Apple HomePod costs $216 to build

Apple HomePod speaker which recently went on sale is said to cost $216, according to an analysis by TechInsights. The HomePod speaker is Apple’s first attempt at speakers in a decade which is now generating thinner profit margins compared to other products like the Apple Watch and iPhone.  Continue reading “Apple HomePod costs $216 to build”

HomePod teardown reveals it is built to last but harder to repair, scores 1 out of 10 rating

Apple’s HomePod went on sale recently and as usual, iFixit has already done a teardown of it revealing some key details about the latest Apple product. The Apple HomePod has scored a 1/10 on the repairability scale. iFixit says that it was one of the hardest ever projects. It is not surprising why Apple is charging $279 to replace damaged HomePod without AppleCare+. Continue reading “HomePod teardown reveals it is built to last but harder to repair, scores 1 out of 10 rating”

Apple said to integrate Animojis into FaceTime, bring tabs for iPad apps with iOS 12

Apple is said to be working on bringing Animoji characters to the upcoming iPads, thanks to the inclusion of Face ID, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. Furthermore, the company will bring its Animoji to FaceTime thus giving the ability to iOS users to use virtual emojis on faces.  Continue reading “Apple said to integrate Animojis into FaceTime, bring tabs for iPad apps with iOS 12”

iOS 11.3 beta 2 adds new ‘Battery Health’ feature, iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus less affected by performance management

Apple has rolled out the iOS 11.3 beta 2 update to the developers adding a new ‘Battery Health’ Feature in the battery department. This inclusion details more about the battery, the maximum capacity of your iPhone’s battery and whether or not it is able to operate at peak capacity. Continue reading “iOS 11.3 beta 2 adds new ‘Battery Health’ feature, iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus less affected by performance management”

2018 iPhones to use Intel modems exclusively, ditching Qualcomm: KGI

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Rumors about the 2018 iPhone models keep growing head of the official announcement later this year, thanks to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Back in November last year he said that the 2018 iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO technology.  He has also said that 70%-80% of the modem chips for 2018 iPhone models will come from Intel and the remaining will use Qualcomm modems. Continue reading “2018 iPhones to use Intel modems exclusively, ditching Qualcomm: KGI”

Apple iPhone, Apple Watch get a price hike in India after increase in import duty

As the Indian government at the Union Budget 2018-19 announced an increase in import duty on mobile phones from 15% to 20% last week, Apple has increased the price of its iPhones, including its iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X smartphones as well as Apple Watch models in the country. This is the second price hike in less than 2 months after a recent price hike in December when the duty was increased from 10% to 15% in the country. Continue reading “Apple iPhone, Apple Watch get a price hike in India after increase in import duty”

Apple investigating iPhone X incoming calls delay glitch

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Some users of the iPhone X took it to the Apple support community, Twitter, and Reddit to complain about a glitch that is causing a delay in the incoming calls. The small number of iPhone X units that are affected are not turning on the display for a brief period when receiving a call despite ringing.  Continue reading “Apple investigating iPhone X incoming calls delay glitch”

Apple acknowledges iPhone 7 ‘No Service’ issue, launches repair program

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Apple has acknowledged that a small percentage of iPhone 7 models are affected by ‘No Service’ issue and has announced a repair program for the models affected by the issue. The company says that the iPhone 7 with models number A1660 manufactured between September 2016 and February 2018 and sold in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, and the U.S are having the issue.  Continue reading “Apple acknowledges iPhone 7 ‘No Service’ issue, launches repair program”

Apple reports record $20.1 billion profit on $88.3 billion revenue in FY Q1 2018, 77.3 million iPhones sold

Apple has reported all-time record quarterly revenue of $88.3 billion, up 13% over last year with a all-time record net profit of $20.1 billion in their earnings for the financial year Q4 2018 that ended December 30, 2017. Apple reported quarterly earnings per diluted share of $3.89, up 16% from a year ago, also an all-time record. During earnings call Tim Cook said that the growth was broad-based and a key driver was iPhone, which generated its highest revenue ever. Continue reading “Apple reports record $20.1 billion profit on $88.3 billion revenue in FY Q1 2018, 77.3 million iPhones sold”

Apple confirms US govt inquiries over throttling aged iPhones

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Apple today confirmed that it had received inquiries from U.S govt agencies over a software update that is slowed down aged iPhones’ performance and also clarified that it is responding to them. According to the sources, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are said to be investigating Apple to see whether it has violated any securities laws concerning its disclosures. Continue reading “Apple confirms US govt inquiries over throttling aged iPhones”

Apple’s manufacturer Wistron nears land deal in Bengaluru, to invest $157 million: Report

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Apple’s Taiwan manufacturer Wistron Corp is said to be on the verge of closing a land deal in Bengaluru and is also is likely to invest about $157 million to develop the site, according to a latest report from Reuters. Continue reading “Apple’s manufacturer Wistron nears land deal in Bengaluru, to invest $157 million: Report”

Apple said to delay major iOS features to focus on reliability and performance for iOS 12

Apple has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. The company’s inability to be transparent enough with the battery throttling issue dented the brand’s credibility among the common audience. And, now for the same reason, we hear that Apple is said to have been delayed some major iOS features like the re-designed home screen, in-car user interfaces, improvements to core apps to focus on reliability and performance for iOS 12. Continue reading “Apple said to delay major iOS features to focus on reliability and performance for iOS 12”

Apple iPhone SE 2 unlikely to feature wireless charging, Face ID and bezel-less design: KGI

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Apple iPhone SE 2 has been in the new for quite some time and today we are hearing more about the phone as the KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a research note today that casts doubt on the features of the iPhone SE 2. In the new research note, Kuo states that Apple doesn’t have enough spare development resources to focus on launching another iPhone since the company is planning for 3 iPhones this year. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2 unlikely to feature wireless charging, Face ID and bezel-less design: KGI”

Apple said to be working on three MacBooks with Apple co-processors, new iPad expected this fall

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Apple is said to be working on three new MacBooks with company’s homegrown co-processors similar to the T2 chip seen in the iMac Pro and the T1 chip on the 2016 MacBook Pro, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report further claims that Apple is expected to launch new iPad towards the end of this year. Continue reading “Apple said to be working on three MacBooks with Apple co-processors, new iPad expected this fall”

Apple iPhone X Plus, iPhone X 2018 said to feature 4GB RAM, bigger two-cell batteries: KGI

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Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities is back again with a trio of new investor notes that offers new light on the upcoming iPhones; the iPhone X, X Plus, and an entry-level 6.1-inch iPhone. The Analyst previously stated that Apple likely to introduce two new iPhones with OLED panels and an iPhone with an LCD display. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X Plus, iPhone X 2018 said to feature 4GB RAM, bigger two-cell batteries: KGI”