Starting with iOS 11.2, iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X to support 7.5W fast charging support at 7.5 watts using compatible Qi-based wireless charging accessories. With the current iOS 11.1.1, all the three device charge at a speed of 5W using Qi wireless chargers. Continue reading “iOS 11.2 to bring support for 7.5W wireless charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X”
The iPhone X finally went for sale this month, and we are already hearing reports of the iPhone models that might launch in 2018, thanks to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to him, Apple will be launching a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models with OLED displays and a lower-priced 6.1-inch model with an LCD display in 2018.
The Apple iPhone X features a unique feature that the company has raved about at the time of the launch. We are talking about the face ID feature which according to Apple is the strongest security feature and even said that Hollywood-quality masks couldn’t fool it. While the company’s claims may be valid on some grounds, a security firm; Bkav claims that they have bypassed the iPhone X face ID.
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Last week we heard reports about the iPhone X screen becoming unresponsive outdoors in cold temperatures. Today more users on Twitter, Reddit, Apple’s support page started reporting about weird cracking sounds and green line issue on display.
Apple for the time ever has launched three new iPhones in such a short period. Given the popularity of the iPhone X and the iPhone 8 Plus, KGI Analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that iPhone 8 production to see a 50-60% drop in the production significantly.
Samsung is still leading the top five smartphone vendors in the world which is followed by Apple and Huawei. According to Canalys, Apple’s iPhone 7 is the best selling model worldwide with over 13 Million units shipped and the iPhone 6s next to it with 7.9 Million units.
Reports have started coming in from users on Reddit claiming that their iPhone X screen becoming unresponsive in cold weather. Users have reported saying takes only just a few seconds for the phone to freeze up in cold temperatures and stops responding to taps. However, Apple has acknowledged the issue.
Apple is rolling out an update to its Clips movie-making app with new 360-degree Selfie Scene that uses iPhone Xs TrueDepth camera and has also added iCloud support as well. This is the first major update since the addition of Disney and Pixar stickers back in July.
Apple is aiming to ramp up the technology for AR headset which it sees a breakthrough product for iPhones success by 2019 and could ship a product by 2020, according to a new Bloomberg report. Unlike current VR headsets, Apple AR headset technology is said to have its own display, processor and operating system.
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Apple is working on a redesign of high-end iPad that is slated to release in 2018 that will feature the Facial recognition and slimmer edges just like the iPhone X. However, the new iPad won’t have the OLED display according to a report from Bloomberg.
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Apple has silently launched the Pay Cash beta; peer-to-peer money transfer in an iMessage on iOS 11.1 and WatchOS 4.2. This feature was announced earlier this year and it only now the feature is being available in beta which you need to opt-in.
Continue reading “Apple Pay Cash now available with iOS 11.2 beta and WatchOS 4.2 beta”
Apple.Inc primary assembler in India is said to be planning on expanding its facilities in Bengaluru and is scouting for land in about 100 acres according to the people who are familiar with the matter. Wistron Corp. executives have shortlisted few spots including one that is very close to the airport.
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Samsung’s fight with Apple seems to have come to an end at the moment as Supreme court has refused to hear Samsung’s appeal in the case. Backing the circuit court decision reinstating a $120 million penalty for Apple’s patent infringement technologies like slide to unlock and autocorrecting text.
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Like with any iPhone that comes out, DisplayMate has released a shout-out for the iPhone X praising the Apple’s technology in areas like higher resolution OLED screen, automatic color management, viewing angle performance, and more. According to DisplayMate, the iPhone X has the ‘most innovative and high-performance smartphone display ever tested.’
The iPhone X is now officially available for purchase worldwide in around 55 markets. Just as the sale began, Samsung is out with a new advertisement for its Galaxy Note 8 while mocking the iPhone X top notch, lack of 3.5mm headphone jack and more. The ad is called ‘Grow up with an upgrade to Galaxy.’ Continue reading “Samsung mocks Apple iPhone X top notch, lack of headphone jack and more in new ad”
