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A supply-chain source in Taiwan claims that Apple has reduced orders for both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus by around 50% for November and December. AAPL stock dropped by 1.5% in pre-market trading in response, and was done 2.37% by the end of the day … Reuters spotted the report in Taiwan’s Economic Daily News. EDN says this is the first time in the iPhone’s history that production has been cut so early in the cycle....

We’ve already seen a few companies working to turn our current household appliances– everything from thermostats to crockpots– into smart devices controllable with our smartphones. The latest is a new crowd funding project looking to raise funds for a device that will make any window air conditioner an iPhone-connected device with temperature and other predictive climate control features. Dubbed “Ambi Climate”, the small device pairs with existing air conditioners that use infrared remote-controls....

It’s no secret that Apple has had a hand in producing video and other content for artists since launching its new Apple Music streaming service. While we’ve known it has been hosting videos for artists using its own video player inside Apple Music, Apple quietly started adding an embed button to the video player that takes it out of Apple Music and makes it sharable across the rest of the web....

Nokia X6 Waterproof test: Nokia used to be one of the biggest feature phone manufacturers in the world. However, they quit a long time ago, but now they are planning a huge comeback. Nokia just launched their new Android smartphone Nokia X6 in may 2018. This device comes with a 5.8-inch wide touchscreen display with an amazing resolution of 1080 by 2280 pixels. As Nokia was known for their long-lived, durable phones, so customers want to know whether Nokia X6 is waterproof enough to buy in 2018....

Today in San Francisco Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, unveiled the official iPad 2; that is officially the name of the device. The iPad 2 will go on sale in the U.S. March 11, in stores at 5:00pm local time, and online at midnight. The pricing structure is similar to the old iPad, but this time around there is the option for a 3G service with at&t or Verizon. Apple has made a number of improvements to the device since the original iPad, so we’ve drawn up a iPad 2 vs....

In 2019, Apple has released its latest flagships called iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. Though these devices are more powerful and full of new features, the devices have their own issues like iOS 13 related issues or else. Meanwhile, it doesn’t mean that iPhone users don’t face lagging or freezing issues. Just like the Android devices, iPhones are also lagging some times due to some third-party bad apps or software bugs....

In a new battery test shared today by DXOMARK, the iPhone 12 Pro Max ranked in fourth place, behind Oppo Find X3 Neo, Wiko Power U30, and Samsung Galaxy M51. This is DXOMARK’s latest expansion beyond its in-depth, and oftentimes controversial, camera rankings. DXOMARK is well-known for its smartphone camera tests and comparisons. Last year, the iPhone 12 Pro scored 128 in the DXOMark camera test, ranking in fourth place overall....

According to currently listed pricing, Cricket is coming out ahead. Each phone on Virgin Mobile is going to cost an extra $150. Here’s the pricing details: *Note that the 8GB phone is an iPhone 4, not the 4S. Cricket and Virgin Mobile have a history of carrier-specific MEID numbers attached to their phones, so bringing in a third party CDMA friendly iPhone you already have might not work out....

There have been a few reports recently about delays in the production pipeline for Apple’s next-generation iPhones. A new report from Economic Daily News claims that mass production of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s is on track for the new iPhones to be announced by Apple in September and go on sale in October. According to EDN, via Digitimes, one of the big issues was manufacturing of the new substrate-like circuit boards set to feature in all three new iPhones....

iPad Air is not charging beyond 80 percent in the latest iOS software. New iPad users have taken the charging problem to social media. iPhone and iPad stop charging the devices after 80%, and there are many reasons behind it. I have listed viable reasons why the iPad is not charging above 80% and solutions to maximize the charging capacity. Why Won’t My iPad Charge Past 80%? Apple-designed the iPad for students and entertainment users....

After tearing down the iPhone 11 Pro in a livestream on launch day, iFixit has also dug into the internals of the iPhone 11 to see what’s new. Some finds include no evidence of bilateral wireless charging, the same logic board of the iPhone 11 Pro, and more. iFixit found a few interesting things during its iPhone 11 Pro teardown. Notably, there is a new board underneath the battery that may have been designed to enable bilateral wireless charging, although Apple scrapped the expected feature just before the iPhone 11 lineup launched....

Need more proof that Apple’s next iPhone allegedly dubbed the iPhone 4S will sport the same design as the current-generation iPhone 4? Well, a pair of images just appeared on Apple’s website, representing the black and white iPhone 4S models. The Newsstand app icon on the homescreen gives away that the devices run iOS 5. Notice a gap in the upper right corner of the stainless steel band, just like on the CDMA iPhone 4?...

If you haven’t heard, Apple’s iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are finally here, but should you upgrade? Well today we’re comparing the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus… Design and hardware Starting out with design, it’ll be hard to tell the difference between any of these phones. Being an “S” cycle, Apple has left last year’s design alone and added just a simple mark on the backside to signify the upgraded model....

Component orders for the iPhone 8 are creating a worldwide shortage of DRAM and NAND chips, with competitors struggling to secure their own supplies, says a report. Some competitors are placing orders well before they need the chips, others are paying premiums to ensure a supply and – in the worst of cases – may even be forced to reduce the specs of their phones if they are unable to buy the chips they need …...

I didn’t take long to put the iPhone X camera to the test, writing last November that I considered its performance equivalent to a $500-600 camera. In particular, I was blown away by its low-light performance. I promised then that I’d write a follow-up piece looking at the video performance. That one slipped through the cracks, so I’m rather belatedly correcting that … I said before that the acid test for me with the camera is how annoyed I’d feel if I went out without a standalone camera and then happened across something I wanted to photograph....

A proposed EU law would force Apple to make iPhones with user-removable batteries – which is to say, batteries the user could quickly and easily swap out when the phone ran out of juice. This would represent a return to the early days of smartphones, when owners would commonly carry a charged spare battery and simply snap off the back casing and swap the battery when it ran low …...

In the latest update on the investigation of Apple’s tax affairs in Ireland and the subsequent EU fine of €13-15 billion, Ireland could soon also be slapped with its own fine. Bloomberg reports that sources close to the matter are saying the European Commission may hit Ireland with a non-compliance action, possibly this week. This action would be for Ireland not collecting the back-taxes from Apple on time. The EU fine was originally due by January 3, and the Irish government just recently said it will collect the funds from Apple....

The fourth in Marvel/Netflix’s interconnected Defenders series, Iron Fist, comes to Netflix next month - and we’re right in the middle of marketing time for the new show. Joining Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage, Iron Fist stars Finn Jones as Danny Rand, a man who was presumed dead as a boy, but who has actually been training in mystical martial arts, and has finally returned to claim his father’s business....

Cyberpunk is a very popular game, especially in 2021. The game occurs in Night City, a violent metropolis marked by vertical architecture where citizens have cybernetic implants to enhance their skills. In Cyberpunk 2077 for Android, you take on the role of V, a mercenary who seeks to improve life in the world controlled by large corporations. Considered one of the best announcements of the last E3, the FPS promises to arrive as the next big release of this generation....

Some customers have already been able to get their hands on iPad minis in-store through resellers ahead of tomorrow’s official 8 a.m. launch. With only hours to go, New Zealand is one of the first countries to officially start selling the device. The photos below, courtesy of AMA Creative, are of the iPad mini launch at New Zealand Apple reseller YOOBEE. The store opened at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, officially kicking off the iPad mini’s launch....