Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Original iPhone, 3G, 3GS still in active use, 2016 web traffic report reveals

Older iPhones are still in use despite their age, according to a report on mobile Internet usage, with the original iPhone 3G, and 3GS all highlighted in traffic monitoring research for 2016 that compares the use of Apple devices against other manufacturers in the smartphone market. 

Nokia 9 is What’s Missing from MWC These Days

Concept Creator has created exactly what was missing from yesterday’s Nokia presentation: a flagship! 

Monday, February 27, 2017

Rumor: 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models might not arrive until May

In 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad as a new product category between the smartphone and notebook. Born into ridicule, there's still a widespread misunderstanding of what iPad actually is, seven years later. Here's a look at why.

February Apple Park drone footage shows completed R&D facility, near-final solar installations

With the move-in date fast approaching, a new video has been published showing the advances that the construction teams have made on the newly christened Apple Park headquarters and Steve Jobs Theater in the last month.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Apple board member Al Gore sells $29.5M of company stock

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday reveals Apple board member Al Gore this week sold 215,437 shares of AAPL stock worth about $29.5 million. 

This week on AI: 3D facial recognition for 'iPhone 8,' Apple Park opening in April & more

New iPhones may still be 7 months away, but that didn't stop a host of 'iPhone 8' rumors from emerging this week. Apple meanwhile revealed the name and opening date of its new headquarters, Apple Park, and one rumor teased the possibility of an "iPad Pro 2" and more at a March event.

Friday, February 24, 2017

Apple says 'looking into' video of apparent iPhone 7 Plus meltdown

Apple is investigating the circumstances behind a widely circulated video showing a partially melted, smoking iPhone 7 Plus, the result of what appears to be a major device malfunction, reports said late Thursday. 

Huawei P10 Feels Just Lazy in Latest Leak

Huawei P10 has just leaked via Evan Blass and I’m pretty disappointed by this design. I’m usually kind 


Thursday, February 23, 2017

Apple's acoustic imaging technology might replace Touch ID in future iPhones

Apple is rumored to replace iPhone's Touch ID home button with alternative bio-recognition hardware when it launches an OLED version of the handset later this year, but the technology enabling that transition is so far an unknown. A patent application published Thursday, however, indicates where the company's research is headed. 

Android Smartwatch Design Gives Up Android Wear, Changes Paradigm

Remember Android Wear? It’s that platform that came before WatchOS and offered Android in a more 

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

iPhone 8 Plus Concept Goes OLED, 4K

Here we are with millionth iPhone 8 concept probably, but one that goes to an OLED 4K panel this time. 

Google Pixel 2 is Here, Feels Like Something OnePlus Would Make

Concept Creator is certainly the most prolific designer of the past half year, rendering a few Nokia 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro out of stock as refresh looms

Amidst rumors claiming Apple plans to refresh its iPad line at a special event in March, the company and its reseller network are seeing stockouts of all 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, with both online and brick-and-mortar stores showing availability estimates pushed back by 2 to 3 weeks. 

Editorial: Uncertainties of a dysfunctional American government likely to hurt Apple's performance

Shares of Apple are currently trading at an all time high, in a bull market rally that recently-elected U.S. President Trump has frequently taken credit for. However, stock market gains--including Apple's--appear to driven primarily by favorable earnings reports from the December quarter. The economic future of Apple--and the U.S. overall--is less certain, given risks related to infrastructure investment, taxes, currency valuations, immigration restrictions and travel bans under the new administration. 


Saturday, February 18, 2017

Apple launches new series of iPad Pro ads as anticipated hardware refresh looms

Apple on Friday released four new commercials for the iPad Pro, coming amidst several rumors that the company is planning to update the iPad lineup within a matter of months.

This week on AI: WWDC 2017, virtual buttons on 'iPhone 8,' BeatsX review & more

Apple announced the dates for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, set to return to San Jose for the first time in well over a decade. Meanwhile, yet more hints about Apple's iPhone plans emerged, including a claim that the OLED iPhone will replace the home button with a virtual "function area."

Friday, February 17, 2017

Apple to begin iPhone SE production in India this April, report says

Apple's first "made in India" device will be the iPhone SE, with reports on Friday claiming the tech giant plans to start production of the entry-level handset in the coming months through contract manufacturer Wistron. 

iPhone 8 Gets New Slim Concept, Touch Home Button

There’s something weird about this iPhone 8 concept and it’s either shaped to be bigger at the top and 

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Apple investigating manual winding Apple Watch, iPhone

According to an Apple patent application published on Thursday, the company is investigating device charging mechanisms capable of generating electricity through winding, as well as wearables powered by constant spring tension, like a traditional wristwatch.

OnePlus 5 Concept Finalized by Designer Who Teased It

Remember the OnePlus 4 teaser/trailer from a few days ago? Well it’s been turned into a nice concept 

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Apple to oppose 'Right to Repair' legislation in Nebraska, report says

A report on Tuesday claims Apple is planning to send a representative to testify against a proposed "Right to Repair" bill in Nebraska that would require the company provide consumers and third-party repair shops access to service manuals and parts.

Moto RAZR and Moto RAZR Plus Brought Back by Designer Michael Muleba

These 

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Apple suspends sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor over hardware issues

Apple has temporarily stopped sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor, due to technical problems associated with a lack of proper shielding from wireless interference.

