J.D. Power on Thursday published a new customer satisfaction survey for paid video streaming services, ranking Apple’s iTunes below three major competitors.
Source:: Apple Insider
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Apple issues iOS 9.3.5 update, patching serious security issues discovered just 10 days ago
Apple on Thursday pushed out yet another important update for its iOS 9 operating system, addressing serious security holes apparently exploited by an Israeli hacking firm, in what could be the final patch ahead of the release of iOS 10.
Source:: Apple Insider
WhatsApp says it will share some data with Facebook for ads & other purposes
Messaging service WhatsApp on Thursday updated its user terms and privacy policy, revealing that it will start sharing phone numbers and some analytics data with its parent company, Facebook.
Source:: Apple Insider
Spigen rolls the dice, launches 33 protective cases for Apple’s unannounced ‘iPhone 7’ lineup
Case manufacturing company Spigen appears to be the first to deliver protective cases for the “iPhone 7” and “iPhone 7 Plus” to the consumer market, though whether they will actually fit the rumored devices remains to be seen.
Source:: Apple Insider
DJI debuts iPhone-connected Osmo+ camera with zoom & other enhancements
DJI on Thursday revealed the Osmo+, a new version of its handheld iPhone-controlled gimbal camera with several upgrades, most notably built-in zoom functions.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple Maps team enhances Japanese station data, setting stage for transit directions in iOS 10
Apple is reportedly improving the detail of its train/subway station mapping for Tokyo and other Japanese cities, preparing for the long-awaited arrival of public transit directions.
Source:: Apple Insider
Supply chain sees tablet market expansion, with Apple’s iPad holding fast
Apple is expected see consistent sales of its high-end offerings in the third calendar quarter of 2016, while other companies like Samsung and Amazon will be greatly impacted by the flood of “white box” generic tablets from Chinese manufacturers.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple to take on Snapchat, Facebook in 2017 with new iPhone video editing app – report
Apple is said to be looking to tiptoe into the social media space again, both expanding social media sharing within its OS suites, and building a Snapchat-like video and image sharing service for a 2017 launch.
Source:: Apple Insider
Future iPhones might collect fingerprints, photos of thieves
An Apple patent application published on Thursday describes a method of storing biometric information of an unauthorized user, which can then be used to track and capture the thief.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple Music Festival to feature Elton John, Alicia Keys, Chance the Rapper, more
Apple on Thursday announced the full lineup of its upcoming Apple Music Festival slated to kick off on Sept. 18 in London, where music industry icons like Elton John and Alicia Keys will take the stage at the historic Roundhouse theater with up and coming stars including Chance the Rapper and The 1975.
Source:: Apple Insider