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Apple Has Enough Sapphire Crystal for iWatch and iPhone 6
Apple’s sapphire manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arisona, which is expected to be put into operation at the end of this month, will be capable of producing enough sapphire material to cover the long-anticipated iWatch and both 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6. This is what Matt Margolis of Seeking Alpha says.
Google to Announce Apple's HealthKit Competitor Soon?
Google is expected to announce a HealthKit competitor soon. According to the latest reports from people familiar with the matter, the release of Google's fitness tracking application will take place at the annual conference for developers called Google I/O, which is set to be held later this month in San Francisco.
Apple Posts Video Showing New Apple Store in Omotesando, Tokyo
Apple has recently posted a video showing its new Japan retail store. The store is situated in Omotesando, Tokyo. Like every other Apple Store, it looks just awesome. The video was spotted on Apple’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday.
Apple Releases Second OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 Beta
Apple on Wednesday released the second OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 beta to registered developers for testing. There’s no information about new features added to this OS X version. Looks like it contains only some minor improvements and bug fixes.
Next-Gen iPad Air to Feature Touch ID, Apple A8 Processor and 8 Megapixel Camera
Apple’s next-gen iPad Air will boast of a number of new features. According to what people familiar with the matter say, the tablet will be equipped with an upgraded Apple A8 processor, Touch ID fingerprint sensor and better 8-megapixel camera.
Synaptics Acquires iPhone Display Chipmaker
According to the latest rumors, Synaptics has purchased Renesas Electronics division called Renesas SP Drivers. The firm produces display chips for various smartphones including Apple's iPhone.
Mac Pro Shipping Times Improve to 24 Hours
Good news for all those who plan to purchase Apple's latest cylindrical Mac Pro, which was announced about a year ago. The shipping estimates for the long-anticipated device have improved to 24 hours. What this means is that if you buy a Mac Pro online today, it will be shipped within only one day.
iPhone 5s Compared to iPhone 6 Front and Back Panels
Following recent iPhone 6 back shell leak, a couple of new photos showing something similar to the front and back panels of the long-anticipated device appeared on the Internet. The photos were spotted on a Chinese social network Weibo on Wednesday. Unlike the previous leaks, the images are of relatively good quality.
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Apple to Unveil New iMac Next Week?
According to the latest rumors, the guys from Cupertino are planning to refresh the iMac lineup as soon as next week. As to the changes, there will be only some minor ones. Apple may slightly boost the desktop's processor speed and change some internal components. That's all we can expect.
Apple to Sell More iPhones than Expected This Quarter?
Apple's iPhone sales in this quarter may beat the Wall Street estimates. This is what Katy Huberty of Morgan Stanley predicts. If to believe the data shared by the analyst, the guys from Cupertino may sell as many as 39 million iPhone units in the second calendar quarter of 2014.
Apple Demonstrates OS X Yosemite 10.10 Features and Design Tweaks [Video]
According to the latest rumors, the guys from Cupertino on Tuesday posted a video showing OS X Yosemite 10.10 enhancements to YouTube. The short clip, which allows us to see main OS X features as well as design improvements, was first shown at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference last week. You can watch it below.
Another Leaked iPhone 6 Back Panel
A new photo showing iPhone 6 back panel has recently appeared on the Internet. According to what can be seen on the image, the back shell is made of metal. It resembles iPhone 5s panel, however, it is slightly bigger.
Maps Developers Are Leaving Apple?
As you probably know, Apple's iOS 8, which was announced at Worldwide Developers Conference last week, contains a number of important enhancements. However, those who have upgraded to iOS 8 beta may have noticed that there're no updates for Apple's native Maps app. According to the latest reports, lack of updates is caused by the fact that many developers left the company in 2014.
How to Downgrade from iOS 8 Beta to iOS 7.1.1
Apple has released iOS 8 beta to developers for testing. There're, however, several methods of upgrading to this iOS version if you don't have a developer account. Well, this is what you know.
iPhone 6 to Feature Faster LTE, NFC Support and More
As you probably know, Apple is expected to release its next-generation handset this fall. According to the rumor, which appeared on the Internet earlier today, the iPhone 6 will feature a larger screen, wireless charger and the support of near field communication technology (NFC) and LTE networks. Well, this is what VentureBeat reporters write.
