Apple is working with China-based server vendor Inspur as part of its ongoing plan to bring its iCloud data services in-house, according to a new report. At the moment, Apple mainly uses Amazon Web Services for its cloud server needs. Last month, it was reported that Apple is migrating some of its iCloud business from Amazon Web Services to […]
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Just like its iPhone-building rival Foxconn, Apple manufacturer Pegatron is reportedly planning to build factories in India, taking advantage of the cheap labor opportunities in the country compared to China. Will tomorrow’s iPhones be “designed in California, built in India?” Signs are increasingly pointing to yes. Pegatron Technology CEO Jason Cheng made the announcement during […]
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Apple’s looking to decrease its reliance on data infrastructure that it currently outsources to Amazon Web Services (QWS) and Microsoft Azure. Dubbed “Project McQueen,” the new project is meant to speed up Apple’s cloud services, like moving photos and videos onto your iOS devices. Apple has purchased land in China and Hong Kong to put […]
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Apple has been busy scooping up real estate in North San Jose throughout 2015 and now we finally know what they might be doing with all that acreage. A new Apple campus is reportedly in development, and according to a report from the Silicon Valley Business Journal, it could be a lot bigger than the […]
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There’s never been a more confusing time to buy an iPhone. If you’re looking for the best deal on a new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus, you have tons of options. From Apple to AT&T, Verizon to T-Mobile, carriers and retailers have expanded their options for buying a new iPhone. That, plus an upheaval in […]
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If you can’t beat ’em, underprice ’em. That’s been Amazon’s motto with pretty much all its hardware, especially its Android-based Fire tablets and phones. But what do you do when even pricing your entry-level Android tablet at under $ 100 each doesn’t move units? Drop the price to less than $ 50, apparently. According to a new […]
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Memphis will be one of the first cities in the U.S. to get a ‘next generation’ Apple Store, as part of Apple’s big retail revamp that’s expected to start later this year. Apple has applied for a $ 1.5 million building permit for a new storefront and interior renovation at 2031 West St, according to a […]
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Apple could release the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and 6c at the same time, claims notorious leaker Evan Blass, better known as @evleaks on Twitter. This is the latest in a series of reports suggesting that Cupertino is looking to offer a new 4-inch iPhone “c” model — having abandoned the name and form factor when it made the jump to […]
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Some comments from mobile-gaming platform DeNA chief Shintaro Asako suggest that Nintendo is taking a catch-all route when it starts bringing its beloved characters and properties to iOS and Android later this year. Nintendo’s first five mobile offerings will all…Read more ›
Jay Z’s music service, Tidal, is still trying to keep up with Apple Music, but instead of offering a new differentiating feature, the music streamer is playing catch up by coming out with Family plans of its own. Tidal subscribers…Read more ›
