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  • Apple Files Patent For Laptop Battery That Runs for Weeks Without Charge

    Apple Files Patent For Laptop Battery That Runs for Weeks Without Charge

    According to a report by CNET, Apple is working on tackling the one universal problem of the tech industry; battery life. The company has reportedly filed a patent application published by US Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, for a “Fuel Cell System to Power a Portable Computing Device.” According to the application, it is an internal power system that would make the device run for “days or even weeks without refueling.”

    Though Apple was unavailable for comment, it is public knowledge it wasn’t their first patent application. First reported by 9to5Mac, the application from last week is Apple’s second attempt since the first application in 2011. The company hopes to create a power source using fuel cells that would be designed into electronics without adding extra weight.

    Though similar designs have been explored in the past, none of those plans have truly materialized. Fuel cells have mostly been used as portable charging sources but Apple aims to create fuel cells in-built within the device itself. The technology has gained importance in the recent past mainly because not only is it a reliable and convenient battery replacement but also because it’s a potential alternative to traditional fossil fuels, like oil and gas. If achieved, this would be a major breakthrough in the tech world.

  • Looks Like This Year’s iPhone Won’t Be Bending

    Looks Like This Year’s iPhone Won’t Be Bending

    Last year, it seemed a little shocking when Apple users found their iPhones being susceptible to bending. And in order to wash that reputation away, rumours and reports suggest that this time, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be made from 7000 series aluminium, in order to make it more hardy.

    Apple is yet to confirm this, but reports suggest that the alloy used for this year’s iPhones, will be composed of zinc (5%) and iron (might be as high as 8%). Although those are approximate and unconfirmed percentages, the Apple News site said that they discovered that ‘unspecified amounts of iron can be introduced into the shell during the milling process.’

    Unbox Therapy, which is the YouTube channel that famously bent the iPhone 6 Plus on camera, last year, did a similar test on the iPhone 6s metal case, this year. He concluded that the shell did have zinc and iron in it and that one would need at least three times the force to bend this years iPhone. Do you feel reassured?

    Atop the metal, a 10-micron thick anodized aluminum oxide layer is also present to protect the phone against corrosion and also to introduce dyes for various colour options.

    Till Apple confirms these reports, watch Unbox Therapy’s newest iPhone 6s bend test video below:

  • Has Apple Music Already Been Declared An Epic Fail?

    Has Apple Music Already Been Declared An Epic Fail?

    Apple Music was set to become the next big thing.The thought of having millions of tracks available to stream, and that could be saved online, seemed like a recipe for success. However, a recent survey conducted by The New York Post showed that nearly half of the iOS users that enthusiastically downloaded the trial version of Apple Music have shockingly, stopped using it even before their trial period gets over.

    Apple Music 0

    The stats revealed that 48% of early Apple Music users have given up on the service while 52% are still using it. Of those 52%, nearly two-thirds said they were “extremely or very likely” to start paying for the service once it starts charging them money. This survey was conducted by MusicWatch and if we do assume that those 52% are going to stick to their word then Apple Music should have 3.8 million subscribers once the free trial ends.

    Not bad right? But MusicWatch managing partner Russ Crupnick said that it should’ve had a larger user base considering how many Apple loyalists there are, all over the world.

    “In terms of benchmarking Apple Music, 40 percent of iOS users are buying digital downloads from iTunes, suggesting trial of Apple Music could be higher,” he explained.

    However, Apple lashed back at these statistics via The Verge, saying that 79% of the people who’ve signed up for the service, actually use it on a weekly basis. While we would like to believe them, lets hope that their retention rate converts into actual paid subscribers, proving that Apple Music won’t be an epic fail, after all.

  • New Reports Suggest Apple iPhone 6s Will Launch As Early As 9th September

    New Reports Suggest Apple iPhone 6s Will Launch As Early As 9th September

    Earlier, it was reported by MobileNews that the Apple iPhone 6S would be releasing on 25th September this year. Although Apple had not confirmed anything about the dates, pre-orders were about to start from 18th September, and would have gone live physically on 25th September.

    But, latest reports from John Paczkowski of Buzzfeed suggest that the new iPhone will be released as early as 9th September. John Paczkowski is known to be quite accurate when it comes to the release dates of Apple products, and he has said the event will happen in the week of 7th September. In addition to the next iPhone, it is also possible that the event may witness the launch of the iPad Pro and the new Apple TV hardware.

