Just as expected, Apple on Tuesday introduced its new smartphones with enlarged displays and a number of new capabilities. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus feature all-new designs and increase the screen sizes to 4.7” and 5.5”, respectively, integrate new application processors, cameras, sensors as well as advanced …
Read More »People are already lining up for the iPhone 6
It turns out that some people are already lining up for the iPhone six ahead of its impending announcement on the 9th of September. We normally see people forming lines outside Apple's stores a few days before release, rather than weeks. These people aren't all completely crazy though, the first …
Read More »Apple teams up with Visa, MasterCard, AmEx for iPhone wallet
Along with its next-generation iPhone smartphone and the iOS 8 operating system Apple plans to introduce its own mobile payment system in September, which will let consumers to securely pay for items in stores with the touch of a finger. Bloomberg reports that Apple’s payment system, which will rely on …
Read More »Apple iWatch could cost as much as $400
New reports are suggesting that Apple might be planning multiple wearables to launch next month at its iPhone six unveiling event. One of these will likely be the iWatch and in true Apple fashion, we can expect it to launch at twice the price of its competitors- right now the …
Read More »Apple may release a thinner Macbook this year
According to supply chain sources, Apple is preparing a thinner Macbook for release later this year, although it has not been specified whether it's going to a part of the Pro or Air line of notebooks. The current Macbook Pro with Retina display comes in at 1.8cm thick while the …
Read More »Possible launch date of Apple iWatch in September revealed
Although previously it was expected that Apple would introduce its iWatch smartwatch along with its next-generation iPad media tablets this October, it now looks like the firm decided to stick to the original plan and launch its first wearable device along with the new iPhone and the iOS 8 in …
Read More »Apple could use sapphire glass for more expensive iPhone models
Earlier this year it was reported that GT Advanced Technologies, a company that produces sapphire crystal glass that has an exclusive supply agreement with Apple, had greatly expanded its manufacturing capacities (with the help of Apple). However, later on a rumour emerged that the iPhone 6 would use “traditional” Corning …
Read More »Samsung could launch Galaxy Alpha smartphone this week
Samsung could be planning a preemptive strike on Apple's still unannounced but heavily leaked iPhone 6 with a new smartphone, dubbed the Galaxy Alpha. Samsung's rumored, upcoming smartphone has been talked about for quite a while and has also been referred to as the Galaxy Prime and the Galaxy F. According …
Read More »Apple to unveil iPhone 6 on the 9th of September – report
Apple intends to formally unveil its next-generation iPhone 6 family of smartphones on the 9th of September, 2014, according to a media report. The launch is projected to be the biggest iPhone introduction ever since Apple’s smartphones are going to finally get large screens, all-new design and a new operating …
Read More »Apple orders 70 million iPhones ahead of launch
Earlier this month, KitGuru got an exclusive image of what we believe to be the iPhone 6 and now we have news that Apple has reportedly ordered 70 million iPhone units to be manufactured ahead of the device's launch in September this year. The iPhone 6 will sport a larger 4.7 Inch …
Read More »Possible Apple iPhone 6 release date revealed
Apple plans to start sales of its eighth-generation iPhone smartphones on Friday, the 19th of September, according to reports from China and Germany. Since Apple traditionally starts to sell new iPhones on the largest markets in September, the information looks rather trustworthy. Starting from late May this year Deutsche Telekom …
Read More »Apple may cease offering 16GB iPhone models
While 16GB of storage was sufficient for mobile devices three or four years ago, at present it is not really enough if one wants to keep a lot of photos and apps on his/her smartphone or tablet. Apple has long been criticized for its 16GB devices and it looks like …
Read More »Foxconn to start volume production of next-gen iPhone next month
Foxconn Electronics, the world’s largest contract maker of electronics, plans to start volume production of the next-generation iPhone with a 4.7” display next month. At present it is unclear when the manufacturer intends to begin making the even bigger Apple smartphone with a 5.5” screen. Bloomberg news agency reports that …
Read More »Software developer confirms split-screen multitasking in Apple iOS 8
A software developer has confirmed that Apple’s next-generation iOS 8 operating system for mobile devices will support split-screen multitasking. While the feature will exist and will even allow some adjustments, only two applications at once will be able to work in a split-screen mode. Steve Troughton Smith, who designs Apple …
Read More »Apple to speed up iPhone 6 launch, new model to debut in August
The rumours about Apple’s plans to introduce its eight-generation iPhone ahead of traditional September timeframe resurrected on Friday, when a China-based media reported that the Cupertino, California-based consumer electronics giant wants to launch its iPhone 6 with 4.7” display in August. In addition, Apple is rumoured to pull in the …
Read More »First alleged photo of Apple iPhone 6 front panel get published
A Chinese blogger has published what it is claimed to be the front panel of the next-generation iPhone with enlarged display. The design of the panel resembles that of Apple iPhone smartphones and its existence may confirm that the Cupertino, California-based company is working on larger handsets. Sina Weibo user …
Read More »Apple roadmap for 2014: new iPhones, iWatch, new MacBooks, no iTV
A South Korean analyst with a good track record in predicting the future of Apple’s products as well as schedules of their introductions has published a new version of the company’s roadmap for the this year. The plan includes plenty of new products, several upgrades, but excludes the highly-anticipated TV-sets …
Read More »Apple iPhone 6 design ‘locked down’ with 4.8” display
After tinkering with multiple screen sizes for the next-generation of its smartphones, Apple has reportedly made decision to use 4.8” display with its iPhone 6, according to an analyst. While nothing is cast in stone yet, it looks like Apple again plans to stick to only one premium iPhone model …
Read More »Apple shares rise as new iPhone may be due this summer
Apple shares rose 0.5 percent in trading yesterday after media reports indicated that the company may be releasing a refreshed iPhone within the next three months and are working on a cheaper iPhone model. The shared rose to $432.29 at 8.35am in New York. The Wall Street Journal have said …
Read More »Apple staff uncertain about slip in jOBS film roadmap
When we realised that the highly anticipated Steve Jobs biopic was running late, we headed down to the nearest Apple store. There can always be a difference between an initial announcement and the actual launch of a product. That's true for hardware, software and – apparently – films. While the jOBS …
Read More »Samsung set to copy Apple stores roll out
Surprise job postings on the interweb have given KitGuru a strong indication of where Samsung might go next in pursuit of the gross profit needed to fill the $1 Billion sized hole in its cash situation left by the court's award to Apple for nicking IP. Expecting a Samsung store …
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