All 2020 iPhone models to come with 5G support: Report

There were multiple reports of details about on the iPhones launching in 2020 such as 120Hz switchable refresh rate display, OLED display panel and more. In similar lines, according to a new report, all iPhone models launching in 2020 will come with support for 5G to better compete with Android smartphones that will support 5G.

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Apple to acquire majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion

After reports, Apple and Intel have confirmed that Apple will acquire the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in a transaction valued at $1 billion. Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases. Intel closed its 5G modem business in April this year after Apple and Qualcomm announced a settlement and prior to this, Intel became the sole third-party provider of modems of the iPhones launched in 2018. Continue reading “Apple to acquire majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion”

Paytm Mall is now Apple authorized online retailer for iPhone, iPad, Macs and more

Paytm’s e-commerce platform Paytm Mall has been selling smartphones, tablets and other electronics and it includes Apple products like the latest iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc. In similar lines, today, Paytm Mall has become an authorized online retailer to sell Apple products in India.

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LG starts rolling out Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to 2019 AI ThinQ TVs

After rolling out Alexa support to its 2019 AI ThinQ TV lineup back in May, LG has announced that it will add Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to 2019 LG OLED TVs, NanoCell TVs and UHD TVs with ThinQ AI capability via an update starting July 25. It said that LG is the first global TV manufacturer to support HomeKit. Continue reading “LG starts rolling out Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to 2019 AI ThinQ TVs”

Apple is said to be in talks to buy Intel’s 5G modem business

There were rumors that Intel is reportedly close to finding a buyer for its smartphone modem division. Now, according to new reports, Apple is said to be in “advanced talks” to buy Intel’s smartphone-modem chip business and the deal could be announced as early as next week.

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Apple releases iOS 12.4 with wireless data migration, improvements to Apple News+; watchOS 5.3 brings back Walkie-Talkie app

Apple released iOS 12.3 update recently where the main focus was on the new TV app and the channels feature. After 2 months of releasing iOS 12.3, Apple has now released iOS 12.4, watchOS 5.3 and macOS 10.14.6 with bug fixes and new features.

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2020 iPhones said to feature up to 120Hz switchable refresh rate display

It is that time of the year when we see leaks and rumors of the upcoming iPhone. But this time around, there are reports on the iPhones that are slated to launch next year. According to new reports, 2020 iPhones could feature a display with the switchable refresh rate.

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World Emoji Day: Apple previews 59 new emojis including Sari, Sloth, Guide Dog and more coming to iOS and Mac this year

Apple on the occasion of ‘World Emoji Day’ announced that more than 60 new emoji characters are coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac later this year via software update. These new emojis are based on the characters from Unicode 12.0 that were approved earlier this year, some of these such as guide dog, an ear with a hearing aid, wheelchairs, a prosthetic arm and a prosthetic leg were proposed by Apple last year. Continue reading “World Emoji Day: Apple previews 59 new emojis including Sari, Sloth, Guide Dog and more coming to iOS and Mac this year”

Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s Plus and iPhone SE shipments stopped in India

Apple launched the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s Plus, and iPhone SE quite a long time back, and now the company has stopped the sales of these smartphones in India. Apple is said to shift its focus on premium iPhone models in India.

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Apple iPhone XR and iPhone XS assembled in India said to start shipping next month, see price reduction

Apple is already assembling some of its smartphones like the iPhone SE and iPhone 7 at the Wistron facility in Bengaluru under the ‘Made in India’ scheme. There were also reports of Foxconn starting assembly of premium iPhones this year in India. In similar lines, new reports have emerged regarding the shipping of the new iPhone XR and iPhone XS devices assembled in India by Foxconn.

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Apple refreshes MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro with True Tone display, price starts at Rs. 99000

Apple has today updated its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops for back-to-school season and has introduced a special price on the MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro for college students. Apple has made changes to the Retina display of the MacBook Air and has updated the MacBook Pro with 8th-generation quad-core processors, Touch Bar and more.

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Apple’s new ‘Shot on iPhone’ video captures India’s love for cricket

It has been almost a month since 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup started in England. Now Apple has posted a new ‘Shot on iPhone XS’ video that celebrates India’s love of cricket. “It’s the spirit of India, captured in a game, a love story that spans more than a billion hearts. The celebration of cricket, like nowhere else all shot on iPhone,” says Apple.
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Jony Ive is leaving Apple after more than two decades to form a design company

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Apple has announced that its chief design officer Jonathan Ive will be leaving the company later this year, after 27 years, to form an independent design company LoveFrom launching fully in 2020, with Apple as its first client. “While he pursues personal projects, Ive in his new company will continue to work closely and on a range of projects with Apple,” said the company.

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Apple issues global recall for older 15-inch MacBook Pro units citing faulty battery issues

Apple MacBook has had issues like sticking and non-responsive keys, backlight issues in display and the company also acknowledged the same. Today, another issue has cropped up in 15-inch MacBook Pro models and Apple is voluntarily recalling some models globally for a faulty battery that is causing overheat and poses a safety risk.

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Apple looking to move up to 30% of production out of China: Report

As a result of U.S.-China trade dispute, Apple is said to have asked its suppliers to evaluate the cost implications of shifting 15 to 30% of their production capacity from China to Southeast Asia countries, as it prepares for ‘fundamental restructuring of its supply chain’, according to a new report. 90% of Apple’s products are being assembled in China.

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