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Japan Display Plans to Supply Apple with OLED Panels in 2018 - Rumor
According to the latest report from Nikkan, Japan Display (JDI) is currently in talks with Apple to supply the US tech giant with OLED panels for the iPhone in 2018. The aforementioned company is Apple’s long-time LED panels supplier, so it is very likely that Apple may opt for the same manufacturer for new displays.
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It is Sunday today, which means it’s high time I told you about the most interesting posts of the past seven days. Most of the articles this week deal with Apple’s long-awaited 4-inch iPhone that is expected to become something like a copy of the iPhone 5s. There are also some articles that deal with the Apple TV, iPad Pro and the Apple Watch.
20% of US Customers Prefer 4-inch Smartphones - Survey
According to the latest report from a research firm Piper Jaffray, 20% of customers in the United States of America prefer a 4-inch smartphone form factor. What this means is that Apple may indeed release a second-generation iPhone 5s with a new A9 processor, NFC, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a number of other new features.
New Drone Video Shows Progress on Apple’s Campus 2 Construction Site
A new aerial video showing the construction site of Apple’s “spaceship” Campus 2 has been recently shared on YouTube by Duncan Sinfield. This short clip lets us take a look at how much work has been done over the past couple of weeks. You can take a look at the drone footage below.
Apple to Start Production of Faster Next-Gen Apple TV in January - Rumor
According to the latest report from DigiTimes reporters, Apple is currently working on the next-generation Apple TV, which is expected to become much faster than its predecessor released in November. The trial production of the device will start later this month and the mass production may begin in January, reporters claim.
Apple Sold 3.9 Million Apple Watch Units in Q3 2015 - Estimates
According to the latest report from a research firm called IDC, Apple may have sold as many as 3.9 million Apple Watch units in the third quarter of this year. As to the total number of wearable devices sold to customers in the Q3 2015, it reportedly grew to 21.0 million units from just 7.1 million units shipped in the fourth quarter of 2014. It should be noted, however, that the numbers shared by the analysts are just estimates. So far, Apple hasn’t revealed the exact quantity of Apple Watches sold in the first months of its availability.
The chart below demonstrates the current state of the smartwatch market.
MacBooks Are More Durable Than Their Rivals - Survey
Latest survey conducted by Consumer Reports among 58,000 laptop owners who purchased their machines between 2010 and 2015 has revealed that Apple laptops are the most reliable devices on the market. Moreover, MacBooks are less likely to require repairs in the course of 3 to 5 years if to compare with rivals from other vendors. Both Air and Pro MacBook lineups turned out to be extremely reliable and durable.
iOS 9 Adoption Rate Reaches 70% - Apple
According to the latest data shared by Apple, iOS 9 adoption rate has recently reached 70%. What this means is that 70% of active iPhones, iPads and iPod touch units are now running iOS 9 or a higher version of Apple’s mobile operating system. As usual, the data is based on the App Store usage, so it can be called a reliable source of information.
iPad Pro to Temporarily Stop Declining iPad Sales - Analysts
According to the latest report from a market research firm IDC, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro may stop the decline in the iPad sales. Even though the researchers admit that the global tablet market will continue to decline, Apple may actually improve the position of the iPad on this market and even sell more tablets than in 2014. The reason for this is quite simple: the iPad Pro is a large tablet that can be used with a detachable keyboard. It is a good replacement of the laptop for photographers, designers, artists and all those who need an effective tool for work. iPad market share growth, however, will not be long-term, analysts add. In 2017, Apple will once again see a decline.
Apple to Release iPhone 6c with 'Colorful Metal Body' in February - Rumor
According to the latest report shared by Chinese insiders close to Foxconn, Apple may soon unveil the smaller iPhone with colorful metal body. In particular, the sources believe the company may announce the smartphone dubbed as the iPhone 6c in January and start selling it in February. This new device will get the support of Touch ID fingerprint sensor, but lack the support of 3D Touch technology used in the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus released this fall. As to the price of this mysterious device, it is expected to be around $500-600.
Apple Releases Two New iPhone 6s Ads [Video]
Apple has recently released two new iPhone 6s commercials called “Ridiculously Powerful” and “Hey Siri”. Both short ads are part of Apple’s "The only thing that's changed is everything" campaign. They focus our attention on the latest smartphone manufactured by Apple and reveal its key features that may be used for performing a wide range of tasks. The commercials are available on Apple’s official YouTube channel as well as on our website. Enjoy!
Apple Currently Testing Five iPhone 7 Prototypes - Rumors
According to the latest rumors from Chinese insiders, Apple is currently testing five different iPhone 7 prototypes. All of these prototypes have different hardware characteristics and design and it is currently unknown which one will become the next-generation iPhone. The report about several prototypes comes from GforGames, which is a rather reliable source of information.
Apple to Sell 6 Million Apple Watch Units During Holiday Quarter - Analyst
According to the latest report from Daniel Ives of FBR & Co., Apple may sell as many as 6 million Apple Watch units in the holiday quarter of 2015. The prediction is based on the retail Apple store sales during the Black Friday holiday.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it is time to tell you about the most interesting posts of the past seven days. Most of the articles are connected with the rumors about the next-generation iPhone and tell us about possible specs for the device. There are also several posts about Apple’s rival platforms as well as apps and tweaks worth your attention.
Cortana for iOS Becomes Available for Beta Testers
Microsoft has just made its virtual assistant Cortana available for a number of iOS beta testers. The personal assistant developed specifically for Windows Phone platform is expected to debut on iOS sometime soon and become a serious rival for Apple’s Siri and Google Now.
