Adding to the iPhone 7 news today, analysts at Nomura Securities (via Barron’s) say Sony could be behind schedule for supplies of the dual camera systems necessary for the upcoming iPhones, causing Apple to turn to LG for at least some of the order:

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Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: 4.7-inch, Dual-Camera, iPhone 7, iPhone 7S, lg, Nomura, OIS, optical image stablization

Update: Here’s Apple’s comment on the matter:

We’re working on a fix for an issue impacting a small number of iPad units that are receiving an error when trying to update the software. We’ll issue an update as quickly as possible”

Apple has today pulled iOS 9.3.2 for the 9.7 inch iPad Pro, following reports that users were seeing their iPads bricked after updating to the latest iOS release on Monday. The bug does not affect the larger, 12.9 inch iPad Pro. After updating, users seeing the bug would be prompted to Connect to iTunes on the iPad display. However, aside from an Error 56 debug message, the device could not be restored through iTunes or DFU.

Apple acknowledged the issue yesterday in a press statement, suggesting affected users who cannot restore through iTunes should instead contact Apple Support. There is no word on a temporary fix for users who have already been impacted by the problem. It is likely Apple will re-release iOS 9.3.2 for the relevant models soon.

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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS, iOS Devices Tagged: Apple, bricked, bug, iPad Pro, iPad Pro 9.7-inch

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

True Skate sim app for iOS goes free for the first time this year (Reg. $2)

Smartphone Accessories: Verus Damada Wallet Cases for iPhone 6/s & Galaxy S7/Edge $12 Prime shipped, more

Outfit your new iPhone SE or iPad Pro with one of these stylish cases from just $3 shipped

Daily Deals: Acer 32-inch WQHD Monitor w/ 2 HDMI inputs $370, Samsung 55-inch 4K LED Smart Ultra HDTV (Refurb) $600, more

Make the leap to 4K w/ Dell’s 27-inch LED Ultra HD Monitor for $450 shipped (Reg. $500+)

Apple’s most powerful standard config MacBook Pro gets a big price drop: $1,940 shipped (Reg. $2499)

Save $399 on Apple’s 15-inch 256GB Retina MacBook Pro, now $1,600 w/ free shipping

Best Buy hands Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro its first significant discount, 128GB model now $650

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $899.99 shipped (Orig. $1,299)

App Store Free App of the Week: Pull My Tongue goes free for the first time ($1 value)

Transistor action-RPG for iOS once again matching its lowest price yet: $3 (Reg. $10)

Awesome Note 2 task/calendar app for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad: $2 (Reg. $4)

iTunes $50 Gift Card for $42.50 shipped – save 15% on games, apps, subscriptions, more

Review: We flew DJI’s impressive Phantom 4 drone towards a wall at 20MPH and nothing happened

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Pick up a refurb VIZIO Sound Bar for your HDTV in today’s Amazon Gold Box, prices start at $60 shipped

• Games/Apps: Nintendo refurb NES/Yoshi Edition 3DS XL $120 (Orig. $250), iOS freebies, more
• WORX AeroCart Multi-function Wheelbarrow + Water Hauler for $100 (~$160 value)
• Re-stock your summer wardrobe with 40% off at Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy
• Grab some free weekend reading: Around the World in 80 Days Kindle eBook (Reg. up to $7)
• Chase Visa cardholders can grab a free download of Eric Clapton’s new album (today only)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Boost your iPhone’s battery w/ mophie’s juice pack reserve case for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

