News from category ‘Official’
Apple’s Reporting its Growing Earnings for the Past Quarter
Apple’s Q3 has finished on July 1, 2017, and now the company can sum up its results. The company’s revenue for the Q3 totals $45.4 billion that is 7% more than the third quarter a year ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 released the Third Beta of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra
Apple started seeding iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra Beta 3 to developers. The updates for macOS are not very significant. macOS High Sierra Beta 3 includes a new file system, enhanced video and graphics technology to support VR and improved core storage.
iCloud Trademark will Cover Smart Glasses and Handset Peripherals
Since April, Apple has been adding specific types of products like smart glasses, virtual and augmented reality displays etc. to the list of updated trademarks that cover Mac Pro and iMac Pro computers as well as the ARKit framework for developing augmented reality apps.
HTC U11 is Faster than iPhone 7 Plus — AnTuTu
Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus is not the most powerful and efficient smartphone on the market any more. According to the latest data shared by AnTuTu, the HTC U11 has beaten the iPhone in May.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra to Public Testers
Apple has released the first beta of macOS High Sierra to public testers. Along with this, the company has made the second beta of the upcoming operating system available for developers.
Apple Releases New ‘Shot on iPhone’ Commercial [Video]
Apple has released a new ‘Shot on iPhone’ comercial called 'A Portrait of Canada'. As you can guess from the name, the short video is dedicated to people who live in Canada as well as the country itself. The commercial is available either below this post or on Apple’s official YouTube channel.
Apple Seeds New iOS 10.3.3 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Betas
Apple has released iOS 10.3.3 beta 5 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 beta 5 to developers and public testers. Both updates contain bug fixes as well as security, stability, and performance improvements. There are no major new features, though.
Apple Stops Signing iOS 10.3.1, No Downgrades Are Possible
Apple has stopped signing iOS 10.3.1. This means it is no longer possible to downgrade to this firmware version or restore the iPhone or iPad to iOS 10.3.1.
Apple Releases First iOS 11 Beta to Public Testers
Apple has released the first iOS 11 beta to public testers. The developers have been testing the firmware since June 5, but this is the first version that is available for all those who sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program. It should be more stable than the first developer beta.

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