Archive for 2017
Apple Releases iOS 11.1 Beta 4 to Developers
Apple today started to seed the fourth beta of iOS 11.1 to developers, only four days after the third beta has been released. The download is available for users who have an Apple Developer account.
Apple Will Cut Down iPhone 8 Production to 50% in November and December
According to China-based source Economic Daily News, Apple asked the suppliers to cut down the production of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus for two first months of selling iPhone X. The report says it’s for the first time that the production of new models is reduced so fast.
Some Economists Are Not Optimistic About Apple Stock
Max Wolff, chief economist at Disruptive Technology Advisers, is concerned about Apple’s shares that are almost 1% down now. He notes that the reception of iPhone 8 and iOS 11 is not impressive and this will have an impact on Apple’s plans and shares.
Apple Park Is Almost Ready [video]
Another drone video from Matthew Roberts shows the progress of Apple Park construction: more trees, sports courts, and paths. The visitor center is now complete.
Apple May Resolve Issues With iPhone X Shipments Till Christmas
The recent reports from DigiTimes claim that the needed parts for iPhone X are supplied according to the schedule and the need in components is covered till the holiday season.
Apple Releases iOS 11.1 Beta 3 With Fixes For Some Annoying Bugs
Apple now seeds the third beta of iOS 11.1, the update is available for both users with Apple Developer account and public beta testers.
The iPhone X Price is Too Much Even For Loyal Customers
The discussions on Reddit tell that over $1000 for a smartphone is too much.
First Batch of iPhone X Includes Only 46,500 Units
Foxconn, the company that assembles iPhones, has sent out the first batch of iPhone X, but it only includes 46,500 units. The new devices have been sent from China to the Netherlands and the UAE. iPhone X will launch on November 3 in both countries.
Main Reason of Apple’s Popularity is Teens
The investment firm Piper Jaffray held a survey showing why the retention level of Apple customers is so high.
iPhone X and iOS 11 Can Finally Hide Lock Screen Notification Content
iPhone X will show the content of lock screen notifications exclusively to the device owner. This is possible due to TrueDepth camera and iOS 11 features.
Apple Employees are Testing Apple Pay Cash
Apple has extended the testing of Apple Pay Cash to its employees. This will help Apple get more data about possible bugs or errors and fix them before the official release.
Future iPhones May Get Styluses in 2019
Sources say that Apple is already working on a new iPhone that will include a stylus.
iPhone 8 Sales Aren’t Really Weak
“Apple may have misfired with the iPhone 8” — a recent report from Bloomberg by Shira Ovide claims. The number of customers planning to upgrade old smartphones is dropping every year. But is everything really so bad?
Apple Planning to Remove Touch ID in 2018 iPhones
The KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that in next generation of iPhones Touch ID will be replaced by face recognition feature. Apple is going to use its advantage over Android manufacturers and implement 3D sensors in future iPhones. This will be a giant leap for Apple which relied on sole fingerprint recognition since iPhone 5S, released in 2013.
Apple Still Hasn’t Resolved Issue with Supplies of TrueDepth Camera Parts
Apple still got difficulties with producing parts for iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera. Earlier reports claimed this was the reason for the delayed launch of iPhone X.