Apple has invested $2.7 billion (3 trillion Korean Won) in LG Display to secure OLED displays for future iPhones, according to a latest report from The Korea Herald. This year’s iPhone 8 is rumored to sport OLED display instead of LCD display and these will be sourced from Samsung. Continue reading “Apple said to invest $2.7 billion in LG to get OLED panels for future iPhones”
Apple recently released early firmware for its HomePod smart speaker ahead of the device’s launch. The firmware has given out details and new features of the upcoming iPhone 8. Continue reading “Apple HomePod firmware confirms iPhone 8 bezel-less design, facial recognition”
Apple is removing all Virtual Private Network (VPNs) from its App Store in China. The company sent notifications to developers in China explaining their VPN app was removed from the App Store. VPNs allow users to bypass China’s so-called “Great Firewall” aimed at restricting access to overseas sites.
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Apple is bidding adieu to the iconic music players – iPod nano and iPod shuffle. Although Apple is killing the two models, the company has introduced a new variant of iPod Touch.
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Intel has accused Qualcomm of creating a monopoly for itself and not licensing “standard-essential” patents at a fair rate as required by law. The statement, filed with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) comes in response to Qualcomm’s suit against Apple alleging that the iPhone maker was infringing on six patents that aided iPhone battery life. Continue reading “Intel accuses Qualcomm’s anti-competitive actions for mobile chips”
Apple is offering a look at new emojis that will arrive later this year for iOS, macOS and watchOS. The company has previewed new emojis on the occasion of World Emoji Day. Continue reading “Apple’s upcoming emojis include bearded man, T-Rex, breast-feeding woman and more”
Qualcomm has filed a suit against Apple alleging that the latter was infringing on six patents that aided iPhone battery life. The chip maker is seeking a ban on imports and sale of some models iPhone in the US. Continue reading “Qualcomm sues Apple over patent infringement; seeks iPhone import ban”
Renowned KGI analyst Ming Chi-Kuo has revealed a number of predictions for the upcoming iPhones. Kuo has already mentioned a couple of predictions for this year’s iPhone models. Continue reading “Here are the top 5 predictions of next iPhones by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo”
Fresh reports about the upcoming iPhone 8 suggests that users will be able to unlock their phone by simply looking at them. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will replace the Touch ID fingerprint authentication in favor of a new 3D facial recognition technology.
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Apple has released the first iOS 11 public beta for iPhone and iPad. Announced earlier this month at WWDC, iOS 11 brings an improved Siri, and Unified Control Center and more. The company plans to release final version of iOS 11 later this year. Continue reading “Apple releases first iOS 11 public beta”
Apple has acquired eye-tracking firm SensoMotoric Instruments, according to a report from MacRumors. The German based company specializes in eye-tracking glasses and platforms for both augmented and virtual reality. It had recently made eye tracking for a variety of applications, including athletics. Continue reading “Apple acquires eye-tracking firm SensoMotoric Instruments”
Google has hired Manu Gulati, a former Apple employee and chief architect of SoCs, according to a report from Variety. The move hints that Google is planning to build its own custom chips for its next generation Pixel phones. Gulati updated his LinkedIn profile that now says Google’s Lead SoC Architect. Continue reading “Google hires Apple chip designer to build custom chips”
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is focusing on autonomous car systems. He said that it is more focused on self-driving technology and not necessarily the car itself. He also said that Apple sees it as “the mother of all AI projects” and “there is a major disruption looming there.” “If you’ve driven an all-electric car it’s actually a marvelous experience, said the CEO of the Cupertino giant. Continue reading “Apple is working on self-driving car technology confirms Tim Cook”
Apple has announced that it will soon open its first retail store in Taiwan. The company posted the message on its Taiwan website. The Apple Store will be located in Xinyi District on the ground floor and basement level of Taipei 101 which is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world. Continue reading “Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in Taiwan”
Apple’s new reality show Planet of the Apps will premier tonight on Apple Music. The reality show is similar to Shark Tank TV reality show about app developers. The 10-episode show features iOS app developers pitching their ideas to a celebrity judges -Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gary Vaynerchuk and will.i.am. Continue reading “Apple’s Planet of the Apps reality show debuts on Apple Music”
