Suddenly. IOS 10.3 beta 7 released for everyone

Hike, beta testing of the new version of the operating system iOS 10.3 is nearing its end. Today, 3 daysafter the release of beta 6, the Cupertino players rolled out iOS 10.3 beta 7 for everyone.

Apple to build two new Chinese R&D centers, spend $507M on research

Apple on Friday announced plans to set up two new research centers in China, spending a minimum of 3.5 billion yuan —$507 million —on research institutions overall.

Apple Park Flyover imagery, informational data shows up in latest Apple Maps update

Apple in a recent update to its Apple Maps service added satellite and drone imagery, as well as related geolocation tags, covering Apple Park, the company's headquarters that is currently under construction in Cupertino, Calif.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Teaser Trailer is Dramatic

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Why Apple is unlikely to ditch Touch ID for facial recognition with 'iPhone 8'

Apple is rumored to integrate face-scanning cameras in its upcoming "iPhone 8" handset this fall, sparking speculation that facial recognition technology will replace the company's Touch ID authentication system. AppleInsider explains why such a move is unlikely, at least this year. 

Google Pixel 2 Receives Trailer, Featuring Metal and Glass Design

The Google Pixel came as one of the last flagships of 2016 and also brought the best camera of the 

Despite China weakness, Apple's 'aspirational' brand remains strong globally — report

A new analyst report sees Apple outperforming an expanding premiums smartphone market, with the company garnering its highest market share in four years in the US, Japan, and Europe.

iPhone 8 Edge to Edge Concept Brings Touch Buttons Below the Screen, 21:9 Aspect

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WeberHaus will offer HomeKit-enabled smart homes in Europe this year

Apple's smart home connectivity platform will be offered to more buyers of new homes in Europe, as pre-fabricated house builder WeberHaus has confirmed its home control systems will include support for HomeKit, starting later this year. 

Nokia C9 is Here, Rendered by Concept Creator; Feels Like a True Flagship

We didn’t get a new flagship phone at MWC 2017 from Nokia, but their midrange releases were quite solid. This leaves some room for the imagination of designers, that came up with such flagships. One 

Nokia 12 Concept Phone is a Tribute to Classic Nokia Design

There’s been no shortage of Nokia concept phones lately, quite the contrary actually, as we’ve been 

treated 

This week on AI: 'iPhone 8' delays, the CIA's iOS hacking tools, Apple fights 'right to repair' & more

Though "iPhone 8" is still months away from an expected debut, two reports hinted that the device could miss a September launch window — and might not even be the device people are predicting. Apple, meanwhile, tried to assure people that many exploits gathered by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, uncovered by WikiLeaks, have already been fixed.

iPhone Edition 2017 Concept Imagined by Benjamin Geskin, Looking Hot

Among the iPhone 8 rumors there’s one that’s a bit on and off, coming and going: the 5.8 inch OLED 

Relocated Jacksonville Apple store to open on Mar. 11, Grand Rapids outlet to double in size

A bigger, relocated Apple store in Jacksonville, Fla. will open this Saturday at 10 a.m. local time, 

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Apple lobbies against 'right to repair' proposal in Nebraska

As reported earlier this year, Apple has sent delegates to officially oppose the passage of a so-called "right to repair" bill in Nebraska that would require the company to provide consumers and third-party repair shops access to service manuals and parts.

HTC Vive X One Smartphone Brings VR Action to Mobile

The idea of a HTC Vive phone has been floating around for a while, especially thanks to some leaks 

Apple patent filing sheds light on iPhone 7 Plus Portrait Mode

An Apple patent application published Thursday details an intelligent method of introducing photo background blur using a depth map compiled from data captured by a stereo camera system. The document could shed light on the inner workings of Portrait Mode on iPhone 7 Plus, details of which are sparse. 

