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iOS 10.3 beta brings Find My AirPods, Cricket updates for Siri and more

iOS 10.3 Siri Cricket updates and Find my Airpods

Apple has released iOS 10.3 beta for developers that brings several new features including a feature that helps you find misplaced AirPods. It keeps track of the last known location where AirPods were connected to an iOS device over Bluetooth. It also allows users to play a sound to locate a lost AirPod. It also brings cricket sports scores and stats for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council for Siri. Continue reading “iOS 10.3 beta brings Find My AirPods, Cricket updates for Siri and more”

Apple reportedly picks Wistron as the main iPhone manufacturer in India

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Apple has picked Wistron as the primary iPhone manufacturer for India, according to a latest report from Digitimes. Wistron will be the lead supplier for 2017 iPhones which are expected to be dubbed as iPhone 8. Continue reading “Apple reportedly picks Wistron as the main iPhone manufacturer in India”

Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 Billion over royalties, Qualcomm says Apple’s claims are baseless

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Apple has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm saying that Qualcomm has been charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with. This comes days after Qualcomm was sued by US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for anti-competitive practices relating to maintain its monopoly in the supply of a key semiconductor device used in cell phones and other consumer products. Continue reading “Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 Billion over royalties, Qualcomm says Apple’s claims are baseless”

Indian Government would like Apple to have a base in India, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Apple has been striving for over a year to open retail stores in India and the company is also mulling to start manufacturing iPhones in the country. It looks like this could soon be a reality as Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said India will consider Apple’s request for incentives to invest in the country with an “open mind”.
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Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone 8 to reportedly sport highest water-resistance rating

Two major flagships of 2017 – Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 are tipped to sport highest water-resistance rating, according to a latest report from The Investor.
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Apple, Carl Zeiss tipped to be working on AR glasses

Apple and Carl Zeiss are teaming up to work on Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, according to AR/VR evangelist Robert Scoble who cited an unnamed employee at Zeiss. He further added that the pair of AR glasses could debut next year. Continue reading “Apple, Carl Zeiss tipped to be working on AR glasses”

Flipkart Apple Fest: Rs. 5000 off on iPhone 7, up to Rs. 10000 off on Apple Watch and more

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Flipkart has started ‘The Apple Fest’ today in which it offers good deals on iPhone, Apple Watch and accessories, including flip covers for iPhone, dongles and adapters. It also offers up to Rs. 23,000 off on exchange of old smartphones. Check out all the offers below. Continue reading “Flipkart Apple Fest: Rs. 5000 off on iPhone 7, up to Rs. 10000 off on Apple Watch and more”

Apple is said to be working on three iPads for 2017

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Apple is said to be working on three new iPads that will be released later this year. The latest bit of news comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to release another iPad with 10-10.5 inch bezel less display along with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2 and 9.7-inch iPad. Continue reading “Apple is said to be working on three iPads for 2017”

Apple to meet government officials on Jan. 25 to discuss iPhone manufacturing in India

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It was reported last month that Apple is expected to start assembling iPhones in India by April 2017. Now according to a latest PTI report Apple team will meet a group of senior officials from IT and finance ministries on January 25 to discuss its demands for setting up a manufacturing unit in the country. The iPhone maker is said to also seek some incentives.
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Apple celebrates 10-year iPhone anniversary, says ‘the best is yet to come’

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Apple on January 9th celebrates the tenth anniversary of the first iPhone that was introduced at the Macworld 2007 in San Francisco by Steve Jobs. He introduced the first iPhone as ” A widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone and a breakthrough internet communications device.” Continue reading “Apple celebrates 10-year iPhone anniversary, says ‘the best is yet to come’”

Apple’s App Store shatters record on New Year day with $240 million in purchases

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In a recent announcement, the Cupertino giant Apple revealed that the company has generated revenue of more than $20 billion for developers in 2016. Since 2008, developers have earned over $60 billion, creating apps across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac. Continue reading “Apple’s App Store shatters record on New Year day with $240 million in purchases”

Top 10 iPhone 7 tips and tricks

The latest generation iPhone is one of the best smartphones currently available in the market and that’s beyond any shadow of doubt. While you are getting used to not having a 3.5mm audio jack, there’s a lot more unique offering that comes packed with Apple’s newest smartphone.

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We have made an attempt to compile a list of things that you may not know. Continue reading “Top 10 iPhone 7 tips and tricks”

Apple said to be working on 5-inch iPhone with vertical dual cameras

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Apple is said to debut a 5-inch iPhone with vertical dual cameras, according to a latest report from Japanese outlet Macotakara. Citing unnamed sources, the report said the dual-camera setup similar to what we have seen on the iPhone 7 Plus this year. However, the dual cameras will be arranged vertically and not horizontally.
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Pokemon Go finally arrives on the Apple Watch

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In September, it was announced that Pokemon Go will be launched for Apple Watch. Finally, the game that is now available on the Apple Watch and you can start searching for Pokemon or hatch pokémon eggs on your wrist. Continue reading “Pokemon Go finally arrives on the Apple Watch”

Nokia sues Apple over alleged patent infringements in the US and Europe

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Nokia has filed a number of complaints against Apple in Germany and the US, alleging that Apple has infringed a number of Nokia patents. The Finnish company says the complaint includes “32 patents in suit across all of the actions, covering technologies such as display, user interface, software, antenna, chipsets and video coding.

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