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Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, so let’s take a look at the most interesting articles of the last couple of days.
Most of the posts this week deal with the next-generation iPhone lineup, 10.5-inch iPad Pro that is expected to be unveiled at the WWDC conference in June, and new versions of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra 10.12. There are also some articles about Apple Park and refreshed MacBooks that may appear in June.
Leave a commentDeveloper Hacked iPhone to Work with NFC Devices [Video]
Elias Limneos has recently shared a video showing his iPhone detecting several NFC devices. In the future the developer will release a jailbreak tweak that will add this feature to any compatible iPhone.
Next-gen iPhone Manufacturing Molds Appear Online [Images]
Several images showing what appears to be manufacturing molds for the upcoming iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus have been shared on the Chinese social network Weibo. The images hint at the design of the back panel these devices may get, but we should take them with a few pinches of salt. The origin of these photos is unknown.
Duncan Sinfield Posts Video Showing Apple Park at Dusk
Duncan Sinfield has shared a new drone video showing Apple’s new headquarters at dusk. The short clip is one of the most beautiful among all other videos posted by Sinfield. You can take a look at it either below or on YouTube.
iOS 10.3.1 Jailbreak May Be Released Soon
Security researcher Adam Donenfeld will soon release a kernel exploit for iOS 10.3.1. The information about firmware vulnerabilities may be used to create the jailbreak of this iOS version. The researcher says he won’t release a tool for jailbreak himself, but may help those who decide to do this.
Check Out New iOS 11 Concept [Video]
Federico Viticci and Sam Beckett have created a beautiful iOS 11 concept for the iPad Pro. The concept lets us take a look at some of the long-awaited features Apple may introduce with the release of the next firmware version.
10.5-inch iPad Pro May Be Announced at WWDC
According to Taiwanese supply chain insiders, Apple is increasing the production of the rumored 10.5-inch iPad Pro. This means that the release of the tablet within next couple of months is possible.
3D Touch Modules for iPhone 8 to Cost 150% Than Existing Ones
According to the latest report from a Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News (EDN), new 3D Touch modules for the upcoming OLED iPhone 8 will cost 150% more than the same components for the iPhone 7.
Check Out New iPhone 8 Mockup [Images]
BRG reporters have recently shared several images of what appears to be an iPhone 8 mockup based on the information from “independent reports”. Below you can take a look at several images showing the mockup.
Google I/O 2017 Keynote in 10 Minutes [Video]
Yesterday, as a part of its annual developer conference, Google announced Andoroid O, improvements to Google Assistant, Google Home, as well as other products and services the company offers. Below you can take a look at the short video shared by The Verge, showing the main announcements made at Google I/O 2017.
Check Out New Beats by Dre Commercial with Famous Basketball Players [Video]
Apple has released a new Beats by Dre commercial featuring well-known basketball players LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and James Hard. The ad is available below and on Apple’s official YouTube channel. You can take a look at it right now.
Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 10.3.3 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 to Developers
Just one day after releasing iOS 10.3.2 and macOS Sierra 10.12.5 to users worldwide, Apple on Tuesday seeded iOS 10.3.3 beta 1 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 beta 1 to developers for testing. The updates contain minor fixes and improvements, but nothing substantial.
Apple to Unveil New MacBooks at WWDC – Rumor
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning to unveil several new MacBook models at the upcoming WWDC conference in June. People familiar with the matter claim that we’ll see a new 12-inch MacBook, new MacBook Pro units, and even the updated 13-inch MacBook Air.
Check Out New iPhone 8 Renders [Images]
Engadget has shared some new renders showing the iPhone 8. The renders are based on leaked schematics, which the reporters can’t show. These schematics were obtained from a reliable source in the accessory industry.
Apple Will Discontinue iPad mini Soon – Rumor
According to the latest report from BGR, Apple will discontinue the 7.9-inch iPad mini in the near future. Nowadays, customers often choose larger 5.5-inch iPhones, and with the release of the 5.8-inch OLED iPhone 8 this trend will become even stronger. From this point of view, it is smart to stop producing the smaller tablets that lacks many features of the larger iPhone version.