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    September is the month that Apple released its last three flagships in their respective years. So, we are optimistic to see an Apple event next month.

    It is highly unlikely that Apple will go for a significant design change for the upcoming iPhone since it went through a major makeover in its last release. Some of the changes that the ‘iPhone 6s’ is said to include is a new design using an improved casing material and a newly resurrected inner design. One more microphone is said to be added near the new handset’s speakers in an attempt to improve the sound quality. Kuo also said the device will come with 2 GB RAM and a 12MP camera. Kuo also reveals that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s models will be powered by a next-gen A9 processor. Another highlight of the new iPhone would be the inclusion of Force Touch, a feature that we’ve recently seen on the Apple Watch and MacBook.

    The company has assigned the task of assembling 85- 90 million handsets to its manufacturing partners and may release a larger ‘Plus’ version too.

    Click here to read more about the iPhone 6s.

  • New Feature on iOS 9 Automatically Switches to Cellular Data When Wifi is Poor

    New Feature on iOS 9 Automatically Switches to Cellular Data When Wifi is Poor

    The new iOS 9 beta showed us two new interesting features – firstly it allows your phone connectivity to switch to your data connection, when the Wi-Fi signal is low and secondly, it allows Wi-Fi calling for AT&T subscribers.

    iOs 9 Wifi Assist

    As of now, the iPhone can connect, or attempt to connect to a known Wi-Fi hotspot that is within range, even if the connection is too weak to transmit data. So, the solution to this problem has been to disable the iPhone’s Wi-Fi radio. However, with the the “Wi-Fi Assist” option in the iOS 9 beta, one can go to the “Cellular” menu in the Settings app, and enable the feature, it will then force your device to switch to a 3G or 4G connection when the Wi-Fi signal drops. The feature also notifies you by making the icon turn grey, indicating that the Wi-Fi is being switched off.

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    Reports also suggest that the iOS 9 beta enables Wi-Fi calling for AT&T subscribers, providing them with incoming and outgoing calls to a local wireless network, and thereby offering a more reliable connection, enhanced audio quality and better battery performance.

    However, the iOS 9 beta is exclusive to only developers, for now. Reports suggest that this has been done in order to “avoid causing too much aggravation with bugs or poor performance.” Therefore, one might have to wait for a few more days/weeks until the iOS 9 becomes public.

    Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/06/everything-new-in-ios-9-beta-5/”]9to5mac[/tw-button]

  • Report : Apple’s Cheaper Option iPhone 6c to Release in 2016

    Report : Apple’s Cheaper Option iPhone 6c to Release in 2016

    Reports suggest, that the “iPhone 5c successor” will be launched in the second quarter of 2016. This report comes from Digitimes, who also points to the rumoured iPhone 6c, said to arrive with a 14/16nm FinFET chips from TSMC and Samsung, in order to provide a better performance and lower power consumption to the new lower range devices.

    “The 14/16nm FinFET chips will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung, the sources said. The original plan was to equip the devices with chips built using TSMC’s 20nm SoC process, said the sources, but the adoption of FinFET processors would enable specs upgrade and lower power consumption.”

    Other sources like KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo also state that Apple is planning to launch a new 4 inch iPhone in 2016. Other rumours suggest that the iPhone 6c might be similar to the size of an iPhone 5s and will have a similar hardware vein as that of the iPhone 6. The smartphone is said to come with a full metal unibody construction in comparison to the plastic iPhone 5c.

    Source:

    [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20150803PD207.html”]Digitimes[/tw-button]

  • Report : Apple to Release a New iMac With a 21.5-inch, 4K Display

    Report : Apple to Release a New iMac With a 21.5-inch, 4K Display

    Good news for those who would like a high definition desktop computer but one that is less expensive than the iMac 27-inch, 5K retina. Recent reports claim, Apple is said to bring out a new desktop computer with a 21.5-inch display and a 4K resolution.  This new iMac has a 4096X2304 display and is said to release in a few months.

    The previously launched 27 inch iMac is priced at $1,999 (approx. Rs. 1,27,640) which is cheaper than when it first came out and was $2,499 (approx. Rs. 1,59,511). However it is said that even with a $1,999 computer, one might still have to spend more money in order to get an SSD or fusion drive.

