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Apple released iOS 14.7 for everyone After testing iOS 14.7 for a while in the beta program, Apple is finally ready to unleash the update to the general public. It comes with some new features and enhancement, the last before the iOS 15 launch in a few months. Here is what’s new: Podcasts In this update of the Podcasts app, the user can switch between seeing only followed podcasts, or all shows. In the previous releases (14.6 and 14.5), Apple added the ability to subscribe[…]
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What are the Apple’s plans regarding Apple Watch for this year? According to Bloomberg’s report, Apple Watch is going to see its seventh generation, possessing more speed and hardware improvements, and the company is planning to add some new functionalities as well. The new generation will most likely be called Apple Watch Series 7 and it will have e a faster processor, an improved screen and better ultra-wideband functionality. The screen will have thinner bezels and a reduced space between the display and the front glass. The improved ultra-wideband functionality, alongside[…]
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In recent years Apple have been dominating the tablet market. This year, it looks like they will further strengthen their market position. The report presented by Counterpoint Research via wccftech shows that their share has grown to 37 percent in Q1 2021, as opposed to the same quarter in 2020 when it was 30%. According to the presented diagrams below, Samsung retains its second position, and their share is also growing. In Q1 2020 it was 16% while in Q1 2021 is 20%. The other conclusions that can be drawn from the presented results are[…]
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iPhone 12 has more active users than iPhone 11 a year ago A report covering the iPhone usage for Q1 2021 by Counterpoint Research claims that the user base of iPhone 12 grows faster than iPhone 11 for the same period in 2020. We previously noted that iPhone 12 is the best-selling phone around the globe, but since Apple hasn’t shared the exact sales numbers, it’s hard to judge what the actual share is. According to Counterpoint, the initial sales of iPhone 12 series were[…]
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iPhones with in-house 5G chip coming in two years Apple is constantly trying to cut its reliance on third-party chip developers, hoping to design important iPhone and computer parts in-house. Cupertino already has its own mobile and Mac processors, while 5H baseband chips are coming in 2023, according to a new report. Long-time Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo believes that Apple is going to ditch Qualcomm’s silicon and introduce its own 5G chips to power the iPhones in 2023. The analyst says that Qualcomm will be[…]
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Apple sold 52.4 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2021 Canalys has just published its report about the global smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2021. According to the report, Samsung is still leading the market with a 22% share, followed by Apple with 15% and Xioami with 14%. Most of the vendors saw a substantial increase, most notable Xiaomi and Oppo with sales jumping 62 and 60 percent, respectively. At the same time, Apple managed to increase its sales by 41 percent. Apple sold 52.4 million[…]
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iPhone sales increased 65% AAPL has just reported its earnings for fiscal Q2 2021, and the numbers are quite impressive – beating quite widely the consensus estimates. Apple reported a revenue of 89.6 billion dollars for the quarter, in comparison with $58 billion a year ago. The profit was $23.6 billion, compared with $11.25 billion last year, which means a profit increase of 210 percent. The company explains that many product categories such as Mac and Services hit new heights, while the gross margin grew[…]
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Apple could use an LTPO display for two iPhone 13 models A rumour from the tech industry has been circulating the internet for a while, claiming that Apple will use a display with a variable refresh rate for the iPhone 13 line up. According to a tweet from Ross Young, Cupertino is currently testing the LTPO technology, which offers a variable refresh rate depending on the power usage. For example, the display will automatically switch to a lower rate when the user is viewing photos,[…]
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Apple has just announced its first spring event that will take place in April 20. Of course, the company, just like the last year, will hold an online event as the Covid19 pandemic keeps restricting businesses from their normal functioning. Apple is expected to show off new iPads and other new devices at the event called “Spring Loaded”. What to expect? A rumor that Apple was planning an event in April was circulating the internet for several days now, but an official confirmation got from[…]
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At least two new smart home products are currently under development in Cupertino, according to Bloomberg. Apple is apparently exploring new possibilities in this market, like upgraded versions of Apple TV and HomePod. Apple TV will introduce new experiences at home, including the ability to make video calls thanks to a built-in camera. The company aims to create the ultimate smart device for the home, combining features from other products. The next version of Apple TV will be a device capable of playing music and connected[…]
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