Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 smartphone is IP68 waterproof providing submersion protection for up to 30 minutes in water up to 1.5 meters deep.The company says it worked to completely seal off the inside components while keeping micro USB ports, earphone jacks open, so you don’t have to fiddle with extra caps or covers.Take a look at this video from EverythingApplePro that demonstrates how the S7 performs against the iPhone 6s when under water.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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IDC says smartphone growth is expected to drop to single digits in 2016, led by China’s transition from a developing to a mature market. In 2015 about 1.44 billion smartphones were shipped worldwide, a 10.4% increase over 2014. IDC’s most recent projections show 2016 shipments of 1.5 billion, or 5.7% growth over 2015. Single digit growth is expected over the next few years with smartphone shipments reaching 1.92 billion in 2020. The aggregate market average selling price (ASP) is expected to drop from $295 in 2015 to $237 in 2020.From a regional standpoint, mature markets like the United States, China, and Western Europe all hit single digit growth in 2015, while high growth markets such as India, Indonesia, the Middle East and Africa, and other pockets in Southeast Asia, all remained healthy. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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According to an analyst at CLSA Securities, Intel has secured orders for a “significant portion” of the cellular LTE modems for Apple’s next-generation iPhone 7.The report from CLSA analyst Srini Pajjuri claims that Intel would supply about 30 to 40 percent of the iPhone 7’s cellular modems, citing “Asian supply chain checks.” If true, the move would certainly impact Qualcomm, which currently manufactures cellular modems for all iPhone models. Pajjuri believes that Apple’s partnership with Intel for modems will have a 4 percent negative impact to its Qualcomm’s revenue, and 2 percent on earnings. Intel, on the other hand, will see a 1.5 to 2 percent increase in its revenue and earnings.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple is no longer interested in digital streaming rights for NFL’s Thursday Night Football, according to Re/code. The NFL sold off the TV rights to Thursday Night Football to CBS and NBC, but still intends to sell the digital rights to those games this month. Streaming rights to all 18 regular-reason games would certainly help set the Apple TV apart from the competition, but Apple has determined that the “package isn’t enough” to do so. Despite Apple pulling out, Facebook, Amazon, Verizon, and Yahoo are still interested in the bidding war, according to the report. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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San Bernardino District Attorney Michael Ramos claims that the iPhone seized in the investigation may contain a ‘dormant cyber pathogen’.”The iPhone is a county owned telephone that may have connected to the San Bernardino County computer network. The seized iPhone may contain evidence that can only be found on the seized phone that it was used as a weapon to introduce a lying dormant cyber pathogen that endangers San Bernardino’s infrastructure,” said Ramos in a court filing.While a ‘dormant cyber pathogen’ sounds scary, security experts say it’s not a thing.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Oculus VR Founder Palmer Luckey says the Oculus Rift won’t support Mac until Apple releases a ‘good computer’ in an interview with ShackNews. Luckey notes that even the top of the line $6,000 Mac Pro doesn’t meet the recommended spec for the virtual reality headset.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Over thirty companies have now filed Amicus Briefs supporting Apple’s opposition to an order that would force it to build a backdoor into the iPhone.Notably, the technology companies are split into two consortiums. One includes: Airbnb, Atlassian, Automattic, CloudFlare, eBay, GitHub, Kickstarter, LinkedIn, Mapbox, Medium, Meetup, Reddit, Square, Squarespace, Twilio, Twitter and Wickr. The other consists of: Amazon, Cisco, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla, Nest, Pinterest, Slack, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and Yahoo.You can read the various briefs using the links below:Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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The YouTube Creator Studio app has receive an update that lets you watch your videos in-app.The official YouTube Creator Studio app makes it faster and easier to manage your channel on the go. Check out your latest stats, respond to comments, and get notifications so you can stay connected from anywhere.Features:* Monitor channel and video performance with easy-to-use analytics* Filter and respond to comments and messages* Get notifications when something important happens* Update video details and monetization settings* Manage playlistsShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Check out this new drone video that shows the progress of construction on Apple Campus 2.The footage was taken by Duncan Sinfield who makes the following observations:? Auditorium lobby rooftop was recently moved into place? Canopies appear over inner window facade? Structural framing nearing completion? Solar panels are prepared before being moved onto roof? Outer facade awaits air vents, glass panes, and canopies? 1,000 seat underground auditorium covered with cement? 100,000 sq ft fitness center progressing? Framing on Tantau R&D facility nearing completionApple plans to finish it’s new campus by the end of the year. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Amazon has introduced two new Alexa-enabled devices, ‘Echo Dot’ and ‘Amazon Tap’. The new devices build on the company’s success with the Amazon Echo, a speaker with a built in personal assistant.ECHO DOTEcho Dot is a hands-free, voice controlled device that uses the same far-field voice recognition as Echo. Directly connect Echo Dot to speakers with an audio cable or via Bluetooth, and add voice-control to your home stereo system. Plus, with its small built-in speaker, you can place Echo Dot in the bedroom and use it as a smart alarm clock, or in any room as a voice assistant to control smart home devices and more. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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