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”
Wearables shipped a total of 24.7 million wearable devices during 1Q17, up 17.9% from the 20.9 million units shipped in 1Q16, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker.
Apple announced next version of Apple’s smartwatch software, watchOS 4 at the WWDC 2017 conference. It comes with an array of features like Siri-powered watch face and updates to Workouts, Activity and Music. The update features an enhanced Workout app and introduces GymKit platform that will offer customers connected workouts with cardio equipment. Continue reading “Apple announces watchOS 4 with Siri-powered watch face, Activity coaching and more”
Apple officially announced latest version of its desktop operating system for its computers called as High Sierra at ongoing WWDC 2017. It offers an all-new file system, support for High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and an update to Metal, Apple’s graphics technology that powers everything from machine learning to virtual reality content creation. macOS High Sierra also includes a number of refinements to the Photos, Safari and Mail apps. Continue reading “Apple unveils macOS High Sierra with faster Safari, improved Mail, Photos and more”
Apple unveiled Siri-powered smart speaker HomePod at WWDC 2017, as expected. The 7-inch tall is Apple’s answer to Amazon Echo and Google Home as it offers similar functions like playing music, checking the news and controlling other connected devices in the home. It uses spatial awareness to sense its location in a room and automatically adjust the audio. Continue reading “Apple introduces Siri-powered HomePod speaker for $349”
Apple has officially announced updated lineup of MacBook and MacBook Pros with 7th- generation Intel Kaby Lake processors. Continue reading “Apple refreshes MacBook Pro lineup with 7th-generation Kaby Lake processors”
In a bid to compete with Amazon and Google, Apple is working on a smart speaker that will be powered by Siri, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. Apple is expected to announce the smart speaker at WWDC 2017 next week but it will not ship the device until later in the year. Continue reading “Apple is reportedly working on Siri powered smart speaker to take on Amazon and Google”
Apple is developing a dedicated artificial intelligence chip that will power AI related actions on mobile devices, according to a report from Bloomberg. An anonymous source told the publication that the chip which could be dubbed as Apple Neural Engine, will assist in functions such as computer vision, speech recognition, facial recognition, and other forms of artificial intelligence.
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