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Apple sends end-of-life reminder to Aperture users, encourages migration to new Photos app Posted: 05 Mar 2015 11:12 AM PST Apple on Thursday notified customers who have previously purchased its Aperture photography software that the application will soon be removed from the Mac App Store, and invited those users to try the new Photos app as part of the OS X 10.10.3 public beta.

Disney's 'Show Your Disney Side' app for iPhone transforms you into your favorite character Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:57 AM PST Disney's new theme park-connected "Show Your Disney Side" app for iPhone lets users shoot a selfie and merge it with a famous character from one of the company's movies or attractions, such as Frozen, Star Tours, Pirates of the Caribbean, or the Haunted Mansion.

Apple rumored to further enhance personalization of Apple Watch with custom engravings Posted: 05 Mar 2015 10:06 AM PST People wanting to buy an Apple Watch may be able to ask for a custom engraving, much as the company has allowed with products like the iPad and iPod before it, although the option may not be available in time for the product's launch.

First look: Microsoft's all-new Office 2016 for Mac public preview Posted: 05 Mar 2015 09:00 AM PST Half a decade after Microsoft's last major update to Office for Mac, the venerable productivity suite returns anew with a Retina redesign, a modern codebase, and a host of new features -- and it's available today as a public preview. AppleInsider was given early access to the new apps and brings you a close-up view of Redmond's latest.

Rumor: Apple could launch iOS 8.2 next week, will expand capabilities of Health app Posted: 05 Mar 2015 08:12 AM PST The release of iOS 8.2 remains imminent, and could debut as soon as Apple's "Spring Forward" event next Monday, bringing a number of improvements to the iPhone's health app, along with the usual stability improvements and bug fixes.

Rumor: 12.9" iPad is latest Apple device claimed to feature next-gen IGZO display Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:55 AM PST Apple's upcoming 12.9-inch iPad -- commonly referred to as the "iPad Pro" -- will make use of an oxide LCD, most popularly known as Sharp's IGZO display technology, a new report from the company's supply chain claims.

Auto tech maker Continental wants to partner on rumored Apple Car Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:02 AM PST If Apple is in fact building an electric vehicle, German automotive company Continental hopes it will have a chance to partner on the final product, the company's CEO publicly said.

BMW says talks with Apple are not connected to producing a new car Posted: 05 Mar 2015 06:16 AM PST Recent negotiations between Apple and BMW weren't connected to developing a car, a BMW spokesman has said, citing discussions between the two parties as part of "regular talks."

Apple researching device waterproofing via vapor deposition, silicone seals Posted: 05 Mar 2015 02:06 AM PST A U.S. patent application published on Thursday reveals Apple is actively researching ways to make its products resistant to moisture, a feature sometimes attributed to "active" smartphone models marketed by competing smartphone manufacturers.

Rumored 12-inch MacBook Air with Retina display to launch in Q2, report says Posted: 04 Mar 2015 11:24 PM PST While rumors surrounding Apple's purported 12-inch MacBook Air have died down amid Apple Watch hype, a new report on Wednesday claims partner manufacturers have already started mass production of the device in preparation of a second quarter launch.

Apple's 'iPad Pro' might include USB expansion ports, new fast charging tech Posted: 04 Mar 2015 11:06 PM PST Following reports that claimed Apple was forced to push back its production timeline for a larger 12.9-inch iPad, new rumors suggest the company is looking to incorporate USB 3.0 connectivity and possibly ports for keyboards and a mouse.

Inside Greater China: An exclusive look at Apple Inc in Taiwan Posted: 04 Mar 2015 10:04 PM PST Apple has singled out Greater China--including mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan--as a primary growth center. AppleInsider took a trip to learn more, starting with a week exploring Taiwan.

Judges skeptical Apple suffered irreparable harm from Samsung patent infringement Posted: 04 Mar 2015 03:45 PM PST Apple's litigious crusade against Samsung trundled along in U.S. appellate court on Wednesday, but judges were skeptical of an argument claiming continued patent infringement by Samsung is causing Apple irreparable harm.

Apple reportedly pushes production of 'iPad Pro' to September due to low display yields Posted: 04 Mar 2015 02:34 PM PST A report on Wednesday claims Apple has pushed back plans to start mass production of a 12.9-inch iPad model due to poor display yields, and will move forward with a revised ramp up cycle set to start in September.

Apple in talks to become launch partner for cable-free HBO Now service Posted: 04 Mar 2015 01:00 PM PST Apple is in negotiations to make the Apple TV a launch destination for HBO's standalone streaming service reportedly called "HBO Now," which could launch in time for the fifth season of Game of Thrones premiering April 12, according to a new report.

Judge approves $415M settlement in 'no-poach' class-action case involving Apple, Google, others Posted: 04 Mar 2015 12:40 PM PST Apple, Google and other parties accused of being involved in an illegal "no-poach" employee policy may be on the verge of settling the class-action complaint, after the judge overseeing the lawsuit has given initial approval for their proposed $415 million settlement.

Yerba Buena Center getting 'Spring Forward' makeover for Monday's Apple Watch event Posted: 04 Mar 2015 12:28 PM PST As is its wont, Apple will greet attendees at its first event of 2015 with a customized graphic wrapping around the Yerba Buena Center, a process which began in earnest on Wednesday.

Apple reverses iTunes Store changes to become more indie-label friendly Posted: 04 Mar 2015 12:20 PM PST Apple has reversed course on some recent changes at the iTunes Store in order to make the shop more palatable to independent record labels, which voiced concerns that new algorithms would promote mainstream musicians at the expense of lesser-known acts.

Questionable screenshots claim to show updated 13" MacBook Air with 1.6GHz Intel Broadwell CPU Posted: 04 Mar 2015 11:50 AM PST Screenshots that surfaced Wednesday on a Chinese web forum purport to show details of a forthcoming MacBook Air refresh that would bring Intel's latest Broadwell chips to Apple's ultraportable, though there is some question as to the shots' validity.