Apple iOS 10.2 public beta 3 released, SOS feature available only in India

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Apple has released iOS 10.2 public beta 3 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The latest release comes only days after it released iOS 10.2 public beta. iOS 10.2 beta 3 comes with new features one of which is only available in India. Continue reading “Apple iOS 10.2 public beta 3 released, SOS feature available only in India”

Apple iPhone 8 could sport 5-inch and 5.8-inch bezel-less design with curved edges

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The next generation Apple iPhone is said to sport a larger screen with bezel-less design and curved edges, according to Barclays Research analysts Blayne Curtis, Christopher Hemmelgarn, Thomas O’Malley and Jerry Zhang.
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Apple starts selling refurbished iPhones for the first time, iPhone 6s starts at $449

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Apple has long offered certified refurbished iPads, iPods, and Macs on its online store, but this is the first time that the Cupertino giant has put up refurbished iPhones on sale.  Continue reading “Apple starts selling refurbished iPhones for the first time, iPhone 6s starts at $449”

Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus might get ‘Jet White’ colored variant

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Apple launched the iPhone 7 this year in Black and Jet Black variants. Now, a new report from Japense blog Mac Otakara says that Apple might introduce a Jet White variant for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus might get ‘Jet White’ colored variant”

Apple MacBook Pro 2016 reportedly incompatible with current Thunderbolt 3 devices

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Apple included four Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports in the new MacBook Pro, but unfortunately these don’t work with the older Thunderbolt 3 accessories or with the existing Certified Thunderbolt 3 docks and adapters, as learned by the accessory manufacturer Plugable from series of tests. Continue reading “Apple MacBook Pro 2016 reportedly incompatible with current Thunderbolt 3 devices”

Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker Unboxing

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San Francisco-based Spire recently launched the Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker that literally looks like a river stone from the top. This device tracks the movement and state of mind throughout the day. Here is the unboxing. Continue reading “Spire Mindfulness and Activity Tracker Unboxing”

Apple slashes price of USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 accessories till the end of 2016

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Cupertino giant Apple has announced a price cut on their USB Type-C adapters and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals in response to the objection to its new MacBook Pro pricing. Continue reading “Apple slashes price of USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 accessories till the end of 2016”

Android dominates global smartphone shipments with 88% share in Q3 2016: Report

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The latest numbers released from marketing firm Strategy Analytic shows that the Android market captured a record 88% of global market share in third quarter of 2016. Moreover, the report also claims that global smartphone shipments grew 6% annually from 354.2 million units in Q3 2015 to 375.4 million in Q3 2016. Continue reading “Android dominates global smartphone shipments with 88% share in Q3 2016: Report”

This third-party Apple Watch strap can put two cameras on your wrist

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A messaging software startup company called Glide has introduced an Apple Watch strap with two built-in cameras. Continue reading “This third-party Apple Watch strap can put two cameras on your wrist”

Apple iOS 10.2 public beta with new emojis, wallpapers and more released

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Apple has released new iOS 10.2 public beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The latest release comes with new features such as emojis, wallpapers and more. Continue reading “Apple iOS 10.2 public beta with new emojis, wallpapers and more released”

Apple AirPods launch now tipped for January 2017

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When Apple announced its wireless AirPods, it kept the shipping timeline for late October. But last week, due to some undisclosed reason, the Cupertino giant officially delayed the launch but didn’t announce any other time frame. Continue reading “Apple AirPods launch now tipped for January 2017”

iPhones to sport OLED display and wireless charging, LG G6 to have Iris Scanner – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news.

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Next generation iPhone to sport OLED display, says Sharp CEO

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Since the beginning of this year we have heard reports and rumors about Apple going with OLED display for next year’s iPhone. Now, Apple’s switch from LCD to OLED has been confirmed by Sharp’s CEO and President Jeng-wu Tai.

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Worldwide tablet market declined 14.7% YoY in Q3 2016, Apple maintains lead: IDC

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The worldwide tablet market continued to fall as vendors shipped 43 million units in the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16), a year-over-year decline of 14.7%, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker.
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