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3 iPhones get tested out for 2019

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 Just recently, the product design team of Apple has been testing 3 distinct iPhones, which is a step ahead of the current iPhone XS, XS Max, and the iPhone XR. All of these iPhones will receive aggrandizing triple cameras and USB-C ports, like an iPad Pro. They may have almost the same design as our 2018 iPhones. There’s also going to be a special laser Face ID instead of a small projector that projects a fraught of dots to your face. A reporter from Bloomberg, whose name is Mark Gurman, has evidence that “The triple cameras can capture more pixels that Apple software could, for example, automatically repair a video or photo to fit in a subject that may have been accidentally cut off from the initial shot.” This implies that the triple cameras on the 2019 iPhones will add a little more to camera features for a good photograph. This camera will have a wider field of view, improvements in Depth Control, and allow the iPhone camera to correct portrait mode errors. There would be l

Apple partners up with health insurance company

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 Recently, Apple has collaborated to Aetna to create an app for Apple Watch wearers, named Attain. This app uses the user’s health history and their Apple Watch activity to create personalized goals to a happier and healthier life. Users can track their activity, nutrition, sleep, and reminders for vaccinations or doctors appointments. The Attain app can also help users find more affordable labs, specialists (upon physician referral) or imaging centers from MRIs to CT scans.  The app also has some rewards that you can get from taking exceptionally good care of your health. Users who reached their health and fitness goals can get rewarded for gift cards or use the amount towards upgrading to a new Apple Watch. The value of the money goes to buying a brand new Apple Watch, and is earned by a criterion set for points. Points can be earned every time you achieve your goals or improving your health everyday.  Apple COO Jeff Williams says, "Every day, we receive emails and letter

Going to get your old 42mm guy repaired? Apple has updated their policies

Today, a confidential document for the Apple authorized repair providers has clad up with an update on repairing 42mm Apple Watches. The update rules out for the updated criteria for 42mm Series 0 and 1 Apple Watch services. You’ll have to end up getting a Series 2 instead of a Series 0 or 1 as a replacement for service, but that’s better than an old 42mm guy, right? Let’s dig into the details now. First of all, due to the lack of parts for Series 1 and 0, the demand is at risk and repair facilities, will replace your 42mm Apple Watch to a Series 2 version. Macrumors has examined several sources that have this information thereof. The report notes, “Apple is requiring all authorized service providers, to offer Series 2 Apple Watch in 42mm  to 42mm Apple Watch wearers who are eligible for service, either the warranty or out of warranty service.” This is significant because they can’t restock Apple Watch parts for the Series 0/1 as it’s too old now, especially that more people own Ser

AirPods rumors might have some features that are only in 2020 version

Spring is almost in the air, and we’re about to expect some more balmy Apple products. We should expect wireless charging, new Hey Siri prompts (leaked in iOS 12.2 beta) and health monitoring features. But in a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that some features are pushed to the next year. Let’s dig a little deeper into details, then compare and contrast our next two AirPods, from this year to the next. Sweat/water resistance and major remodel isn’t a big deal in 2019. First of all, Kuo mentioned in a report that the 2020 AirPods 3 is seen to have such traits of a major revamp, which includes very slight resistance to liquids such as sweat. Kuo states, “We expect sales on the AirPods to average on 70-80 million units sold in 2020, in contrast to 50-55 million units of this year (2019)..... We expect an entirely new design in the first quarter of 2020, in response to the sales demand.... This will enact the user experience to be more streamlined, and to create vast integration wit

Say hello to Office 365, now available at the Mac App Store.

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Photo via Microsoft  As of yesterday, Apple has announced that the suite of Office 365 apps by Microsoft is now live at the Mac App Store. It’ll make it more easier to install Microsoft Office apps on your Mac, and allowing users to pay and renew their Office 365 subscription in the app. In addition, Apple wrote in their Announcement  that with these Office 365 apps being optimized for the Mac, it can also open up to more features and to a more easier interface. This depicts of Dark Mode, our favorite feature of macOS Mojave, Continuity Camera, and trackpad gestures. This includes, but not limited to the MacBook Pro’s own Touch Bar. Phil Schiller, SVP of Apple, says that “Apple has collaborated with Microsoft to create great apps for greater productivity per its criterion. By now, with Office 365 on the App Store, it’s easier than the past to get the latest and best version of Office 365 for Mac, iPad and iPhone.” This is significant because it takes time for Apple to collabora

HomePod set to be released 18 January in China

HomePod is now released in two Asian countries, which is China and Hong Kong. The HomePod will bring artist of the week, cantopop and mandopop in Apple Music for the Chinese users, including Siri telling stories from the HomePod. There’s also compatibility to play music and audio from QQ Radio, DeDao, iHuman Story, and other Chinese (and Hong Kong) radio stations. Phil Schiller, an Apple SVP of marketing, has given the answer in the question. He said, “We’re excited to bring HomePod to our customers in mainland China and Hong Kong markets. We can’t wait for them to experience how great it sounds in their home, we think they are going to love it.” Yes, it’s true that the Chinese will love the HomePod now! They’ll have immersive audio around the house, and to listen to Chinese radio every morning. An article about the HomePod in China from Apple Newsroom, mentions that “Ask Siri to play your favorite songs from Apple Music, or play music from many genres including Chinese pop bands.” T

2019 iPhone rumors

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Shortly after the Apple revenue dropped very low, rumors over the new iPhone XI, or 11, sprouted all over the internet. Many rumors suggest of an obnoxious looking triple camera in the rear, and an A13 chip. There may be a smaller notch, but no big screen. It is believed that on September 2019, it’ll be released on the 20th, following with preorders on the 13th. All colors should come out same as the iPhone XS, but there may be a probability that there will be a product red color. Photo source via W3News.

The Decline of Apple

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From the less sales on the iPhone XS and Xs Max, from the government shutdown, and to the high prices of the new iPhone, Apple stocks are declining! Apple used to be a trillion dollars before- but when 2018 came to an end, Apple stocks dropped significantly! Now the biggest 44mm Max, Tim Cook, has all to say about this hardship through this company, so let’s get into it! First off, the stock for the first quarter of 2019 closed on the 29th of December, just last month. The stock market appeared to be a sharp decline, in which Tim Cook wrote in his open letter which states,  “We should see our revenue lower than what we originally expected in the guidance of the first quarter, but all other items are remaining broadly in a normal manner within our guidance.” This is significant because the revenue plays a role in maintaining Apple’s stock at its vicinity. Cook also mentions that “There’s weaknesses throughout certain emerging markets and economies, which contributed to a significan