Nokia Edge Gets a 3D Trailer, Looks Like a Killer

Now that Nokia is back with some midrangers, it’s time to start dreaming of flagships and what better way 

Meizu Pro 7 Gets Fresh Design Courtesy of DBS Designing Team

Last year the Meizu Pro 6 inaugurated the top and bottom antennae at the back of the phone, even 

before

Nokia Handlebar/Showerhead Phone is Plain Weird

I know there’s nostalgia and memberries, but there’s also a limit to that. I get why people are going 

back to the Nokia 3310 craze and Nokia 1100 and that’s fine, but almost pulling a rotary phone with 

Nokia brand on ain’t cool no more. That’s almost what Xiaoxi Shi / 2-LA Design envisioned below, with 

Apple patent uses depth maps for smart facial detection, bolsters iPhone 8 rumors

Apple on Tuesday was awarded a patent covering the detection of human faces in digital video feeds by leveraging depth map information, technology that could be a building block of a face-based bio-recognition system rumored to debut with this year's iPhone. 

Translucent Phone Concept Has 4K Display, Translucent Body

After so many iPhone, Samsung and Nokia concepts, here we are with a more mysterious machine. It 

New Apple Park drone footage shows advancing landscaping, near-final solar array completion

The latest drone footage of Apple Park shot in early March shows significant landscaping progress in only a few days, and emphasizes the enormity of the campus in comparison to the surrounding neighborhood.

iPhone 8 Edge is Here, With OLED Screen, Wireless Charging

Remember the teaser we had a few days ago, regarding that curved edge iPhone made by Concept 

Second Apple Retail store in Cologne, Germany opening in Schildergasse on March 25

An update to the Apple Germany webpage revealed that the previously rumored second Cologne 

Apple store will open in Schildergasse on March 25.A lit Apple logo was noticed only partly hidden behind

Samsung Galaxy S8 Evan Blass Leak Looks Legit

Samsung Galaxy S8 has leaked sooo many times, but if I had to give an award for best leak, it’s the 

This week on AI: To USB-C or not to USB-C, Apple's Hollywood recruiting, massive Amazon outage & more

Rumors this week suggested that Apple's new iPhones will use some form of USB-C technology, and that the company is looking to recruit Hollywood film and TV producers for ends unknown. Legal battles, a huge Amazon outage and more contributed to an eventful few days.

iPhone 8 New Concept Teased by Concept Creator, in Beautiful Red

I’ve lost count of the many iPhone 8 concepts I’ve covered and I’m pretty sure some of them will be 

better than the real thing. Today’s render comes from Concept Creator and it’s great even though it’s just in teaser phase and not yet finalized. Check out two teasers below.

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Human error caused Amazon Web Services outage, Apple iCloud service issues

Tuesday's major Amazon Web Services outage was caused through human error, the retailer has confirmed, with the downtime that impacted a number of online services, including Apple's, traced back to a single wrongly-entered command performed during debugging. 

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Rendered in Realistic Concept, With 93% Screen to Body Radio and Dual Camera

Xiaomi Mi MIX was certainly a stunning piece of work last year and everybody’s super excited about its 

follow up. The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is already in the works, with designer Philippe Starck already on the 

Spotify app prompts hint at $20 lossless audio subscription

Spotify is testing out the pricing for a new service providing lossless audio streams, with reports claiming a prompt for "Spotify Hi-Fi" offers the higher quality audio tracks and other benefits to subscribers, in exchange for a higher monthly fee.

Apple shareholders again reject proposal to diversify senior management

For the second year in a row, Apple shareholders on Tuesday voted against a proposal that would force the company to actively recruit "people of color" to high-ranking management positions and its board of directors.

Designers are Still Making Nokia 3310 Concepts, Probably Unhappy With the Real Thing

I’ve seen more people unhappy than happy regarding the Nokia 3310 revival proposed by Nokia at 

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Receives One of the First 2017 Renders

Samsung Galaxy S8 is pretty much confirmed, so it’s time to think of Samsung’s next move.