San Francisco : Apple may roll out a new “charging case” for its AirPods that can “wirelessly charge” iPhones as well, the media reported. “The product could be available as soon as the end of this year, however, the schedule is still subject to change,” Nikkei Asian Review reported, quoting an industry source familiar with […]
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Apple promises fix for faulty ‘butterfly’ keyboards
San Francisco : Apple is offering an extended keyboard service programme to rectify problems with its so-called “butterfly” mechanism built into its keyboards of the recent MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. Complaints have plagued the “butterfly-style” keyboard since its launch and recent models have suffered failures. “Apple or an Apple Authorised Service Provider will examine […]
Apple bans cryptocurrency mining on iPhones, iPads
San Francisco : After Facebook and Google, Apple has now targeted cryptocurrency, banning its mining on iPhones and iPads. According to a report in The Verge on Tuesday, the iPhone maker Apple has introduced a new section on cryptocurrency in its guidelines on App Store that apply to iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS app. “Apps, […]
Apple’s 2018 models likely to be cheaper than iPhone X
San Francisco : Apple enthusiasts could get an all-screen iPhone for a fraction of the cost, with a new notch-equipped 2018 iPhone starting as low as $600, according to a famous analyst associated with Taiwanese business group KGI Securities. Ming-Chi Kuo said in a recent research note that pricing for Apple’s upcoming iPhones could start […]
Apple blocks web-tracking tools used by Facebook
San Jose : Within the next version of its mobile and desktop operating systems, Apple will attempt to frustrate tools used by social media platforms to automatically track web users — an initiative Facebook may not “like”. During the inaugural day of company’s annual conference for developers in San Jose, California, on Monday, Apple announced […]
Apple previews iOS 12, introduces macOS ‘Mojave’
San Jose (California) : Apple has announced iOS 12, the latest version of the most advanced mobile operating system, which will make daily tasks faster and more responsive. iOS 12 will ensure better Augmented Reality (AR) experiences and new ways to communicate. The operating system introduces “Siri Shortcuts”, enabling Siri to work with any app, […]
Apple offers 1 month free trial for premium iCloud upgrades
San Francisco : Apple has rolled out a new scheme as part of which it is offering a free month of upgraded iCloud storage to non-paying users who have reached their 5GB limit. The new offer applies to each of Apple’s 50GB to 2TB iCloud memory upgrade levels at costs ranging from $0.99 to $9.99 […]
Apple may introduce new NFC features with iOS 12
San Francisco : With Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2018 (WWDC) set to kick-off on June 4, the company is likely to announce a change in near-field communication (NFC) policies when it releases its next-generation ‘iOS 12’ operating system (OS). “The change to the near-field communication, or NFC, chip, which is expected to be announced next […]
Apple is bringing accessible coding to schools for blind, deaf
San Francisco : With an aim to offer students with disabilities an opportunity to learn the language of technology, Apple is bringing an accessible coding programme to schools serving the blind and deaf communities, first to the US and then to more schools around the world. Beginning this autumn, US schools supporting students with vision, hearing […]
Apple Watch plays good Samaritan, helps save elderly
Hong Kong : While digital technology often receives brickbats from the health-conscious, a 76-year-old man in Hong Kong now wants anyone with a heart problem to wear an Apple Watch after it helped him get a new lease of life by sending an alert about his elevated heart rate. Gaston D’Aquino, a semi-retired diamond trader, […]