Monday, October 31, 2016

Kuo: Apple to Drop MacBook Pro Prices in 2017; Could Launch Models with 32GB RAM

KGI Securities analyst King-Chi Kuo in his latest note says that Apple will be reducing the prices of the new MacBook Pro and giving it an internal hardware refresh in the second half of 2017. The analyst says that Apple has a tendency of overcharging for a new MacBook generation before it drops its price in the following generation. Continue reading

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Foxconn Building Wireless Charging Modules for iPhone 8

A report from Japanese website Nikkei claims that Foxconn is currently in the process of developing wireless charging modules for the iPhone 8 due to be unveiled in 2017. However, the feature will only make it to the iPhone 8 if Foxconn is able to boost the yield rates of the charging modules to satisfactory levels. Continue reading

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Daily App Deals for October 31, 2016 featuring Ski Safari 2, MyLyrics and more

We have some great apps for you today that are discounted for a short duration in the App Store, including Ski Safari 2, MyLyrics and others. Some deals may expire quickly — even on the same day of this post. If there is a discounted app that you like, grab it while it is still on sale. Continue reading

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What’s New in iOS 10.2

Earlier today, Apple seeded the first developer beta of iOS 10.2, another noteworthy update to the company's mobile operating system. Continue reading

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Apple Seeds macOS Sierra 10.12.2 Beta 1 to Developers

It has been more than a month since Apple released macOS Sierra 10.12 to the public, and now the company has seeded a new beta for an upcoming update. Continue reading

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Apple Seeds watchOS 3.1.1 to Developers

Earlier this month, Apple released watchOS 3.1 to the public, and it has been more than a month since watchOS 3 initially launched. Now, the first beta for an incoming update has arrived. Continue reading

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Apple Seeds tvOS 10.1 Beta 1 to Developers

It has been over a month since iOS 10 launched to the public, now, following a minor update earlier this month, the first beta for the next update has arrived. Continue reading

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Apple Seeds iOS 10.2 Beta 1 to Developers

Earlier today, Apple officially released iOS 10.1.1, which focused on fixing a bug that wasn't displaying Health data. Continue reading

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Apple Maps Transit Covers More Cities in Ohio

Apple continues to add cities and suburban areas into the Transit fold, with the latest batch adding several cities in one particular state. Continue reading

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Some iPhone 7 Plus Owners Report Poor Image Quality in Photos

One of the tentpole features for the iPhone 7 Plus is its dual-camera setup on the back, but for some owners, it's not all positives. Continue reading

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Here’s How the the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Differs from One without Touch Bar

Apple's latest MacBook Pro lineup can get confusing for a first-time buyer if he or she is not aware of what separates the three different variants from each other. The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros from Apple come with Touch Bar and Touch ID integration that sets them apart from their predecessor. However, Apple also introduced a new base 13-inch MacBook Pro that Apple introduced to supersede the 13-inch MacBook Air. Continue reading

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Stay on Task with Pagico 8–on sale for just $19! [Deals Hub]

It's hard to stay on task at all times. Sometimes you just need the right tools to help keep you on track. Pagico 8 Task Manager can make sure you never miss a thing, and you can get it on sale now in the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading

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New MacBook Pro Speaker System is 58% Louder Thanks to New Design

During Apple's keynote unveiling the new MacBook Pro lineup, one of the new features it quickly brushed over was the speaker system built into the device. Continue reading

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Apple Releases iOS 10.1.1 to Fix Missing Health Data Bug

Seven days ago, Apple released iOS 10.1, which featured an allotment of software improvements and tweaks, as well as introducing Portrait Mode for the iPhone 7 Plus. Continue reading

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New MacBook Pro Without Touch Bar is Only Slightly Faster Than Last Year’s Model

The 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar is already available to bring home after purchase, so it isn't surprising to see GeekBench scores starting to populate. Continue reading

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You Will Need a 25$ Adapter to Connect Your iPhone to the New MacBook Pro

Own an iPhone and planning on buying one of the new MacBook Pro from Apple to further enjoy Apple's closed ecosystem and its benefits like Continuity? While you will definitely enjoy the close integration between macOS and iOS, you are also going to run into some trouble. Since the new MacBook Pros from Apple lack a USB A port, it is not possible to connect an iPhone to them without an adapter. Continue reading

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Samsung and LG in a ‘Do or Die’ Battle to Secure iPhone 8 OLED Orders from Apple

A report from Business Korea claims that LG Display and Samsung Display are in a "do or die" fight with each other to win the OLED orders from Apple for the iPhone 8 next year. Apple is widely rumored to switch to OLED panels on the iPhone that it will launch in 2018. Continue reading

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Jony Ive Rejected Touchscreen Mac ‘Many Years Ago’ Due to Lack of Usefulness

In an interview with CNET, Jony Ive has revealed that Apple decided "many, many years ago" against adding touchscreens to the Mac. The statement comes as most Windows-based OEMs have been adding touchscreen capabilities to their laptops. Continue reading

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Half of Galaxy Note 7 Owners Will Switch to iPhone, Survey Finds

Half of the people who purchased a Galaxy Note 7 will switch to an iPhone, according to a new survey. Fortunately for the South Korean company, the fiasco doesn't appear to have damaged its brand too much, with the vast majority still willing to buy other Samsung products. Continue reading

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Has Apple’s Bug Bounty Program Killed iOS 10 Jailbreak?

iOS 10 made its public debut over six weeks ago, yet there's still no news about a public jailbreak. Hackers have been able to jailbreak iOS 10, but it seems none are willing to make their exploits available. Is Apple's bug bounty program to blame? Continue reading

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Offers Limited PCI Express Bandwidth on Two Thunderbolt Ports

The detailed support document published by Apple for its new MacBook Pro lineup reveals that the full bandwidth offered by PCI Express over Thunderbolt 3.0 ports on its new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar is limited to the two ports located on its left. Continue reading

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New MacBook Pros Lack Iconic Mac Startup Chime; Boot Up Automatically When You Open Lid

One of the little-known features of the new MacBook Pro models from Apple is that they automatically boot up when you open their lid. Previously, and on most laptops, one needs to press the power button to boot the laptop. Continue reading

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These Stylish Bluetooth Headphones Are Ideal for Any Listening Experience [Deals Hub]

Thanks to the arrival of the iPhone 7, everyone is getting in on the wireless revolution. You can make the switch in style by grabbing the Avantree AptX Low Latency Bluetooth Headphones, on sale now from the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub. Continue reading

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11 Must Have Apps for Apple Pencil and iPad Pro Users

iPad Pro is a beast of a machine. Yes, it runs iOS but don't let that fool you. iOS has many ways to be productive and for doing creative work. Granted, it's different from how we're used to doing it on macOS, but it's not nonexistent. The iPad Pro, coupled with the Pencil make it one of the best creativity machines on the go. And these are the apps you must have to do it, be it productivity or creativity, or both. Continue reading

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