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LOOK: iPhone XS Max pushes size, price boundaries

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 08:24 AM

Here are photos from the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR and the Series 4 Apple Watch at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California on Wednesday (early Thursday in Manila). Read more »

Updated Apple system takes on smartphone addiction

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 13 07:43 AM

Apple's polished iPhone line-up comes with tools to help users dial back their smartphone obsessions, amid growing concerns over "addiction" and harmful effects on children. Read more »

XS Max: Apple debuts biggest iPhone yet

Stephen Nellis and Sonam Rai, Reuters
Posted at Sep 13 04:11 AM

CUPERTINO, California - Apple Inc introduced its largest iPhone ever and a new line of watches that can detect heart problems on Wednesday as it looks to get users to upgrade to more expensive devices in the face of stagnant global demand for smartphones. Read more »

iPhone X sequels set for debut, here's what to expect

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 10:05 AM

Apple will unveil its 2018 iPhones the Steve Jobs Theater in California at 10 a.m. Wednesday US time (1 a.m. Thursday in Manila). Read more »

New iPhones aim for momentum in sputtering smartphone market

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 09 12:29 PM

Apple is set to unveil new iPhones, aiming to gain fresh momentum in the premium segment of a global smartphone market showing signs of fatigue.  Read more »

Google Pixel 3 smartphones expected in Oct. 9 event

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 08:43 AM

The update to the Pixel line-up would also come on the heels of an Apple event next week that is likely to star new iPhone models. Read more »

Apple hints at gold iPhone X successor in launch invite

Reuters
Updated as of Aug 31 09:13 AM

Apple's event invitation made heavy use of the color gold, fueling speculation on social media that the company plans to launch a gold-colored successor to the iPhone X, which was made available only in silver and gray last year. Read more »

Apple expected to unveil new iPhones on September 12

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 01:21 AM

Apple on Thursday sent out invitations to a September 12 event at which it is expected to unveil new additions to its money-making iPhone line-up. Read more »

iPhone X sequels coming with larger screens, more colors: report

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 10:44 AM

Apple is planning a 6.5-inch iPhone X successor, as well as a cheaper and more colorful 6.1-inch model. The two could support 2 SIM cards at once, Bloomberg reported. Read more »

Nova 3, iPhone X camera shootout: Does pricier mean better?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 21 06:29 PM

Shenzhen-based Huawei, which recently surpassed Apple to become the second largest smartphone maker in the world after Samsung, is touting the 24 and 12 megapixel lenses on the Nova 3. Read more »

iPhones not listening in on consumers, Apple tells US lawmakers

David Shepardson and Stephen Nellis, Reuters
Updated as of Aug 08 12:20 PM

Apple Inc told US lawmakers on Tuesday that its iPhones do not listen to users without their consent and do not allow third-party apps to do so either, after lawmakers asked the company if its devices were invading users' privacy. Read more »

LOOK BACK: Apple's road to a $1 trillion enterprise

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 03 08:21 AM

The California-based company born of a friendship between Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs is credited with giving rise to smartphone lifestyles and "apps" for nearly everything. Read more »

Huawei tops Apple in tightening smartphone market: IDC

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 01 11:52 AM

China-based Huawei took the second-place spot from Apple in a tightening global smartphone during the second quarter of this year, according to figures released Tuesday by International Data Corporation. Read more »

Apple's pricey iPhone X, subscriptions deliver earnings beat

Stephen Nellis and Sonam Rai, Reuters
Posted at Aug 01 08:06 AM

Apple also forecast revenue above expectations for the fall, when it typically launches new iPhone models, reassuring a nervous tech sector that saw sell-offs last week. Read more »

Good vibes: 7 buwan nang nawawalang cellphone, binalik sa may-ari

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 06:20 PM

Laking gulat ni Cha Buenconsejo noong Hulyo 22 nang may nagtext sa kaniyang nahanap ang kaniyang cellphone 7 na buwan matapos ito mawala sa isang Uber. Read more »

World Emoji Day: Apple teases 70 new characters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 10:15 AM

The new emojis will be available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac, Apple said. Read more »

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 set for August 9 unveiling

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 09:55 AM

The South Korean giant is due to announce a successor to 2017's Galaxy Note 8, after the Galaxy S9 and S9+ last March. Read more »

Apple, Samsung settle lengthy iPhone patent war

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 28 07:05 AM

That award was seen as a victory for Apple, which had argued in court that design was essential to the iPhone. Read more »

P75-M worth of fake iPhones, gadgets seized in Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 05:33 PM

MANILA - The Bureau of Customs seized Monday P75 million worth of fake gadgets after raiding a warehouse in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Read more »

Apple fined millions for Australia false iPhone claims

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 19 11:01 AM

Apple was Tuesday fined Aus$9 million (US$6.7 million or P357,347,850) by an Australian court for making false claims about consumer rights when refusing to fix faulty iPhones and iPads previously repaired by a third party. Read more »