Christopher Lee

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Apple files patent for mixed reality headset with full-face tracking

Apple files patent for mixed reality headset with full-face tracking

Christopher Lee · Jul 24, 2019

Apple seems to be developing a mixed reality headset that might include sensors to track owners’ eyes, facial features and hands. It has now become known that the company filed a patent for such a product in March this year. The official description is “Display System Having Sensors.” This is a clear indication that Apple […]

Wireless data transfer comes to iPhones, Walkie Talkie app returns

Wireless data transfer comes to iPhones, Walkie Talkie app returns

Christopher Lee · Jul 23, 2019

In a few hours, Apple will roll out software updates for not only iOS devices but also HomePod and watchOS. The new iOS version 12.4 brings a useful “iPhone migration” tool that makes it possible to transfer data wirelessly. When you buy a new iPhone, you can now migrate directly from your current iPhone to […]

One more reason to wait for the 2020 iPhone range

One more reason to wait for the 2020 iPhone range

Christopher Lee · Jul 22, 2019

If you are ready for an iPhone upgrade, there is now one more reason to skip the upcoming iPhone 11. Experts are already advising potential buyers to wait for next year’s range as the upcoming model is looking decidedly underwhelming, judging by a plethora of leaks which have emerged recently. Well-known industry insider Ice Universe […]

iOS 13 will help solve the problem of battery ageing

iOS 13 will help solve the problem of battery ageing

Christopher Lee · Jul 19, 2019

Battery life is a problem that often haunts smartphone users. However, after the next iOS update, iPhone owners will most likely not have to worry about carrying a charger with them to prevent running out of battery power during the day. The reason is that the next iOS update will come with a feature that […]

iPhones will get 3D rear cameras but not this year

iPhones will get 3D rear cameras but not this year

Christopher Lee · Jul 18, 2019

According to a DigiTimes report, Apple has asked one of its manufacturers to prepare components for rear Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera lenses in next year’s iPhone range. Analysts such as Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have previously said that Apple’s 2020 iPhones will come with laser-powered 3D ToF rear cameras that will substantially enhance the […]

Buying an iPhone could soon become much more expensive

Buying an iPhone could soon become much more expensive

Christopher Lee · Jul 17, 2019

After the undeniably dull iPhone 11, it seems certain that Apple will embark on a huge iPhone shakeup, and it could start much sooner than most of us expected. The Economic Times reported this week that Apple is withdrawing four iPhones spanning no less than three generations. This decision will, for now, only affect India, […]

Apple closes down AR glasses project

Apple closes down AR glasses project

Christopher Lee · Jul 16, 2019

According to insiders, Apple has canned its augmented reality (AR) glasses project. A DigiTimes report says that the company disbanded the AR hardware development team in May and transferred team members to other projects – and links this to the departure of Microsoft HoloLens co-creator Avi Bar-Zeev in January. Despite Apple never officially confirming the […]

Apple culls the 12-inch MacBook, launches two new models

Apple culls the 12-inch MacBook, launches two new models

Christopher Lee · Jul 15, 2019

Many people probably haven’t noticed that Apple has discontinued selling the 12-inch MacBook, which was launched in 2015. With its butterfly keyboard and USB-C function, it was the first Mac laptop that didn’t feature a glowing Apple logo in a long time. In 2016, the company updated the MacBook Pro, and two years later the […]

The iPhone 12 might be without a notch, reports claim

The iPhone 12 might be without a notch, reports claim

Christopher Lee · Jul 12, 2019

Ever since it made its first appearance two years ago, the iPhone X’s notch has had its detractors – though there were also some admirers and even copycats. Two new reports, however, claim that Apple plans to drop it from upcoming iPhone designs. At least one 2020 model might already be without a notch, and […]

Apple temporarily shuts down Walkie Talkie app to prevent eavesdropping

Apple temporarily shuts down Walkie Talkie app to prevent eavesdropping

Christopher Lee · Jul 11, 2019

Apple has temporarily deactivated the Apple Watch’s Walkie Talkie app because of an unspecified bug that allowed someone to eavesdrop on an iPhone owner’s device without their consent. The firm yesterday issued an apology for the vulnerability and for any inconvenience that users might suffer while they wait for it to be fixed. The Apple […]

Apple asked to testify before Congress over antitrust concerns

Apple asked to testify before Congress over antitrust concerns

Christopher Lee · Jul 10, 2019

During the last couple of months, antitrust concerns over large companies such as Apple, Google and Facebook have reached new highs. Things have now reached a point where Congress has ordered Apple (and a few other firms) to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. This might be the start of official antitrust investigations. […]

Increasing number of analysts see dark days ahead for Apple

Increasing number of analysts see dark days ahead for Apple

Christopher Lee · Jul 9, 2019

Apple’s share price nosedived by well over 2% yesterday after it was downgraded to “sell” by Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang. There are reportedly now three analysts that rate the company’s stocks as “sell.” There are also 18 with a “hold” rating which, in Wall Street lingo, is actually no different from sell. There are […]

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