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iPhone 7 Won’t Have Headphone Jack - Supply Chain Sources
According to multiple reports from reliable supply chain sources, the iPhone 7 won’t feature the 3.5mm headphone jack used in all previous generations of iPhones. Instead, Apple will utilize a multi-purpose Lightning connector.
Leave a commentTake a Look at This New iPhone 6c Concept [Images]
As it was already reported, Apple may be currently working on a new smaller 4-inch iPhone called presumably the iPhone 6c. The handset is expected to be unveiled in the first half of the year and get a number of useful features.
As rumors heat up the interest, designers start to create concepts showing possible designs of the device. One of such concepts shared by Ferry Passchier reveals an aluminum handset based on the look of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s, but with colorful back panels.
BigBoss Repo Changes Design to Become More User-Friendly
If you have a jailbroken iPhone, this article may be interesting for you. As noted by users from different countries and confirmed by several reliable news websites, the most popular repo on Cydia, BigBoss, got a major redesign resulting in a cleaner and more modern look. Below you can take a look at the screenshot showing the design of the same page before and after the recent update.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it’s time to take a look at the most interesting posts of the week. Most of the articles deal either with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus and their sales during the holiday quarter, or with rumors about the upcoming devices such as the 4-inch iPhone 6c, 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple Increases iPhone and iPad Prices in Germany
Apple has slightly increased the prices of several iPhone and iPad models in Germany to comply with the changes to copyright laws that took effect on January 1st. The smartphones sold through Apple’s official online store in this country now cost 5 euros more compared with the prices for December 31st, 2015 and the tablets cost 8 euros more.
iPhone 7 Plus to Feature 256GB Storage Option and 3,100 mAh Battery
According to the latest report from Chinese insiders, the iPhone 7 Plus may get a 256GB storage option as well as larger 3,100 mAh battery. These two things will reportedly differentiate the larger 5.5-inch handset from the smaller 4.7-inch model, the iPhone 7. The report comes from a website called MyDrivers, which can’t be called a very reliable source of information because of inconsistent rumors it shared in the past, however, the specs mentioned in this report are plausible and even long-awaited.
Controlling A Drone with Apple Watch is Easy [Video]
Have you ever thought about controlling a drone with bare hands? Well, looks like it is now possible. Several Taiwanese researchers from PVD+ have recently written an algorithm for the Apple Watch allowing to control the drone using motion sensors inside of the wearable device. This means that now a person wearing the smartwatch has a possibility to transmit both vertical and horizontal movements of hands into signals detected and accepted by the drone.
Below you can take a look at the researcher Mark Ven demonstrating the technology. He uses the Apple Watch and a Parrot AR Drone 3.0.
iPhone 6 Plus Bursts Into Flames While Being Charged
David Grimsley, a man from Atlanta, has recently reported that his iPhone 6 Plus went on fire while being plugged in for about 20 minutes. Fortunately, the man saw that something was wrong with the handset and pushed the device off the bed onto a floor to prevent fire. Nobody got injured, so looks like the unpleasant story has a happy end.
What to Expect from Apple in 2016: New iPhones, Macs and Software
It's already 2016, so I guess it's high time we talked about the products Apple may launch this year.
For me personally, two main devices are the Apple Watch 2 and the 4-inch iPhone 6c. The specs for the smartwatch remain unknown, but there’re some rumors about the specs for the smaller iPhone. The device may get Apple’s A9 processor, 2GB or RAM, better battery and a number of other minor enhancements.
Apple Accused of Slowing Down iPhone 4s with iOS 9 on Purpose
Apple has been recently accused of “deceptive trade practices and false advertising’ for not warning people that iOS 9 may noticeably slow down their iPhone 4s units. Plaintiff Chaim Lerman believes that since the update, the phone has become much slower and prevented him and other users from normal everyday usage.
Samsung and LG Display Nearly Signed Deal with Apple to Produce OLED Displays for Future iPhones
According to the latest report from Reuters, Samsung and LG Display are close to signing a deal with Apple to produce OLED displays for the iPhone. The reporters cite reliable insiders from Electronic Times familiar with the plans of the Cupertino-based tech giant.
iPhone 6c to Get A9 Processor, 2GB of RAM, Better Battery and More - Rumors
According to the latest report from MyDrivers, the long-awaited iPhone 6c that is expected to be released in the first half of 2016 may be equipped with Apple’s A9 processor and 2GB of RAM. Apart from that, the handset will reportedly feature a larger 1642 mAh battery, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a slightly curved display with the resolution of 1136x640 pixels. In terms of design, the 4-inch device will resemble the iPhone 5s released in 2013.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Shipments Are Lower than Expected
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus shipments in the fourth quarter of 2015 are lower that it was originally expected. As noted by DigiTimes reporters, the shipments are 5-10% lower, which indicates that despite strong demand for both handsets during the holiday season, the number of people buying iPhones has decreased this year.
iPhone 7 to Become Waterproof and Feature New Body?
A report from DigiTimes citing reliable Asian sources indicates that the iPhone 7 may become the first waterproof iPhone since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007. The device may also be manufactured out of “new compound materials” to hide the antenna cutouts on the back panel. A Taiwanese firm called Catcher Technology will likely remain the main chassis supplier for the upcoming handset, the sources add. The company will produce about 30-35% of iPhone 7 chassis.
Apple’s iPhone Dominates Holiday Sales in 2015 - Charts
According to the latest report from a research firm called Flurry Analytics, Apple continued to dominate the holiday sales in 2015. 49.1% of new handsets purchased and activated during the holiday period turned out to be iPhones.
