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02/12/2019

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25/09/2018

*Apple IPhone Event 2018: IPhone XS, IPhone XS Max, IPhone XR Go Official; Specifications, Features.*

As expected, Apple has announced three new iPhones at its special event today. One of the key highlights of the new iPhones is that all of them feature front and back glass design, and an edge-to-edge display with a notch on top. The phones also drop support for Touch ID fingerprint scanner, and come with Face ID, 3D facial scanning instead. The new iPhones will be called iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Here’s everything you need to know.

*APPLE IPHONE XS, IPHONE XS MAX, IPHONE XR STORAGE AND COLOR VARIANTS.*
Successor to last year’s iPhone X, the new iPhone XS will be offered in three storage variants – 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. The slightly larger and more premium iPhone XS Max will also be offered in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Talking about color options, you will be able to choose between Silver, Space Gray and Gold color options.

The iPhone XR, on the other hand, is the budget iPhone of the lot, and it will be offered in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants. You will be able to pick between 6 colors – Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue and Coral.

*APPLE IPHONE XS, IPHONE XS MAX, IPHONE XR PRICING.*
The iPhone XS starts at $999 in the US (India price Rs 99,900), the iPhone Xs Max starts at $1,099 in the US (India price is Rs 109,900), while the iPhone XR starts at $749 (India price is Rs 76,900). The new iPhones will launch in India on September 28.

*APPLE IPHONE XS, IPHONE XS MAX, IPHONE XR SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.*
The iPhone XS retains the same screen size of 5.8-inch (as the iPhone X, whereas the new iPhone XS Max comes with a 6.5-inch screen (2668x1242pixels). Both feature OLED Super Retina displays, and support HDR10 to make the content lively. They also support 3D Touch. They are now made from stainless steel frame.

They are powered by the new A12 Bionic chipset that is built on 7nm fabrication process. It has a hexa-core CPU, with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. The chipset also has a quad-core GPU to offer better graphics performance. There is also an 8-core dedicated Neural Engine for on-device machine learning which can now run 9 times faster. Apple says the new chipset can launch the apps 30 percent faster.

And as usual, Apple didn’t reveal the RAM size on its phones, so that is unknown for now. The budget iPhone XR, on the other hand, comes with a 6.1-inch (1792x826pixels) LCD Liquid Retina display, but misses out on 3D Touch. It is powered by the same A12 Bionic chipset.

In the photography department, both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max get dual rear camera setup, both 12-megapixel sensors – with one being wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and the other being telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. The cameras also come with zero shutter lag feature and smart HDR mode.

The iPhone XR gets a single rear camera of 12-megapixel resolution. Up front, all three smartphones come with a 7-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling with f/2.2 aperture.

Security wise, all three iPhones get the upgraded Face ID feature for 3D face recognition and unlock. Face ID can also be used for authenticating payments. The new iPhones are also IP68 water and dust resistant, and include wireless charging feature, whereas the iPhone Xr comes with IP67 certification. But as usual, Apple has not revealed the battery size on the new iPhones, but the company is promising better battery life compared to the iPhone X.

And yes, the new iPhones come with Gigabit Class LTE and Dual SIM card support with dual standby, but that is only in China. For global variants, the iPhones get one SIM card and one eSIM card support. Apple has also added eSIM support. On the software front, all three iPhones will run on iOS 12 OS out-of-the-box.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

25/09/2018

*Apple IPhone XS, IPhone XS Max, IPhone XR Price In India Revealed; Starts At Rs 76,900.*

The new iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone Xs Max are now official, and they come with edge-to-edge displays, a notch on top, and more. The new iPhones are made from stainless steel frame and feature glass back, which also enables wireless charging. Apple has revealed that the new iPhone XS models are coming to India later this month, and pricing has also been revealed. The iPhone XR, however, will come next month.

