Features Hardware The Year in Tech: 2014 Top Stories Page 8 : Apple By TechSpot Staff December 29, 2014 TechSpot is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Facebook Twitter Reddit RSS Comments Apple Tech Culture Hardware Software The Web CPU/Graphics Gaming Mobile Apple Google Microsoft IT Security Apple January Happy birthday: Apple Macintosh turns 30 today Apple's App Store sales topped $10 billion last year, over $1 billion in December alone February Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms talks with Apple, says acquisition is unlikely at this point Steve Jobs reportedly wanted Sony VAIO laptops to run Mac OS X March How a misunderstanding with Steve Jobs led to the no-button Apple Pro Mouse Apple unveils CarPlay, calls it "the best iPhone experience on four wheels" Apple just patented a Siri-powered smart home system Apple launches cheaper 8 GB iPhone 5c, finally discontinues iPad 2 April Apple's 'Spaceship' campus detailed in leaked video May Eddy Cue says Apple's best product pipeline in 25 years is coming in 2014 Apple buys Beats for $3 billion, co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to work under Eddy Cue June Apple's OS X 10.10 Yosemite: big UI overhaul, introduces "continuity," free release coming this fall The new $1,099 iMac's 8GB of RAM is soldered in and not upgradeable Apple iOS 8: better desktop integration, new keyboard, a ton of developer features, coming this fall iOS 7's Activation Lock feature responsible for fewer stole iPhones July Apple responds to 'backdoor' services in iOS, claims they are for troubleshooting technical issues Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display updated with Haswell CPUs, more RAM Apple to launch public OS X Yosemite beta program tomorrow Apple, IBM set aside decades-old rivalry to team up on iPhone and iPad apps August Judge denies Apple's bid for a permanent injunction against Samsung September Apple sets a new overnight record for iPhone pre-orders It's official: Apple announces iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Apple Watch is here: all-new UI, tons of customization, two sizes, meet the digital crown Apple reportedly teaming up with Amex, Visa, and MasterCard on iPhone 6 payments system Nearly half of all iOS devices are already running iOS 8 Apple responds to bent iPhone 6 Plus phenomenon, says only nine people have contacted them Apple shows off its iPhone 6 stress test facilities Drone captures first look at Apple's new "spaceship" campus U2 is working with Apple to create a new digital music format HealthKit bug delays launch of third-party fitness and health apps on iOS 8 Apple apologizes for iOS 8.0.1 debacle, recommends downgrade until iOS 8.0.2 arrives Tim Cook says Apple will improve iCloud security following photo hacks Apple issues statement on celeb photo hack, says iCloud / Find my iPhone not to blame Developer reported iCloud brute-force password hack to Apple nearly six month ago Apple says 'vast majority' of Mac users safe from Bash bug, patch coming soon Tim Cook details Apple's privacy policies in open letter, takes indirect potshots at Google Apple sells 10 million iPhones during first weekend without its largest market iOS 8 (finally) delivers third-party keyboard support for iDevices Apple dives into mobile payments with NFC-powered Apple Pay October Apple unveils the 5K Retina iMac with "the world's highest resolution display" GT Advanced supplier agreement reveals $50 million penalty for Apple product leaks Apple unveils iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 with marginal improvements Apple forcing iOS developers to use 64-bit code in 2015 Apple announces iOS 8.1 with Apple Pay, OS X Yosemite out today Buyer beware: RAM inside new Mac mini isn't user replaceable Apple's sapphire supplier files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Apple urging record labels to reduce streaming rates, wants to offer Beats Music for $5 per month November The iPhone 6 was supposed to have a sapphire screen; here are several reasons why it doesn't Apple reportedly taps longtime partner Foxconn to make sapphire glass Apple to allow third-party accessory makers to use its Lightning port next year Foxconn to spend $2.6 billion over the next two years to build dedicated Apple display plant Three weeks in, Apple Pay is off to a solid start December Apple wins decade-old, billion-dollar iPod antitrust lawsuit Steve Wozniak debunks Apple's fabled garage start Apple reveals its Best of 2014 app, game and media lists If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing. Ad-free TechSpot experience while supporting our work Our promise: All reader contributions will go toward funding more content That means: More tech features, more benchmarks and analysis Next Page Google