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    A French website has discovered some new images in the El Capitan beta, two of which are said to show a new 5K iMac and the third one, showing a new image of a 21.5 inch iMac with retina display. While the current 21.5 inch iMac has a 1920X1080 display the new display (4096 x 2304) will allow one to watch a 4K video in its native resolution.

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    However, the design of this new iMac seems to be the same as before. Currently, the 21.5-inch iMac is priced at $1,099 minimum (approx. Rs. 70,160), however, the new 21.5-inch with 4K display will be slightly more expensive. It will remain a lot cheaper than the 27-inch with 5K display iMac.

     Do you think this device will be accessible enough? Let us know.

    Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://consomac.fr/news-3651-el-capitan-beta-6-trois-nouveaux-imac.html”]Consomac[/tw-button]
  • Beware Mac Users, Mac’s First Firmware Virus is On the Loose

    Beware Mac Users, Mac’s First Firmware Virus is On the Loose

    We all have an impression that Apple’s ecosystem is supported by the most secure operating system in the world. But, this statement may not be considered true anymore. The myth has been broken today by a team of hackers who have developed the world’s first virus for Mac and named it Thunderstrike 2.

    This virus can be transferred via USB sticks or even email phishing. This then bypasses the Mac’s Operating System and directly attacks the BIOS – the software that appears before the main operating system after the system boots up. The worm then targets a machine’s option ROM or lives in the option ROM of peripherals.

    Worse, because of living within the ROM of peripherals, the Thunderstrike 2 can spread from one Mac to another without even having to connect to a network. Anti-Virus programs are useless as the malware cannot be detected at the hardware’s BIOS level. Thus, checking for infection is very difficult.

    The only way to remove this virus is to open up the hardware parts of the Mac and manually re-flash the chip. Xeno Kovah, co-founder of a security training firm called LegbaCore, who developed the worm says:

    For most users, that is really a throw-your-machine-away kind of situation. Most people and organisations don’t have the wherewithal to physically open up their machine and electrically reprogram the chip.

    Kovah and his partner Corey Kallenberg uncovered a series of firmware vulnerabilities that affected 80% of the systems they had, including HP, Dell, Lenovo and Samsung. These vulnerabilities, as found by the researchers, allowed them to bypass the firmware and reflash the BIOS to plant malicious code within the firmware. Kovah and Kallenberg tried to test the same vulnerabilities on MacBook boot flash firmware and found out that almost all the attacks on PCs and laptops could be replicated for Mac too.

    The first version was fixed with OS X 10.10.2 and required the hacker to have physical access to the computer. The new version is incorrigible because the malware can be transferred via a link. The latest OS X security update (10.10.4) seems to try and resist the bug to a certain extent, instead of being engulfed by it completely.

    So, what can you do to protect your Mac? All we can do right now is hope Apple rolls out a BIOS update soon.

  • Another Leak Shows Us What the iPhone 6S Might Look Like

    Another Leak Shows Us What the iPhone 6S Might Look Like

    New leaks about the iPhone 6S have given us details about the design of the phone. The rendered leaks show us, that the iPhone 6S could be a thicker version of its predecessors.

    Here is a closer look:

    The drawings imply an almost specific measurement of 7.1 mm thickness as compared to the iPhone 6, which is 6.9 mm. The iPhone 6S Plus is also said to be thicker than the 6S, at 7.3mm. These leaks also suggest that the phone could have a Force Touch feature – this feature senses the amount of force used when users press their touchscreen while the phone accesses the different functions based on the touch. iphone-6s-leaks-cad It is also reported that the iPhone 6S could offer faster LTE speeds and an improved chipset. Moreover, other iPhone 6S leaks have also suggested, that it might come with an improved NFC and 16GB storage.

    Source:[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/news/2015/07/uswitch_exclusive_iphone_6s_leak_renders_for_case_designers_give_us_most_complete_look_so_far/”] uSwitch[/tw-button]

  • Tech Highlights of the Week: Yureka Plus Launch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Much More

    Tech Highlights of the Week: Yureka Plus Launch, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and Much More

    Yu Yureka Plus Launched in India

    Yu Televentures has launched the Yu Yureka Plus, the successor to Yu Yureka, priced at Rs. 9,999. The phone comes with a 5.5 inch FHD display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. Check our review of the new phone and find out whether it is worth your money.

    Major Moto G (Gen 3) Details Leaked

    A new promotional video for the Moto G has been leaked ahead of its July 28th launch date and confirms most of what we knew about the phone so far.

