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JP Morgan expects Apple’s Sept. 15 event to drive upside for AAPL due to an Apple Watch launch, and a possible iPhone announcement. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee reiterates that AAPL still has room to grow despite its currently rich valuation. Heading into the Sept. 15 launch

Scotland this week became the latest European country to roll out a coronavirus contact tracing app built on Apple and Google’s Exposure Notification system. Called Protect Scotland the free app is an opt-in coronavirus tracking measure administered by NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect program. Like other apps utilizing the Exposure Notification framework, Protect Scotland operates

Apple on Tuesday detailed some of the new features and changes coming to its CryptoKit API, including portability and key derivation. CryptoKit is a Swift framework that Apple first introduced in iOS 13. It allows developers to perform some common cryptographic operations in their operations, including message encryption and authentication. In 2020, Apple is introducing

Apple appears to be paring down Apple Watch Series 5 supply through its online store ahead of an expected successor release this fall. A large number of Apple Watch Series 5 configurations are currently listed as unavailable for delivery from Apple’s online storefront, suggesting the company is preparing to unveil a new model in the

Another leaker is casting doubts on the possibility of an imminent hardware release, with the expected Tuesday press release predicted to just contain details of when the fall “iPhone 12” launch event will take place. A number of rumors have pointed to Apple holding some form of event in September, with at least one leaker

Even the simpler Wi-Fi numbering system doesn’t help explain the technology, speeds, and limitations all that well. This essential guide will explain all you need to know about the names and terminology of Wi-Fi networking. For most people, their knowledge of Wi-Fi extends about as far as entering the network password from their Internet provider’s

Apple on Friday regained a market valuation above $2 trillion after briefly losing it Thursday in a large-scale tech industry stock sell-off. The AAPL share price closed at $120.96 at end of trading, up 0.066% on the day. Apple’s stock price hit a low of $111.17 in intra-day trading on Sept. 4, representing a 7.44%

Japan’s antitrust authority this week said it will keep a watchful eye over Apple’s App Store practices, a decision reportedly prompted by the tech giant’s high-profile battle with Epic Games. While the Japan Fair Trade Commission failed to go so far as to launch an official investigation into App Store guidelines, the body said it

Despite several other rumors claiming the “Apple Watch Series 6” will launch in September, a prominent Apple leaker claims there will be no Apple Watch announcement this month. The simple comment does not dismiss all products predicted to launch soon. The “iPad Air 4” is also expected to launch via press release sometime in September.

Additional 16-inch MacBook Pro deals have launched at B&H Photo, with cash savings of up to $400 off popular models. Plus, pick up a loaded 8-core model for $500 off retail through Sept. 2. New 16-inch MacBook Pro deals The latest markdowns, which are courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo, apply to multiple configurations,

Apple on Monday added Japanese and Simplified Chinese subtitle support to hundreds of Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 videos. Announced in a post to Apple’s developer portal, the addition delivers Japanese and Simplified Chinese language subtitles to this year’s WWDC Special Event Keynote, Platforms State of the Union, and over 200 technical sessions. Arguably the most

Apple is expected to hold its usual September iPhone launch event in the coming weeks, making this an ideal time to check out the rumors for the “iPhone 12” generation that will almost certainly be unveiled by the company. Each year, the highly anticipated new generation of iPhones spawn a vast amount of rumors and

New, lower price! B&H Photo has issued a substantial discount on Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro that’s packed with upgrades, including 64GB of memory, a premium GPU and 1TB of storage. Plus, grab no interest financing for 12 months or a sales tax refund with select payment methods. Month-end MacBook Pro deal 16-inch MacBook Pro 8C

Apple has terminated Epic Games’ developer account, effectively removing access to the company’s suite of games including Fortnite. The Cupertino tech giant on Friday followed through with a promise to shut down Epic’s developer account on Aug. 28. Epic attempted to block the action by filing a restraining order earlier this month, but a U.S.