*APPLE IPHONE XR, IPHONE XS, IPHONE XS MAX: STORAGE, COLOR VARIANTS AND PRICING.*
The iPhone XS will be offered in three storage variants – 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. The slightly larger and more premium iPhone XS Max will also be offered in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage variants. Talking about color options, you will be able to choose between Silver, Space Gray and Gold color options.

The iPhone XS base variant with 64GB storage will be priced at Rs 99,900, whereas the iPhone XS Max will be available at Rs 109,900 for the base variant. Apple has not revealed the pricing of other variants. They will go on sale in India starting September 28.

The iPhone XR, on the other hand, will be offered in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants, with the base model starting at Rs 76,900. Pre-orders begin on October 19, and shipping starts from October 26 onwards. You will be able to pick from six colors – Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue and Coral.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

25/04/2018

*New 9.7-inch Apple iPad with pencil support goes on sale in India at Rs 28,000.*

Apple last month announced an all-new iPad refresh for 2018 with a few iterational updates to the previous edition, but with an emphasis on its use as an educational device.

The new Apple iPad now supports the Apple Pencil. Apple
Apple had also set the price of the new iPad for Indian markets on the same day, stating that the base 32 GB Wi-Fi-only model will cost Rs 28,000, while the version with both Wi-Fi and Cellular support will cost Rs 38,600.

One of the notable additions to the new iPad is support for the Apple Pencil which will be sold separately for Rs 7,600. The 2018 iPad will be available for sale in India through Flipkart and across Apple Authorised Resellers present across the country.

Apple's new iPad is very similar to the current models and comes with the same 9.7-inch display of the previous one with the usual, thick bezels. Also included in the package is a Touch ID sensor, the usual buttons and both an HD FaceTime camera and an 8 MP rear-facing camera. The tablet will be available in silver, Space Gray and a new Gold finish and also comes with LTE support and an Apple A10 Fusion chip.

Apple at the event last month also revealed a cheaper, third-party stylus made in collaboration with Logitech that is priced at $49 in the US. We have not heard anything about the stylus being made available in India, but if it does make its way here, it would offer a better value proposition than the Apple Pencil.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

25/04/2018

*Apple 9.7-Inch IPad (2018) To Go On Sale Today In India: Price, Specifications And Other Details To Know.*

Apple’s all-new 9.7-inch iPad (2018) is now available for purchase in India. The new iPad was introduced at an education event held by Apple earlier this month. Aimed at educational use, the new 9.7-inch iPad comes with a number of improvements under the hood, and most importantly, gains support for the Apple Pencil to allow for creativity. Although it is positioned as a tool for educators, its use cases go beyond just classrooms. Here’s a look at the pricing and specifications of the new 9.7-inch iPad (2018).

*APPLE 9.7-INCH IPAD PRICING.*
The iPad is available in color choices of silver, space gray, and a new gold version. As other iPads, there’s a Wi-Fi only model and a Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the new iPad. The Wi-Fi only model with 32GB internal storage is priced at Rs 28,000, while the 128GB version will cost you Rs 35,700.

The Wi-Fi + Cellular model is priced at Rs 38,600 for the 32GB capacity and Rs 46,300 for the 128GB capacity. This makes the new iPad the most affordable from the segment. The Apple Pencil is an added accessory and can be purchased separately at Rs 7,600.

The new iPad model is listed on the official Apple India website. You can consider purchasing it via authorized retail stores. On Flipkart, the device is listed as coming soon. So we can expect it to be available in a few days’ time.

*APPLE 9.7-INCH IPAD SPECIFICATIONS.*
In terms of specifications, the new iPad features a 9.7-inch Retina display. It is powered by the A10 fusion chip, and comes with TouchID. The iPad is equipped with a FaceTime HD camera, and an 8-megapixel rear camera with support for 1080p video recording.

Apple is promising up to 10 hours of battery life with the new iPad. Other features include up to 300 Mbps LTE support, gyroscope, GPS, and compass. It comes with 200GB of free iCloud storage. It runs iOS 11.3 out-of-the-box.

