Security firm claims to have bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard with 3D mask model

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After claiming to have bypassed the Apple iPhone X Face ID with a $150 mask, security firm Bkav is back again with a second 3D-printed mask that has bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard.  Continue reading “Security firm claims to have bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard with 3D mask model”

Belkin launches Trueclear Pro advanced screen protector for Apple devices in India

Apple iPhone X Belkin Tempered GlassBelkin today has launched Trueclear Pro Advanced Screen Care (TCP) for Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus along with Tempered Glass for iPhone X in India. This is a patented system for Belkin which has won Innovation award at CES 2014. Continue reading “Belkin launches Trueclear Pro advanced screen protector for Apple devices in India”

Indian Govt happy to welcome Apple’s manufacturing plant, awaiting formal proposal: Suresh Prabhu

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Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu talking about the Apple’s manufacturing plant in India has said that the Government of India is happy to receive Apple and will support the company to set up a manufacturing unit in the country. He said that they are awaiting a formal proposal from the Cupertino-based company. Continue reading “Indian Govt happy to welcome Apple’s manufacturing plant, awaiting formal proposal: Suresh Prabhu”

iPhone X shipping estimates improved due to better production, demand remains strong: KGI

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Passing all the initial hurdles in the production of the iPhone X, shipping estimates have slowly started improving, all thanks to the better-than-expected production since the launch. KGI  Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a new research note has shared this information. Continue reading “iPhone X shipping estimates improved due to better production, demand remains strong: KGI”

Apple TV 4K Unboxing

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Apple introduced the Apple TV 4K at its event in San Francisco back in September. It went on sale in India recently starting at Rs. 15,900, but we managed to pick one from the U.S. where it starts at US$ 179 (Rs. 11,580 approx.). Check out the unboxing video below.

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Apple iPhone SE 2 rumoured to launch in the first half of 2018

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Apple is said to launch the iPhone SE second generation in the first half of 2018 according to Taiwan’s Economic Daily News. The second generation iPhone SE, tentatively named iPhone SE 2 will be assembled exclusively by Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron at its factory in Bengaluru, India where the current generation iPhone SE are being madeContinue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2 rumoured to launch in the first half of 2018”

Apple acquires Canada-based augmented reality headset startup Vrvana

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In a move to strengthen its AR headset technology that Apple is said to be working on launching in 2020; the company has acquired startup; Vrvana augmented reality-based headset company; the maker of the Totem headset for $30 million according to the sources close to the Techcrunch. Continue reading “Apple acquires Canada-based augmented reality headset startup Vrvana”

iMac Pro to feature Apple A10 Fusion coprocessor for Always-on ‘Hey Siri’ voice control

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We have Apple’s iMac Pro launching before the year-end, though the HomePod is delayed. Thanks to developers Johnathan Levin and Steve Troughton-Smith, details regarding the iMac Pro has emerged. According to the information available via the BridgeOS 2.0 software package from Apple, it appears that iMac Pro will be powered by the A10 Fusion ARM coprocessor. Continue reading “iMac Pro to feature Apple A10 Fusion coprocessor for Always-on ‘Hey Siri’ voice control”

2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI

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Last week KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that  Apple will be launching a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models with OLED displays and a lower-priced 6.1-inch model with an LCD display in 2018. Now he has said that the iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO technology, compared to 2×2 MIMO in this year’s iPhone models that use Intel XMM 7480 modem and Qualcomm MDM9655 Snapdragon X16 LTE Cat. 16 Modem. Continue reading “2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI”

Apple HomePod release pushed to early 2018

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Apple introduced its first Siri-powered smart speaker HomePod at WWDC 2017 back in June for $349. At that time the company said that it will ship the device starting in December in Australia, the UK and the US. Now the company has released a statement saying that it will be available only in early 2018 saying that it need “a little more time” before the HomePod is ready, but it did not provide any reason for the delay. Continue reading “Apple HomePod release pushed to early 2018”

Apple releases iOS 11.1.2 with fix for unresponsive iPhone X screens in cold weather

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Apple released iOS 11.1.1 update for iPhone and iPad last week to fix an autocorrect bug that caused “i” to autocorrect to A[?] in the keyboard. Now it has pushed out iOS 11.1.2 update that fixes iPhone X screen becoming temporarily unresponsive to touch after a rapid change to a cold environment and working only after several seconds, as reported by a lot of users last week. Apple was quick to acknowledge the issues and promised a fix.

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OnePlus 5T vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus – What’s Different

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Putting an end to all the rumors, OnePlus has unveiled its latest killer flagship OnePlus 5T with some changes internally and externally. The OnePlus 5T is a mid-cycle refresh, offering a better display, improved camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, facial recognition technology and much more. Continue reading “OnePlus 5T vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus – What’s Different”

Apple claims the top spot in wearable market followed by Xiaomi and Fitbit in Q3 2017: Canalys

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Apple has regained the top spot in the wearable market in Q3 2017 with 3.9 million shipments and it is the strongest quarter for Apple in 2017, all thanks to the recently launched Apple Watch 3 with LTE support, reveals a new report from Canalys. Xiaomi and Fitbit claim the 2nd and 3rd spots with 3.6 million and 3.5 million, respectively.  Continue reading “Apple claims the top spot in wearable market followed by Xiaomi and Fitbit in Q3 2017: Canalys”

Apple said to be working on rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone

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Apple is said to be working on a rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone which could be another milestone in leading the AR space on the mobile platform according to sources of Bloomberg. The company is said to be working on different technologies from the current TrueDepth camera which is used on the iPhone XContinue reading “Apple said to be working on rear-facing 3D sensor for 2019 iPhone”

iOS 11.2 to bring support for 7.5W wireless charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X

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Starting with iOS 11.2, iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X to support 7.5W fast charging support at 7.5 watts using compatible Qi-based wireless charging accessories. With the current iOS 11.1.1, all the three device charge at a speed of 5W using Qi wireless chargers.  Continue reading “iOS 11.2 to bring support for 7.5W wireless charging on iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X”