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Apple to Use iBeacon in Retail Stores to Assist with Sales
The company from Cupertino will start using iBeacon technology in the Apple Retail Stores across the USA to assist with sales and various services. For those who don’t know, iBeacon is a kind of indoor positioning system based on Bluetooth. It consists of transmitters that are capable of detecting nearby iOS 7 devices and notifying of their presence.
Apple Files Patent for "Network Access Using Short-Range Connectability"
According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple has recently filed a patent for "Network access using short-range connectability". The company from Cupertino suggests a new technology that makes it possible to connect two devices using low-power communications, such as Bluetooth, for instance.
Retina iPad mini Launch Delayed Because of Faulty LCD's
According to Asian sources, Apple’s second-gen iPad mini has a faulty screen. LCD panels manufactured by Sharp have some burn-in issues and this is probably one of the main reasons for a delayed launch date.
iPad Activations on AT&T Increased More than 200% Compared with Last Year’s iPad Launch
AT&T has released an official statement, which shows that during the opening weekend the number of iPad Air activations increased more than 200% compared with 2012 iPad launch.
Apple to Open Manufacturing Facility in Mesa, Arizona
Apple will build a special sapphire manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona in order to produce components for its iPhones, iPads and possibly Macs and MacBooks. Such information was shared by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Monday.
iPad Air is Cheaper to Build than iPad 3
Apple’s new iPad Air is about 13% or $42 cheaper to build than the last-year iPad - the 16GB Wi-Fi-only model cost is $274. Although some components, namely, the 9.7-inch Retina display, are a bit more expensive than earlier, in general the device now costs less.
Apple's Awarded with Patent for User Tracking System
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple with a patent for a "System and method of determining location of wireless communication devices/persons for controlling/adjusting operation of devices based on the location". That means guys from Cupertino may soon start working on a kind of home automation technology that will help to control various devices using a person’s location.
Updates for OS X Mavericks are Just Around the Corner
Apple is expected to roll out the update for OS X Mavericks soon. This update will include some bug fixes for the Mail, iBooks, Safari, and the Remote Desktop Client apps. All of these minor updates are being tested by Apple’s employees.
Apple Shared its Financial Results for Q4
A few days ago, Apple shared its financial results for the fourth quarter. These results prove that the company from Cupertino still remains one of the most successful in the world.
LG to Supply OLED Displays for iWatch
LG - not Samsung - will supply Apple with OLED displays for iWatch, reports. Whether we can trust this source is still a question; nevertheless, this newspaper claims that the two companies are about to sign a deal soon.
iPhone 5s and 5c Account for More than 5% of All iPhones in Use - Localytics
According to the Localytics report, iPhone 5s currently represents nearly 4% of the global iPhone share. iPhone 5c still remains less demanded - it accounts for only about 2%. However, latest estimates show that Apple’s plastic handset is gaining popularity, especially in the U.S.A.
Apple will Launch iPad Air on Regional American Wireless Providers Soon
C Spire Wireless and Bluegrass Cellular - U.S. biggest regional wireless carriers - announced that Apple’s new iPad Air will become available on their networks very soon. These two companies were, by the way, among the first regional wireless providers to carry the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c earlier in October.
Apple video: "Introducing iPad Air"
Apple has uploaded new promo video about new Mac Pro.
At just 7.5 mm thin, weighing only one pound, and with the advanced A7 chip, iPad Air is incredibly light and powerful. But it also comes with all the capability of iOS 7. And iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are now available free. So the possibilities for what you can do with it, and where you can take it, are virtually limitless.
Let's watch:
Apple to Release 55-Inch and 65-Inch Televisions in 2014?
According to Masahiko Ishino of Advanced Research Japan Co, Apple will release 55-inch and 65-inch 4K televisions in the fourth quarter of 2014. Both models are expected to have a frameless design.
Live Blog: presenting new iPad and iPad Mini
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