iPhones from Past 10 Years are still being used
According to the Newzoo report, more than a half of iPhones, produced in the last 10 years, are still being used.
Apple Was Granted New Patents for iPhone Smart Dock, Emergency Calls and more
Apple was granted several new patents for the future projects. They cover iPhone dock with Siri enabled, the reliable way of calling 911 and determining exit from a vehicle, and more.
Samsung Will Resume Making Chips for Apple in 2018
Samsung has recently won a deal to produce iPhone processors in 2018. The company purchased special equipment and is now thoroughly testing it to get approval from Apple.
Apple Adds a Customer Support Feature to App Store
Apple has implemented a new role to iTunes Connect, called “Customer Service”. Developers will now have a possibility to respond to the customers’ reviews.
iPhone 8 Delay is a Question of Software, not Hardware
The new iPhone mass production is going to be delayed, according to the rumors. Apple is planning to implement inductive charging and 3D face scanner in the new model. The Fast Company reports the reason for this delay is difficulties Apple developers are facing.
Apple Has Extended the Warranty for Apple Watch First Generation
Having discovered the issue with the detached back cover of Apple Watch first generation, Apple decided to repair these models for free for three years.
iTunes Users will Be Able to Pay With PayPal
Apple has recently allowed users to make purchases using the PayPal balance. For those, who already have their Apple ID accounts, it is possible to choose PayPal as a preferred payment method that will work with iTunes Store content, Apple Music and iCloud Storage upgrades.
Apple Won’t Allow VPN-based Ad Blockers on the App Store
Following the conversation between the App Store Review Team and the CTO of Future Mind Tomasz Koperski, Apple is going to ban the AdBlock app and the like using VPN to block ads. App Store didn’t allow the update of an app when Koperski was trying to submit it.
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.
Samsung 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.