Deirdre O’Brien has worked at Apple for some 30 years, which means she’s worked for five different Apple CEOs: John Sculley, Michael “The Diesel” Spindler, Gil Amelio, Steve Jobs, and Tim Cook.
Original Apple Watch Models Could Get Replaced With Apple Watch Series 1
A source within Apple said it’s determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability of stock.
State Farm Sues Apple Claiming Defective iPhone Caused a House Fire
Insurance company State Farm is suing Apple over a claim that an iPhone 4s caught fire in a home causing more than US$75,000 in damage.
Apple Gets Another Ally in its Qualcomm Patent Royalty Fight
The Computer & Communications Industry Association—which includes companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Facebook—has thrown in with Apple in mobile device patent royalty fight with Qualcomm.
Apple Patent Details Controlling Your Smart Home from a Single Device
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a new Apple patent application on Thursday describing a system for controlling your smart home from a single device that can learn new functions. The patent sounds a lot like an iPhone with HomeKit, which is no coincidence at all.
Install iOS 10.3.3 Now to Fix the BroadPwn Security Vulnerability
If you haven’t installed the iOS 10.3.3 update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch yet, hop to it because it including a fix for the BroadPwn Wi-Fi security vulnerability.
Apple’s Clips App Updated With Disney and Pixar Effects
Apple’s Clips app got an update today, with posters and overlays from Disney and Pixar featuring characters from Toy Story and Inside Out.
Former AuthenTec Employee Settles Insider Trading Case from Apple Purchase
When Apple bought AuthenTec John Stimpson learned the hard way that insider trading is a really bad idea.
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Apple TV Single Sign-on Adds 10 More Service Providers
Ten more cable service providers just came on board for iOS 10’s Single Sign-on feature for the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad.
Apple Releases Logic 10.3.2 with New Drummers, Multiple New Editing Features
This update includes new content in the form of three new drummers, as well as several new features.
Here’s how to Use Amazon In Stores With Amazon Pay Places
Right now Amazon Pay Places is only available at TGI Friday’s in certain locations, and Amazon hasn’t said when it will roll out to more locations and with more partners.
Apple Releases watchOS 3.2.3 with Bug Fixes
Along with iOS 10.3.3, Apple released watchOS 3.2.3 on Wednesday for the original Apple Watch, along with Apple Watch Series 1 and 2.
Apple Releases iTunes 12.6.2 for Mac, a Maintenance Release
Apple’s patch notes say only, “This update includes minor app and performance improvements.”
Apple Releases tvOS 10.2.2, a Security Release
Apple notoriously doesn’t include patch notes for most tvOS releases, but like the other updates released on Wednesday, this is likely a maintenance and security release.
Apple Releases Security Updates for OS X Yosemite and El Capitan
Apple’s patch notes for both updates specify only that, “Security Update 2017-003 is recommended for all users and improves the security of OS X.”