WatchOS 5.1.2 for Apple Watch Series 4 to bring ECG functionality, according to an internal Apple Store training document. The version is currently in beta testing. WatchOS 5.1.2 will feature an ECG app that can indicate whether your heart rhythm shows signs of atrial fibrillation, a serious form of irregular heart rhythm, or a normal sinus rhythm. Continue reading “Watch OS 5.1.2 to bring ECG functionality to Apple Watch Series 4”
Apple is said to be planning to discount the price of the iPhone XR model in Japan by offering subsidies to Japanese carriers, according to a new report. The price discount of the iPhone XR which costs $749 could come as early as next week. This is very rare for Apple to slash the price of a model within a month off the release. Continue reading “Apple said to be planning iPhone XR price slash in Japan owing to poor reception, restart iPhone X production”
Apple has acquired Silk Labs, an AI startup that focuses on making AI software “lightweight enough” for consumer hardware like cameras and speakers. Silk’s website says that it aims to “bring next-generation visual and audio intelligence to connected products” with “state-of-the-art image and audio recognition.” Continue reading “Apple acquires AI startup Silk Labs”
Apple is said to be planning on bringing a low-cost Apple TV dongle similar to Amazon’s Fire Stick and Google Chromecast, according to a new report. The company has also held talks and discussions for the product which would be priced lower than the Apple TV. Continue reading “Apple said to be planning on Chromecast-like Apple TV Dongle to promote upcoming streaming service”
Recently it was reported that Apple has cut the additional production of the iPhone XR owing to the poor reception. Now according to report from WSJ, the company has cut production orders for all three iPhone models launched in September in recent weeks. Continue reading “Apple said to have cut down additional production of all three iPhones”
Even though Microsoft fixed the data loss issue and resumed the Windows 10 October update, few users are reporting iCloud for Windows compatibility issues. As reported, the latest version of Windows 10 is incompatible with the latest version of iCloud. However, Microsoft and Apple are said to be working together to resolve the issues. Continue reading “Microsoft acknowledges iCloud Windows 10 October 2018 build compatibility issue”
In the latest research note, Ming-Chi Kuo has cut his shipping estimates for the iPhone XR due to several factors. This might the result of the higher demand for the iPhone XS and the older models. He is reducing his iPhone shipment forecasts by 15–20% for the first quarter of 2019. This news falls in line with reports of Apple canceling additional production of iPhone XR owing to poor reception.
Continue reading “Apple iPhone XR lifecycle shipment estimates down by 30 Million: Kuo”
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out with yet another investors note that mostly covers antenna technology for the 2019 iPhones. The company is said to move away from the Liquid Crystal Polymer antenna technology, and shift towards a new combination of Modified PI tech. Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhones said to come with new combination of antenna technology: Kuo”
Apple is rumored to be working on a pair of over-the-ear headphones, while the details regarding the product were pretty slim so far, a newly granted patent titled “System and method for automatic right-left ear detection for headphones,” reveals what Apple might be planning. The patent describes a pair of headphones that would be reversible, automatically adjusting which ear cup is the right or left based on how you put them on. Continue reading “Apple patents hint at over-the-ear headphones that could be reversible”
Amazon has signed a deal with Apple to expand the company’s products on its site worldwide. Amazon confirmed that it will soon start selling more Apple products directly and this will also include the latest iPad Pro, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and Apple Watch Series 4, as well as Apple’s lineup of Beats headphones. The Amazon-Apple deal is available in US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and India. Continue reading “Amazon inks deal with Apple to sell iPhones and iPads in India and other markets”
GigSky has officially launched the eSIM service for iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr to its North American and worldwide mobile data plans. For this functionality, you need to update to iOS 12.1 update which Apple rolled out last week. Users can complete the process of eSIM conversion from GigSky app. Continue reading “GigSky brings eSIM support for iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs and Xs Max”
Apple’s Clips app gets a new update that brings more great content for video creation. The new version of Clips adds six Selfie Scenes. The Selfie Scenes use the TrueDepth camera system to allow users to record themselves against immersive, animated backdrops including a beautiful rainforest, a mad scientist’s lab and even an action-packed scene from Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2. Continue reading “Apple Clips update brings six new Selfie Scenes, three new filters and much more”
While it is rumored that Apple would introduce the new AirPods with Siri integration at the October 30th event, but surprisingly didn’t mention any detail. Now, new AirPods listings were added to the Bluetooth regulatory database on November 1, 2018, suggesting a refreshed version of the accessory could be coming in the near future. Continue reading “Apple AirPods 2 with ‘Hey Siri’ integration listed on Bluetooth regulator database”
Following the reports of Watch Series 4 getting bricked, Apple halted the WatchOS 5.1 update which was rolled out on October 31st. However, the company has now resumed the update with a fix that caused the Watch Series 4 non-functional. Continue reading “Apple WatchOS 5.1.1 with group FaceTime, 70 new emojis and more released”
