Apple tipped to unveil iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 and Apple Watch band updates on March 15

We have seen reports and rumors that suggest Apple’s 4-inch iPhone 5se will be announced in March and now we have a possible date of the event. According to 9to5Mac report, Apple has scheduled an event on March 15 where it will introduce the iPhone 5se, iPad Air 3 and announce Apple Watch updates.

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Global tablet shipments decline 10.1% in 2015, only 65.9 million units shipped in Q4 2015: Report

Worldwide tablet market declined yet again in the fourth quarter of 2015 with 65.9 million units shipped, down 13.7% year over year, according to latest report from the International Data Corporation (IDC).This is the fifth straight quarter where tablets have reported a decrease year over year. In Q3, 2015 tablet shipment had declined by 12.6%

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Apple iPad Air 3 drawing reveals an iPad Pro like design

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The Apple iPad Air 3 is expected for a launch in March alongside the iPhone 5SE and the new Apple Watch models. A new drawing has surfaced that gives us an insight about the update iPad’s design.

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Apple looking forward to sell refurbished iPhones in India

Apple is planning to sell refurbished iPhones in India and is seeking approval from the Government for the same, according to a latest report from the Indian Express. The company is also planning to set up a facility in the country to restore used mobiles shipped from China.

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Apple said to be assembling a team to venture into virtual reality

Just last week, Apple roped in expert virtual reality researcher Doug Bowman which led out to murmurs about company’s possible plans for virtual reality. Today, a new report from Financial Times claims that Apple has assembled a large team of experts in virtual and augmented reality.

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Apple tipped to be working on long range wireless charging functionality for iOS devices

Apple is working on long range wireless charging for iPhone and iPad, according to a new report from the Bloomberg. The company is working with partners in the U.S. and Asia to develop this technology on its devices as soon as 2017.

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Apple recalls AC wall adapters over the risk of electric shock

Apple has issued a voluntary recall for some international two-prong AC wall adapters designed for use in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Continental Europe, New Zealand and South Korea. The company has taken this action over a rare risk of adapters breaking and causing an electric shock.

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iOS 9.3 allows Apple iPad Pro to update accessory firmware through Smart Connector

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Apple released the Beta version of iOS 9.3 to the public on January 15th. It seems that the update to 9.3 gives the iPad Pro the ability to update firmware of accessories.

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Apple iPad Air 3 might feature a 4K screen

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The Apple iPad Air 3 is rumoured for an announcement in March 2016 and is set to bring the iPhone 5SE and updated Apple Watch models with it. While the scree size is likely to remain the same, the resolution is likely to be increased.

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1.4 Billion smartphones shipped in 2015 – Huawei and Lenovo see biggest growth

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The year 2015 saw a total of 1.4 Billion smartphone shipments which makes it the highest number of smartphones shipments in a year. This is a 10.1% increase in shipments compared to the 1.3 Billion units of last year.

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Apple might launch iPad Air 3 in March – New Apple Watch and iPhone 5SE to debut alongside

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The next iPad Air 3 is likely to be introduced by Apple in March. The new Apple Watch and iPhone 5SE are also expected to be announced at the same event.

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Apple iPhone 7 Plus might feature an iSight dual-camera setup

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A new rumour from an analyst states that the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 Plus might sport an iSight dual-camera setup that is based on LinX imaging technology.

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Samsung and Apple were top buyers of semiconductors in 2015

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Samsung and Apple retained the top spots in terms of number of semiconductors purchased during the year 2015. Samsung came in at first place while Apple came in a close second.

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