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iPhone sales hit record $39.6 billion in June quarter: Apple
The iPhone 12 family continued to be in very high demand across the world including in India. "For iPhone, this quarter saw very strong double digit growth in each geographic segment, and we continue to be heartened by our customer's response to the iPhone 12 lineup," Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the earnings call late on Tuesday.
Musk criticises Apple as Tesla posts record profit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised Apple, saying the iPhone maker uses more cobalt in its batteries than Tesla. After reporting a record $1.14 billion in net income in the second quarter (Q2) 2021, Musk said that the electric car-maker does not uses cobalt in its vehicles. Apple is reportedly developing an electric self-driving car under a project code-named Titan.
WhatsApp for iOS adds multi-device compatibility for beta users
With the new feature, users can use WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop and Portal without an Internet connection on the main phone. "WhatsApp is still partially rolling out the feature for specific users, so it is possible that your WhatsApp account is not eligible yet," reports WABetaInfo. Users can verify if multi-device is enabled for your WhatsApp account opening WhatsApp Settings.
Apple testing new external display with A13 chip, Neural Engine
According to 9To5Mac, the new display is being developed under the codename J327, though the details about the technical specifications are unclear at this point in time. The report said that the new display will have an Apple-made SoC, which right now is the A13 Bionic chip -- the same used in the iPhone 11 lineup. The external display features the Neural Engine, which accelerates machine learning tasks.
Photos in iOS 15 can identify people by their upper bodies
The company lists "improved recognition for individuals" as a new feature in the iOS 15 version of the Photos app, though the web page is sparse on details. However, a new blog post on Apple's machine learning site reveals that the Photos app can identify people in a variety of scenarios, including if their faces aren't clear to the camera. The mechanism uses on-device machine learning to ensure privacy.
iPhone 13 may support 25W fast charge power adapter
The iPhone 12 supports fast charging with a 20W or higher power adapter; however, even if users use a more powerful wall adapter, the iPhone itself only supports up to 20W. According to the rumour, Apple will provide users with support for a 25W power adapter this fall and with it, it will release its 25W power adapter as an accessory for purchase, MacRumors reported.
Apple spatial audio and lossless streaming roll out on Android
However, not all Android devices support Dolby Atmos yet, the media reported. According to TechCrunch, "Android users can access these features too". In a delight for millions of music aficionados globally and in India, Apple on July 20 launched Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio on Apple Music at no additional cost. Apple Music also made its catalog of more than 75 million songs available to its subscribers in Lossless Audio in India.
Apple brings Spatial, Lossless Audio to India, on Android very soon
Apple Music is also making its catalog of more than 75 million songs available to its subscribers in Lossless Audio in India. Apple Music is also making its catalog of more than 75 million songs available to its subscribers in Lossless Audio in India. To start listening to Lossless Audio, subscribers using the latest version of Apple Music can turn it on in Settings, then Music and Audio Quality.
Apple releases iOS 14.7 with support for MagSafe battery pack
Following the release of iOS 14.6 to the public in May, iOS 14.7 is another notable update for iPhone users. One of the biggest changes here is support for the new MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12, which has already started arriving to early shoppers, reports 9To5Google. The new update also brings support for merging two separate Apple Cards and creating one joint, co-owned account.
Apple iPhone 13 likely to feature Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E is an extended version of the Wi-Fi 6 framework with the additional benefit of a 6GHz band. The company upgraded from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6 with the iPhone 11 lineup in 2019, which offers significantly improved speeds and security, GizmoChina reported. Currently, the iPhone 12 series have a LiDAR sensor but only for the high-end Pro and Pro Max models.
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