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Apple Released Three New 'Switch to iPhone' Ads [Video]
Apple has released three new commercials urging Android users to switch to the iPhone. Today's’ short ads highlight the security, better performance of Apple’s hardware and software, and the ease of moving contacts to an iPhone. The videos are available either below, or on Apple’s YouTube channel.
Leave a commentLeaked Images Reveal Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7
A couple of new images showing what appears to be a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 have been recently spotted on the Internet. Earlier this year, Samsung revealed that it plans to release a special version of the 2016 flagship with smaller and safer battery in select counties.
Apple to Make Several MacBook Models, iPhone 3GS, and First-Generation AirPort Express Obsolete Soon
Apple will soon add several products to the list of obsolete. This means that the owners will not be able to get support and repair service from Apple Retail Stores and Authorized Service Providers.
Apple Is Working on Dedicated AI Chip for Future Devices
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is working on a special chip that will control the artificial intelligence features on future iPhones and other devices. The chip is called the Apple Neural Engine and it is designed to offload the main processor and graphics chip of the device to improve its battery life.
iPhone 8 to Get Optical Fingerprint Scanner and Other Improvements
According to the latest report from Digitimes, the iPhone 8 will get an optical fingerprint scanner integrated into the display. Moreover, the flagship device will be equipped with infrared image sensors for AR features and better camera performance. The display ratio will be changed from 16:9 to 18.5:9, sources add.
iPhone 8 Case Compared to iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus [Video]
Japanese website Macotakara has shared a new video showing the alleged iPhone 8 case compared to the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The case is larger than the iPhone 7, but smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus. There are some other notable differences as well.
Check Out These iPhone 8 Clones with Touch ID on the Back
Benjamin Geskin has shared several new images showing the iPhone 8 clones with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the back panel. The images were initially posted on the Chinese social network Weibo. They are reportedly based on the early iPhone 8 prototypes that didn’t make it to the final design. This is NOT how the next-generation flagship device will look like, but anyway, it is interesting to see what was in the development a couple of months ago.
iPhone 6s Beats Galaxy S8 in Speed Test [Video]
Check out the video below showing the 2015 iPhone 6s compared to the 2017 Galaxy S8 in a speed test. Shared on a popular YouTube channel PhoneBuff, the clip lets us take a look at how fast the old iPhone is.
Hackers Bypass Galaxy S8 Iris Recognition Using Printed Photo
German hackers from Chaos Computer Club tricked the iris scanner on the Galaxy S8. They managed to unlock the phone with the help of a printed photo and a contact lens, which means almost anyone can bypass Samsung’s security system and get access to the phone and sensitive data stored on it.
Insider Posts New iPhone 8 Dummy Images
Benjamin Geskin has shared new images showing what appears to be the OLED iPhone 8 dummy unit. You can take a look at them below.
Apple Releases New 'Switch to iPhone' Ads [Video]
Apple has released a series of new commercials targeted at those who are planning to switch from their Android phone to the iPhone. The ads highlight the benefits of using the iPhone and are available on Apple’s official YouTube channel and below.
Apple to Release Two OLED iPhones Next Year – Rumor
According to the latest report from reliable insiders, Samsung has signed a deal with Apple to supply OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone models. The phone will be called the iPhone 9 and come with 5.28-inch and 6.46-inch displays, both of which will be OLED, reports The Korea Herald citing The Bell.
Entry-level iPhone 8 to Cost $870 – Analyst
According to the latest report from UBS analyst Steven Milunovich, the entry-level iPhone 8 model will cost $870. The model with a maximum amount of storage will cost $1070. The information comes from a research note obtained by Business Insider. Since this is not the information shared directly by Apple, we should take it with a few pinches of salt.
Apple to Reach $1 Trillion Market Cap Within 12–18 Months
According to the latest research note from an RBC Capital Markets analyst Amit Daryanani, Apple’s market cap may reach one trillion dollars within next 12 to 18 months. The main reasons for the rise of Apple’s market valuation are anticipation for the rumored OLED iPhone 8 and growth in the Services category driven by Apple Music, Apple Pay and other services the company provides to its customers.
Apple Stops Offering Free Apple Music Trial in Australia, Spain, and Switzerland
Apple has stopped offering a free three-month trial for Apple Music in Australia, Spain, and Switzerland. Instead, the company is charging those who want to become the streaming music service subscribers a little sum of money.
