Artist Jorge Colombo turned to Apple's iPad to sketch the latest cover of "The New Yorker" magazine, allowing the creation of the digital drawing to be relived through a short video clip.
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Notoriously bearish Apple analyst predicts doom because of 'iPhone 8' production delays
An analyst with historically off-target guesses about Apple's hardware intentions and supply chain machinations is claiming that the "iPhone 8" will not only ship later than expected because of Touch ID supply problems, but also claims that full manufacturing won't fully ramp up until the first calendar quarter of 2018.
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Apple designer Marc Newson sells $12K hourglass as Swiss watchmaker does analog Apple Watch clone
One of the designers behind the Apple Watch, Marc Newson, has crafted a special-edition hourglass priced at a whopping $12,000. Swiss luxury watchmaker H. Moser & Cie., meanwhile, has launched a new mechanical piece designed to resemble the Apple Watch itself.
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Apple staff blackout dates hint at 'iPhone 8' launch post-Sept. 17
Apple's anticipated launch of new iPhones -- including the "iPhone 8" -- should take place sometime after Sept. 17, a memo sent to AppleCare workers suggests.
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AppleInsider podcast talks 'iPhone 8' rumors, iPad Pro 2, Thunderbolt 3, and HomeKit newcomers
This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil and Victor talk 'iPhone 8' rumors, Intel making Thunderbolt 3 royalty free, some HomeKit devices supposedly on the horizon, and more.
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