With support for Apple Pencil, students will be able to easily navigate, create, or publish content than before. The new iPad comes with a Dock feature which essentially provides easy access to frequently used apps and documents. Other features include Split View, Drag and Drop support, and a new classroom software and a creative curriculum called ‘Everyone Can Create’. There’s also a new free app called ‘Schoolwork’ which comes pre-loaded to the new iPad.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

05/04/2018

*Apple Launches Affordable 9.7-Inch IPad With Pencil Support For Students; To Be Available In India Starting April.*

At the ongoing Apple Education Event in Chicago, the company introduced a new affordable iPad aimed at young learners. The iPad features a 9.7-inch display, and comes with support for the Apple Pencil. Apple vice president of product marketing, Greg Joswiak, revealed there are 200,000 apps made for education, and that Apple’s most popular iPad is the 9.7-inch model.

In terms of specifications, the new iPad features a 9.7-inch Retina display. It is powered by the A10 fusion chip, and comes with TouchID. The iPad is equipped with a FaceTime HD camera, and an 8-megapixel rear camera with support for 1080p video recording. Apple is promising up to 10 hours of battery life with the new iPad. Other features include up to 300 Mbps LTE support, gyroscope, GPS, and compass.

As for pricing and availability, the new 9.7-inch iPad will be available starting today, while shipping will commence from this week itself. Price of the new iPad is $329 for consumers and $299 for schools, which translates into Rs 21,300 and Rs 19,400 approximately. It will be available in color choices of silver, space gray and a new gold finish. The Apple Pencil will be sold separately at a price of $99 (approximately Rs 6,420).

The new iPad will be made available in regions including India, Russia, Thailand, Turkey and other countries in April, with South Korea and other countries and regions following in May.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

12/03/2018

23/02/2018

*Apple IPhone India Prices Raised By Up To 3.6% Post Custom Duty Hike.*

Within days of Government hiking the customs duty on mobile phones, tech major Apple has raised prices of the iPhone by up to Rs 3,210 across various models.

It has also increased the prices of Apple Watch by up to Rs 2,510, according to information available on Apple website.

The maximum retail price (MRP) of the 256GB version of iPhone X has been raised by Rs 3,210 to Rs 1,08,930.

The price of iPhone 6 (32GB) has been increased 3.6 per cent (Rs 1,120) and will now cost Rs 31,900.

The increase in MRP is applicable on all iPhone models, except the iPhone SE, which is being assembled in India by Wistron. The iPhone SE is priced at Rs 26,000 (for 32 GB) and Rs 35,000 (for 128 GB).

The Apple Watch will also be costlier by roughly 7.9 per cent, as customs duty on smartwatches and wearables too have been hiked in the Budget. The new rates are effective from today.

The ‘Apple Watch Series 3’ 38mm would now be available for Rs 32,380, while 42mm version will be priced at Rs 34,410.

This is the second round of duty hike in the last two months. In December, the government had raised the levy on imported smartphones to 15 per cent (10 per cent earlier), to boost local manufacturing.

Following the hike, US-based Apple had then raised the average prices of iPhones by 2.5 per cent.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, while presenting the Union Budget 2018-19 last week, had said the customs duty on phones has been raised from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and on some other parts and accessories to 15 per cent, to “intensify” domestic value addition and Make-in-India in the sector.

Market watchers are of the view that the resultant impact of the duty hike could be 3-4 per cent on final price of imported mobile phones.

Customs duty on smartwatches and wearables has been doubled to 20 per cent, while that on specified parts and accessories of mobile phones has gone up to 15 per cent from the current range of 7.5-10 per cent.

India is one of the largest mobile phone markets globally. In the October-December 2017 quarter, overall mobile phone shipments in India grew 37 per cent, as per Counterpoint Research data.

Smartphone shipments in the said period increased 12 per cent, while exports of feature phones grew at a blazing 55 per cent.

This is published unedited from the PTI feed.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

09/01/2018

By Shaikh Parvez.

01/10/2017

*macOS High Sierra roll out today: 10 features to look forward to.*

The new macOS is coming today. Here’s a look at compatible Macs, and the operating system’s features.

