Apple is planning to refresh its MacBook lineup this year at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. The company is expected to announce an upgraded version Macbook Pro and the 12-inch Macbook with faster processors. Continue reading “Apple said to announce a new MacBook lineup at WWDC 2017”
Apple has been focused on AI for sometime and it looks like it is bolstering its efforts further. According to a new report from TechCrunch, Apple has acquired Lattice Data, a company that specializes in artificial intelligence. The deal which was closed a couple of weeks ago is slated at $200 million. The report also said that about 20 engineers have joined the larger company.
Continue reading “Apple reportedly acquires AI firm Lattice Data for $200 million”
Apple has announced that it is investing $200 million in Gorilla glass maker Corning Incorporated from it’s new Advanced Manufacturing Fund. The investment will support “Corning’s R&D, capital equipment needs and state-of-the-art glass processing”. Continue reading “Apple invests $200 million in Gorilla glass maker Corning”
Apple has reported quarterly revenue of $52.9 billion with a net profit of $11.0 billion in their earnings for the financial year Q2 2017 that ended April 1, 2017. Revenues were up 4.54% year-over-year. Apple reported quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.10 compared to diluted share of $1.90 in the year-ago quarter. During earnings call Tim Cook said that iPhone sales were line in line with their expectations, and they are seeing continued strong demand for iPhone 7 Plus. He also said that active installed base of iPhones grew by double digits year over year.
Apple is withholding payments to contract manufacturers that are owed to Qualcomm until the legal dispute between the two companies is resolved. As a result, Qualcomm has slashed its current-quarter profit and revenue forecasts. The company has lowered its revenue guidance to a range of $4.8 billion to $5.6 billion for the fiscal third quarter from $5.3 billion to $6.1 billion.
Continue reading “Apple stops paying iPhone royalties to Qualcomm”
Apple is working on a P2P money transfer service similar to Venmo, according to a report from Recode. Venmo is PayPal’s digital wallet that allows users to transfer funds out of their Venmo account, bank account or debit card. Continue reading “Apple is reportedly working on a P2P money transfer service”
Apple today announced that Apple Dubai Mall, its second store in Dubai and third in the United Arab Emirates will be opened on April 27th. Apple said that its first two stores in the United Arab Emirates have welcomed more than 4 million visitors since opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 18 months ago. Continue reading “Apple Dubai Mall to open on April 27, ‘Today at Apple’ to expand to every Apple Store in May”
After Apple Fest earlier this year, Flipkart today started Apple Days Sale which offers good deals on iPhone, Apple Watch, Macbook and accessories, including covers for iPhone, Headphones and more. It is also offering up to Rs. 19,000 off on iPhone in exchange of old smartphones, Up to Rs. 15,000 off on Macbook Pro in exchange for old laptops and more. Check out the offers below. Continue reading “Apple Days Sale on Flipkart from Apr 24 to 26: Rs. 20000 off iPhone 7 256GB, up to 35% off on Apple Watch and more”
[Update] – A Bloomberg report has corroborated that Apple is testing a new type of screen, curved glass and stainless steel materials, and more advanced camera
Just yesterday, schematics of the iPhone 8 has surfaced hinting again at slimmer bezels and other design changes. Now, a latest report from Japanese blog Mac Otakara has shared more details of the iPhone 8. Continue reading “iPhone 8 tipped to feature stainless steel frame and vertical dual camera for VR”
A number of rumors and reports about the upcoming Apple iPhone 8 have already made the rounds on internet. Now, schematics of the iPhone 8 has surfaced hinting again at slimmer bezels and other design changes. Continue reading “iPhone 8 schematics reveal bezel-less front, rear TouchID and more”
Flipkart started taking pre-orders for the new 9.7-inch iPad last week. Today Amazon.in, Infibeam and Croma has started taking pre-orders for the (Product) Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus versions in India. These were introduced last month and come in only 128GB and 256GB variants. Continue reading “Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus now available for pre-order in India on Amazon, Infibeam and more”
Apple filed a $1 billion lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against Qualcomm earlier this year, saying that Qualcomm has been charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with.
Continue reading “Qualcomm fires back at Apple suit, files countersuit seeking damage”
Apple introduced special edition (Product) Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus versions last month. We managed to get one in Canada and unboxed it recently. Check out the unboxing and also check out the photo gallery of the new Red color variant. Continue reading “Red iPhone 7 Unboxing and Photo Gallery”
Apple announced new 9.7-inch iPad last month to replace the iPad Air 2 that was introduced in 2014. It is now available for pre-order from Flipkart in India. It has the same 9.7-inch Retina display, but this is powered by A9 chip and M9 motion coprocessor. It Touch ID fingerprint sensor and is just 7.5 mm thick. It also has a 8-megapixel camera and a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD front camera.
Apple had launched Clips video creation and sharing app last month. Now, the app that allow users to create short videos, by adding photos, filters, music is available for iPhone and iPad. Continue reading “Apple’s Clips video creation and sharing app for iPhone and iPad now available”
