Apple is rumored to launch the large 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus later this year with a screen resolution of 1242 x 2688 pixels. Now according to a Brazilian Apple news site iHelpBR, there were pieces of evidence found in the latest iOS 12 beta update that more or less confirms the resolution and suggests the iPhone X Plus will support iPad-like landscape mode. Continue reading “iOS 12 beta hints at rumoured iPhone X Plus with iPad-like landscape app design”
According to the research data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), smartphone vendors shipped a total of 342.0 million units in the Q2 2018, resulting in a 1.8% decline when compared to the 348.2 million units shipped in the second quarter of 2017. With this drop, it is the third consecutive quarter of year-over-year decline for the global smartphone market. Continue reading “Huawei surpasses Apple to become second biggest smartphone vendor worldwide with 54.2 million shipments in Q2 2018: IDC”
Apple is rumored to launch the new iPad Pro along with the three new iPhones, new Apple Watch, low-cost MacBook Air later this year. Now according to reports, the upcoming iPad Pro models will feature slightly smaller bodies, a relocated Smart Connector, and no headphone jack. Continue reading “Apple’s redesigned iPad Pro 2018 with TrueDepth sensor, FaceID, no 3.5mm headphone jack said to launch later this year”
According to Morgan Stanley’s Katy Huberty who is a noted Apple analyst, the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone despite being announced in September might not be available for sale until October. The major delay for this is because of the production problems with the innovative backlighting system. Continue reading “Entry-level 6.1-inch LCD iPhone 2018 might be delayed until October: Apple analyst”
Apple today is rolling out a new update for its brand new MacBook Pros that were released earlier this month. This update brings a fix for performance related issues and thermal management system under certain conditions. The bug especially drives the clock speeds of the MacBook Pro’s lower than necessary under heavy workloads. Continue reading “Apple MacBook Pro 2018 update brings fix for CPU throttling and thermal management bug”
Apple currently relies on Samsung for the supply of OLED displays for the iPhone X. However, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, China seems to be pushing itself in becoming a supplier of OLED displays to Apple. This comes as a part of its efforts to increase advanced manufacturing. Continue reading “China’s BOE Display said to supply OLED displays to Apple”
Apple 2018 MacBook Pro models said to have been equipped with “membrane” that prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism. In an internal document distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers, Apple seems to have confirmed the same. Continue reading “Apple 2018 MacBook Pro Keyboard features ‘Membrane’ to prevent dust from entering the ‘Butterfly Mechanism’”
Apple is widely rumored to be launching three new iPhones later this year in September. These three new iPhones include 5.8-inch iPhone X, a larger 6.46-inch iPhone X Plus, and a 6.1-inch model with iPhone X like feature. We have the schematics of the iPhones, dummy models, but nothing concrete so far. However, the glass panels of the three iPhones finally make their first appearance. Continue reading “Apple’s 2018 iPhone X 2nd Gen, iPhone X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone display panels surface”
Apple on the occasion of ‘World Emoji Day’ announced that more than 70 new emoji characters are coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac later this year via software update. These new emojis are based on the approved characters from Unicode 11.0. Continue reading “World Emoji Day: Apple previews over 70 new emojis including redhead, lobster, cupcakes, superhero that are coming to iOS devices”
Adobe, the popular maker of digital design programs is said to be launching a full-blown version of its Photoshop exclusively made for the Apple iPad. This as a part of its new strategy to make its products compatible across multiple devices and boost subscription sales. Continue reading “Adobe said to launch full version of Photoshop app for Apple iPad in Strategy Shift”
Apple today announced an investment fund list that it is planning in China to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources. This as a part of Apple’s commitment to address climate change and increase the use of renewable energy within its supply chain. Along with 10 initial suppliers, Apple will jointly invest nearly $300 million over the next four years into the China Clean Energy Fund.
Continue reading “Apple with ten initial suppliers to invest $300 million into the China Clean Energy fund”
Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities is back with yet another new investor’s note and this time according to the analyst, Apple is said to be working on launching 11-inch iPad Pro, refreshed Mac mini, Apple watch with large display, Airpower in fall. The newly updated portfolio will join the three iPhone models; 5.8″ OLED model, a new 6.5″ OLED model, and a new 6.1″ LCD variant. Continue reading “Apple will launch 11-inch iPad Pro, refreshed Mac mini, Apple watch with larger display, AirPower charger in fall: Kuo”
As we inch closer to the launch of new iPhones in the coming weeks, speculation surrounding the launch is already catching. According to a new research from BlueFin Research, Apple might discontinue the iPhone SE and iPhone X this year as focus shifts towards the “iPhone 9, iPhone 11, and iPhone 11 Plus. Continue reading “Apple may discontinue iPhone X and iPhone SE to focus on 2018 iPhones”
Apple almost a year after introducing the iOS 11 upgrade is still rolling out updates bettering the OS. The company now rolled out iOS 11.4.1 which is the fifteenth update post the iOS 11 introduction. While the 11.4.1 update doesn’t bring any major changes; it does bring bug fixes. Continue reading “Apple iOS 11.4.1 with USB restricted mode and bug fixes released for iPhone and iPad”
Apple introduced Siri Shortcuts app back at the WWDC during iOS 12 presentations, and today the company has finally released the app in beta for devices running iOS 12. However, the shortcuts beta is handled through TestFlight, with Request option that is available after logging in to the Developer Center. Continue reading “Apple releases Siri shortcuts beta app for iOS 12”
