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Apple is Paying Millions of Dollars for the Equipment to Produce Parts for iPhone 8
The rumors say Apple has difficulties with making the iPhone 8 components. For this reason, the company reportedly paid millions of dollars to purchase the equipment capable of building the needed parts.
Leave a commentSamsung Supposedly Unveiled its Galaxy Note 8
The abundance of information concerning Galaxy Note 8 has leaked lately. The rumors covered so many details, it is now easy to imagine the new device and guess the release date.
The new generation iPhone can be priced as high as $1200
Every new iPhone generation has been more expensive than the previous. Such a logic can be justified due to the cutting-edge technologies implemented into every new line.Still, the new iPhone cannot be produced in the same volumes as the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7S because of difficulties with components supply.
Mac Sales Remain Stagnant as Global PC Market Declines
According to the new figures shared by Gartner earlier this week, Apple’s Mac sales are still stagnant. As for the global market of personal computers, it also continues to decline.
Check Out New Drone Footage of Apple Park [Video]
Matthew Roberts has shared a new drone showing Apple’s new headquarters called Apple Park. The main building looks nearly completed and the entire territory of the campus is close to the design images shared several years ago.
More and more trees appear on the territory, we can now see what’s inside the Steve Jobs Theater, and the visitor center continues to take shape.
See the latest construction changes at Apple Park from a drone's eye view. Among the highlights are a closer look at Steve Jobs Theater, The Historic Barn, & The Visitor Center.
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iPhone 8 to Get 3D Laser for New Autofocus and AR Features
According to the latest report from Fast Company, the next-generation iPhone will feature a rear-facing 3D laser system for augmented reality features and better autofocus. The new system, as well as the face scanner and all-new Touch ID may delay the release of the phone. Apple is having difficulties adding new features and making all system work properly.
Apple's OLED iPhone 8 May be Delayed Because of Touch ID Issues
Rrecent part leaks showed a front panel that could belong to the new iPhone 8 and have no place for the Home button. People close to the supply chain sources assume there are some issues with putting the Touch ID sensor into the display.
Apple is Planning to Open Second Data Center in Denmark in 2019
Apple’s first data center in Denmark is to be open this year, in Viborg. Later on, Apple’s going to build another one in Aabenraa. The approval for the plan was not received yet, still Apple expects to put the new data center into operation in 2019.
Apple released the Third Beta of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra
Apple started seeding iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra Beta 3 to developers. The updates for macOS are not very significant. macOS High Sierra Beta 3 includes a new file system, enhanced video and graphics technology to support VR and improved core storage.
iCloud Trademark will Cover Smart Glasses and Handset Peripherals
Since April, Apple has been adding specific types of products like smart glasses, virtual and augmented reality displays etc. to the list of updated trademarks that cover Mac Pro and iMac Pro computers as well as the ARKit framework for developing augmented reality apps.
Qualcomm Wants iPhone Sales to Be Banned in the U.S.
Qualcomm has filed a complaint against Apple, claiming that Apple has been using their technology in six iPhone models illegally. Qualcomm demands that the United States International Trade Commission ban the importation of those iPhones into the United States “to stop Apple’s unlawful and unfair use of Qualcomm’s technology”. According to the lawsuit, the sales of concerned devices should be banned, including the already imported ones.
iPhone 8 Wireless Charger to Be Sold Separately
According to the latest report from Daring Fireball analyst John Gruber, the wireless charging accessory for the iPhone 8 will be sold separately from the handset. Moreover, it will hit the store shelves after the release of the new handset. Finally, people won’t be able to charge their phones wirelessly unless they install iOS 11.1.
iPhone 8 Will Come in 4 Colors, One is New Mirror-like
Benjamin Geskin has shared a new rumor about the iPhone 8. According to the insider, the device will come in 4 colors, one of which will be a mirror-like shade. The information was shared on Twitter along with several purported images of the upcoming Apple flagship.
Apple’s Market Cap to Reach $1 Trillion in 12 Months
According to the latest report from the Wall Street analyst Brian White, Apple’s market capitalization will reach 1 trillion dollars within next 12 months. The analyst believes that the next-generation iPhone with OLED display will help Apple stock price reach $202, making it the first company in history to get the market capitalization of 1 trillion dollars.
Apple to Release 3 OLED iPhones in 2018 — Report
According to the latest report from Nikkei, Apple will release three iPhone models with OLED displays in 2018. The report is based on rumors from two separate sources who rely on industry insiders. Apple did not provide any comments on the matter.
TAIPEI -- Apple is planning to use advanced organic light-emitting diode displays in all new iPhone models launched from the second half of 2018, according to two industry sources.
Samsung will benefit from Apple’s plan to release three OLED iPhones in 2018. The company is planning to build the world’s largest OLED plant to satisfy all its customers.
This year, Apple is expected to ship 90 million new iPhone units. Half of these devices will be OLED iPhones, sources claim.
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