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APPLE NEWS

Apr 8, 2019

83% of Surveyed Teens in the U.S. Own an iPhone

Evan Selleck

Apple might be making a concerted shift towards services, there's no doubt that its hardware division is still hoping people out there in the wild want to buy iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple-

IPHONE 11

Apr 8, 2019

Report: iPhone 11 Lineup Will Feature 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch OLED Displays, Thinner Chassis

Rajesh Pandey

A new report from Macotakara claims that Apple will be launching two new iPhones with triple cameras at the rear in 2019 featuring a 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch OLED display, respectively. This

NETFLIX

Apr 8, 2019

Netflix Explains ‘Technical Limitations’ for Dropping AirPlay Support from iOS App

Rajesh Pandey

Last week, Netflix removed AirPlay support from its iOS app citing "technical limitations." The move comes just a few months before Apple gets around to releasing Apple TV+ and takes on Netflix with its own

NEWS

Apr 7, 2019

New Unc0ver Jailbreak for iOS 11 – iOS 12.1.2 Packs Major Stability Improvements and Bug Fixes

Rajesh Pandey

The @pwn20wnd team has released a new beta of unc0ver 3.0 jailbreak which brings about some major stability improvements for iOS 11 - iOS 12.1.2. Most people who have jailbroken their iPhone or

NETFLIX

Apr 6, 2019

Netflix’s iOS App No Longer Supports AirPlay Due to ‘Technical Limitations’

Rajesh Pandey

In a move that's bound to cause inconvenience to a lot of iPhone users who are heavily into Netflix, the streaming service no longer supports AirPlay. This means that you won't be able

APPLE MUSIC

Apr 5, 2019

Apple May Separate iTunes With New Music and Podcast Apps for macOS

Evan Selleck

Apple Music is a healthy service for Apple. So much so, it has reportedly surpassed Spotify in paid subscribers in the United States. Unfortunately, most people aren't a fan of the fact it's

BEST BUY

Apr 5, 2019

Best Buy Offering up to $300 Off the 2018 MacBook Air

Evan Selleck

If you have your sights set on the newest MacBook Air, but have been hoping for a price drop before pulling the trigger on a purchase, Best Buy might have you covered today with its

APPLE MUSIC

Apr 5, 2019

Apple Music Reportedly Surpasses Spotify in the U.S. in Paid Subscribers

Evan Selleck

Spotify has been the leader in the streaming music battle for quite some time. And, internationally, the company retains that lead. But in the United States, a new report says that Apple Music, Apple's

APPLE NEWS

Apr 5, 2019

Apple Explores the Cuban Surfing Community in New ‘Shot on iPhone XS’ Short Film

Evan Selleck

One of the longest running marketing efforts from Apple is definitely its "Shot on iPhone" campaign, which has been going strong for years. In the latest entry, Apple dives into the surfing community in Cuba,

NEWS

Apr 5, 2019

Qualcomm President: Apple Has Our Phone Number If They Need 5G Modem for iPhones

Rajesh Pandey

A report from earlier this week claimed that Intel was lagging behind in its 5G modem development and that this had put Apple's plan of launching a 5G iPhone in 2020 in jeopardy. Despite

APPLE MUSIC

Apr 5, 2019

Apple Music Subscription Charges Reduced in India to Rs 99/Month

Rajesh Pandey

Following a heavy price cut on the iPhone XR in India, Apple has now slashed the Apple Music subscription rate in the country. The move comes hot on the heels of the launch of Spotify

IOS 12

Apr 5, 2019

Apple Stops Signing iOS 12.1.4 Following iOS 12.2 Release, Downgrading No Longer Possible

Rajesh Pandey

Following the release of iOS 12.2 towards the end of March, Apple has gone ahead and stopped signing iOS 12.1.4. This means that it is no longer possible to downgrade back to

APPLE NEWS

Apr 4, 2019

College Students Allegedly Scammed Apple Out of Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Through Counterfeit iPhone Scheme

Evan Selleck

According to a new report, based on court documentation, a pair of college students allegedly used a convoluted scam against Apple, which resulted in the company's loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The

APPLE NEWS

Apr 4, 2019

Apple Adds Ex-Google AI Expert, Ian Goodfellow, to Its Special Projects Group

Evan Selleck

Big companies make strategic hires all the time, and sometimes that means adding new hires from competing brands. In this case, Apple is adding one Ian Goodfellow, formerly one of Google's leading artificial intelligence

AIRPODS

Apr 4, 2019

Amazon May be Working on Alexa-Enabled Truly Wireless Headphones to Take on Apple’s AirPods

Evan Selleck

Apple recently launched the second-generation truly wireless AirPods. And in May, the Beats-branded Powerbeats Pro will join the fray as well. But if you might be in the market for a pair of

