Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium, hints again at wireless charging for iPhones

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It looks like next generation iPhones will after all support wireless charging. Apple has joined Wireless Power Consortium an industry group that develops a widely-used Qi wireless charging standard that is present on many smartphone. Continue reading “Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium, hints again at wireless charging for iPhones”

iPhone 8 might come with an iris scanner, mystery ‘wireless device’ spotted at FCC

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A new report about the next generation iPhone (iPhone 8) says it might feature an iris scanner that will allow users to unlock the device using their eyes. Apple is expected to bring major design changes to iPhones this year as it is will be company’s 10th anniversary.
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How to save memory on your Apple iPhone

The storage space on the Apple iPhone’s are always at a premium and if you are searching for this article then you already know the value of it and more so if you happen to have the entry level 16GB variant. The “not enough storage” message quite often pops up on our iPhones whenever we try to download large apps or shoot high quality footage. This is not only frustrating, but also hinders the overall user experience of the smartphone.

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So, we decided to put together certain tips that will help you free up some space on your Apple iPhone. None of these simple tricks require you to jailbreak your iPhone or put your iPhone out of warranty. It’s completely risk free and you can go ahead and try them. Continue reading “How to save memory on your Apple iPhone”

Next generation iPhones likely to support wireless charging

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KGI Securities, a reliable source for iPhone leaks in the past has stated that upcoming Apple iPhone will support wireless charging. The company is expected to announce three iPhones this fall and all of them will reportedly support wireless charging and glass casing.
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Apple mulling again to sell refurbished iPhones in India

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Last year, the Indian Commerce Ministry had rejected Apple’s request to sell refurbished iPhones in India. Now, according to a latest report from Bloomberg, the company is reviving the idea of selling refurbished phones in the country.

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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”