Category: Apple

Apple unveils new iOS 10, has a slew of improvements

Kevin Bruce Francisco

In addition to the watchOS 3 and macOS Sierra, Apple also introduced the new iOS 10 during this year’s WWDC.

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Here’s a rundown on both the new and improved features:

  • Raise your wrist and display unlocks
  • Redesigned Control Center with easy access to music
  • Easier access to widgets
  • Siri now open to developers involving other programs
  • Quick Type makes Siri smarter; no need to change keyboards when typing in different language
  • Advanced facial recognition
  • New tab called Memories for your photos which intelligently groups your media altogether for easier viewing and sharing
  • Smart video editor that lets you choose the style of editing (epic, slow, etc) for instant sharing
  • Dynamic View on Maps for easier navigation
  • Maps Extension is open for third party developers
  • Redesigned Apple Music

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  • News app creates selected lineup depending on your interests/has breaking news notifications
  • New Home app now has more control over the accessories of your connected house
  • Voicemail now has transcriptions so you could read your missed calls on the go
  • Camera and photos are easily accessible in Messaging
  • 3X bigger emojis with emoji predictions/emojify your text by just tapping the words
  • Bubble effects on Messaging (loud, invisible ink, subtle)
  • Handwritten messages/full-screen effects
  • Improved privacy for users

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Developer preview starts immediately with public beta coming in July. It will be available as a free download on different Apple devices.

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Apple shows off new watchOS 3

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Straight from WWDC 2016, Apple has unveiled its new WatchOS 3 that focuses mainly on performance improvements, new apps, and better 3rd party app support.

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Below are some of the highlights of the new WatchOS:

  • Revamped User Interface
  • Faster launch time and app performance (up to 7x) of the watchOS app through Instant Launch.
  • New Control Center – just swipe up to show different quick options.
  • New reply options to Messages and offers a new feature called Scribble that lets you quickly draw on the display to send to your contacts.
  • New Minnie Mouse watch face/change watch faces by swiping the screen.
  • SOS feature for emergencies, regardless of language. It automatically dials whatever is the equivalent of 911.
  • New Fitness Tracking App
  • Breathe app for breathing and relaxation
  • More 3rd Party App permissions

In addition to those, being open to third party developers makes the watchOS 3 capable of receiving new and more functions over time — giving users an added reason to invest on an Apple Watch.

The watchOS 3 will come this fall with developer preview starting immediately.

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Apple shows off new watchOS 3

Kevin Bruce Francisco

Straight from WWDC 2016, Apple has unveiled its new WatchOS 3 that focuses mainly on performance improvements, new apps, and better 3rd party app support.

watchos-3

Below are some of the highlights of the new WatchOS:

  • Revamped User Interface
  • Faster launch time and app performance (up to 7x) of the watchOS app through Instant Launch.
  • New Control Center – just swipe up to show different quick options.
  • New reply options to Messages and offers a new feature called Scribble that lets you quickly draw on the display to send to your contacts.
  • New Minnie Mouse watch face/change watch faces by swiping the screen.
  • SOS feature for emergencies, regardless of language. It automatically dials whatever is the equivalent of 911.
  • New Fitness Tracking App
  • Breathe app for breathing and relaxation
  • More 3rd Party App permissions

In addition to those, being open to third party developers makes the watchOS 3 capable of receiving new and more functions over time — giving users an added reason to invest on an Apple Watch.

The watchOS 3 will come this fall with developer preview starting immediately.

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Apple iPhone 6 in PH 14% more expensive than US — report

Daniel Morial

Apple devices are premium products that come with a hefty price tag and since shipping, taxes, tariff, and other additional cost comes in the way, the pricing is inconsistent among countries.  A report from Business Insider Australia enlightens how much an iPhone 6 cost from all over the world compared to Apple’s home turf.

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Image credit: Business Insider Australia

Based on the table above, varying prices for the said smartphone could cost up to 156% relative to the US. Topping the list is Brazil with Indonesia trailing in second at 145%. If you’re a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, you can buy an iPhone there for almost relatively the same price from the US. While Philippine consumers have to shell out 14% more bucks to have one.

With the upcoming iPhone 7, you know where to get the cheapest deal possible when it gets released.

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Apple iPhone 6 in PH 14% more expensive than US — report

Daniel Morial

Apple devices are premium products that come with a hefty price tag and since shipping, taxes, tariff, and other additional cost comes in the way, the pricing is inconsistent among countries.  A report from Business Insider Australia enlightens how much an iPhone 6 cost from all over the world compared to Apple’s home turf.

iphone6-pricing-bia

Image credit: Business Insider Australia

Based on the table above, varying prices for the said smartphone could cost up to 156% relative to the US. Topping the list is Brazil with Indonesia trailing in second at 145%. If you’re a frequent traveler to Hong Kong, you can buy an iPhone there for almost relatively the same price from the US. While Philippine consumers have to shell out 14% more bucks to have one.

With the upcoming iPhone 7, you know where to get the cheapest deal possible when it gets released.

Source

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