Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar for Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus launched for Rs. 4999

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Belkin has launched a new Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter that offers dual lightning audio while charging the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. The device

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Google, Facebook, Apple to jointly draft an open letter opposing Trump’s immigration order

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The tech world has already expressed their concerns over US President Donald Trump’s order of banning immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Now major tech companies are going a step further and planning to jointly draft an open letter opposing Trump’s immigration and travel orders.

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Apple is reportedly working on ARM chip for Mac laptops

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Apple is said to be working on custom ARM-based chips for future Mac laptops, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. These chips could boost battery life on the Mac and also help to reduce the dependence on the Intel chips. Continue reading “Apple is reportedly working on ARM chip for Mac laptops”

Apple reports record $78.4 billion revenue in FY Q1 2017, 78.3 million iPhones sold

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Apple has reported all-time record quarterly revenue of $78.4 billion with a net profit of $17.89 billion in their earnings for the financial year Q1 2017 that ended December 31, 2016. Revenues were up 3.29% year-over-year driven by very strong product mix and the success of iPhone 7 Plus, but profit was down 2.77% YoY. Apple reported all-time record quarterly earnings per diluted share of $3.36.

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Apple shipped record 2.5 million iPhone units in India during 2016

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Apple has reached a new milestone in terms of iPhone sales in India. The company has sold over 2.5 million units in 2016, according to a latest report from Counterpoint research. The report further revealed that a 1/3 of its total shipment coming alone from the record fourth quarter and was driven by seasonality and the launch of iPhone 7.

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Apple sues Qualcomm over iPhone modem licensing deals in China, seeks 1 billion yuan

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After filing a $1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm in the U.S. saying that Qualcomm has been charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with, Apple has filed a similar lawsuit against Qualcomm, this time at the Beijing Intellectual Property Court in China seeking 1 billion yuan ($145.32 million) in damages. Continue reading “Apple sues Qualcomm over iPhone modem licensing deals in China, seeks 1 billion yuan”

iOS 10.3 beta brings Find My AirPods, Cricket updates for Siri and more

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Apple has released iOS 10.3 beta for developers that brings several new features including a feature that helps you find misplaced AirPods. It keeps track of the last known location where AirPods were connected to an iOS device over Bluetooth. It also allows users to play a sound to locate a lost AirPod. It also brings cricket sports scores and stats for Indian Premier League and International Cricket Council for Siri. Continue reading “iOS 10.3 beta brings Find My AirPods, Cricket updates for Siri and more”

Apple reportedly picks Wistron as the main iPhone manufacturer in India

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Apple has picked Wistron as the primary iPhone manufacturer for India, according to a latest report from Digitimes. Wistron will be the lead supplier for 2017 iPhones which are expected to be dubbed as iPhone 8. Continue reading “Apple reportedly picks Wistron as the main iPhone manufacturer in India”

Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 Billion over royalties, Qualcomm says Apple’s claims are baseless

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Apple has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm saying that Qualcomm has been charging royalties for technologies they have nothing to do with. This comes days after Qualcomm was sued by US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for anti-competitive practices relating to maintain its monopoly in the supply of a key semiconductor device used in cell phones and other consumer products. Continue reading “Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 Billion over royalties, Qualcomm says Apple’s claims are baseless”

Indian Government would like Apple to have a base in India, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

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Apple has been striving for over a year to open retail stores in India and the company is also mulling to start manufacturing iPhones in the country. It looks like this could soon be a reality as Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said India will consider Apple’s request for incentives to invest in the country with an “open mind”.
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Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone 8 to reportedly sport highest water-resistance rating

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Two major flagships of 2017 – Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 are tipped to sport highest water-resistance rating, according to a latest report from The Investor.
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Apple, Carl Zeiss tipped to be working on AR glasses

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Apple and Carl Zeiss are teaming up to work on Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, according to AR/VR evangelist Robert Scoble who cited an unnamed employee at Zeiss. He further added that the pair of AR glasses could debut next year. Continue reading “Apple, Carl Zeiss tipped to be working on AR glasses”

Flipkart Apple Fest: Rs. 5000 off on iPhone 7, up to Rs. 10000 off on Apple Watch and more

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Flipkart has started ‘The Apple Fest’ today in which it offers good deals on iPhone, Apple Watch and accessories, including flip covers for iPhone, dongles and adapters. It also offers up to Rs. 23,000 off on exchange of old smartphones. Check out all the offers below. Continue reading “Flipkart Apple Fest: Rs. 5000 off on iPhone 7, up to Rs. 10000 off on Apple Watch and more”

Apple is said to be working on three iPads for 2017

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Apple is said to be working on three new iPads that will be released later this year. The latest bit of news comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to release another iPad with 10-10.5 inch bezel less display along with the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2 and 9.7-inch iPad. Continue reading “Apple is said to be working on three iPads for 2017”