Sharp to invest $568M in OLED technology in 2018

Apple display supplier Sharp on Thursday announced plans to invest 57.4 billion yen (about $568 million) in its OLED business as soon as the second quarter of 2018.

AppleInsider podcast talks Apple Watch Series 2, iPhone 7, DJI Mavic Pro, and more

This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Neil Hughes tells Victor Marks about the 

latest 

Apple Watch invention enables True Tone display tech by measuring ambient light through a user's skin

Smartwatches perhaps more than any other portable device would benefit from power saving and color adjustable displays, but squeezing the requisite ambient light sensor that serves as the basis of such technology into an already stuffed chassis is a difficult proposition. Apple might have solved the problem, however, with a sensor capable of detecting light reflected through flesh. 

Apple iMac Flow is a Beautiful All in One PC With a Touchscreen Included

Since Apple didn’t announce any new iMac or Macbook at this month’s event, imagination can run wild 

Apple's iPhone 7 camera tops competition despite smaller sensor in DxOMark review

Imaging specialist DxO recently wrapped up its evaluation of Apple's iPhone 7, noting the new smartphone flagship raises an already high bar set by previous models thanks to Digital Cinema (DCI-P3) color gamut support, class-leading image stabilization, fast autofocus and other enhancements.

Sao Paolo joins list of cities with Apple Maps transit directions

Apple has quietly added a second Brazilian city, Sao Paulo, to the list of places with public transit coverage in the native Maps apps for iOS and macOS.

Travelers can now use Maps to navigate the city's bus and rail systems. As usual, different routes are color-coded, and the app will offer multiple routes where available.

Apple patents laser mapping system, hybrid mechanical-capacitive keyboard, invisible I/O connectors

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple three patents covering laser-based positional and 3D mapping hardware, a keyboard with mechanical switches and capacitive touch sensitive keys, and optical interconnect technology . 

iPhone 8 Concept by Viktor Hammarberg is See Through and Scrollable

The iPhone 8 may be quite a while away, maybe even 2018 material and it may not even exist if Apple 

Deals: $200 off 15" MacBook Pro; up to $200 off 2016 12" MacBooks; 93% off iOS 10 dev course

As the end of September draws near, shoppers can pick up a 15" 

Samsung Galaxy S8 Concept Features Sleek and Elegant Design, Has Interesting Back Texture

Samsung Galaxy S8 seems to be getting more and more concepts, as it approaches its rumored 

Apple celebrates grand opening of first retail store in Mexico

Apple on Saturday opened the doors to thousands of waiting customers at its first brick-and-mortar retail store in Mexico, the first step in a planned expansion into the burgeoning Latin American smartphone market. 

Microsoft Surface Phone Concept by Bartlomiej Tarnowski Gives Windows 10 Mobile Buffs Hope

Microsoft doesn’t seem to hide the fact that they’re ditching the Lumia series soon, possibly betting it all on a Surface Phone in 2017. Till that moment comes, we’ve got a pretty good looking Microsoft 

Hermes Edition Apple Watch launches; iPhone 7, Apple Watch arrive in more countries

On Friday, Apple started sales of the Hermes Apple Watch, brought the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to 30 additional countries, and has commenced sales of the Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 to 20 more countries.

Countries seeing the iPhone 7 launch on Friday include:

iPhone 7S Plus Gets an USB Type C Port in This Latest Concept

More and more people have started dreaming about the iPhone 7S already, although next year may 

Supposedly leaked ad showcases Apple Watch Series 2 Hermes edition

A video posted to YouTube on Thursday claims to show an Apple-produced television commercial promoting the new Apple Watch Series 2 Hermes model, which, if legitimate, is the company's first ad dedicated to the luxury brand's special edition. 

Samsung Galaxy S8 Gets 3D Video Rendering With Dual Edge Display, Dual Camera

Word on the street is that Samsung Galaxy S8 is going to be released earlier than its predecessors. 

