Apple has acquired database company FoundationDB, according to a report from TechCrunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by either of the company.
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Apple and IBM rolling out MobileFirst for iOS apps in Japan
Apple and IBM are rolling out MobileFirst suit for iOS apps in Japan. The move comes from the duo after launching the suit in the U.S in December.
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Apple to offer iPhone trade-in program for Android devices
Apple is expanding its trade in program and luring Andriod users to switch to iPhone, according to a report from 9to5Mac, The trade-in program from the company does not accept phones from other OEMs but that is about to change as per the report.
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Dixons Carphone CEO says Apple Watch could fail
Apple announced their first smartwatch at the tail end of last year but until a week ago, we had no information on price or availability of the new smartwatch. One of the EU’s leading retailers feels that the high price commanded by the Apple Watch – the base model starts at $349 and the most expensive costs over $10,000 – could result in Apple’s newest technology venture becoming a flop. Continue reading “Dixons Carphone CEO says Apple Watch could fail”
Apple rolls out iOS 8.3 public beta
Apple upgrades 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with 5th-gen Intel processors
Apple has updated both 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina display with faster fifth generation processor, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, new Force Touch trackpad, two times faster flash and longer battery life. It has also updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with fifth generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2. The 13-inch MacBook Air also gets two times faster flash. Continue reading “Apple upgrades 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with 5th-gen Intel processors”
Apple’s new MacBook USB-C multi adapter includes HDMI and USB 3.1 connectors
Apple announced the new MacBook yesterday with high resolution “Retina” display and a new, thinner profile. Another new addition to the MacBook is the a USB Type-C port.
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MagSafe charging cable and Griffin WatchStand for Apple Watch announced
Apple officially revealed the Apple Watch price yesterday that starts at $349. According to Apple, the watch can last upto 18 hours and hence some of the charging accessories have been announced. 
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Apple iOS 8.2 is now seeding to iDevices
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook took to the stage to announce that latest version of the iOS will be seeding today and the update is now available across the globe for all the compatible Apple devices.
The newest version of the iOS is a minor update that brings support for the Apple Watch. The iOS 8.2 comes with a dedicated application using which you can access the company’s smartwatch. Continue reading “Apple iOS 8.2 is now seeding to iDevices”
Apple Watch will hit stores on April 24, pricing starts from $349
Apple has finally revealed some details regarding its smartwatch. The first wearable from the Cupertino giant will go on sale from April 24.
As we already know, the Apple Watch will be available in three different variants – Sports, Steel and Watch Edition. Continue reading “Apple Watch will hit stores on April 24, pricing starts from $349”
Apple introduces 12-inch MacBook with all metal, fanless design
Apple has unveiled a new MacBook at its ‘Spring Forward’ event in San Francisco. The all new MacBook is an engineering marvel in a lot of ways and the latest notebook is even thinner than the company’s MacBook Air.
The new 12-inch MacBook is just about 13.1mm at its thinnest point and can it get any thinner than this? Well, we doubt it. The notebook is 907 grams in weight. Continue reading “Apple introduces 12-inch MacBook with all metal, fanless design”
Apple’s ResearchKit has the ability to revolutionise medical research
Apple’s event earlier today saw the introduction of ReserachKit, an open source software framework that can be used for medical and health research. The advanced technology will help doctors and scientists get data from their patients and will in turn help them evaluate the disease more accurately.
The ReseachKit currently has 5 applications based on the studies on asthma, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading “Apple’s ResearchKit has the ability to revolutionise medical research”
Apple TV gets a new HBO Now streaming service, price slashed to $69
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook in his presentation at the company’s ‘Spring Forward’ event said that they have now sold over 25 million Apple TV units. According to Tim, the Apple TV is now the ‘industry leader’ in the TV content streaming business.
Furthermore, the executive announced that the Apple TV box will now carry a price tag of $69 instead of its original $99 price tag. Continue reading “Apple TV gets a new HBO Now streaming service, price slashed to $69”
Apple has now sold 700 million iPhones!
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook at the company’s ‘Spring Forward’ event in San Francisco revealed that they have now sold 700 million iPhones across the globe. The Cupertino giant has achieved the feat in just a little more than seven years after first iPhone went on sale.
Apple iPhone sales had reached about 500 million a year ago, but the growth in the past twelve months has been mind boggling. Continue reading “Apple has now sold 700 million iPhones!”
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge vs Apple iPhone 6 Hands On
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones at the MWC 2015 earlier this week. The design of the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge are completely different from earlier flagship smartphones in the Galaxy S series. The port placements on the bottom and the curved corners in the Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge are similar to the Apple iPhone 6, so we decided to quickly compare both the smartphones. Check out the hands on comparison. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 Edge vs Apple iPhone 6 Hands On”