Apple reveal iOS gaming boosting tech called Metal during the WWDC today. The new technology developed for iPad and iPhone is aimed at increasing the efficiency of processing power. Following the official announcement of iOS 8, the company talked about some of the benefits provided by Metal. The technology was designed for Apple’s A7 chips and is said to reduce OpenGL overhead. This ...
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It’s official: Apple acquired Beats Electronics for no less than $3 billion.
Many speculations have been circulating around about the relationship between Apple and Beats and many rumors were misheard. Now, the official thing is here. Apple is one of the companies that rely on the Beat Electronics’ ideas and projects and right now they are also showing it in a way that costs $3 billion. Apple officialised the fact that the company ...
Read More »Apple is preparing a smart home software platform
According to a report, Apple is planing to make an entrance in the connected smart house area. The company plans to make a platform that would allow their iOS devices to control their smart home devices. For instance, using an iPhone to control the lights or the security system are only some of the thing you can do with a connected ...
Read More »Smartisan T1 to be Apple’s next rival?
Luo Yonghao, Smartisan Technology’s chief executive, unveiled his latest smartphone earlier this week. Dubbed Smartisan T1, the smartphone runs on Android, the Google mobile operating system. Smartisan T1 has a familiar slate appearance, being 141 mm tall, 68 mm wide and 8.23 mm thick . The phone’s design was made by Ammunition Group, which includes the former Apple designer Robert ...
Read More »Apple Beats “is happening”
According to TechCrunch, a reliable source has confirmed that the Apple Beats (Beats by Apple?) deal “is happening”. Although no official announcement has been made yet, the source claims that Apple’s acquisition of Beats is almost certain at this point. The article also says that the company is more interested in the talent than the technology. “They want Jimmy and they want Dre,” the ...
Read More »Google is now officially more valuable than Apple
A recent report by global market research agency Millward Brown claims that Google overtook Apple and is now the most valuable brand in the world. A quick look at the list reveals that the internet giant’s value has increased by 40% since last year and is now worth $158,843 billion. On the other hand, Apple has seen a 20% decline since ...
Read More »Lenovo Thinkpad 8 VS Apple iPad Mini Retina
Lenovo Thinkpad 8 was released earlier this year at the CES, and since then it became quite popular. But not as popular as Apple’s iPad Mini Retina, a great tablet considered the best device money can buy. So let’s take a closer look at the two tablets and see what makes Lenovo’s Thinkpad 8 a worthy competitor to the iPad ...
Read More »Cydia tweak pushes Apple towards split screen updates
Apple, by comparison to Samsung and Microsoft, has been late for some important updates in order to satisfy daily consumers. One of them is the split screen multitasking, which has been present in Samsung tablets and Microsoft Surface. But good news are expected this year and Apple has decided to be up to date and innovative. Once iOS 8 will ...
Read More »iPad mini Retina vs LG G Pad 8.3 – Apple vs Android tablet battle
Today we’re taking a look at the iPad mini Retina, also known as iPad mini 2 or iPad mini with Retina display. The multiple named device is known for being one of the best small tablets currently available. Its challenger for this particular battle will be the LG G Pad 8.3, also a popular tablet in its own right. Both ...
Read More »Apple to purchase Beats Electronics
Apple is close to obtaining Beats Electronics and save HTC from financial collapse. It seems like HTC had a controlling position in Beats Electronics but decided to sell its stake after watching its market share and prices fall. If HTC is actually in desperate need for the $3.2 billion Apple is willing to give, this transaction would be a breath ...
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