NEWS

Apr 4, 2019

Snapchat Launches a Game Platform, New AR Camera Features, and Much More

Evan Selleck

The last new feature to be added to Snapchat was back in December, as the social network brought in Dog Lenses for its augmented reality camera. But now the company is swinging for the fences

APPLE NEWS

Apr 4, 2019

Apple Pay for Transit Launches in Singapore; Coming Soon to New York City

Evan Selleck

Apple Pay can be used to quickly buy items, both in physical stores and through online merchants, but it can also be a quick and easy way to use public transit, too. For folks in

NEWS

Apr 4, 2019

Pokémon GO Fest Will Host Three Events Around the Globe This Year

Evan Selleck

Last year, Niantic and The Pokémon Company hosted its Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, Illinois, while launching Safari Zone events in two additional cities internationally. This year will be different, as the Poké

HOMEPOD

Apr 4, 2019

Apple Reduces HomePod Price by $50 to $299

Rajesh Pandey

More than a year after it went on sale, Apple has reduced the price of its Siri-powered smart speaker, HomePod, by $50. While the HomePod was previously available for $349 in the United States,

IPHONE 11

Apr 4, 2019

2019 iPhone 11 Alleged Chassis Leak Confirms Triple Rear Cameras

Rajesh Pandey

A photo of what is allegedly the chassis of the 2019 iPhone 11 has made its way to the internet via Weibo. It is difficult to ascertain if the photo is genuine or not, though

IPHONE XR

Apr 4, 2019

Apple Heavily Discounts iPhone XR in India, Now Available from Rs 53,900

Rajesh Pandey

In a move that's bound to help the rapidly falling iPhone sales in India, Apple has substantially discounted the iPhone XR in the country. The iPhone XR carries an MRP of Rs 76,900

IPHONE 12

Apr 4, 2019

Apple’s 5G iPhone Launch in 2020 in Jeopardy as Intel Struggles to Meet Development Deadlines

Rajesh Pandey

Apple’s plan to launch a 5G iPhone in 2020 are in jeopardy as Intel has been struggling to meet the development deadline of its XMM 8160 5G modem. Apple is looking to solely source

APPLE NEWS

Apr 3, 2019

Adrian Perica Named Apple’s Vice President of Corporate Development

Evan Selleck

Adrian Perica has been with Apple for just about a decade, and now the long-time presence is being promoted to an executive role as VP of Corporate Development at the company. On Wednesday evening,

CARPLAY

Apr 3, 2019

NHL iOS App Adds CarPlay Support Ahead of 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Evan Selleck

In one week, on Wednesday, April 10, the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs will kick off. Leading up to that big day, the official NHL iOS app has been updated to prepare, including adding CarPlay

FACEBOOK

Apr 3, 2019

Facebook Revealed to Have Exposed Millions of Private Records on Amazon Servers

Evan Selleck

Facebook's woes, as far as security and user privacy are concerned, continue to grow. According to a new report, the social network has been revealed to have exposed millions of private records on Amazon

AIRPODS

Apr 3, 2019

Powerbeats Pro ‘Totally Wireless Earphones’ Now Official, Launch in May for $249.95

Evan Selleck

After being initially teased back in March, the newest truly wireless headphones from Beats are now officially official, as the Powerbeats Pro "totally wireless earphones" get unveiled. On Wednesday, the Apple-owned Beats brand officially

NEWS

Apr 3, 2019

Verizon 5G Network Launches in Chicago, IL and Minneapolis, MN

Evan Selleck

After promoting its incoming 5G network for months, the biggest wireless carrier in the United States has officially launched its mobile 5G network. Of course, the catch is it's in only two cities for

APPLE NEWS

Apr 3, 2019

Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless Headphones Getting Advertised Before an Actual Announcement

Evan Selleck

There have been rumors that the Apple-owned Beats brand is working on a pair of truly wireless Powerbeats Pro headphones, and now there's even a giant billboard in Los Angeles advertising the unannounced

GOOGLE

Apr 3, 2019

You Can Now Make Table Appointments Using Google Duplex on Your iPhone

Rajesh Pandey

Back at I/O 2018, Google demoed Google Duplex -- an AI-powered system which allows Google Assistant to call businesses to make hotel reservations and more. When Google first demoed Duplex, everyone was amazed at

IPHONE NEWS

Apr 3, 2019

iOS 10 vs iOS 11 vs iOS 12: Which iOS Version Offers the Best iPhone Battery Life?

Rajesh Pandey

Every year when Apple releases a new iOS version, most users end up having the same complaint: the previous version offered better performance and battery life. Apple addressed the performance issues head-on with iOS