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Apple Seeds macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta 6 to Developers and Public Testers
Along with the sixth iOS 10.3.3 beta for developers and public testers, Apple has released a new build of macOS Sierra 10.12.6. The update contains a number of minor enhancements and improves the stability, performance, and security of compatible Mac computers.
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Apple has released the sixth beta of iOS 10.3.3 to developers and public beta testers. The update contains a number of bug fixes as well as security, stability, and performance improvements.
Apple to Replace Touch ID with Face Scanner
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is testing facial recognition technology that should replace the Touch ID fingerprint scanner in future iPhone models.The new biometric authentication system will be based on new 3D and eye scanners. People familiar with the matter claim it will be more secure and reliable than fingerprint recognition.
50% of Smartphones Will Have OLED Displays in 2020 [Report]
According to the latest report from TrendForce, nearly 50% of all smartphones will have OLED displays by 2020. The main reason for the growth is the adoption of the new display technology by Apple. Since the iPhone is expected to get an OLED screen in 2017 and subsequent years, Apple’s market rivals are very likely to adopt the technology as well to compete with new iPhones on equal terms.
Apple to Invest $2 Billion in LG’s New OLED Factory
According to the latest report from The Investor, Apple is planning to invest $1.75 to $2.62 billion in the construction of LG’s new OLED manufacturing facilities. Both companies have reportedly agreed on the terms of investment, but are yet to discuss the timing and several other details.
iPhone 8 Screen Component Leaks Online [Image]
Benjamin Geskin has shared an image showing the screen bracket frame for the upcoming iPhone 8. In general, the component is different from the one that is used in the iPhone 7, but it carries some similar traits as well, which proves it can be a legitimate part. The leaked image allegedly comes from Foxconn.
The screen bracket frame does not have a cutout for the Home button, which goes in line with all previous rumors concerning the handset.
As you can see below, today’s leaked component is different from the iPhone 7 screen frame. This indicates that the iPhone 8 will be a major redesign.
Apple is expected to unvei the iPhone 8 along with the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus at a media event this September. The device will get a new design and a bunch of innovative features.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it is high time I told you about the most popular posts of the last couple of days. Let’s not waste time and take a look at the articles worth your attention right now.
HTC U11 is Faster than iPhone 7 Plus — AnTuTu
Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus is not the most powerful and efficient smartphone on the market any more. According to the latest data shared by AnTuTu, the HTC U11 has beaten the iPhone in May.
Check Out This New iPhone 8 Concept by Martin Hajek [Images]
A well-known concept designer Martin Hajek has posted a bunch of images showing the iPhone 8 concept. The designer imagined that the next-generation flagship device will get a glass back panel and a stainless steel frame. Even though this is not the actual iPhone 8 and not even a leaked prototype, it looks gorgeous.
