Apple confirms throttling performance of old iPhones with aging batteries

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Recently there were reports that said Apple might be intentionally slowing down old iPhones as batteries age basing on proofs gathered from Reddit and Geekbench test results, and today Apple has openly confirmed to throttling performance of iPhones with aged batteries. Continue reading “Apple confirms throttling performance of old iPhones with aging batteries”

Apple said to unify iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps to create one user experience

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Apple already offers a novel way for iPhone and iPads to communicate with computers via easy-to-use applications, however, the same didn’t go very well on Apple’s desktops and laptops. The Mac Store apps have a limited section and rarely updated apps. With an aim to change everything, Apple is now focusing on unifying iPhone, iPad & Mac Apps to Create one user experience.  Continue reading “Apple said to unify iPhone, iPad and Mac Apps to create one user experience”

Apple might be intentionally slowing down old iPhones as batteries age

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Old phones certainly slow down over the period of time when they run their course, though Apple phones, thanks to the asking price remained an exception. However, it looks like it is slowly changing as users on Reddit have found evidence that proves Apple appears to be intentionally slowing down old iPhones that have low capacity batteries. Continue reading “Apple might be intentionally slowing down old iPhones as batteries age”

Apple to launch second-generation AirPods in second half of 2018: KGI

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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will launch upgraded AirPods in the second half of 2018. The upgraded version of AirPods will include a “smaller quartz” component.

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Apple Final Cut Pro X gets 360-degree VR video editing, HDR support and more

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Apple’s Final Cut Pro X latest update brings support for HDR Support, 360-degree VR video editing, Advanced Color Grading and more. Mac users for the first time can edit 8K videos on a Mac. Continue reading “Apple Final Cut Pro X gets 360-degree VR video editing, HDR support and more”

Apple now lets developers offer new apps for pre-order on the App Store

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Apple has launched a new feature to the App Store which now lets developers offer new apps for pre-orders on the App Store and automatically download upon the release. Developers can put up their apps for pre-order prior to 90 days its release. Continue reading “Apple now lets developers offer new apps for pre-order on the App Store”

Apple confirms acquisition of music recognition app Shazam for $400 million

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Just as it was reported last week, Apple indeed has acquired London-based music recognition service Shazam and has finally announced the news on Monday just as expected. Apple’s acquisition aims at integrating Shazam’s music recognition capabilities into the company’s music service.  Continue reading “Apple confirms acquisition of music recognition app Shazam for $400 million”

Apple’s design team director Jony Ive regains his position after 2 years

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Jonathan Ive; the man responsible for the design of many of the company’s most popular products has regained back his position of direct management of product design teams after two years. Jony Ive was named as the Apple’s chief design officer in 2015.  Continue reading “Apple’s design team director Jony Ive regains his position after 2 years”

Apple could acquire music recognition app Shazam for about $400 million

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Apple is on the verge of buying Shazam Entertainment Ltd. which would value the company at $404 Million according to the sources close to the matter and the official announcement could be made as soon as Monday, reports TechCrunch. Shazam recognition app is already integrated into Siri and was valued at about $1.02 billion in its last funding round back in 2015. Continue reading “Apple could acquire music recognition app Shazam for about $400 million”

Apple said to be working on low-cost iPhone with LCD display and metal back for 2018

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As Apple is done with its iPhone launches for the year, the company is said to have started working on 2018 iPhones, and according to a new report from Nikkei, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker is said to launch a low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD display and metal back case.  Continue reading “Apple said to be working on low-cost iPhone with LCD display and metal back for 2018”

Apple wins EU trademark case preventing Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad in Europe

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Apple has successfully stopped Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad tablet in Europe as an EU trademark as the name was too similar to Apple’s iPad. The European Union’s second-highest court, the General Court has ruled against Xiaomi and said that it should not register as a trademark. Continue reading “Apple wins EU trademark case preventing Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad in Europe”

Amazon Prime Video finally arrives for Apple TV, gets optimized for iPhone X

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Amazon Prime Video has finally launched on AppleTV and is also optimized for iPhone X as well. Apple tvOS owners will no longer have to rely on AirPlay to stream content through Prime video. Amazon Prime Video for tvOS first leaked in May, and it took close to 6 months of time for the company to finalize the deal with Apple. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Video finally arrives for Apple TV, gets optimized for iPhone X”

Apple manufacturer Quanta teams up with Lumus to make AR displays

AppleQuanta Computer Inc., who is one the major manufacturing partners of Apple has struck a deal with Israel-based augmented-reality component maker Lumus Ltd to build lenses for smart glasses. The displays for AR glass designed by Lumus will project information into the wearer’s field of view. Continue reading “Apple manufacturer Quanta teams up with Lumus to make AR displays”

Apple iPhone X Unlocked, SIM-free variant goes on sale in the U.S.

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A month after officially launching; Apple starting today has finally started selling the SIM-free, unlocked model of the iPhone X in the U.S. Though the iPhone X was technically available since November 3rd, the supply and demand became stable just recently.  Continue reading “Apple iPhone X Unlocked, SIM-free variant goes on sale in the U.S.”

Apple said to be working on most affordable 9.7-inch iPad for 2018

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According to sources of upstream suppliers, Apple is said to be working on an inexpensive 9.7-inches iPad that will be launching in 2018. The low-cost model is aimed at attracting more buyers and will also allow Apple to maintain its present 10 million-unit tablet shipments a quarter. Continue reading “Apple said to be working on most affordable 9.7-inch iPad for 2018”