New research has revealed that hack into Android phones in order steal fingerprints on a large scale so our fingerprints might not be as safe as we think they are.
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Fingerprint sensors can now be embedded under Gorilla Glass – Possibly lead to button-less iPhones
Sonavation, a security technology firm has just announced that fingerprint sensors can now be embedded under Gorilla Glass thanks to sensors that can now be bonded directly to the display. This could potentially give rise to iPhones that are devoid of home buttons.
Microsoft merges OneNote app for iPhone and iPad, updates Android app
Microsoft has combined both iPhone and iPad apps into one universal app. Now there will be just one OneNote app for all iOS devices and iPad users will be prompted to re-download the app the next time they launch it.
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Apple made 92% of the profits in the smartphone industry during Q1 2015 – Samsung follows behind with 15%
While Apple had managed to rake in 65% of the smartphone industry’s operating income last year, this year it seems to have done even better as it has managed to take in 92% of all the profits made in the smartphone industry.
Apple now allows developers to price their iOS apps as low as Rs 10 on the App Store
Apple has announced that they will be allowing developers to price their iOS apps as low as Rs 10 on the App Store for customers in India. The change is to help developers price their app higher or lower in select markets as part of ‘Alternate Tier’ pricing.
Samsung to release the Galaxy Note 5 earlier to combat upcoming iPhones
In May, we heard rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 would be released early as July. A few days later, Samsung Mobile President J.K Shin denied of any such plans to announce the phone in July. Now the rumor has been re-ignited and sources state that the Galaxy Note 5 could be launched possible in the month of August.
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iOS 9 Beta 3 brings Screenshot and Selfie folders, News App and more
Apple released the 3rd beta version of IOS 9 today and it brings about a number of changes and additions such as screenshot and selfie folders, new app and more.
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Google Maps v4.8.0 for iOS brings Share to Facebook and Messenger
The latest Google Maps v4.8.0 brings users the ability to share places directly to Facebook and Messenger. It also brings about a few changes to the UI and a few bug fixes.
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Apple expecting record sales for next gen iPhones
Apple is betting hard on the demand that its next generation iPhones will have. They have asked suppliers to ramp up the production of the upcoming iPhones to 90 million units by the end of the year.
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Apple researching ways to integrate chargers, heart-rate and fingerprint sensors into their logos
Apple is apparently hard at work researching different ways to integrate chargers, heart-rate monitors and fingerprint sensors into their logos.This would help make the devices thinner and lighter.
Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities
A feature that has become the mainstay of most Android flagships might finally be heading over to the Apple iPhone. The next generation iPhone 6S is believed to be packing a higher resolution 12MP camera and a faster processor that will enable video recording at the Ultra High Definition spec if rumors are to be believed. Continue reading “Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities”
Apple’s suppliers start working on iPhones with force touch technology
Apple first debuted the force touch technology with the Apple Watch and the new Macbook. A lot of rumours started circulating saying that Apple will use this technology in the upcoming iPhones as well. Now apparently Apple’s suppliers have started manufacturing the iPhones with Force Touch already.
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Facebook for iPhone lets you share web links without leaving the app
Facebook has updated its iPhone app to make it easier for users to share web links without opening a browser. Dubbed as “add a link”, the feature lets people find and share links within the app.
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Google Calendar for iPhone gets 7-day week view, Drive integration and more
Google has updated Calendar app for iPhone with a number of new features and improvements. The latest update bumps the Calendar app that was launched in March this year to version 1.1.
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iOS 9 can temporarily delete apps to make space for system update
iOS has been notorious for requiring massive amounts of free space available on a handset before proceeding with a software update. This has traditionally proven to be a hindrance for users of iOS devices with low internal storage. Devices like the 16GB iPhone and iPad remain amongst the highest selling devices for Apple and with the limited amount of storage on offer, the devices invariably lack enough free storage onboard to facilitate the update. With iOS 9, Apple is rolling out changes that will make it foolproof for users to get said update. Continue reading “iOS 9 can temporarily delete apps to make space for system update”