    Amazon Prime Is Expected to be Launched in India

    According to a report, Amazon will launch its Prime service in India later this year. It is the membership program that offers unlimited free shipping on  most deliveries with no minimum order size, unlimited backup for photos, access to streaming movies and music, free books from the Kindle Lending Library and more, for an annual fee.

    Xiaomi Finally Launches the 32GB Variant of Mi4i

    Xiaomi Mi 4i was the first Xiaomi phone to see its initial release outside of China
    Xiaomi Mi 4i is now available in 32GB variant.

    As part of the celebrations for its first anniversary in India, Xiaomi has launched the 32GB variant for its popular Mi4i phone, priced at Rs. 14,999.

    Google Photos to Replace Google+ Photos Starting 1st August

    In a bid to connect with their audience and to up their usage, Google has finally decided that it will be shutting down Google+ photos and making way for Google Photos by August 1st.

    Sony Rolls Out its Android TV in India, Starting at Rs. 69,900

    After announcing it in CES, Las Vegas, earlier this year, Sony has finally rolled out the  Android TV in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs. 69,900.

    With the 360 Degree View, Google Has Made Advertisements Interesting

    After rolling out 360 degree videos on YouTube in March, Google has now extended the same to video ads from today. Check out one such video:

    Leaked: Micromax’s Next Ultra Budget Snapdragon 615 Smartphone

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    Details about Micromax’s next ultra budget phone has been leaked. It will apparently be the next big thing since Canvas. The phone is expected to be below the 10k price bracket and will use a Snapdragon 615 processor.

    Apple’s Q3 Report Shows The Dismal Performance of Apple Watch and Rise in China

    Apple has posted its third quarterly results for 2015 and the company has performed better than the previous quarter, but apparently it wasn’t enough for the investors. Apple’s performance is based on the rise in iPhone sales and its increasing popularity in China.

    Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab S2 in Two Variants

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    Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy Tab S2, which the company says is “the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date” . The Galaxy Tab S2 is available in two sizes – 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch.

  • Apple’s Electric Car to be Based on BMW i3

    Apple’s Electric Car to be Based on BMW i3

    The news about Apple‘s electric car project is gaining traction day by day and according to a latest report, the company is negotiating with BMW to use i3 electric cars as a base for the project. Similar reports surfaced in March this year, but BMW denied such claims.

    BMW i3
    BMW i3

    BMW’s i3 is an all-electric car which can run for 80 and 90 miles on a full charge. At a recharge rate of 20 miles per hour, it takes four hours to charge the car from a public charger. The body is made from carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, which reportedly attracted Apple in the first place. The carbon fiber polymer can be of great use in the manufacturing process of iPhones and iPads. BMW used carbon fiber polymer to reduce energy consumption, so it can also be used to extend the battery life of Apple’s devices.

    If Apple enters the car market with its electric car project, it would not only face Tesla (currently one of the major players in electric cars), but also Google, BMW and every other car manufacturer trying to break into electric cars.

    As we earlier reported, Apple is hiring new staff from automobile companies to start its electric car project, called Project Titan. The recently hired include Doug Betts, a former VP for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Steve Zadesky, a veteran product designer and former Ford Motor Co. engineer.

    Source: [tw-button size=”small” background=”” color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/24/apple-bmw-negotiations/”]9to5Mac[/tw-button]

  • Q2: Samsung Remains Top Smartphone Seller as Apple Comes In Second

    Q2: Samsung Remains Top Smartphone Seller as Apple Comes In Second

    Despite an initial dip in sales, Samsung emerged as the top smartphone seller in the second quarter, while Apple and other Chinese companies also saw an increase. A quarterly survey by IDC shows the rise in demand and usage of the smartphone from 11.6 percent a year back to to 337.2 million units, recently.

    “The overall growth of the smartphone market was not only driven by the success of premium flagship devices from Samsung, Apple, and others, but more importantly by the abundance of affordable handsets that continue to drive shipments in many key markets,” said Anthony Scarsella, research manager with IDC.

    Samsung ranks first, with a 21.7 percent market share, followed by Apple with 14.1 percent. In the third place we have China’s Huawei with an 8.9 percent market share, followed by Xiaomi (5.3 percent) and Lenovo + Motorola.(4.8 percent). The rest of the 42.5 percent market being captured by other vendors.

