By the looks of things, Apple could be ditching the idea that Samsung should be the exclusive supplier of OLED displays for its iPhones. The Cupertino giant is now believed to be partnering with Samsung’s neighboring rival, LG, after reportedly investing billions of dollars in the G6 maker. Last Friday, The Investor learned from South Korean publication Korea Economic Daily … [Read more...] about Apple Partnering With LG For Future iPhones’ OLED Displays
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Apple HomePod Features: Firmware Reveals New Details About Amazon Echo Rival
Apple’s HomePod is not scheduled for release until December, but the Cupertino giant may have wanted to out more details about its Amazon Echo competitor. Tim Cook’s company has released the device’s firmware, and some developers have managed to get their hands on it to get new information about Apple’s very own smart speaker. On Friday, Apple reportedly pushed out the … [Read more...] about Apple HomePod Features: Firmware Reveals New Details About Amazon Echo Rival
Apple Patent Details How iPhones, Headsets May Use Augmented Reality
Apple hasn’t been modest about expressing its interest in augmented reality and a recent patent filing details where the company might take its work with the platform next. In the patent “Method for representing points of interest in a view of a real environment on a mobile device and mobile device therefore,” Apple lays out ways in which real world information and data could … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Details How iPhones, Headsets May Use Augmented Reality
Apple Store App Now Supports Touch ID For Authenticating Payments With Apple ID
Apple today updated its official Apple Store shopping app with the ability to use Touch ID to securely and conveniently pay for an order with a credit card tied to an Apple ID, as well as make changes to account settings. The Apple Store app has long allowed shoppers to pay for purchases with the credit card associated with their Apple ID, but users needed to type their … [Read more...] about Apple Store App Now Supports Touch ID For Authenticating Payments With Apple ID
AlwaysOnline Wireless announces low-priced Apple SIM plans for the UK
AlwaysOnline Wireless (AOW) will be launching a set of new data plans in the UK specifically for the Apple SIM found in recent iPads. The company will be offering hourly, daily, and monthly data allotments for 4G LTE data service. From AOW: AOW is known as a leader in short-term data service, and is the first to offer plans as short as just one hour for only £0.08, as well as … [Read more...] about AlwaysOnline Wireless announces low-priced Apple SIM plans for the UK
Apple Buys Specialist Machinery to Set Up OLED Panel R&D Line in Taiwan
Apple has acquired specialist machinery from Sunic System to build its own OLED panel research and development line in Taiwan, according to a report on Monday. Korea-based Sunic manufactures systems for OLED display production and supply for both pilot and mass production lines. According to ET News, Apple has purchased chemical vapor deposition (CVD) machines from the company … [Read more...] about Apple Buys Specialist Machinery to Set Up OLED Panel R&D Line in Taiwan
Here are the cars that currently support Apple CarPlay
Looking for a new vehicle that supports CarPlay? Here's a list of the cars that have integrated Apple's hands-free feature. In the market for a new car — one with CarPlay? Apple has posted a list of compatible vehicles on its site — and new ones are showing up every month. With more than 100 models already supporting the hands-free feature — and others announcing support for … [Read more...] about Here are the cars that currently support Apple CarPlay
How to use an Apple Watch if you use Android
Can Android users get the most out of Apple's smartwatch? In case you're wondering if you can use an Apple Watch with your Android phone, you can't. That being said, if you're dying to use an Apple Watch because the choice for Android smartwatches isn't exactly enticing, you have a couple options. Here's what you can do. Switch to iPhone This may seem obvious and out of the … [Read more...] about How to use an Apple Watch if you use Android
Apple Launches Large-Scale Apple Pay Promotional Campaign in China
Apple today launched a large-scale promotion in China offering special discounts for consumers who use Apple Pay, in the company's latest bid to counter the dominance of rival digital wallets in the country. Between July 18 and 24, Apple device owners who use the mobile payment system to make purchases in participating merchants across mainland China will receive concessions … [Read more...] about Apple Launches Large-Scale Apple Pay Promotional Campaign in China
Apple Updates Logic Pro X With New Drummers and Performance Improvements
Apple today updated its professional audio editing software Logic Pro X to version 10.3.2, introducing bug fixes, performance improvements, and a couple of new features. Today's update brings three new Drummers able to play percussion in the styles of Pop, Songwriter, and Latin, and the new Drummer loops can be added to songs and customized with performance controls. Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Updates Logic Pro X With New Drummers and Performance Improvements