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iPhone X is Bad News for Samsung
While Samsung is selling a lot of its Galaxy Note 8 handsets, Apple is the leader in the invention sphere. The demand for iPhone X is still strong and Apple still cannot produce enough devices to meet the demand.
2018 iPhone Will Feature Two Sim Cards and Faster LTE
According to the memo to clients, issued by Ming-Chi Kuo, new iPhones will support gigabit LTE speed and two sim cards, like Samsung’s flagships.
Some iPhone X Display Green Lines on the Screen
The recent issue has been reported by several iPhone X owners, the device’s screen shows green lines. The issue is reproducing on models of different color and with different storage options.
So far there were about 25 cases with green lines on the display. This has been reported by users on different resources, including Apple Support communities, Reddit, Facebook, Twitter and MacRumors forum. The number of defective devices is growing, but still not statistically significant.
Apple Sold More iPhone 7 than iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Combined
The demand for iPhone 8 and 8 Plus has not been very strong and this has been confirmed by the recent report by the research firm Canalys. Canalys gathered and analyzed the shipments results and said that iPhone 7 has outsold both iPhone 8 and 8 Plus combined.
The Cost of iPhone X Materials is $370.25 — IHS Markit
The research company IHS Markit has taken apart the iPhone X and shared the bill of materials for the device. The estimated cost of the iPhone X parts is $370.25, this is more expensive than parts for iPhone 8. The retail price of iPhone X starts from $999 USD.
Apple Will Improve Its Wireless Charging Technology
Apple has acquired a company called PowerbyProxi to work on future improvements for the wireless charging technology. The vice-president of PowerbyProxi Dan Riccio assumes that “the team will be a great addition for Apple to create a wireless future.”
Main Reason of Apple’s Popularity is Teens
The investment firm Piper Jaffray held a survey showing why the retention level of Apple customers is so high.
Future iPhones May Get Styluses in 2019
Sources say that Apple is already working on a new iPhone that will include a stylus.
Samsung Will Earn Money on Every Sold iPhone X
Samsung will earn about $110 for every iPhone X Apple will sell. Samsung supplies several parts for iPhone X. The most expensive component is definitely the OLED-screen of the special form, but Samsung also supplies batteries and capacitors for iPhone X, according to the report from the analysis firm Counterpoint.
iPhone’s Facial Recognition Will Be More Reliable than Android’s
Apple is going to implement the facial recognition into its upcoming iPhone 8. It is said that Apple’s technology will be way more secure than the Samsung’s one.
What’s The Most Important Innovation in Apple “iPhone 8”?
A report claims that not all new iPhone features will be really a surprise in the smartphone world.
“iPhone 8” Will Come in Three Storage Capacities Options and 3 GB RAM
Apple customers can expect 64, 256, and 512GB storage models, the report says. All these options will have 3GB RAM.
Samsung Is Again #1 in the USA, but the Sales are Down
Kantar Worldpanel ComTech reported that Android sales have again beaten iPhone in the US.
iPhones Have Beaten Android Phones in Photography
The former Google senior vice president Vic Gundotra believes that Apple photo technology has significantly overstepped Android.
TSMC to Start Production of A11 Chips for iPhone 8
According to Taiwan’s TechNews, TSMC is going to massively produce A11 chips for Apple.