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”

Apple iPhone 7 now available with up to Rs. 17000 discount on Amazon India

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Even though Apple is yet to announce price cut for its flagship iPhone 7 smartphone that was launched in India back in October last year. Several online retailers offer discounts frequently. Flipkart offered huge discounts on Apple products including iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus during Apple Days Sale in April. Now Amazon.in is offering huge discounts on iPhone 7. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 7 now available with up to Rs. 17000 discount on Amazon India”

iOS 11 can automatically delete unused apps to save iPhone space

offload-appEarlier this week, Apple announced iOS 11 with new Files app, Enhanced Siri, Voice Translation, Unified Control Center and more. The latest OS from the company also sports a new feature that deletes unused apps automatically and lets you save space on your device. It is aimed at offering iPhone users get better control over their phone’s storage.
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Apple Design Awards 2017 winners for best apps and games announced

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Every year Apple selects the best talent, artistry and creativity of developers who set the standard for ideal app design and gives them Apple Design Award. In the 20th year, it has announced the list of winner based on excellence in design, innovation and technology in apps and games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Continue reading “Apple Design Awards 2017 winners for best apps and games announced”