Last year, Apple purchased GT Advanced Technologies for $578 million, after strenuous negotiations concerning the ultra-hard sapphire material producer. On Monday, GT filed for bankruptcy in a federal court, a move that comes only a few weeks after the tech giant revealed that it was no longer using sapphire as a cover for its newer iPhone models displays. Today’s bankruptcy filing is, however, … [Read more...]
Facebook to Implement Money Transfer Option on the Messenger App
Facebook has been making some very strange decisions lately. For example, it decided that the only way to chat on Facebook, through mobile devices, is by installing the messenger app. Of course, most Facebook users were not content with this, and Facebook Messenger quickly became one of the lowest-rating apps on the market, despite the number of downloads. Speaking of Facebook Messenger, it seems … [Read more...]
Latest iPad Scheduled to Appear in October, Apple Hints
Apple has hinted at the introduction of its latest iPad, which is expected to appear on October 16th. However, users aren’t just hyped about the tablet that is about to be released. The tech giant may also be introducing its latest operating system, the OS X Yosemite and possibly a new iMac computer. All the commotion comes only weeks after the company launched the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus as well as … [Read more...]
Is the IPhone Encryption that Stops NSA Data Extraction Protecting Criminals?
While the latest iPhone models have caused a new hype with fans and non-fans worldwide, not just because of the amazing features that Apple has built into the new phones but also because of several flaws highlighted by users, there is one problem that the NSA might consider quite problematic. According to the MIT Technology Review, the latest iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models possess a significant … [Read more...]
Record Breaking Sales as New iPhone 6 Devices Top 10 Million in First Weekend
As would any investor in a company as large as Apple, shareholders are as obsessed with early device sales as movie producers are with opening tickets revenue from blockbusters. Happily, there is much to rejoice about for Apple’s investors. A big weekend where iPhone 6 sales are concerned has just passed and the numbers are in. As predicted, neither the iPhone 6 nor the iPhone 6 Plus are a … [Read more...]
Durability is a Big Bonus with Apple’s New iPhones
Apple’s new and bigger iPhones are all the craze, not just because of their recent unveiling, but also because both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are more durable than previous models. They also clearly outmatch the leading Android contenders according to studies. The 4.7 inch iPhone 6 was the best all-around across a variety of tests. These tests measured not just how smartphones are prone … [Read more...]
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Available Around the World, Traditional Queues Form
Forming lines outside Apple stores each fall became a tradition. Today the iPhone 6 was finally available to the public. Thousands of people formed queues around the world to be among the first people to get their hands on the latest Apple products. Both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are available in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Puerto Rico, Canada and the U.S. For … [Read more...]
Apple Postponed the iPhone 6 Release in China
Some of the rumors regarding the iPhone 6 production problems faced by Apple may have been true. The Chinese market will not have access to iPhone 6 on September 19, when the device will be officially available for sale. "China is a key market for us and we will get there as soon as possible," Apple declared, according to Reuters. China is one of the most important markets for Apple. The … [Read more...]
Silicon Valley Tech Companies Appeal $325 Million Antitrust Settlement Rejection
Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe had an ongoing lawsuit in which they were accused of conspiring against their own workers. Now, the companies have appealed the judge’s rejection of the proposed $325 million settlement. The lawsuit that was filed in 2011 involved the claims of workers from the four tech companies as they stated that the employers had conspired to make sure that neither company … [Read more...]
Apple Hires Designer Marc Newson, Creates Super Team
Apple increasingly devotes itself to the luxury niche of high-tech market. Since the iPhone was launched in 2007, there was a clear trace of distinction attached to the first real smartphone. Design has been a crucial part of Apple’s strategy in the last decade. However, until recently, Apple’s products were mainly advertised as high-tech user intuitive. In the last couple of years, a handful of … [Read more...]