iPhone 8 said to come in four colors including a new ‘mirror-like’ finish variant

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We already know that Apple will release three iPhone models this year of which the iPhone 8 will sport an OLED display. Now, Benjamin Geskin has stated on Twitter that the iPhone 8 with OLED display will come in four colors, one of which will feature a mirror-like finish.

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Qualcomm sues Apple over patent infringement; seeks iPhone import ban

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Qualcomm has filed a suit against Apple alleging that the latter was infringing on six patents that aided iPhone battery life. The chip maker is seeking a ban on imports and sale of some models iPhone in the US. Continue reading “Qualcomm sues Apple over patent infringement; seeks iPhone import ban”

Here are the top 5 predictions of next iPhones by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

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Renowned KGI analyst Ming Chi-Kuo has revealed a number of predictions for the upcoming iPhones. Kuo has already mentioned a couple of predictions for this year’s iPhone models. Continue reading “Here are the top 5 predictions of next iPhones by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo”

Apple tipped to replace Touch ID with 3D facial recognition technology on iPhone 8

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Fresh reports about the upcoming iPhone 8 suggests that users will be able to unlock their phone by simply looking at them. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will replace the Touch ID fingerprint authentication in favor of a new 3D facial recognition technology.
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Apple iPhone, iPad, Watch, Macs get a price cut in India as GST roll out begins

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As the Goods and Services Tax or GST started rolling out in India. Apple today officially slashed the price of all its products iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and iMac, including its latest iPad Pro and Macs that were introduced last month. Even with 10% of basic customs duty (BCD) imposed on mobile phones that are imported, after GST price of iPhone is still cheaper than before. iPhone has received up Rs. 6,600 price cut, iPad has received price cut by up to Rs. 3,900 and Macbook has received up to Rs. 11,800 price. Continue reading “Apple iPhone, iPad, Watch, Macs get a price cut in India as GST roll out begins”

Apple Taipei 101 its first retail store in Taiwan will open on July 1

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Earlier this month Apple CEO Time Cook announced that Apple will soon open its first retail store in Taiwan. Today Apple said that the the Apple Taipei 101 will open on July 1st, Saturday at 11 a.m., bringing Apple’s products, services and in-store experiences to customers in Taiwan for the first time. Continue reading “Apple Taipei 101 its first retail store in Taiwan will open on July 1”

Apple acquires eye-tracking firm SensoMotoric Instruments

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Apple has acquired eye-tracking firm SensoMotoric Instruments, according to a report from MacRumors. The German based company specializes in eye-tracking glasses and platforms for both augmented and virtual reality. It had recently made eye tracking for a variety of applications, including athletics.   Continue reading “Apple acquires eye-tracking firm SensoMotoric Instruments”

Former Apple supplier Imagination Technologies puts itself up for sale

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Imagination Technologies has officially announced that it has started sale process for the Group and is engaged in preliminary discussions with potential bidders, after it received interest from a number of parties for a potential acquisition of the whole Group over the last few weeks. Continue reading “Former Apple supplier Imagination Technologies puts itself up for sale”

New iPhones will be waterproof and support wireless charging, confirms Wistron

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Wistron, the primary iPhone manufacturer in India has confirmed that new iPhone models will be “waterproof” and include wireless charging capabilities, according to the Japanese website Nikkei Asian Review.
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Apple is working on self-driving car technology confirms Tim Cook

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed in an interview with Bloomberg that the company is focusing on autonomous car systems. He said that it is more focused on self-driving technology and not necessarily the car itself. He also said that Apple sees it as “the mother of all AI projects” and “there is a major disruption looming there.” “If you’ve driven an all-electric car it’s actually a marvelous experience, said the CEO of the Cupertino giant. Continue reading “Apple is working on self-driving car technology confirms Tim Cook”

Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in Taiwan

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Apple has announced that it will soon open its first retail store in Taiwan. The company posted the message on its Taiwan website. The Apple Store will be located in Xinyi District on the ground floor and basement level of Taipei 101 which is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world.  Continue reading “Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in Taiwan”