• DEWALT Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit w/ case & battery $80 shipped (Reg. $130), more
• Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+), more
• TriggerPoint TP-Factor Extra-Firm Massage Ball $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more
• Get an Esquire Magazine 2-Year Subscription for free when you fill out a short form
• Treat yourself w/ all-time low prices on Bowers & Wilkins headphones, speakers
• Portable folding Camco deluxe grilling table for $48 Prime shipped (Reg. $75)
• Aukey’s LED Lamps from $28 Prime shipped
• Workout Stability/Balance Balls from $10 (Reg. up to $20), more
• Take a look at LEGO’s new 2-foot tall Big Ben Creator Expert set in all its glory
• Samsung UHDTVs: 60″ w/ 3 HDMI inputs $999 (Reg. $1,400), 48″ 3D $925, more
• LifeProof FRĒ Waterproof Case for iPhone 6 (Various Colors) $30 shipped (Reg. $60)
• Canvas Messenger Bags for MacBooks from $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)
• Vantrue 2K LCD Dashboard Cam+ 32GB SD card $100 shipped (Orig. $160), more
• Smartphone Accessories: LG Music Flow P7 Bluetooth Speaker $43 (Orig. $150), more
• Get a $100 Sears Gift Card for only $85 shipped (15% off)
• Prima has now made some of its official digital game guides available to download for free
• Get fast delivery w/ Google Express: 6-mo. membership + $20 credit for $5 (~$80 value)
• Aukey USB Accessories w/ Prime shipping: 4-port hub $10, aluminum 4-Port hub $11, more
• Garmin Vivosmart Wireless Activity Wristband w/ HRM $69 (Reg. $94+), more
• Two weeks of SiriusXM Satellite Radio for free starting today!
• Blizzard handing out in-game items & free copies of World of Warcraft
• Try an Amazon Sample Beauty Box for $15 and get a $15 credit (Prime only)
• Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 10000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
• Amazon’s Fire TV will gain Alexa voice-activated features in the coming weeks
• Amazon offers snack bar/energy drink sample boxes from $5 w/ free $5 credit (Prime only)
• BenQ 1080p dual HDMI home theater projector: $630 shipped (Reg. $749)
• Green Deals: GRDE 10000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $19), more
• Beat germs in your home w/ the Purell Everywhere Starter Kit: $10 Prime shipped
• Eco Vessel Boulder TriMax Triple Insulated Water Bottle $20 shipped (Reg. $25+)
• Cuisinart 17-Piece Artiste Collection Cutlery Knife Block Set for $50 shipped (Orig. $90)
• Dyson AM06 Air Multiplier Table Fan with Remote (multiple colors) $200 shipped (Orig. $300)

Roundup: The best power strips w/ USB ports to quickly (and safely!) charge all of your devices

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Roboterra’s K’NEX-like coding system aims to empower young engineers

• TRNTBL is a modern day vinyl-lovers dream w/ built-in AirPlay, SONOS and Bluetooth
• Black + Decker launches app-connected Bluetooth batteries w/ USB port
• Garmin’s new vívosmart HR+ opts for GPS-tracking and heart rate monitoring over battery life
• The Tap Bluetooth wearable turns nearly any surface into a functioning Bluetooth keyboard
• The Vuze Camera brings an affordable point-and-shoot design to virtual reality
• Review: Samsung’s KS9500 65-Inch curved 4K TV is pretty amazing [Video]
• The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts
• The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day

Filed under: Tips and Tricks Tagged: 9to5Toys, Amazon, app deals, Best Buy, Daily Deals, free apps, Gold Box, iPhone, True Skate, video games, wallet case

While recent reports have detailed talks between Apple and BMW related to Apple’s behind-the-scenes electric car project, BMW has long been one of the last major holdouts to bring Apple’s current in-dash CarPlay platform to its vehicles. That looks like it will change later this year when at least two models will get support for CarPlay. more…

Filed under: CarPlay Tagged: 10.25-inch, Apple, BMW, CarPlay, lcd, Q2, Touchscreen, X5 M, X6 M

If you have a Mac and a Samsung Smart TV, AirPlay mirroring to the TV would usually require an Apple TV. But now there’s an app for that …

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Filed under: Apple TV, Mac Tagged: AirPlay, AirPlay Mirroring, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV

The fallout from the standoff between Apple and the FBI in the San Bernardino case continues. Following the introduction of one bipartisan bill in the House of Representives in February, seeking to protect encryption against any state-level legislation that might compromise it, a similar bill has now been introduced in the Senate ,,,

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Apple’s first retail store in Brooklyn has been a long time coming. Following years of speculation, the plan was confirmed back in 2014, when it was revealed that the location would be at 247 Bedford Avenue, in Williamsburg, though the project later fell behind schedule.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple Retail Store, Apple retail stores, Apple Store, Apple Store Brooklyn, Apple Stores, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Apple Store, New York

Presumptive Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump called for people to boycott Apple products back in February – whilst his campaign was tweeting from an iPhone. It now seems that isn’t the only disparity in his stance: CNET reports that Trump also has a seven-figure holding in AAPL stock.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: AAPL, Apple boycott, Donald Trump, Trump

Apple’s falling sales coupled to strong growth from emerging Chinese brands saw the iPhone’s worldwide market share drop just over three points from 17.9% in the first quarter of 2015 to 14.8% in the same quarter this year, according to Gartner.

Although a saturated smartphone market is part of the challenge faced by Apple, global smartphone sales did continue to grow, by 3.9% to 349M units.

Market leader Samsung also saw its share fall in the same period …

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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Devices Tagged: AAPL, Apple Inc, Gartner, iPhone, iPhone market share

As CEO Tim Cook was meeting with Prime Minister Modi and partying with Bollywood stars, Apple’s VP of environment, policy and social initiatives Lisa Jackson was also in India. As reported by Yahoo India, the Apple executive was visiting “solar mamas” and a rural school where students were being taught via iPad lessons.

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Filed under: AAPL Company Tagged: Apple, India