Japan Display is reportedly finalizing a plan to sell its primary LCD production facility to Sharp in an attempt to ease its debts to Apple. The struggling Apple partner was first said to be considering a sale of the plant in 2019 in an effort to pay back its debts to Apple, which funded the

Rep. David Cicilline, chair of the U.S. house antitrust committee, in an interview Wednesday said a recent antitrust hearing involving the CEOs of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google confirmed suspicions that all four companies participate in anticompetitive behavior. “All of these companies engage in behavior which is deeply disturbing and requires Congress to take action,”

Apple CEO Tim Cook this week reaped nearly $132 million after acquiring and immediately selling 560,000 restricted stock units meted out as time- and performance-based awards. Revealed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday, Cook on Monday saw a batch of 560,000 RSUs vest for satisfying performance goals set forth by the

The judge presiding over Apple’s legal fight with Epic Game said she isn’t “inclined” to order Apple to reinstate Fortnite with new direct payment options intact, but may take action to allow Epic to maintain its Unreal Engine. In a hearing over Zoom on Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers appeared unswayed by Epic’s

If you’re not able to shell out $1000 or more for a new machine, you can squeeze out a few more years with a storage upgrade for some older MacBook Air or MacBook Pro models. Here’s how to do it. This year, schools are offering in-person or virtual options. No matter which option your school

Apple has clarified the situation with the WordPress iOS app, apologizing for the mistake of blocking developer updates to the app until they added in-app purchases, despite the app not including any functionality involving payments. On Friday, it was reported the lack of app updates for the WordPress app were due to it being “locked”

Apple reportedly blocked updates for the WordPress for iOS app until it agreed to implement in-app purchases for .com plans. In a tweet on Friday, WordPress for iOS developer Mat Mullenweg said that the lack of app updates over the prior few weeks was due to the app being “locked” on the App Store. Heads

Apple recently hit a $2 trillion market capitalization milestone, and Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster said the company has a “clear path” to $3 trillion. The Cupertino tech giant hit a $2 trillion valuation on Wednesday, with shares briefly hitting $467.77 in intra-day trading. Apple’s stock price has rallied more than 55% since the beginning of

The recently refreshed 27-inch iMac offers a lot of power and capability for the price, in the same chassis that it has used for years. How does the new model’s thermal performance under load stack up? Compared to the aging iMac Pro, the 27-inch iMac with i9 processor delivers much more bang for a user’s

Samsung has launched a new payment service in the United Kingdom on its mobile devices. But while Samsung Pay Card sounds like a rival to Apple Card, its execution is considerably different. Launched on Tuesday, Samsung Pay Card is a collaboration between Samsung, fintech firm Curve, and Mastercard. Offered to users of the Samsung Pay

Epic Games appears to have outed Apple development on virtual reality platforms as part of its dispute with the iPhone maker. The game studio recently implemented a direct payment system in an apparent attempt to bait Apple into removing Fortnite from the App Store. Apple did, and in response Epic filed a prepared lawsuit accompanying

The August Keypad is a great addition to any HomeKit-equipped August smart lock, including the recent Wi-Fi-connected model, and offers another physical way to control your security. There are quite a few capable smart locks on the market, but typically you have to make the choice between a more intrusive door lock that involves swapping

The hidden Apple deal features a $30 discount that stacks with $100 bonus in-cart savings at Amazon, bringing the Mac mini price down to $669.99 and total savings to $130 off MSRP. New lowest Mac mini price The lowest Mac mini price is courtesy of Amazon this weekend, with the e-commerce giant knocking $130 off

AppleInsider spoke to “Boys State” filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine. The pair are responsible for one of the most acclaimed nonfiction films of the year, presenting a compelling, even frightening look at power. Back in January, Apple teamed up with A24 to acquire Boys State, the film that won the U.S. Documentary Competition Grand

Music streaming service Spotify on Thursday threw support behind Epic Games after the Fortnite developer leveled a lawsuit against Apple over allegedly monopolistic App Store regulations. Spotify, which lodged its own antitrust complaint against Apple in 2019, welcomed Epic as an ally in a long-running fight over App Store fees. The streaming service in a

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether or not Apple can use the “iPhone” trademark in the country. Apple has been entrenched in a long-running trademark dispute with Brazilian company IGB Electronica, which registered the “iphone” trademark in 2000 and produced several Android devices under the brand name in 2012. A lower court