Apple details major changes to its App Store

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Apple is gearing up to bring major changes to its App store that will be announced at the upcoming WWDC next week. Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Phil Schiller detailed tweaks and improvements to App Store in an interview with The Verge.

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Apple to skip 16GB models for iPhone 7, base storage to start from 32GB: Analyst

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Analysts have already predicted a number of specifications and features for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Now an IHS Technology analyst has revealed that the upcoming iPhone 7 will have a base model of 32GB storage.

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Apple’s proposal to sell refurbished iPhones in India officially rejected by the Commerce Ministry

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The Indian Government has officially rejected Apple’s proposal to sell refurbished iPhones in India, as per a latest PTI report. A report earlier this month had cited a telecom ministry official over the rejection of Apple’s plan on refurbished phones. However, this time the Commerce Ministery has revealed that it is not in favour of Apple’s plans.

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Apple’s Echo rival tipped to sport built-in camera and support facial recognition

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Earlier this week, it was reported that Apple is working on its own version of Echo like voice home assistant. Now a new report from CNET is offering more details about specifications of the device.

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Apple does not get exemption from 30% local sourcing condition for retail stores in India

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In a huge blow to its expansion plans in India, the government has rejected Apple’s plea of exempting the 30% local sourcing norm to open retail stores in the country. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley decided to support the decision by India’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board regarding the 30% of local sourcing.

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Apple Macbook Pro 2016 to sport OLED touch bar, Touch ID and more

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Apple is refreshing MacBook lineup for 2016, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo at KGI Securities. The laptops are set to come in 13-inch and 15-inch models and sport a thinner and lighter design.

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After Google, Apple planning Amazon Echo rival, will open Siri for developers

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Last week, Google launched Amazon Echo rival which is dubbed as Google Home. Now, according to a new report from The Information, Apple is working on its own version of Echo like voice home assistant.

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New images hint again at dual cameras for iPhone 7 Plus, larger rear camera for iPhone 7

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Another day, another leak about the upcoming iPhones from Apple. Now, a set of images have leaked that sort of confirm about camera type and placements of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

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Leaked images of iPhone 7 case hints at four speaker grilles, larger rear camera and more

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We have already seen a number of leaks that offered a glimpse at the design of iPhone 7. Now Nowhereelse.fr has leaked iPhone 7 case images that hints at the new design of upcoming device from Apple.

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Apple supplier hints at glass design for one iPhone model in 2017

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New information about design of iPhone model for next year has surfaced. According to a new report from Nikkei, Apple plans to go with glass design for at least one iPhone model in 2017.

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Google Chromebook sales outnumbered Apple’s Macbook in U.S. for first time

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According to IDC analyst, Google’s Chromebook sales in the United States in Q1, 2016 outnumbered Apple’s Mac for the very first time. Continue reading “Google Chromebook sales outnumbered Apple’s Macbook in U.S. for first time”

Apple opens development center in Hyderabad to focus on maps

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Apple has officially opened a new office in Hyderabad, as expected. The new digital center will focus on development of Maps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

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Apple to open iOS App Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru

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In a bid to to support engineering talent and accelerate growth in India’s iOS developer community, Apple has announced a Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru.

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Fitbit continues reign, Xiaomi pips Apple to grab second spot in wearables market Q1 2016: IDC

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Fitbit has continued to dominate the wearable space in Q1 2016. According to a latest report from IDC, Fitbit held 24.5% market share in this quarter and shipped 4.8 million units

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Apple said to open three retail stores in India by end of 2017

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Just yesterday, it was reported that Apple CEO Tim Cook could visit India this week to meet PM Narendra Modi. Now, a new report from Factor Daily is stating that the company will open three retail stores in India by the end of 2017.

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