Microsoft, Apple confirm to have fixed KRACK WPA2 Protocol vulnerability, Google working on fix

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Researchers have concluded that the WPA2 Wi-Fi protocol is vulnerable to attacks and the protocol has a severe weakness which lets hackers within the range of vulnerable device or access point to intercept passwords, e-mails, and other data and in some cases inject malware content into the website the person is visiting.

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Apple mulls Apple Pay launch in India, seeks local partnerships

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Apple is now looking forward to tap the buzzing digital payments market in India. The company may launch Apple Pay service in India in near future, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, Eddie Cue told the Mint. Continue reading “Apple mulls Apple Pay launch in India, seeks local partnerships”

iOS 11 surpasses iOS 10, now present on 47% of Apple devices

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Apple released iOS 11 last month and it has already surpassed its predecessor in terms of adoption. A latest report from analytics company Mixpanel has now revealed that iOS 11 has 47% market share, compared to 46% for iOS 10. This means more iPhones and iPads are already running on the latest mobile operating system than last year’s iOS 10.
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Apple said to be working with LG Display for foldable iPhones

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Apple has teamed up with LG display for foldable iPhones instead of Samsung may be because of the possible leaks to its biggest tech rival Samsung Electronics, according to a report from Korean news outlet The Bell. We heard in the past that Apple will be launching foldable iPhones in the near future and it looks the company has finally started the work for it. Continue reading “Apple said to be working with LG Display for foldable iPhones”

Apple releases iOS 11.0.3 for iPhone and iPad, fixes iPhone 7, 7 Plus and 6s issues

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Apple has rolled out iOS 11.0.3 update for iPhone and iPad that includes fixes for audio and haptic feedback issues on some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus phones.  It also fixes issues in unresponsive touch in some iPhone 6s units. This comes after the iOS 11.0.2 update last week that brought several bug fixes and improvements. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 11.0.3 for iPhone and iPad, fixes iPhone 7, 7 Plus and 6s issues”

Apple Music and A R Rahman collaborate to set up 2 music labs in India

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Apple Music is joining hands with A R Rahman to set up two Music Labs in India. The Music Labs will be set up at KM Music Conservatories (KMMC) based in Chennai and Mumbai. The KM Music Conservatory was founded by A.R. Rahman to teach and strengthen the art of Indian music. The institution also offers an education in Western music and music technology.

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Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Unboxing

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Apple launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus smartphones in India last month. We recently unboxed both the iPhone models and also demoed the new wireless charging feature. Check out the video.

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iPad Pro 2018 models might feature TrueDepth camera for Face ID: KGI

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According to KGI Analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming iPad Pro models that will be launched in 2018 are expected to come with the TrueDepth camera and Face ID unlocking technology which debuted with the iPhone X. Talking to investors, he said that he believes that Apple might include the TrueDepth camera to the iPad Pro line-up to boost the user experience that’s consistent with the iPhone X. Continue reading “iPad Pro 2018 models might feature TrueDepth camera for Face ID: KGI”

Android smartphone makers might ditch in-display fingerprint scanner for 3D face unlocking tech: KGI

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Apple iPhone X by all means is a game changer for Apple with its edge-to-edge OLED display and the lack of Touch ID. What makes the iPhone X even more interesting is the Face ID feature which is the current primary unlocking solution that Apple has opted over the regular Touch ID. The company went to say that this will function under any circumstances even under low-light. Continue reading “Android smartphone makers might ditch in-display fingerprint scanner for 3D face unlocking tech: KGI”

Apple investigating reports of iPhone 8 battery swelling

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The latest and greatest from Apple; the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are out. While they are the most powerful Apple phones ever, for all the wrong reasons, both these phones are in the news for the past couple of days. There seems to be problems with the batteries on the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus as reports started to come in saying that iPhone 8 splitting due to the battery swelling. Continue reading “Apple investigating reports of iPhone 8 battery swelling”

iOS 11.1 will bring hundreds of new emojis including T-Rex, Mermaid, Vampire and more

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Apple today announced that iOS 11.1 will bring hundreds of new emojis, including more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals, mythical creatures. This includes Sled, Face With Monocle, Man Fairy and gender-inclusive emojis for a child, adult, and older adult that are new. Continue reading “iOS 11.1 will bring hundreds of new emojis including T-Rex, Mermaid, Vampire and more”

Apple watchOS 4.0.1 update released with fix for LTE connectivity issue

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Apple has released a new software update for the Apple Watch that fixes the LTE connectivity issue. The watchOS 4.0.1. update fixes the WiFi issue some Series 3 with LTE models experienced. Continue reading “Apple watchOS 4.0.1 update released with fix for LTE connectivity issue”

Apple releases iOS 11.0.2 for iPhone and iPad, fixes iPhone 8 crackling earpiece issue

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Apple has rolled out iOS 11.0.2 update for iPhone and iPad that includes fixes for crackling earpiece issue on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as Apple had promised, after reports from users. This also fixes couple other issues and more bug fixes and improvements. This comes after the iOS 11.0.1 update last week that brought several bug fixes and improvements.

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Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus launched in India by Reliance Jio with 70% buyback offer, new tariff plan

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Apple today launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in India, it had promised. Reliance Jio launched these smartphones at an event in Mumbai in partnership with Apple. In addition to FlipkartAmazon.in and Authorized Apple resellers, the latest iPhones will be available across 900 cities in India from more than 2000 Reliance Digital outlets. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus launched in India by Reliance Jio with 70% buyback offer, new tariff plan”