Regulatory filings reveal a new iPhone launch soon, could be iPhone SE 2

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Eurasian regulatory database which has a history of tipping Apple products ( AirPods, iPhone 7, new MacBooks and the latest iPad) is back again, and this time it points at a handful of unannounced iPhone models spanning eleven model identifiers. Continue reading “Regulatory filings reveal a new iPhone launch soon, could be iPhone SE 2”

Entry-level 6.1-inch iPhone 2018 with dual sim support to be priced as low as $550: KGI

iPhone Models 2018

According to the latest investors report from Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s upcoming low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone model with LCD display is said to come in two variants. One that packs single SIM and another with dual-SIM dual standby (DSDS) functionality.  Continue reading “Entry-level 6.1-inch iPhone 2018 with dual sim support to be priced as low as $550: KGI”

Apple said to launch News subscription service in 2019

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Apple recently acquired Next Issue Media’s digital magazine service Texture, and today we are hearing reports that the company is planning to launch a News subscription service that will integrate the magazine app Texture into Apple News.  Continue reading “Apple said to launch News subscription service in 2019”

Apple WatchOS 4.3.1 hints at support for third party watch faces

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Ever since Apple introduced the ‘Watch’, developers are behind Apple asking for the ability to create own watch faces. Currently, only Apple has the ability to provide watch faces, while some of them have content from Pixar and Disney. The reasons behind the control might be Apple’s desire to control the experience and branding as much as possible. Continue reading “Apple WatchOS 4.3.1 hints at support for third party watch faces”

Apple said to launch low-priced HomePod: KGI

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Apple’s HomePod needs no introduction, it generated huge buzz prior to its launch, but good things end there. Post the rollout of the smart speaker, the latest Apple product’s sales have started declining every passing day. According to the KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, HomePod shipments “could be far below market expectations. Continue reading “Apple said to launch low-priced HomePod: KGI”

Apple iPhone X gold passes through the FCC

iPhone X Gold

Apple seems to be prepping the gold color iPhone X as the device is now spotted passing through the FCC. It is a tradition that smartphone manufacturers should share details with the FCC and these details show that Apple is on the verge of releasing the gold color iPhone X  that it didn’t ultimately. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X gold passes through the FCC”

Apple said to have cut down HomePod orders over lackluster reception

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Apple HomePod went on for sale in February at $349, while it was aimed to rival Amazon’s Echo and other trending smart speakers. However, things didn’t go the way Apple wanted as the sales are lower than expected which made Apple cut some orders with Inventec Corp., one of the manufacturers that build the HomePod.  Continue reading “Apple said to have cut down HomePod orders over lackluster reception”

Apple Music surpasses 40 Million Subscribers; Oliver Schusser appointed as vice president

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Apple Music has just surpassed 40 Million paid subscribers worldwide on this occasion; the company appointed Oliver Schusser as vice president of Apple Music & International Content. Schusser has LED efforts related to App Store, iTunes’ movies and TV portals, iBooks, Apple Podcasts, and more outside of the USA.  Continue reading “Apple Music surpasses 40 Million Subscribers; Oliver Schusser appointed as vice president”

Apple is now powered by 100% renewable energy worldwide

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Apple today announced that its global facilities are powered by 100 percent clean energy which also includes retail stores, offices, data centers and co-located facilities in 43 countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and India. The company also mentioned that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100 percent clean energy. Continue reading “Apple is now powered by 100% renewable energy worldwide”

Final Cut Pro 10.4.1 brings new ProRes RAW format and advanced closed captioning

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Apple is rolling out next major update to Final Cut Pro which brings features ProRes RAW and advanced closed captioning. The ProRes RAW feature combines the visual and workflow benefits of RAW video, while the advanced closed captioning tools allow video editors to easily view, edit and deliver captions from right within the app. Continue reading “Final Cut Pro 10.4.1 brings new ProRes RAW format and advanced closed captioning”

Apple to launch Mac Pro only in 2019, design shaped by the Pro Workflow Team

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Apple just confirmed that the Mac Pro machines will find their way into the market only in 2019 which might come as a let down to those who were hoping to see a Pro machine sometime this year. Back in 2017, at a roundtable conference, Apple has responded to the concerns of the Mac Pro users saying that it is developing a brand new Mac Pro that will be launched next year, i.e 2018. Continue reading “Apple to launch Mac Pro only in 2019, design shaped by the Pro Workflow Team”

Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri

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Apple is hiring Google’s former head of search and artificial intelligence; John Giannandrea. The news was first reported by The New York Times, and it comes one day after he announced that he was stepping down from his role at Google.  Continue reading “Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri”

Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020

Apple is said to be planning to use its own chipsets in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets from 2020, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. The initiative is named ‘Kalamata,’ and is still in early developmental stages but comes as a part of Apple’s strategy to make all of Apple’s devices including MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads work seamlessly together. Continue reading “Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020”

Apple details eGPU support in macOS 10.13.4, recommends AMD Radeon graphic cards; no NVIDIA support

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Apple this week rolled out the macOS 10.13.4 that introduced official support for eGPUs (external graphics processors) on Thunderbolt 3 Macs. In the release notes, Apple has published a detailed support document that outlines how eGPU support works and provides graphics card and chassis recommendations that can be used with your Mac.  Continue reading “Apple details eGPU support in macOS 10.13.4, recommends AMD Radeon graphic cards; no NVIDIA support”

Apple iWork update brings the ability to draw, create books and more, gets Smart Annotation beta

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Apple at the creative education even has announced an update to its iWork suite of productivity apps; Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. This new update is aimed at making it easier to add creativity to your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on iPad. Continue reading “Apple iWork update brings the ability to draw, create books and more, gets Smart Annotation beta”