IHS’ Kevin Wang has posted on Weibo claiming that the iPhone 6c will be released in mid-2016. The analyst did not provide any further details.The prediction somewhat corroborates an earlier report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who said:As there is still demand for a 4-inch iPhone, we believe Apple will upgrade this product line. Because the iPhone 5s is more popular than the iPhone 5c, we think Apple is likely to launch an upgraded iPhone 5s. We predict Apple will mass-produce this new 4-inch iPhone in 1H16 with metal casings. In order to make the current iOS 9 or next-generation iOS 10 run smoothly, Apple may adopt an A9 chip for this new phone.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 CEO Tim Cook spoke out against the idea of converging the Mac and iPad in an interview with the Independent.ie.“We feel strongly that customers are not really looking for a converged Mac and iPad,” said Cook. “Because what that would wind up doing, or what we’re worried would happen, is that neither experience would be as good as the customer wants. So we want to make the best tablet in the world and the best Mac in the world. And putting those two together would not achieve either. You’d begin to compromise in different ways.”“It’s true that the difference between the X86 [personal computer] and the A-series [Apple iPad architecture] is much less than it’s ever been,” says Cook. “That said, what we’ve tried to do is to recognise that people use both iOS and Mac devices. So we’ve taken certain features and made them more seamless across the devices. So with things like Handoff we just made it really simple to work on one of our products and pick it up and work on the next product.”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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Vevo has released a new app for watching music videos on the iPhone.The new Vevo app for iPhone is THE best way to enjoy music videos on your iPhone. Enjoy a personalized music video experience of the best of Vevo’s content, curated just for you.Features:• Pick your favorite artists to receive a custom-tailored music video experience in our brand new Spotlight. • You’ll get notified when artists you love debut a new music video, collaboration, or even a live performance. • You can favorite playlists, and videos too! All your favorites are instantly available in Vevo’s new Favorites view.• Make playlists of your favorite pop, rock, rap, electronic, R&B, and country music videos. • See a video you like? Create or add to a playlist for the next time you watch Vevo. 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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Jonathan Ive, Apple’s Chief Design Officer of Apple, has shared the story and vision of the Apple Pencil in an interview with Telegraph. The Apple Pencil was designed in companion with the iPad Pro, in an effort to replicate the natural feel of using a pencil/pen with paper. Ive says the decision to name the stylus Apple Pencil is an acknowledgment of how objects and instruments have evolved over hundreds of years. One of the key challenges faced was designing a writing instrument for use with iOS — an operating system that is mainly designed for fingers, not fine points. Ive hopes the team’s handwork will show when customers use the device. “We hoped if you are used to spending a lot of time using paintbrushes, pencils and pens, this will feel like a more natural extension of that experience – that it will feel familiar,” Ive says. “To achieve that degree of very simple, natural behaviour, was a significant technological challenge.”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 has made a significant change in the search algorithm for its App Store, reports TechCrunch. The site has heard from developers that a series of changes occurred starting on November 3rd, making results more intelligent and more relevant.“I think it definitely represents a significant shift from changes in the past, where I think [Apple] just changed the weighting around certain variables like keyword input, or what keywords you had in the title,” explains Dan Held, founder of mobile growth consulting firm Analytica.“It’s their attempt at understanding how different apps rank relative to each other,” he explains, noting that, of course, PageRank is far more complex. “I think this is an attempt to move in that direction…the first step would probably be to benchmark where you rank compared to your competitors,” says Held.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 has issued a formal apology after a group of black teens were refused entry into an Australian Apple Store. On Tuesday, a group of African teens tried to visit the Apple store at Highpoint shopping centre in Melbourne.A video caught an Apple Store employee telling the teens to leave the store over concerns that they might steal.”These guys are just a bit worried about your presence in our store,” said a staff member. “They’re just a bit worried you might steal something.” 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 FCC has granted Verizon a waiver that will allow it to launch Wi-Fi Calling the United States.By this Order, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureaus) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) grant Verizon a temporary, limited waiver of the Commission’s requirements to support text telephony (TTY) technology on wireless networks to the extent that they use Internet Protocol (IP) technologies. This waiver expires December 31, 2017, or upon the effective date of Commission rules providing for alternative IP-based wireless accessibility solutions, whichever is earlier. Verizon has not announced when it plans to enable able Wi-Fi Calling; however, AT&T enabled the feature days after receiving its waiver.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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Quanta Chairman Barry Lam has reportedly revealed that the company is working on the next generation Apple Watch.Lam added that the smartwatch market is expected to grow and mature, and that the next generation Apple Watch will perform better than the original.Following his statements rumors in the Chinese media have predicted that the Apple Watch 2 will hit shelves at the end of Q2 2016. Allegedly a small batch will be delivered in late Q2 with volume shipments starting in Q3 2016.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 has posted its 2015 holiday gift guide featuring products across gaming, photography, music, fitness, learning and travel.From one gift come many.The person on your list is a music lover. Gamer. Photographer. Whiz. Workout devotee. Nomad, even. No matter who you’re shopping for this holiday, you’re sure to find a great gift. Check out the gift guide at the link 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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Apple launched the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro two days ago but its Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard accessories aren’t available to ship for 4-5 weeks leaving some early customers feeling frustrated.A statement from Apple on the disappointing launch was provided to Mashable.”Customers are very excited for iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard,” an Apple spokesperson told Mashable. “We have limited supply of Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard in Apple Retail stores. Our stores will continue to receive regular shipments and we encourage customers to visit Apple.com for online availability and delivery dates.”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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