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FBI Paid Less Than $1 Million to Unlock San Bernardino iPhone





According to the latest report from Reuters, the FBI paid less than $1 million to get access to the iPhone used by the San Bernardino terrorist. Earlier this month, rumors appeared on the Internet suggesting that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation had to pay $1.3 million to obtain the exploit capable of penetrating into the locked iPhone 5c with iOS 9 on board. These same rumors suggest that the phone was unlocked by a firm called Cellebrite.


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Friday, April 29th, 2016. 18:31

Apple Updates Apple Music App for Android



Apple has recently updated the Apple Music app for Android users. The updated version now lets users play music videos on their non-Apple handsets and supports family membership plans of the streaming music service. The ability to watch videos on Apple Music was a feature requested by thousands of users, so it’s nice Apple has finally added it.


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Friday, April 29th, 2016. 17:58

Apple Releases Updated Safari Technology Preview, iOS 9.3.2 and OS X 10.11.5 Betas



Apple has recently released the updated version of its new Safari Technology Preview browser, the third public beta of iOS 9.3.2 and the third developer beta of OS X 10.11.5 El Capitan. The aforementioned software is already available for download, so if you need it for testing purposes, go ahead and get it right now.


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Friday, April 29th, 2016. 0:00

Schematics for iPhone 7 Pro Appear Online - Rumor



According to the latest report from Macotakara, the schematics for the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Pro have been recently published in the latest issue of the local magazine called Mac Fan. As noted by the reporters, the upcoming handset will have the dimensions of 158.22 x 77.94 x 7.3mm and a dual rear camera. Apart from that, the device will lack the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.


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Thursday, April 28th, 2016. 23:23

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Demand for iPhone SE Is Very Strong - Tim Cook



During the conference call devoted to Apple’s earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the demand for the recently-released 4-inch iPhone SE is incredibly strong and exceeds company’s expectations. Almost immediately after the launch of the smaller handset, its inventory was very poor. Right now, customers have to wait for about two weeks to get their purchased device.


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Thursday, April 28th, 2016. 0:27

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Apple Announces Financial Results in Q2 2016



Apple has announced its financial results in the second quarter of fiscal 2016. According to the data shared by the company officials, revenue generated in the course of last couple of months is equal to $50.6 billion and net profit accounts for $10.5 billion. This quarter’s earnings demonstrate the first decline in revenue in 13 years. Just for you to compare, one year ago, the figures were noticeably higher, $58 billion and $13.6 billion respectively.


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Thursday, April 28th, 2016. 0:25

Apple Watch 2 to Support Cellular Connectivity - Rumor



According to the latest report from The Wall Street Journal, the next-generation Apple Watch may get the support of cellular network and a faster processor. These improvements should make the wearable device more independent and allow people to use the smartwatch without their phone close at hand.


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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016. 18:40

Apple Releases Two New iPhone 6s Ads [Video]



Apple has recently released two new iPhone commercials entitled “iPhone 6s - Fingerprint” and “iPhone 6s - Onions”. Both ads highlight the functionality of Apple’s full-size smartphone and show how most people use their devices in everyday life.


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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016. 15:35

iPhone 7 to Become Waterproof and Dustproof and Get Touch Sensitive Home Button



According to the latest rumors shared by reliable supply chain sources, the next-generation iPhone may become waterproof and dustproof and get a touch sensitive Home button instead of the physical one. The rumors come from Digitimes, a Taiwanese news website that has a rather mixed track record. Anyway, it goes in line with earlier reports suggesting Apple was planning to equip the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with a new Home button to make the device thinner and lighter.


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Monday, April 25th, 2016. 18:10

iPhone Sales in 2016 May Be Lower Than in 2014 - Analyst



According to the latest report published by reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s iPhone shipments in 2016 may be lower than those of 2014. The expert believes that due to the lack of ‘attractive’ updates in the iPhone 7, the company may ship around 190-205 million iPhone units this year. Under the “worst case scenario,” Apple may become the only top-five rating vendor to see a decline in smartphone shipments. Depending on the actual sales results, the decline may account for 11.6% or 18.1% year-over-year.


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Monday, April 25th, 2016. 14:09

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Top 10 Stories of the Week



It is Sunday today, which means it’s time to talk about the most interesting stories of the past seven days. Let’s not waste time and discuss posts worth your attention right now.


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Sunday, April 24th, 2016. 13:20

Apple to Release Redesigned iPhone 8 in 2018 - Analyst



According to the latest report from usually-reliable Barclays analyst Mark Moskowitz, the 2017 iPhone will be called not the iPhone 7s, but the iPhone 8. The reason for changing the branding is a major redesign and addition of the new advanced features like wireless charging, OLED display and 3D Touch Home button instead of the physical one. Apple is also expected to make the device thinner and lighter than the current model.


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Sunday, April 24th, 2016. 12:55

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New 12-inch MacBook Cut with Grinder [Video]



As you already know, earlier this week, Apple released a new 12-inch MacBook with better processor, battery and the Rose Gold color option. The device is already available for purchase in the USA and a number of other countries. The prices start at $1,299 for the entry-level configuration.

Since the laptop is in stock at many Apple Stores, first videos and reviews already start to appear on YouTube. One of such early videos shows the brand new Rose Gold MacBook cut with a grinder to reveal its internal components.

Even though the clip doesn’t show anything extraordinary, it’s actually quite entertaining. Take a look below.




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Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. 9:40

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iOS 9 Adoption Rate Hits 84% - Apple



According to the latest data shared by Apple, the iOS 9 adoption rate has just reached 84%. This means that 84% of all compatible devices that have regular access to the App Store are now running the most-recent version of the mobile operating system.


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Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. 0:21

Apple Cuts iPhone 6, 6s and SE Prices in Japan



Apple has reduced the price of the iPhone lineup in Japan. Such models as the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and even the recently-released 4-inch iPhone SE can now be purchased 10% cheaper. For example, the entry-level 16GB iPhone SE model was available for about $483. Now its price is equal to approximately $437.


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Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. 0:18

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