iPhone LCD panel supplier LG Display says demand remains strong
Target adds augmented reality shopping to mobile website, doesn’t (yet) use ARKit
Target is the latest retailer to offer augmented reality shopping, allowing customers to see how furniture would look in their own homes. It currently offers the feature with 200 items, but says it plans to offer hundreds more by the end of the year and ‘thousands’ of products next year.
The feature works much the same way as Ikea’s app, but doesn’t (yet) take advantage of ARKit …
Bloomberg: Apple lowered Face ID component specifications to make iPhone X easier to produce
The problems with the iPhone X production are very well documented by this point. We have been hearing for months that suppliers were having yield issues with the 3D-sensing components.
Bloomberg reports Apple helped suppliers increase production by lowering the specifications of the components that make up Face ID, which allowed the supply chain to test dot projector modules faster and push out units at a faster rate.
Nintendo announces Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp coming to iOS next month
As expected, Nintendo this evening announced that it is bringing Animal Crossing to iOS and Android next month. The game is called Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp and it brings many of the things gamers love about the Animal Crossing franchise to mobile devices, with a few new twists…
iPhone X takes over Apple’s homepage ahead of pre-orders
The iPhone X officially goes up for pre-order on Friday morning and Apple has dramatically overhauled its homepage tonight to better showcase the upcoming flagship. Apple.com now features nothing but the iPhone X, with a slew of images and animations touting various features of the device.
Brief hands-on video offers closer look at app switching on iPhone X
Earlier today, a video hit YouTube seemingly showcasing the iPhone X in use on Apple’s campus. Now, a shorter video is making the rounds and it offers a close up look at the app switching process on the iPhone X…
Apple acquires New Zealand wireless charging company as it ‘works to create a wireless future’
Just after bringing wireless charging to the iPhone for the first time this year, Apple has acquired Auckland-based wireless charging company PowerbyProxi. While it’s unclear how much Apple paid for the company, it was founded in 2007 as a spin-out from the University of Auckland.
Exclusive ‘On The Record’ Sam Smith documentary coming to Apple Music next month
Apple Music has secured yet another documentary in its growing list of exclusive video content. Joining the likes of Harry Styles and Nial Horan, pop artist Sam Smith today announced an Apple Music-exclusive documentary that covers the creation of his sophomore album, “The Thrill Of It All.”
Roundup: Carrier details and tips for preordering iPhone X
While going directly through Apple may be the most popular way to preorder the iPhone X, it’s always good to have options. This week, carriers are sharing more details about preordering Apple’s premium iPhone.
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