    Vendor

    2Q15 Shipment Volumes

    2Q15 Market Share

    2Q14 Shipment Volumes

    2Q14 Market Share

    Year-Over-Year Change
    Samsung

    73.2

    21.7%

    74.9

    24.8%

    -2.3%
    Apple

    47.5

    14.1%

    35.2

    11.7%

    34.9%
    Huawei

    29.9

    8.9%

    20.2

    6.7%

    48.1%
    Xiaomi

    17.9

    5.3%

    13.8

    4.6%

    29.4%
    *Lenovo

    16.2

    4.8%

    15.8

    5.2%

    2.4%
    Others

    152.5

    45.2%

    142.2

    47.1%

    7.3%
    Total

    337.2

    100.0%

    302.1

    100.0%

    11.6%
    Lenovo + Motorola

    16.2

    4.8%

    24.3

    8.0%

    -33.3%

    With smartphone sales beating PC sales this year, the competition among smartphone brands are constantly rising. Will Samsung be able to keep up? Time will tell.

    Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS25804315″]IDC[/tw-button]

  • New Leaked Images Show the Upcoming iPhone in Production

    New Leaked Images Show the Upcoming iPhone in Production

    September is only a month away and it seems Apple has already started the preparations for the launch of the next iPhone. According to photos leaked on the French website nowhereelse (via AppleInsider), Apple has reportedly begun the production of the new iPhone.

    If we go by the photographs, it seems the latest iPhone will be identical to the existing iPhone 6 lineup. The leak cannot confirm though, if the material used is sapphire or alkali-aluminosilicate glass like Gorilla Glass.

    The photos also do not indicate the presence of Force Touch, which Apple will reportedly include in the new iPhone. ‘Force Touch’ is a feature that detects the level of force in a tap and responds accordingly. For example, a light tap on the screen will perform another task than a hard tap. Tiny electrodes surrounding the Retina display sense the difference in the amount of pressure applied on the screen. Thus, a user can perform simple tasks such as fast-forwarding a movie or using pressure to zoom in on a map with ease.

    Earlier this month, it was reported that the next-gen iPhone would be thicker than the existing iPhone due to the integration of the ‘Force Touch’ feature. Also, Apple is reportedly integrating support for the feature in the beta versions of iOS 9, which will allow developers to make use of ‘Force Touch’ in navigation and media controls.

    Source: [tw-button size=”small” background=”” color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/07/23/first-photos-of-supposed-iphone-6s-front-panel-appear-points-to-mass-production”]Apple Insider[/tw-button]

  • Sales Numbers of iOS Devices Make Us Question the Requirement of PCs

    Sales Numbers of iOS Devices Make Us Question the Requirement of PCs

    We have more proof that history repeats itself – after Android phone sales surpassed those of Windows computers in 2012, an analyst has estimated that the same thing will  happen again, this time, it will be iOS devices instead of Android. As ZDNet reports it, an analyst has tweeted a trailing 12-month chart of iOS and PC sales using data from various companies.

    https://twitter.com/BenedictEvans/status/623668376280395776

    If you look at the graph closely, you will see that while PC sales increased post June 2009, right when Microsoft introduced Windows 7 and experienced a sharp decline post June 2012, when Microsoft introduced Windows 8, a well-intentioned but misfired attempt for cross platform OS. At the same time, Apple introduced iPhone 4S, which set a precedent for future iPhone designs and was a notable improvement over iPhone 3GS. Not to forget, iOS 5 achieved what Microsoft tried to – cross platform OS for the iPad, iPhone and iPod.

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    Moreover, over the years, developers and manufacturers have made phones and tablets suitable for tasks that required PCs. For example, you can now create and edit a PowerPoint Presentation on your phone, a task which required a PC in earlier times. Apps like Instagram and Pixlr allow users to edit their photos at a basic level, WordPress’ app allows you to manage your blog on the go and more such apps have made it possible to ditch the PC for basic tasks. Still, the PC won’t be extinct right away, as there is still some use for it.

    Microsoft still has a chance to beat Apple at its cross-platform game, when it rolls out Windows 10 next week. It seems Microsoft has learned from its mistakes; Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 and can hopefully regain its position as the leader of the PC market.

    Source: [tw-button size=”small” background=”” color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.zdnet.com/article/hello-post-pc-world-ios-devices-sales-now-match-those-of-windows-computers/”]ZDNet[/tw-button]

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