Apple Watch receives its first software update – Adds new Emojis, languages and app improvements

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Yesterday, we told you that Apple is working on a software update for the Apple Watch. Now, the first update for the Apple Watch, v1.0.1 has just gone live and it brings new Emojis, languages as well as app improvements.

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Apple scores partial court win against Samsung patent case

Apple has scored a partial victory against Samsung patent case by the US court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has partially reversed the $930M verdict Apple won against Samsung in the long-running iPhone patent case, as per Reuters.

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Mercedes Benz announces its own app for Apple Watch

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Mercedes Benz will join the likes of BMW and Volkswagen as it launches its own application for the Apple Watch. The application will help Mercedes Benz owners to find walking directions to and from their car.

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Apple may include Ping like social network to its Beats Music streaming service

Apple is said to bring Ping like social network to its Beats Music streaming service. However, this social network will not be for users but for the recording artists, says a report from 9to5Mac.

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iPhone 6s tipped to feature Force Touch, 2GB RAM, sapphire display, rose gold colour and more

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Rumours about the next-gen iPhone, expected to be called the iPhone 6s, has been around for a while. Latest information about the anticipated Apple smartphone has come from one of the most accurate Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities on Tuesday. Continue reading “iPhone 6s tipped to feature Force Touch, 2GB RAM, sapphire display, rose gold colour and more”

Apple replaces Xiaomi as China’s top smartphone seller while its market contracts

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China’s smartphone market has contracted by 4% YoY (Year on Year), in the first quarter of 2015 with 98.8 million units as opposed to the same time frame last year. This is the first time in six years that the Chinese market has declined YoY.

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Apple to reportedly launch Beats music streaming service at WWDC in June

It has been reported for sometime that Apple will launch Beats music streaming service in June this year. Now, a 9to5Mac report has revealed that the company will indeed unveil the Beats streaming service at Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco from June 8 to June 12.

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Apple announces program for 3rd party Watch strap makers

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Despite the Apple Watch being quite new on the market, there are already quite a few 3rd party bands available for the smartwatch. Now Apple have announced it’s new program where 3rd party strap makers can make certified “Made for Apple Watch” straps, quite similar to the “Made for iPhone” program.

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GE partners with Apple and Qualcomm to provide smart lighting solutions

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GE (General Electric) has announced that it will be partnering with Apple and Qualcomm to breathe new life into its lighting division. The partnerships are exclusive and while GE is a partner to both, there will be no relation between Apple and Qualcomm.

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Sony struggling to meet camera sensor demand set by Apple for iPhone 6C

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Sony seems to be having issues related to supplying enough units of their camera sensors to Chinese manufacturers due to the high number of orders placed by Apple for their upcoming iPhone 6C. The C series will apparently be there as an option here on out for customers who prefer to have a smaller 4 inch device.

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Apple’s 12.9 inch iPad may have Bluetooth stylus, NFC, Force touch and more

Rumors about the next iPad or the “iPad Pro” from Apple has been swirling the online world for some time now. Today, a fresh report is suggesting that the upcoming 12.9 inch iPad will support several new features like Bluetooth stylus, NFC, Force touch and more. ipad-air-photo-gallery-6 Continue reading “Apple’s 12.9 inch iPad may have Bluetooth stylus, NFC, Force touch and more”

Apple Watch IHS teardown reveals components cost at $83.70

The Apple Watch has been the latest device that has been teardown by IHS Technology’s analysis. The research firm which tears down devices to estimate component costs is revealing the same for Apple Watch Sport at $84.

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