Shoppers looking at Apple's iPhone leaning towards Plus models, mid-tier memory, survey finds

A larger proportion of people are now choosing Plus-sized iPhone models, while about half of buyers are picking mid-tier storage, according to an RBC Capital Markets survey shared with AppleInsider.

HTC Ocean Concept Leaks Online, With Dual Back Camera, No Buttons

HTC hasn’t exactly impressed us with its designs over the past years, but the best may be yet to come, at least judging by the concept below. Tentatively named HTC Ocean and created by Danelle Vermeulen, the set of renders was leaked by the designer, who then locked his online portofolio.

HTC product designer Danelle Vermeulen is probably the most legit source for such a leak, particularly 

Apple seen building 75M iPhone 7 units by end of 2016, focusing on 7 Plus

Apple is likely building more iPhone 7 units than expected in the second half of 2016, particularly 7 Plus models, according to a new analyst memo seen by AppleInsider.

HTC Mobile Concept Created by Nada Sultan Has Customizable Back Covers

It’s been a while since I last saw a HTC concept phone, so I’m excited by this new set of renders, 

Inside iOS 10: 3D Touch enhances Apple's quick Control Center shortcuts on iPhone 7 & 6s series

Apple's force sensing 3D Touch technology is greatly expanded in the newly released iOS 10 update, adding new capabilities to the Control Center shortcuts for flashlight, timer, calculator, camera, and smart home accessories. In addition, Control Center marks the only place in iOS 10 where Apple emulates 3D Touch on non-3D Touch devices.

iPhone X Gives Up Bluetooth, Phone Calling, Becomes Glorified iPod

You know that saying “less is more”? Well, designer Jermaine Smit has envisioned an iPhone concept, 

iPhone 8 Concept Rendered by Techconfigurations, With Curved Display, Quad Speakers

With the iPhone 7 being pretty much the iPhone 6Ss we expected it to be, it’s clear now that next year’s model is going to be something reaaaaally special. That’s why concept phones and renders of the 

iPod Shuffle 2016 Concept Gets Probably the Best Tentative Ad Ever

When I saw the iPod Shuffle 2016 concept below I was reasonably impressed, but what really blew my mind was the promo video for the device, that’s surprisingly well made. The design language is totally new

Inside iOS 10: New 'Bedtime' feature helps you get a proper night's sleep

As part of a greater focus on user health, Apple has introduced new alarms in iOS 10 for sleep, reminding users when to go to bed for a full night of rest, and also keeping track of their sleeping habits.

First look: Apple Watch Series 2 Sport with GPS, S2 chip, new ceramic back, second mic hole

Though the new Apple Watch Series 2 looks largely the same as its predecessor, there are a number 

This week on AI: iPhone 7 & Apple Watch 2 launch, iOS 10 goes live & more

The big news, naturally, was Friday's launch of the iPhone 7 and the second-generation Apple Watch. iOS 10, tvOS 10, and watchOS 3 emerged on Tuesday though, and there was still plenty of news going on outside the launch-day bubble.

Huawei P10 Concept Remains Co-Engineered With Leica, Runs Android 8.0

When all’s said and done, Huawei delivered some quality products this year, a controversial year, with 

Apple stops returns & exchanges for retail purchases in Hong Kong

In parallel with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus launching in Hong Kong, Apple has simultaneously halted all returns and exchanges for Apple and Beats products bought at the company's local retail stores.

Patent holder Acacia wins $22.1M judgement against Apple

A federal jury has ruled in favor of Acacia Research, awarding a subsidiary of the patent licensing firm $22.1 million in damages from Apple for the latter's violation of a cellular networking patent.

Apple shuts down rumors of impending Tidal takeover

Responding to rumors and a Wall Street Journal report concerning Apple's supposed interest in acquiring rival streaming music service Tidal, Apple executive Jimmy Iovine on Wednesday said the company is not currently pursuing such plans.

Launch day iPhone 7 Plus, jet black iPhone 7 allotment sold out, Apple says

Less than six days after iPhone 7 preorders went live, Apple on Wednesday confirmed the initial allotment of 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus models have sold out globally, meaning fans looking to nab one at a brick-and-mortar retail outlet without a reservation on launch day are out of luck. 

