Apple rebrands iTunes Connect to App Store Connect

Apple today has officially rebranded the iTunes Connect to App Store Connect and it confirmed the same in developer blog. There will no change in terms of functionality and it offers the same thing as iTunes Connect. It also includes a brand new iOS app to make the process of uploading, submitting, and managing applications easier. Continue reading “Apple rebrands iTunes Connect to App Store Connect”

Apple tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos, zero sign-in and TV app improvements announced

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Apple at the WWDC along with iOS 12, ARKit 2, macOS, watchOS has also introduced the tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos, zero sign-in, and TV app improvements. The tvOS 12 update will be a free upgrade to TV users. Continue reading “Apple tvOS 12 with Dolby Atmos, zero sign-in and TV app improvements announced”

Apple introduces ARKit 2 with shared experiences, object detection, measure app and more

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Apple at the WWDC 2018 event has announced the ARKit 2 platform which would allow developers to integrate shared experiences, persistent AR experiences, object detection, and image tracking to make AR apps even more dynamic. The company is also introducing a new measure app for iOS which uses AR to measure the size of real-world objects. Continue reading “Apple introduces ARKit 2 with shared experiences, object detection, measure app and more”

How to install iOS 12 Beta without developer account

Apple at the WWDC 2018 event few hours back introduced the iOS 12- next major software upgrade to iPhones, iPads. While the official stable roll out starts from September and public beta starts later this month, the company has made the first beta update available to developers to collect feedback and improve the OS for stability. However, there is a way to install the iOS 12 beta update without having a developers account.  Continue reading “How to install iOS 12 Beta without developer account”

Here’s what to expect from Apple at WWDC 2018

Apple will kickstart the WWDC event later today where the company will introduce the next major upgrades to iOS, macOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and many other hardware products like the AirPods, AirPower, and if everything falls into place, we might see the iPhone SE 2. In this article lets run down things and see what to expect from Apple at WWDC 2018. Continue reading “Here’s what to expect from Apple at WWDC 2018”

Apple said to be expanding advertising business with third-party apps

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Apple is now looking into expanding its advertising business with new network for apps as the company is now planning to move beyond just selling hardware products to pushing services. According to a report from WSJ, Apple over the year said to have met with Snap Inc., Pinterest Inc., and other companies in participating in the Apple network that would distribute ads across their collective apps. Continue reading “Apple said to be expanding advertising business with third-party apps”

Unicode 11.0 brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more

Unicode 11.0

Unicode published the final Emoji 11.0 list of Emojis for 2018 back in February and today the company announced that the 11.0 will arrive on June 5th. This brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more. Continue reading “Unicode 11.0 brings 66 new emojis including softball, kangaroo, partying face, parrot, and more”

Apple patents hint at more durable glass design for future iPhones and iPads

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According to a report from Patently Apple, a new patent application from Apple published today hints at a more durable glass design for future iPhones and iPads. It might be a glass with “enhanced stiffness” for portable electronic devices like iPhone and iPads.  Continue reading “Apple patents hint at more durable glass design for future iPhones and iPads”

Apple iPhone SE 2 with smaller notch, bezel-less design screen protector surfaces, could be announced at WWDC

Apple iPhone SE 2

Apple iPhone SE 2 has made news a bunch of times in the past, though Apple is tight-lipped about it like always, the rumor mill never rests. Back in May, we have seen the SE 2 renders with iPhone X-like bezel-less and notch display and today in what appears to be the screen protector of the SE 2 has surfaced online sitting next to the iPhone X.  Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2 with smaller notch, bezel-less design screen protector surfaces, could be announced at WWDC”

Apple iOS 12 said to focus on Digital Health, upgraded ARKit 2.0 and more; No new hardware expected at WWDC

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First, it was Google who focused on ‘Digital Health’ at the I/O 2018 and now it looks like Apple might be following the same suit. WWDC event officially kickstarts in just three days and now we hear that for the first ever the company is planning to help cure people of their iPhone addiction. Usually, Apple when it unveils a new software for iOS, Mac, Watch, it ties people even closer to their devices, but this time it is focusing on changing that. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12 said to focus on Digital Health, upgraded ARKit 2.0 and more; No new hardware expected at WWDC”

Apple releases iOS 11.4 update with AirPlay 2 stereo pairs, multi-room audio, messages in iCloud

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Apple is rolling out iOS 11.4 update for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch. This update brings AirPlay 2 stereo pairs and multi-room audio bringing more immersive listening experience through HomePod smart speaker. Using AirPlay 2 lets you connect to the multi-room wireless audio system to play music in any room from any room, move music from one room to another or play the same song everywhere using an iOS device, Apple TV, and HomePod. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 11.4 update with AirPlay 2 stereo pairs, multi-room audio, messages in iCloud”

Apple’s 2019 iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to feature 3D sensing and enhanced zoom

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Earlier this month there were reports that Apple might be launching an iPhone model with triple rear cameras. Now a new report from Taiwanese ‘Economic Daily News’ claims that the iPhone model said to feature 3D Sensing and enhanced zoom, citing a research note from Deutsche Securities analyst Jialin Lu.  Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to feature 3D sensing and enhanced zoom”

Apple’s 2019 iPhones said to adopt OLED display panels

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Apple is said to launch three new iPhone models later this year in September. Earlier report said that two out of the three models; the iPhone X 2nd generation and iPhone X Plus will embrace the OLED displays, while the low-cost 6.1-inch model will feature an iPhone X style full-screen design, but with LCD display rather than OLED display.  Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhones said to adopt OLED display panels”

Apple iOS 12 said to include new NFC features beyond payments

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Apple’s WWDC 2018 event is about to kickstart on June 4th where the company will be introducing the iOS 12. But before the official announcement, it is now revealed that iOS 12 will be giving some third-party developers full access to the NFC chip inside iPhones for additional features beyond just payments.  Continue reading “Apple iOS 12 said to include new NFC features beyond payments”

Apple wins $539 million over Samsung patent retrial

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U.S Jury after nearly five days of deliberations has decided that Samsung should pay $539 million to Apple over patent retrial. This ruling comes seven years after the start of a global patent battle. Apple had filed for patent battle back in 2011 on Samsung mobiles and tablets for bluntly copying its products. Continue reading “Apple wins $539 million over Samsung patent retrial”