Supercell’s Clash Royale mints 1 Billion Dollars in its first year

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Supercell, the company behind games such as Clash Royale and Clash of Clans had generated a revenue of 2.3 Billion US$ during the year 2016. However, we didn’t get a breakdown of the amount generated from each game during the said period until now.

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iPhone 8 tipped to replace Touch ID home button with “function area”

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A new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities says that the next iPhone will not have the home button and instead sport ‘virtual buttons. Kuo also believes the iPhone 8 will use a 5.8-inch OLED display of which 5.15 inches will be used for screen content while the rest is being reserved for a “function area” at the bottom that will house virtual buttons.
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Apple’s latest patent hints at built-in fingerprint reader into iPhone display

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Apple has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new fingerprint reading technology. The patent titled “Interactive display panel with IR diodes” was originally filed in 2014 and first spotted by AppleInsider. Continue reading “Apple’s latest patent hints at built-in fingerprint reader into iPhone display”

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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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 Maps for iOS adds real-time info about crowded places

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Google Maps for iOS has received a new update that adds a bunch of new features. The update that bumps the app to version 4.27.0 now gives you a heads up about how crowded your favorite place is thanks to a new feature dubbed as Popular Times.  Continue reading “Google Maps for iOS adds real-time info about crowded places”

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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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”