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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Apple said to release 4-inch iPhone 5se in March

We have heard rumors that Apple will release a 4-inch iPhone in March this year. Now a new report from 9to5Mac says that the company will introduce a 4-inch iPhone that will dubbed as iPhone 5se and it is slated for a March launch.

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Google reportedly paid Apple a billion dollars to keep their search bar on the iPhone

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Having your company’s search bar on the Apple iPhone doesn’t come cheap. Google have apparently paid a very hefty sum to keep their search bar on the Apple iPhone.

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Apple to open Europe’s first iOS App Development Center in Italy

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Apple announced that it will be starting the first iOS App Development Center for Europe in Italy. The facility will be used to give students practical skills and training on developing apps for the iOS ecosystem.

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Apple rolls out Music Memos app for musicians, updates GarageBand with new features

Apple has launched a new app dubbed as Music Memos that lets musicians and songwriters quickly capture, organize and develop music right on their iPhones.

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Apple looking forward for DIPP approval to open stores in India

Apple has been striving for a long time to open its retail stores in India. The iPhone and iPad maker has filed a proposal with the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) to open its own branded stores in the country, according to a report from the Economic Times.

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US court orders Samsung to stop selling some phones over infringement lawsuit

A US court has banned Samsung from selling a bunch of smartphones that were found to be infringing on Apple’s utility patents. The ban covers the implementation of features such as “slide-to-unlock” and auto word correction capabilities in some of Samsung’s earlier phones.

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