Apple patents screen tech capable of reading fingerprints without dedicated sensor

An Apple patent grant on Tuesday suggests the company is looking to leverage its LuxVue acquisition to integrate display technology capable of reading a user's fingerprint without a dedicated sensor, a design feature rumored to see release with "iPhone 8."

Monday, February 13, 2017

Editorial: Why Apple ignores so much pundit innovation advice By Daniel Eran Dilger

Pundits are confounded by how Apple seems to ignore all their great ideas, but the company's strategy appears to be working out rather well on its own. Here's a look at why Apple has done so well while disregarding three major themes of Toxic Innovation Advice, pertaining to acquisition targets, obvious feature requests and commodity hardware. 


Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus Receive Official-Looking Renders From @OnLeaks

There’s two kinds of renders: ones spawned from the imagination of designers and ones that follow 

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Apple shares new Apple Watch Series 2 ad featuring Activity rings

Apple on Saturday posted a short commercial spot highlighting the health tracking functions of Apple Watch Series 2, urging users to keep fit by closing their Activity app rings.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Rendered With Curved Edge Screen and More Goodies

As the major news coverage takes care of the Galaxy S8 Plus, we address the iPhone 8 Plus, via a 

Saturday, February 11, 2017

This week on AI: $1,000+ 'iPhone X,' Apple opposes Trump immigration ban, AR glasses in 2017 & more

A jam-packed news week offered numerous rumors about Apple's "iPhone X" and other future devices, as well as a fair share of politics including Apple opposing President Trump's immigration ban, and CEO Tim Cook meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

OnePlus 4 Teased by Concept Creator

Prolific designer Concept Creator has come up with a fresh render, this time a teaser actually for 

Friday, February 10, 2017

Apple's W1-equipped BeatsX earphones now available to purchase after months-long delay

After missing a scheduled fall 2016 release, Apple on Friday initiated sales of its new BeatsX wireless earphone model, with select models ready to pick up in store today ahead of initial shipments next week. 

Samsung Galaxy S8 Channels Galaxy Note 7 in this Latest Curved/Labs Render

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was certainly a failure and Samsung wants to forget about it as soon as 

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Future Apple Watch owners might exchange data with a handshake or fist bump

An Apple patent application uncovered on Thursday details a method of triggering the automatic exchange of information between two wearables with a simple greeting gesture, like a wave or fist-bump.

Nokia 8 is Here, Imagined by Concept Creator

Fancy a brand new render of a Nokia flagship? Meet the Nokia 8, that’s been rendered by Concept 

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

See how Apple's growth in Greater China could once again top European revenue

Apple's success in Greater China has wavered slightly over the last year, with the region now bringing in less revenue for the company than Europe, but data suggests the market has every chance of bouncing back and re-overtaking Europe's sales figures. 

OnePlus 4 Rendered by DBS Designing, Runs Lineage OS and Has 8 GB of RAM

OnePlus has always been playing it safe and launching its flagships later in the year, when they’ve 
already analyzed what the competition has been up to. If the past is any indication, they’ll keep doing 

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Apple granted patent for 'dual mode' headphone that doubles as a speaker

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent covering a next-generation headphone design that automatically transforms into a stereo loudspeaker on the fly, potentially laying down a blueprint for future EarPods, AirPods or Beats models. 

iPhone 8 Commercial Shows an Apple Phone with a Small Touchscreen in the Home Button

Another day, another iPhone 8 concept. This time it’s the work of Thadeu Brandao and it’s been 

Monday, February 6, 2017

Jawbone confirmed to make switch from consumer wearables to clinical health products, report says

A report on Friday claims Jawbone is officially exiting the consumer wearables space, seemingly confirming rumors that the audio accessory maker turned fitness tracking firm will instead focus on high-margin health products sold to clinicians. 

Transparent iPhone 8 Comes With a See Through UI to Match

You can pretty much bet that we’re going to see at least a new iPhone 8 concept every week till the 
real

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Apple offers $199.99 Pro Apps Bundle for Education, including Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X

On Friday, Apple rolled out a Pro Apps bundle for educators and students, giving purchasers of the $199 bundle download codes from the Mac App Store for Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Motion 5, Compressor 4, and MainStage 3.

The easy guide to switching from Windows to Mac

Long-term Windows users looking to dip their toe into the Mac ecosystem for the first time typically stick to applications they are familiar with on PC, but there is a wealth of other software that can do the job for the more ambitious switcher. 



Saturday, February 4, 2017

South Korean policy forces smartphone makers to report battery fires after Samsung Note 7

Smartphone producers will have to advise the South Korean government of incidents where devices explode or catch fire as immediately as possible, according to new safety regulations expected to be announced in the country next week. 

Nokia 8 Teaser Shows Very Little of Everything

Leave it to designer Concept Creat or to dial the hype level to 11, as he renders the Nokia 8. The 

Friday, February 3, 2017

Lawsuit claims Apple forced users to iOS 7 by breaking FaceTime

A class-action lawsuit filed in California on Thursday alleges Apple schemed to force iPhone users to upgrade to iOS 7 in a bid to save money on a data services deal with Akamai, a move that rendered older hardware like iPhone 4 and 4S unusable. 

Samsung Project Valley Smartphone Folds, Unfolds, Runs Tizen OS

There’s foldable phone concepts and then there’s the Samsung Project Valley model shown below. It’s