Husain Sumra

Husain is a former Contributing Editor at MacRumors. When not covering Apple he's writing about movies, watching movies, planning Disneyland trips and dreaming of Back to the Future hover boards for all.

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Tim Cook to Speak at 2015 WSJ.D Conference in October

Thursday September 10, 2015 5:46 pm PDT by
The Wall Street Journal today revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will speak at the WSJ.D conference in October. The conference brings together tech CEOs, founders and pioneers to "explore the most exciting tech opportunities emerging around the world." This marks the second consecutive year Cook has spoken at the conference. Last year, Cook commented on an array of topics, including Apple...
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Apple Debuts 'Get Ready to Pre-Order' Option for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Wednesday September 9, 2015 9:35 pm PDT by
Alongside its new purchase pages for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, Apple debuted a website feature called "Get Ready to Pre-Order", an attempt to streamline the pre-ordering process in what is frequently a hectic and potentially confusing time for some would-be iPhone purchasers. The option, which is available both online and in the Apple Store app, allows users to enter their wireless account...
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Apple Increases AppleCare+ Prices and Service Fees for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Wednesday September 9, 2015 8:50 pm PDT by
While Apple didn't discuss AppleCare+ pricing as it unveiled the new iPhone 6s and 6 Plus today at its "Hey Siri" event, the Cupertino company did unveil new pricing for the service on its website. AppleCare+ for both devices is $129.99 while its service fee is $99.99. This is an increase from the pricing for iPhone 6 and earlier models, which are priced at $99.99 for AppleCare+ and $79.99 for ...
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Apple's 3D Touch Video Confirms 1715 mAh iPhone 6s Battery

Wednesday September 9, 2015 8:28 pm PDT by
Last month, rumors and photos of a battery that looked very similar to an iPhone battery suggested that the iPhone 6s' battery capacity would be lower than the iPhone 6's. Today at Apple's "Hey Siri" event, a video that showed off 3D Touch revealed the iPhone 6's battery capacity. In the video the iPhone 6s is dismantled and viewers can see that the battery is marked "1715 mAh". This...
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Speck: Our iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cases Fit iPhone 6s and 6s Plus

Wednesday September 9, 2015 6:48 pm PDT by
Last week, MacRumors reported that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus would be slightly thicker than the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, confirming months of rumors that the latest iPhones would be thicker. iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users looking to upgrade may have been worried their existing cases would not fit the thicker models, but case manufacturer Speck has taken to its Facebook to announce that its older cases...
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Logitech Debuts First Third-Party Keyboard Case for iPad Pro

Wednesday September 9, 2015 5:58 pm PDT by
Earlier today Apple announced its long-rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro at its "Hey Siri" special event. The new iPad model was introduced alongside a new Microsoft Surface-like Smart Keyboard, which connects to the iPad Pro via the three-dot Smart Connector. Now, Logitech has announced its own keyboard case for the iPad Pro, making it the first third-party manufacturer to produce an accessory for the...
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SteelSeries' Nimbus MFi Controller is the First Apple TV Gamepad

Wednesday September 9, 2015 5:26 pm PDT by
When Apple unveiled the new Apple TV and its ability to play games at its "Hey Siri" event earlier today, the company glossed over the fact that MFi gamepad controllers for iPhone and iPad would be compatible with the new device. However, after the event, SteelSeries announced the brand new Nimbus gamepad controller would be the first made specifically for the Apple TV. “SteelSeries is at...
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Apple TV App Size Limited to 200 MB Local Storage, Has 2 GB RAM

Wednesday September 9, 2015 4:48 pm PDT by
Earlier today Apple revealed the long-awaited fourth-generation Apple TV, which includes an App Store that allows developers to create apps and games for users to download. The new Apple TV also comes with either 32 GB or 64 GB of local storage. However, Apple's new App Programming Guide for tvOS, first spotted by developer Steve Troughton-Smith, includes some interesting insights into how...
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Apple Announces iPhone Upgrade Program for Annual iPhone Purchasers

Wednesday September 9, 2015 12:09 pm PDT by
Today at its "Hey Siri" special event, Apple announced a brand new program at its retail stores called the iPhone Upgrade Program. The program is designed for users who want to have the newest iPhone every year, and even comes with AppleCare+ included. Those who sign up for the program will be able to trade-in their current iPhone for a new model after 12 monthly installments are made, starting a ...
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Apple Announces New Apple TV With Siri, App Store, New User Interface and Remote

Wednesday September 9, 2015 11:07 am PDT by
Apple today announced the much-anticipated fourth-generation Apple TV at its "Hey Siri" media event in San Francisco, California. The new Apple TV was constructed on a foundation encompassing powerful hardware, a modern operating system, a new user experience with deep Siri integration, tools for developers, and most importantly, an App Store. The Apple TV runs "tvOS," with a revamped iOS...
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Apple Announces Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil for New iPad Pro

