Apple & Maine Dept of Education swapping out iPads for MacBooks, iPads dismissed as ‘toys’
Apple and the Maine Department of Education are swapping out iPads for MacBooks after a survey found that students and teachers alike favored laptops for older students. The deal means that there will be no additional cost to schools for exchanging the devices, reports the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal.
Auburn School Department Technology Director Peter Robinson said that the success of iPads in primary grades had make them look like the right choice at the time, but they have turned out to be less than ideal for older students …
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: Apple in schools, iPad, iPads in schools, MacBook, MacBooks in schools, Maine Department of Education, School districts, schools
Apple hit with dumbest patent troll claims yet: ‘iPhone makes phone calls & sends emails’
Patent trolls – companies that buy old patents purely to sue companies for claimed infringements – love to get their hands on very generic patents, as those give them the maximum number of possible targets. But Texas-based Corydoras Technologies LLC wins the prize for the dumbest claims yet against Apple. It is alleging, among other things, that the iPhone infringes its patents by making phone calls and sending emails …
Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Devices Tagged: Corydoras Technologies LLC, iPad, iPhone, Lawsuit, Patent, Patent troll, Texas Eastern District Court
Purported photos of iPhone 7 back show beveled protruding camera, redesigned antenna lines, screen cables
Via Weibo, the above image is claimed to be a real photo of an actual iPhone 7 back, not a mockup or case. Most interestingly in this picture is the new rear camera — it appears to be bevelled and protrude outwards. The camera is also aligned differently compared to current iPhones; it is positioned closer to the top-left corner. The camera hole also appears to be slightly larger than the current 12 megapixel shooter in the iPhone 6s. Unfortunately, people hoping for the camera bump to go away will be disappointed with this leak, as it suggests the bump will continue to be a part of iPhone design for at least another year.
On the positive side, the new design of the camera does suggest that substantial improvements to photo and video quality are on the cards. Whether the image truly shows an actual iPhone 7 back (not merely a dummy case) is hard to assert due to the low-resolution but the design mirrors previously-leaked schematics. The same source correctly leaked the iPhone 6 design too, adding to its legitimacy. More photos below …
Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS, iOS Devices, Tech Industry Tagged: better photos, Camera, image sensor, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, protruding camera
iPhone 7 case leak indicates a total of 4 speaker grilles, new larger rear camera and flash design
An unusual iPhone 7 leak is making the rounds today, showing some changes that have not be seen before. An Italian case manufacturer is showing a potential chassis design that features ‘four speakers’ and new layout for the rear camera and flash, including a hole for a larger aperture (via NowhereElse). As pictured, there are two speaker grilles cut into the top of the case and another two grilles on the bottom side.
This is not corroborating with previous leaks, that showed an iPhone 7 design near identical to the existing iPhone 6s. The rearrangement of the flash is particularly unusual although the larger camera hole has been suggested by previous leaks. As expected, the case leaks do not include holes for a 3.5 mm headphone jack which is rumored to be going away for the iPhone 7 — Apple will rely on Lightning connector and Bluetooth wireless headphones for audio output ..
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: Camera, four psekars, iOS, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus, speakers
Tim Cook meets with Indian PM Modi, talks manufacturing & app development possibilities
As part of his tour throughout India, Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this past week to discuss the company’s plans in the country. This isn’t the first time the two have met, but this meeting comes as Foxconn is planning a manufacturing plant in India while Apple plans to open two new establishments, as well as three retail stores.
Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, India
This week’s top stories: iPhone 7 leaks, iTunes 12.4, Tim Cook’s trip to India, new apps & much more
In this week’s top stories we break down the latest iPhone 7 leaks, the new iTunes 12.4 release, Tim Cook’s trip to India & much more. Head below for the usual roundup of handy links to all of this week’s most shared stories:
Filed under: AAPL Company, Apps, iOS Tagged: India, interview, iOS, iPhone 7, iTunes 12.4, OS X, retail, Tim Cook, top stories, tvOS, Union Square, watchOS
10 reasons to seriously consider the 2016 Retina MacBook
Yesterday, I bought a 12″ MacBook, and after playing with it for 10 minutes, I immediately knew that I made the right decision. 24 hours later, I’m convinced that this is the best laptop for me, and a much better portable workhorse than something like a 12.9″ iPad Pro. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider going with a MacBook if you’re in the market for something powerful, yet portable. more…
Filed under: Mac Tagged: 12″ MacBook, Mac, Mac OS X, MacBook, Opinion, OS X, Retina Display, video
Latest iPhone 7 Plus component leak shows dual-camera module, new 256GB storage option
Earlier this week, we saw a leaked image appear showing the 4.7-inch model and its potential support for laser auto focus. It’s been rumored for a while now that the iPhone 7 Plus, however, will see even more camera updates with a new dual-camera setup on the back. In March, leaked images emerged claiming to show the alleged dual-camera module and now a new leak from Weibo has emerged corroborating the earlier images and showing potential for a 256GB storage tier (via Steven Hemmerstoffer).
Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus
Apple CEO Tim Cook talks India, plans for Apple Pay, retail stores & more in extended interview (Video)
Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down for an extended interview with NDTV while in India this week and in it discusses the latest on Apple Pay negotiations, bringing Apple retail to India, and discussions with carriers and government officials while visiting the country.
While noting several large investments Apple is announcing in India, including the opening of a new development office that will create 4,000 jobs and a new accelerator program for app developers, Cook also confirmed talks with Indian banks for Apple Pay and much more:
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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Tagged: Apple, Apple pay, CEO, India, interview, ndtv, pre-owned, retail, Tim Cook
Review: iClever Tri-Folding Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard
I’m not a major believer that Apple’s iOS devices can quite fully replace the PC and Mac in most scenarios, at least not for me, and not quite yet. I’m a keyboard fiend, using shortcuts on the keyboard almost more often than I use my mouse. These doubts were ready to be tested when I saw the progress that iOS 9 brought for third-party developers within the iOS ecosystem. With the new SDK, developers were getting the chance to integrate keyboard shortcuts into their iOS apps just like a Mac app. It was then that I knew it was time to start looking for a portable keyboard to take around with me.
This presented a new problem for me. There’s a vast amount of Bluetooth keyboards out there, and I didn’t want to just carry Apple’s bulky Bluetooth Keyboard around. I needed something with a full keyboard size, good battery life, and durability. After a few months of searching, and reluctance on spending money on what I considered an unknown, I gave up my hunt.
I nearly forgot about my keyboard journey until a few months when iClever reached out to me asking if I wanted to take a look at their iOS compatible Bluetooth accessories. I gladly accepted the offer, and began by taking a look at their Tri-Folding Bluetooth Keyboard. Everything I read online from the listing on Amazon made it seem like it could fit neatly into everything I had been previously searching for, so I was excited to get my hands on it.