After rolling out iOS 11 and watchOS 4 last week, Apple will be rolling out macOS High Sierra later tonight. The new Mac OS comes with iterative updates, and a focus on under the hood upgrades. Here’s a look at a list of compatible Macs that can be updated to High Sierra, and a list of features worth looking forward to.

*macOS High Sierra compatibility.*
For updating to High Sierra, you will need to have one of the following Macs. MacBook (2009 or later), MacBook Air (2010 or later), MacBook Pro (2010 or later), Mac mini (2010 or later), Mac Pro (2010 or later) or iMac (Late 2009 or later).

*macOS High Sierra:* Top-10 features
With High Sierra, Apple is focusing more on boosting Mac’s performance, as well as overall productivity. As the Apple website claims, “New technologies at the heart of the system make your Mac more reliable, capable and responsive — and lay the foundation for future innovations. macOS High Sierra also refines the features and apps you use every day. It’s macOS at its highest level yet.”

*Here are the top features on the new macOS High Sierra.*

*Apple File System:* Among the biggest changes on High Sierra is a new file system, called Apple File System or APFS. This file system is optimized for SSDs and flash storage on the new Macs, and according to Apple, it is ‘faster, efficient and focuses on both security and encryption’.

*HEVC video codec:* Apple has introduced a new codec for high-res videos, called HEVC or H.265. This codec can basically compress videos by up to 40 percent when compared to current standards. Apple also claims that the compression is done without loss in video quality.

*Powerful photo editor:* Apple has improved its Photos app with the inclusion of new editing tools. These include the ability to tweaking a photo’s color, contrast, curves, and more. There is also a compare button for easy reference of before and after photos.

*FaceTime Live Photos:* Apple has added a new interactive element to FaceTime. So if your friend is doing something crazy, you can record it as a Live Photo. You can use the Photos app to turn these live photos into loop clips, bounce clips, or long exposure-style shots.

*Safari reading mode:* Apple’s native browser has been given quite a boost in its performance. Some of the new features include a new reading mode. In this mode, which removes all the annoying elements from a web page, and only leaves the text and multimedia to give a nice reading experience.

*Blocking auto-playing videos:* Another welcome feature on Safari is its ability to block auto-playing videos. This is really helpful, as quite a few websites have small videos embedded somewhere deep in the page that automatically start playing. While helpful, Safari does allow you to choose what websites can auto-play videos.

*Mail search and split view:* The Mail app on macOS will now consume up to 35 percent less space. Other improvements include a Top Hits panel in search. Powered by Spotlight, this analyzes your mails based on your interactions and makes them more visible in search. There’s also a new split view mode in Mail. This essentially lets you open a compose window on one side, while checking mails simultaneously.

*Enhanced iMessage:* iMessage on iOS 11 has been given a big upgrade. On macOS, the messaging app gets a much-awaited feature. On High Sierra, iMessage is more in sync with its iOS counterpart. In other words, when you delete a message on your iPhone, it disappears from the Mac app as well.

*Improved Universal Clipboard:* While copy-pasting stuff across iOS and macOS is not new, Apple has improved its universal clipboard feature. High Sierra allows users to copy stuff between two Macs running on the latest OS – as long as they are using the same Apple iCloud account.

*DJ Siri:* Siri has also massively improved on High Sierra. For one, the voice assistant can now work as your personal DJ. In essence, you can ask Siri to ‘play some music’. You can also ask it to play a song from some specific genre. Needless to say, you need an Apple Music subscription for this to work.

Regards
🌹Shaikh Parvez.

19/09/2017

*Apple Watch Series 3 to launch in India on September 29: Price, specifications and features.*

Apple Watch Series 3 comes with streaming Music, faster dual-core processor and watchOS 4.

Apple launched Apple Watch Series 3 with a built-in cellular to let users stay connected, make calls, receive texts and more, even if the iPhone is not nearby. The third-generation Apple Watch is also a health and fitness companion with intelligent coaching features, water resistance 50 metres and a new barometric altimeter that measures relative elevation.