Wednesday September 9, 2015 10:44 am PDT by
Today at its "Hey Siri" special event, Apple announced two brand new accessories for the newly-announced iPad Pro. The Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil both allow iPad Pro users to have more tactile experiences for heavy-duty work that a touch-screen alone can't sustain, increasing productivity. The Smart Keyboard comes built into a Smart Cover and uses the Smart Dome Switch from the...
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Apple to Partner With Hermes For New Apple Watch Bands and Watch Faces

Wednesday September 9, 2015 10:24 am PDT by
Today at its "Hey Siri" event, Apple announced a partnership with Hermes to create a special Apple Watch collection called Apple Watch Hermes. The new collection will feature three brand new bands and watch faces. The watch bands will include the Double Tour, Single Tour, and the Cuff. Uncompromising craftsmanship. Pioneering innovation. Groundbreaking functionality. Apple Watch Hermès is...
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Sphero Announces iPhone-Controlled BB-8 Droid From 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Thursday September 3, 2015 4:26 pm PDT by
Sphero, the company responsible for creating robotic balls that can be controlled by iPhones, today announced a remote-controlled BB-8, a droid from the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." While BB-8 can be controlled with an iPhone, it also comes with a patrol mode that allows the droid to roam around by himself. Users can also design their own routes and have BB-8 follow them....
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Apple Reportedly Exploring Producing Original TV Shows

Monday August 31, 2015 5:09 pm PDT by
Apple has been having early discussions with Hollywood executives about producing original video programming in a bid to potentially compete against companies like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu, according to a new report from Variety. Sources indicate the Cupertino, Calif. colossus has held preliminary conversations in recent weeks with executives in Hollywood to suss out their interest in...
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Sketchy Photo of Claimed 'iPhone 6s Plus' Box Surfaces Alongside Rumor of Smaller Battery

Wednesday August 26, 2015 9:16 pm PDT by
A new photo obtained by cnBeta [Google Translate] (via Mac Otakara [-text=&act=url">Google Translate]) allegedly shows off what appears to be the packaging of the upcoming iPhone 6s Plus. The photo depicts a standard white iPhone box, similar to what Apple has used as packaging for previous phones. The box is unfolded and has what appears to be a gold iPhone 6s Plus on the front, a gold...
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Jony Ive and Jimmy Iovine to Speak at Vanity Fair 'New Establishment' Summit in October

Wednesday August 26, 2015 5:04 pm PDT by
Vanity Fair today announced its speaker lineup for the 2015 New Establishment Summit, revealing that Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive as well as Beats cofounder Jimmy Iovine will be attending as speakers. This is the second year in a row Ive is attending as a speaker. Last year, Ive detailed Apple's design process in his talk, explaining that he and his fellow designers gather around tables ...
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Samsung Launches $1 Trial Program for iPhone Users

Thursday August 20, 2015 9:32 pm PDT by
Samsung today launched a new promotion called Ultimate Test Drive, a program designed to get iPhone users to switch away from their Apple devices to Samsung ones (via Engadget). The Test Drive coincides with the launch of Samsung's newest devices, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. For just one dollar, you can try one of our latest Samsung phones for 30 days with no obligation....
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Apple to Demote iPod Stock to Accessory Shelves In Retail Stores

Tuesday August 18, 2015 8:58 pm PDT by
Apple will relocate iPod stock from the sales floor and back storage area to the accessory shelves and remove the iPad-based Smart Signs that sit next to many display devices starting on Wednesday, according to a new report from 9to5Mac. The changes are an effort by Apple to simplify the shopping experience in its retail stores. Apple is preparing to make significant changes to its stores to ...
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Court Rejects Samsung's Latest Appeal in Patent Case

Thursday August 13, 2015 7:44 pm PDT by
The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals today rejected Samsung's latest appeal in its patent infringement case with Apple without comment, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The appeal was Samsung's effort to get the court to reconsider a central part of the ruling, which would account for $400 million of the $548 million in damages owed to Apple. Samsung had urged the Federal Circuit ...
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Apple Updates Boot Camp With Windows 10 Support

Wednesday August 12, 2015 9:36 pm PDT by
Apple today released an update to Boot Camp with support for Microsoft Windows 10, according to a new support document. The update, Boot Camp 6, is still propagating and is not yet available for OS X. However, several MacRumors forum members have noted the update is available within Windows partitions in Boot Camp, Apple's tool to allow Intel Mac owners to dual boot OS X and Windows. Boot...