Yahoo is looking to compete with Siri, Google Now and Cortana

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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer thinks that Yahoo can take on mobile search/personal assistants such as Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Now and Microsoft’s Cortana.

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Bug causes iOS devices to go into an endless boot cycle

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A bug in iOS 8 allows other users to send apps that in some cases causes your iPhone or iPad to go into an endless boot cycle. This flaw was demonstrated by researches working for Skycure, who demoed the attack on Tuesday.

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Apple offers some developers a chance to get the Apple Watch by April 28

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Apple is sending invites to developers in random offering a change to purchase an Apple Watch with guaranteed delivery by April 28th, Tuesday. Developers who are receiving email from Apple were asked to register for 42mm Apple Watch Sport with a Blue Sport Band on the developer’s website using their registered id. Apple says that the quantities are limited. Continue reading “Apple offers some developers a chance to get the Apple Watch by April 28”

Whatsapp Voice Calling for iPhone Now Available

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People who use Whatsapp on their iPhones will be delighted to know that an update has just been released that adds calling functionality over Whatsapp. The update also brings in several other improvements.

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Apple Macbook 2015 Hands On

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Form over function. That was the the standard reaction to the Macbook Air when it launched back in 2008. Fast forward a couple of years and it has become the industry standard for laptop design. With that in mind, the new Macbook seems like a glimpse into the future for many but the bigger question being forgotten is whether the laptop is ready for today. Continue reading “Apple Macbook 2015 Hands On”

Apple Watch Hands On & Gallery

The Apple Watch is proving to be a resounding success from a sales perspective. It is believed that initial pre orders have already exceeded the number of Android Wear watches sold every year and all this is while most buyers haven’t even got their hands on the smart-watch yet. While the jury is out on the utility of smart-watches altogether, we spent some time with an Apple Watch in Beijing to see if it meets the expectations set by the hype around it.
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Apple Watch pre-orders surpass 2.3 million as per estimates

Apple Watch, the first wearable from the company will hit stores on April 24th. A latest analyst report Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple Watch per-orders have crossed 2.3 million units.

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Apple acquires camera technology company LinX

Apple as acquired Israeli camera technology firm LinX. The financial details of the deal are not disclosed but CNBC says that it is estimated at $20 million.

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Founded in 2011, LinX specializes in “multi-aperture imaging technology” for DSLR-quality images. The company’s cameras use multiple sensors to capture both 2D and 3D image. It also creates sensors with multiple lenses to help capture several images at the same time. The pictures can then be blended together into a single image, allowing for changing the image focus afterwards.

Apple confirmed the acquisition with its standard statement when it has bought a company. “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,”

In June 2014, LinX announced its first multi-aperture cameras designed for smartphones. LinX cameras are smaller in height than the regular mobile camera, but it delivers better quality and more detailed image. LinX claims that its camera systems also create better images in low light conditions, and faster exposure times in standard indoor light.

Apple schedules WWDC 2015 for June 8

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Apple just announced that it’s 26th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) for this year has been scheduled for June 8 till June 12 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. The company would reveal about the future of iOS and OS X at the event. It introduced Swift, a new programming language for OS X and iOS apps last year, this year it is expected introduce new features for Swift. Apple is also rumored to introduce new Apple TV and new streaming music service at this year’s event. This year’s invite says The epicenter of change. Continue reading “Apple schedules WWDC 2015 for June 8”

Apple hits $1 billion in revenues for FY 2014-15 in India

Apple has clocked $1 billion in revenue in the Indian market for the fiscal year 2014-15, according to a report from The Times Of India. The company has reported a good revenue owing to strong sales of iPhone  6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

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iPad Mini 4 rear casing leaked in images and video

Live photos and a video of alleged iPad Mini 4 has surfaced online. The photos that are posted by French website Nowehereelse show “iPad mini 4″ chassis, packing a design that brings it closer to the iPad Air 2.

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Apple Maps now offers hotel reviews from TripAdvisor and Booking.com

Apple is making Apple Maps more powerful with TripAdvisor and Booking.com integration. The latest update to Apple Maps brings hotel reviews from these two websites.

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