Apple Watch is available in two different case sizes, 38mm and 42mm from September 29 in India. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) will be available in gold, silver and space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel paired with a variety of bands. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) will be available in gold, silver and space grey aluminium cases with a Sport Band starting at Rs 29,900.

Apple Watch Series 1 is available in silver or space grey aluminium cases paired with a Sport Band starting at Rs 21,900. Apple Watch Nike+ starts at Rs 29,900. Apple Watch Series 3 comes in two models, one with GPS and cellular, and one with GPS, both featuring a 70 percent faster dual-core processor and new wireless chip.

“We believe the addition of cellular will transform the way people use Apple Watch, providing a new sense of freedom since they can stay connected with or without their iPhone,” Jeff Williams, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, said in a statement.

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) features a full LTE cellular radio that switches seamlessly to cellular when it is away from iPhone. The watch shares the same number as iPhone so there’s no need to provide an additional number to family, friends or colleagues.

Customers have the ability to make cellular calls directly with Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). The antenna design uses the display itself as both a transmitting and receiving element for LTE. The dual-core processor in the device allows for quicker app launch times, smoother graphics and enables Siri to speak using the built-in speaker. Apple designed a new custom wireless chip called W2, making Wi-Fi 85 per cent faster and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 50 percent more power efficient.

watchOS 4 features an updated Heart Rate app, giving, even more, insight to heart rate, including measurements during resting, workout, recovery, walking and Breathe sessions. The redesigned Music app experience automatically synchronises playlists like New Music Mix and Favourites Mix, along with the user’s most listened to music.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.

12/09/2017

*Apple Watch Series 3 launched: Price, specifications and features.*

Apple Watch 3 is the first in the series to come with LTE support.

Along with the iPhones, the Apple Watch has received an upgrade too. Inside the new Steve Jobs Theatre, Apple today unveiled the third edition of the Apple Watch, which is the first of the series to come with LTE support. Which means that with LTE users will now be able to leave your their paired iPhones behind, and still be able to take calls on the smartwatch. The WatchOS 4 will be available in Apple Stores starting September 19.

With the Apple Watch 3, the company has made enhancement to its most popular feature, that is the heart rate sensor. Now, you will be able to see your heart rate right on the face of the Watch. Second, the Watch will now be able to tell users if their heart beat falls and there is no movement by the user. Third, Apple Watch can now also detect arrhythmia, when your heart beats irregularly.

Also, Apple announced the Apple Heart Study, which uses data from Apple Watch and can notify users. Working with Stanford and FDA. First phase of the study available in the App Store later this year.

Additionally, besides cellular connectivity. Apple Watch 3 will now let you stream music directly through the watch. To be precise, users can stream about 40 million songs on the watch. Besides, the Apple Watch 3 will maintain 18-hour battery life.

Under the hood, the Apple Watch 3 is powered by a dual-core processor, which Apple says is “really really powerful”. Apparently, processor allow 85 percent faster connectivity. Also, with the dual-core processor, the Siri on the Watch can now talk, which is a first for the Watch series.

Further, the Watch 3 uses a new chip called W2 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It also uses a new altimeter. The size of the device is the same as the Series 2.

The Apple Watch 3 not only shows a user the steps they have walked, and the calories they burn – like the previous series did – but it can also monitor blood glucose levels (read no more painful needles). Earlier this year, such a patent by Apple was also leaked.

Tim Cook, at tonight’s event says, more people are using Apple Watch than ever. He said the watch’s demand grew 50 percent year-over-year. Last year, the Apple Watch was the second most popular watch world over after Rolex, this year however, it has become the most popular watch world over.

The Series 3 comes in a variation of cases. It has a rose gold finish. Apple is also adding a ceramic watch with a silver finish.

The Watch 3 comes in two variants. The one with LTE support comes at $399, and one without it for $329. The order for the watch will begin September 15, with the sales beginning on September 22.

Regards
Shaikh Parvez.