DJ Koh, the chief executive officer of Samsung's mobile division, has confirmed to CNBC that the company's foldable phone is getting ever-closer to becoming a reality. In fact, the device could get revealed soon after Apple's 2018 iPhones hit store shelves around the world.
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Renderings show thin-bezeled iPad Pro with no Home button or notch
In recent days, we've seen images leaked purportedly showing the 2018 iPhone XS and fourth-generation Apple Watch. We now seeing CAD-based image and video renders for the upcoming third-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, courtesy of MySmartPrice. These renderings, based Onleaks sources, suggest we're about to see the first significant design change for the Apple iPad in a long time.
Patent application suggests Apple Watch may be gaining an always-on display
Late last week, the United States Patent & Trademark Office published two patent applications that relate to Apple Watch either remotely or specifically. Put together, online chatter now suggests an always-on display mode could soon be coming for the wearable device.
Apple launches free iPhone 8 logic board replacement program
Apple has determined that a small number of iPhone 8 devices contain logic boards with a manufacturing defect. Phones affected with the problem may experience unexpected restarts, a frozen screen, or won't turn on. To resolve this issue, the company has implemented a logic board replacement program, which is free of charge.
Apple autonomous vehicle involved in California accident
One of Apple's self-driving Lexus SUVs was involved in an accident in Cupertino, California on Aug. 24. The car was rear-ended by a Nissan Leaf, according to details published on the California Department of Motor Vehicles website and first reported MacRumors.
Apple releases watchOS 5 beta 10 and tvOS 12 beta 10
Apple has released watchOS beta 10 and tvOS 12 beta 10 to registered developers. The updates come just hours after the company launched iOS 12 beta 12.
Apple releases iOS 12 beta 12 to developers, fixes annoying alert issue
Apple has surprised developers by releasing the 12th iOS 12 beta on the Friday before the U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend. The update, available over-the-air (OTA) and via the Apple developer site, fixes an alert issue that popped up in iOS 12 beta 11.
Pride Apple Watch face blocked by Apple in Russia
If you're wearing an Apple Watch in Russia and want to use the pride Apple Watch face, you're out of luck. The face is "hardcoded to not show up if the paired iPhone is using the Russian locale," according to iOS developer Guilherme Rambo and later confirmed by The Verge.
Microsoft is removing Office 365 device install limits
On Oct. 2, Microsoft plans on increasing the number of devices you can use with Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal subscriptions. On that date, you can install the apps on an unlimited number of devices. Additionally, you may be signed into at many as five of those devices at the same time, according to news first posted on Microsoft's Tech Community website,
Apple Watch Series 4 leak reveals larger display and new watch face
On a day that already saw the first purported sighting of the 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch iPhone XS comes a new leak apparently showing the fourth generation Apple Watch. Also from 9to5Mac, the image shows Apple's next wearable device with a larger display and brand new watch face.
First image purportedly of the 2018 iPhone XS leaks
Just hours after Apple announced it would be holding its fall event on Sept. 12, 9to5Mac has published what it claims is the first official image that shows two of the three new iPhones the company is expected to announce on that date. The site also claims the two new handsets have the name iPhone XS.