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

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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”

Apple hit with class action suit over MacBook, MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard issues

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Apple has been hit with class action suit over MacBook, MacBook Pro butterfly switch keyboard failures. The complaint lodged in the Northern District Court of California claims that owners of MacBook models manufactured from 2015 and MacBook Pro models produced from 2016 feating the company’s butterfly keyboard mechanism have experienced some type of failure. Continue reading “Apple hit with class action suit over MacBook, MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard issues”

Apple iPhone SE 2018 with iPhone X-like bezel-less display and notch surfaces in render

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Apple launched the iPhone SE back in 2016, and for some time now there have been numerous leaks and rumors about the successor; the iPhone SE 2. It is also reported that the company will be announcing it at the WWDC event that will kickstart in June. Now according to a new report from Mobilefun, the phone will be called as the iPhone SE (2018). Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2018 with iPhone X-like bezel-less display and notch surfaces in render”

Apple iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to launch in 2019

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Apple is likely to launch at least one new iPhone model with a triple-lens rear camera in the second half of next year according to a report from Taipei Times, citing a research note from Yuanta Securities analyst Jeff Pu.  Continue reading “Apple iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to launch in 2019”

Apple’s iconic iMac turns 20

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20-years ago today, Apple officially introduced the iMac. While the present perception of the iMac might have been taken for granted, Steve Jobs presentation and the official unveiling of the iMac is worth watching even after 20-years. It’s also safe to say that the machine has made a lasting impact on technology at a large scale.  Continue reading “Apple’s iconic iMac turns 20”

Apple shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app on June 30

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Apple had acquired the Next Issue Media LLC’s digital magazine service Texture back in March and it is also said to be planning to launch a News subscription service in 2019. Today the company announced that it is shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app at the end of June. Continue reading “Apple shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app on June 30”

Apple iPhone X world’s best-selling smartphone with 16 million shipments in Q1 2018: Report

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Earlier this week IDC reported  that  global smartphone shipments reached a total of 334.3 million units during the first quarter of 2018. Now Strategy Analytics has reported that global smartphone shipments reached 345 million units in Q1 2018. Despite the claims of being on the costlier side, the Apple’s iPhone X becomes the best selling model with shipping touching an impressive 16 million units during the quarter. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X world’s best-selling smartphone with 16 million shipments in Q1 2018: Report”

Worldwide smartphone shipments decline 2.9% YoY in Q1 2018, Xiaomi posts 87.8% YoY growth: IDC

Worldwide smartphone shipments have declined 2.9% YoY in Q1 2018. The smartphone vendors shipped a total of 334.3 million units during the first quarter of 2018. This is a sharp decline compared to the 344.4 million units shipped in the first quarter of 2017. Continue reading “Worldwide smartphone shipments decline 2.9% YoY in Q1 2018, Xiaomi posts 87.8% YoY growth: IDC”