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Apple to Ship 80 Million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Units by End of This Year?
According to the latest report from DigiTimes, Apple is currently planning to ship as many as 80 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units by the end of this year. This is a very ambitious task, I must admit. To accomplish it, the guys from Cupertino have reportedly asked their Asian suppliers and other manufacturing partners to ramp up the production of components for new handsets.
Apple Releases iOS 8 GM to Developers for Testing
As you probably know, Apple’s iOS 8 will become available for users worldwide on September 17th. Ahead of the release for public, the guys from Cupertino have released a final beta version of iOS to developers for testing. The Gold Master seed contains several bug fixes and stability improvements that influence the efficiency of the new mobile operating system.
Apple Posts Full Video of Tuesday's Media Event on Its Website
Just several hours after the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch presentation, the guys from Cupertino have posted the full video of the media event to their official website. I think that later it will become available on YouTube, but now you can watch it only at the
In case you missed the whole thing, Apple on Tuesday announced two new handsets called iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Apart from that, the company executives finally showed us the Apple Watch and the widely-rumored payments system called Apple Pay.
If you don’t have time to watch the full video, you can take a look at our highlights of the media event, which are available below.
More Details About Apple Watch Surface Online
As you probably know, Apple on Tuesday released its new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the long-anticipated wearable device called Apple Watch. I have already told you about the smartwatch, however, some new details surfaced online and I feel I should share these details with you.
More Details About 'Apple Pay' Mobile Payments System
Alongside the long-anticipated 4.7-inch iPhone 6, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch, the guys from Cupertino officially unveiled the new mobile payments service based on Touch ID and Near Field Communication technology. The new system allows iPhone 6 users to make easy, quick and, what is important, protected payments on the go. It is called Apple Pay. Let’s find out how it works.
Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'
Aside from the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6, Apple has just unveiled its long-awaited wearable device called Apple Watch. According to what was said during the presentation, the smartwatch will come in three versions and two sizes and get a price tag of $349 for a basic model.
iOS 8 will be released on September 17th
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus needs new iOS 8 that is on the way as well. Apple just confirmed the next-gen operating system will arrive next week, on September 17th. It will be free as usual. The compartible device list includes every iPhone from the 4s on, every iPad starting with the iPad 2, and the fifth-generation iPod touch.
Apple Officially Releases 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6
Just like we expected, Apple has just unveiled its long-anticipated 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. The larger handset, by the way, got the name iPhone 6 Plus. In this short post I will try to describe new handsets and their main features. The full description of each device will come a bit later, so stay tuned.
iWatch to Support Third-Party Apps and Get Separate App Store?
According to the latest reports from reliable sources, Apple's upcoming iWatch will support third-party apps and even feature its own App Store. However, nobody knows whether this will be a full-fledged version, like the one iPhone and iPad have, or just a separate section in the existing Apple online store.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
The week has nearly come to an end, which means it is time to talk about the most popular posts of the past seven days.
Apple to Add Security Alerts to iCloud - Tim Cook
As you probably know, not so long ago, some unknown cyber criminals hacked several celebrities' iCloud accounts and posted their personal photos to the Internet. Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised the Wall Street Journal reporters that the company will take some measures and make its cloud storage more secured.
Another Apple Supplier Accused of Violation of Workers' Rights
According to the latest reports from people familiar with the matter, one of Apple suppliers has been recently accused of violating the rights of its workers. The name of this supplier is Catcher and its factory is situated in Suqian, China. In case you don't know, Catcher is responsible for the production of casings for iPads and MacBooks.
iWatch to Feature Flexible Display and Wireless Charging
As noted in the latest report from The New York Times, Apple's long-anticipated iWatch will boast of flexible screen and wireless charging. The display of the wearable device will get a sapphire cover. Moreover, the same report suggests that the upcoming iPhone 6 will offer its users a one-hand mode. The reporters cite supply chain insiders, or, how they call them, "people knowledgeable about the product".
Apple Granted Patent for Method of Hardening Sapphire Screens
Apple on Thursday was granted a patent for a technology of hardening the sapphire structure. The patent application was published on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office official website. The patent is entitled "Sapphire property modification through ion implantation" and it describes a method of adding ions in a sapphire structure so that it becomes stronger and prevents this material from cracking. The advantage of the new technology is that it allows to make the sapphire stronger without using the chemicals.
Apple's Suppliers Are Ramping up Production of Components for iPad Air 2
According to the latest report from DigiTimes, Apple's suppliers are currently ramping up the production of components for the next-generation 9.7-inch iPad Air that is expected to be officially unveiled this fall alongside the Retina iPad mini. The new tablet will boast of faster A8 processor, improved Touch ID fingerprint sensor and some other hardware and software enhancements. Reliable insiders also believe that the tablet will become thinner. At the same time, the size and the display resolution of the device will reportedly remain unchanged.