Apple shares iPhone 7 ad with focus on dual-cameras, water resistance

Apple on Tuesday posted to its YouTube channel an iPhone 7 television advertisement focusing on the upcoming handset's advanced picture taking capabilities, water resistance, stereo speakers and more. 

iPhone 7s Concept Features iOS Desk Mode, Inductive Charging

The iPhone 7 is not even being delivered to buyers yet and there’s already a concept of the iPhone 7s ready.

Class-action lawsuit targets Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program

Just days before the iPhone 7 is set to launch, customers are hoping to take Apple to task over its iPhone Upgrade Program, with a new class-action lawsuit asserting that some who signed up are "shut out of receiving the latest iPhones."

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Pops Up in Leaked Render, Feels Like Bigger Galaxy S7

When your hunt for concept phones is going slow, it’s time to turn to phone renders, such as the one 

Apple's Wide Color screen on the iPhone 7 will lead to more faithful color reproduction

Apple has implemented many different changes to graphics presentation over the years, but none may be more dramatic and have a more lasting impact than the ongoing shift from older technologies to the new Wide Color standard as found in the iPhone 7 family.

Sgnl Lets You Make Phone Calls Using Your Fingertip

We’re still looking towards a future that includes viable wearables, but for now the segment seems to 

This week on AI: iPhone 7, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 2 & more emerge from shadows

Finally putti an end to rumors, Apple this week revealed the iPhone 7, a second-generation Apple Watch, and more at a press event in San Francisco, putting the new devices up for preorder on Friday.

Michael Muleba Redesigns iPhone 7 Pro, Dual Screen Phone Gets New Approach

Before the iPhone 7 was out, designer Michael Muleba tried out an iPhone 7 Pro concept, that involved 

This week on AI: iPhone 7, AirPods, Apple Watch Series 2 & more emerge from shadows

Finally putting an end to rumors, Apple this week revealed the iPhone 7, a second-generation Apple Watch, and more at a press event in San Francisco, putting the new devices up for preorder on Friday.

Google Pixel Phone Concept is Damn Juicy! Google Hire This Guy NOW!

You know him as Jonas Daehnert, or Phone Designer, the creator of fantastic Lumia concept phones. Well, he

AppleInsider podcast talks Apple event, iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2

This week on the AppleInsider podcast, Daniel Eran Dilger tells Victor Marks about Apple's big keynote, and details hands-on impressions with Apple Watch Series 2, iPhone 7, AirPods and more.

Self Assembling Phone From MIT May Change the Way Handsets are Manufactured

The brainy folks of MIT have come up with a way to change the way handsets are being manufactured and it involves a tumbler of

Instagram to take advantage of iPhone 7 Plus cameras, wide color gamut display in app update

Popular photo sharing app Instagram is developing an app update specifically designed to take advantage of Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the latter of which boasts two cameras for wide angle and telephoto photography.

HTC Desire 10 Latest Renders and Video Are Here

HTC Desire 10 is getting more and more leaks as its debut date approaches, in about 2 weeks from 

Italian report shows alleged 'iPhone 7' box design, points to Sept. 16 launch

The "iPhone 7" is not 

2 Thumbs is an User Friendly Smartphone UI concept, Letting Users Control Handsets Easier

It seems we’re getting more interface concepts these days, rather than full fledged smartphone 

renders. 

Snapchat joins Apple on Bluetooth consortium, plots wearable augmented reality hardware

The latest member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is growing social media platform Snapchat, amidst rumors that the company is working on a wearable augmented reality device that will expand its presence into hardware.

Buzz is building that Snapchat is working on a pair of "augmented reality goggles," according to theFinancial Times. The company's app already dabbles in mixed reality, using advanced facial mapping technology to modify a user's appearance for humorous selfies in real time.

Apple has served on the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors since 2011, giving it a say in the future of the wireless technology. 

Android 8.0 Concept Design Gets Further Detailed via Screenshots

We have written about the Android 8.0/ Android O concept, detailing it via a few screenshots and a