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Apple Hires Two Former Nike FuelBand Engineers





More and more evidence appear on the Internet, which prove that Apple is indeed working on its own wearable device called the iWatch. Moreover, everything points to the release of the smartwatch this fall.


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Thursday, July 10th, 2014. 1:11

Bluetooth wireless audio Creative T30 Wireless



It is always hard to choose good stereo system for home or office use. With growing popularity of smart devices, like iPhone or iPad, most users demand wireless features, for example, bluetooth support. Today we will take a look at Creative T30 Wireless - 2.0 Wireless Speakers with NFC. While the quality of this device is quite good, the price is attractive as well. You can get one for about $200.


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5.5-inch iPhone 6: World's Thinnest Smartphone with Horrible Battery?



Many people believe that Apple’s iPhone 6 with 5.5-inch display will get a bigger battery, hence, it will work longer on a single charge. Well, looks like the guys from Cupertino don’t think so. According to the latest report from Asian insiders, the battery of the 5.5-inch iPhone will get only a hardly noticeable capacity boost. That’s definitely not good.


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Tuesday, July 8th, 2014. 0:59

Apple Signs Deal with Major Saudi Arabian Retailer



Apple has reportedly signed a deal with one of the major Arabian retailers called Jarir Bookstore. This deal will allow the guys from Cupertino to sell their products and offer additional services to local customers more efficiently than before. Moreover, Apple’s gadgets will become cheaper since the retailer won’t have to pay third-party distributors.


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Sunday, July 6th, 2014. 21:15

Apple to Announce iPhone 6 in Early September - Rumor



New rumors that deal with Apple's iPhone 6 have recently appeared on the Internet. According to these rumors, first batches of the next-gen iPhone models will arrive to the USA in the last two weeks of August. This means that the guys from Cupertino may announce their new handset at the beginning of September.


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Friday, July 4th, 2014. 22:49

Microsoft to Release Fitness Band Compatible with iOS?



As you probably know, Microsoft is working on its own smartwatch. This wearable device, however, will differ greatly from the rivals' products. According to a well-known Windows blogger Paul Thurrott, Microsoft's smartwatch is actually a cross-platform fitness band.

What this means is that the small gadget will be compatible not only with Windows Phone, but also with Android and iOS. Moreover, just like Apple's iWatch, it will feature a number of health and fitness-related sensors.


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Friday, July 4th, 2014. 1:08

2.5-inch iWatch Concept by Set Solution [Video]



A video showing a new iWatch concept has been recently posted to YouTube. This concept is totally different from the the models and mockups we've seen before as it can boast of a 2.5-inch rectangular curved display.

The concept created by Set Solution is available below. Take a look and tell me what you think.


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Friday, July 4th, 2014. 0:42

TSMC to Start Producing Touch ID Sensors Soon?



Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is currently planning to start the production of Touch ID fingerprint sensors for the upcoming iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, China Times reports.


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Monday, June 23rd, 2014. 22:45

Top 10 Stories of the Week



It's Sunday today, which means it's time for me to tell you about the most interesting posts of the past seven days.

As the iPhone 6 and the iWatch releases draw near, more and more rumors surface on the Internet that deal with these gadgets.


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Sunday, June 22nd, 2014. 14:40

Apple to Release Two Different iWatch Models?



According to the latest rumors, Apple is working on two iWatch models. They will differ in size, shape and function.

The first one is called 'Sports' model and it can boast of a number of sensors capable of monitoring your physical activity and health. It has a bracelet made of rubber and a typical for smart watches rectangular design.

The 'Designer' version will reportedly feature a circular metal body and a leather bracelet. This iWatch model differs greatly from what we call smart watches.


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Sunday, June 22nd, 2014. 14:21

2.5-inch iWatch to Come in October?



According to the latest report from Reuters, Apple's iWatch will be released in October. The mass-production of the device will start in July.

As to the smartwatch itself, it will reportedly feature a 2.5-inch display and a couple of sensors capable of tracking user's physical activity and monitoring his or her health. In particular, the device will be equipped with sensors measuring blood glucose, blood pressure, pulse etc. Apart from that, the iWatch will boast of wireless charging.


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Saturday, June 21st, 2014. 0:51

5.5-inch iPhone 6 Will Feature Sapphire Display, 4.7-inch iPhone and iWatch - Won't?



As you probably know, a rumor has recently appeared on the Internet suggesting that both 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models as well as iWatch will be equipped with a sapphire-covered display. According to a new rumor, the only device, which may get a new screen is Apple's 5.5-inch iPhone. The reason for such a change is manufacturing problems, Economic Daily News reports.


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Wednesday, June 18th, 2014. 1:52

iPhone 6 Display to Feature Quad HD Resolution



According to people familiar with the matter, Apple's next-gen iPhone will feature a resolution of 2.560 x 1.440 pixels. Such rumor has been shared by Asian insiders. These insiders claim the information comes from "Apple employees", however, there's no official confirmation from Apple or its suppliers.


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Tuesday, June 17th, 2014. 1:50

Foxconn to Use Sharp's Technology to Produce Displays for iPhone and iPad



According to the latest report from Taiwanese reporters, Apple's supplier Foxconn is currently in talks with Sharp. The company wants to start producing the screens for the iPhone and iPad using Sharp's technologies. This may allow Apple to become less dependent from Samsung.


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Sunday, June 15th, 2014. 23:38

How to Downgrade from iOS 8 Beta to iOS 7.1.1



Apple has released iOS 8 beta to developers for testing. There're, however, several methods of upgrading to this iOS version if you don't have a developer account. Well, this is what you know.


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Tuesday, June 10th, 2014. 1:13