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Apple to call its next smartphone the iPhone 8, report claims

With the iPhone 7 now available in stores, it was only a matter of time before we began looking ahead towards Apple’s 2017 iPhone model. While Apple traditionally follows a tick-tock strategy for iPhone updates wherein they release a standalone numerical model and then follow it up with an ‘s’ model, there are rumblings that Apple’s iPhone next year will be called the iPhone 8.Rumors of Apple’s plan to call its 2017 iPhone the iPhone 8 as opposed to the iPhone 7s first emerged earlier this year. Now, a few months later, we now have even more evidence that Apple’s next-gen iPhone will be the iPhone 8.According to a report from Business Insider, an Apple employee at Apple’s offices in Herzilya, Israel relayed that they are already referring to the upcoming iPhone internally as the iPhone 8.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Apple Car rumors resurface amid new buyout rumors

One of the more fascinating rumors surrounding Apple these days rests on whether or not the company will ever roll out an Apple branded electric car. Undoubtedly, Apple has been spending lots of R&D resources on its electric car initiative, but whether or not that research will actually result in a car remains to be seen.That said, there were some interesting rumors in the news this week. First and foremost, a report surfaced indicating that Apple was potentially interested in acquiring McLaren, a company that most people know as a purveyor of expensive sports cars and incredibly fast Formula 1 race cars. That rumor naturally got the Apple blogosphere going but it wasn’t long before a McLaren spokesperson came forward and denied the report.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Buying an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus may be impossible today

The iPhone 7 is already off to a booming start. Shortly after pre-orders began, Apple's carrier partners were blown away by unprecedented demand. Most notably, T-Mobile said that pre-orders were up 400% relative to the iPhone 6. Just yesterday, T-Mobile CEO John Legere added that the iPhone 7 is now the most pre-ordered device in T-Mobile history. On top of that, Sprint relayed that iPhone 7 pre-orders this year are up an astonishing 375% compared to last year. Suffice it to say, the iPhone 7 may very well set a new weekend sales record, though as we covered earlier, Apple won't be releasing specific sales figures this year.Speaking to the popularity of the iPhone 7, most prospective buyers hoping to walk into an Apple retail store and pick up the iPhone 7 model of their choice may be in for a rude awakening. According to a statement from Apple, all in-store stock of the iPhone 7 Plus and the Jet Black iPhone 7 are already sold out.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 Review Roundup

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to dive in and get Apple’s new iPhone 7, a number of iPhone 7 reviews went live early this morning and should help you make a decision in either direction.By and large, the vast majority of iPhone 7 reviews we’ve come across thus far have been overwhelmingly positive. From endless praise about the camera and overall system-wide performance, it appears that Apple has another blockbuster product on its hands. Notably, most reviewers found the device’s missing 3.5mm headphone jack to be a minor inconvenience at worst and completely a non-issue at best.So to help get you rolling, we’ve compiled a list of some of the more informative iPhone 7 reviews for your reading pleasure. One item to keep an eye on as you read the following reviews and excerpts is how reviewers took to Apple’s new static home button. While some reviewers praised the design, others were less than impressed.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Apple won’t reveal first-weekend iPhone 7 sales

Historically, the Monday after each new iPhone launch begins with a press release from Apple where the company boasts about how many new devices it sold over the weekend. And more often than not, each new iPhone release enjoys a more successful launch than the previous launch.But with the iPhone 7, Apple has decided to switch things up. For the first time in history, Apple not be releasing weekend launch sales figures for its new iPhone. In a statement provided to CNBC, Apple explained the rationale behind its somewhat surprising decision. Specifically, Apple believes that its weekend launch sales press release has become outdated, primarily because supply is always an ongoing issue. In other words, even if the iPhone 7 sells out, and Apple believes that it will, sales figures don’t provide a truly accurate or representative gauge as to the true demand for the device.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iOS 10: Everything you need to know about the iPhone and iPad update

iOS 10 deserves attentionImage by AppleThe iPhone 7 may have been the star of Apple’s media event earlier today, but the impending release of iOS 10 is worthy of attention in its own right. Packed with a number of compelling new features, iOS 10 should help iPhone owners with even older devices feel like they have a brand new smartphone. Apple last covered iOS 10 indepth at WWDC, so we thought we’d highlight some of the upcoming OS’ most exciting new features to help you refresh your memory. And for those curious, iOS 10 can run on devices as old as the iPhone 5 and the iPad Mini 2.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Last-minute iPhone 7 rumors detail new color options, improved water resistance and more

We’re just a few short hours away from Tim Cook and company taking the stage at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco and taking the wraps off of the highly anticipated iPhone 7. Predictably, the rumor mill has been operating at full throttle over the last few days, and we thought we’d color in some last-minute rumors about the iPhone 7 that you might have missed.+ Also on Network World: How to watch iPhone 7 reveal on Apple, Windows or Android +Over the weekend, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published an expansive research report detailing a number of previously unknown tidbits about the iPhone 7’s features and specs. While iPhone rumors can sometimes be a dime a dozen, Kuo’s track record has always been rather impressive. So, let’s drive right in.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 launch may be accompanied by release of AirPods

With just one day before Apple’s iPhone 7 event takes place, the rumors surrounding Apple’s next-gen device are still rolling in. Now of course, it goes without saying that one of the more intriguing aspects of the iPhone 7 is that it will ship without a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. In its place, Apple will likely ship a pair of Lightning headphones along with a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone adapter.Having said that, there’s more to the iPhone 7 audio story than meets the eye. According to reports, Apple will take advantage of the iPhone 7's jack-less design in order to push sales of what will be completely new Bluetooth-based headphone product that will likely be dubbed “Airpods.”To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 Plus may come with a 256GB storage option

One of the more interesting iPhone 7 rumors suggests that Apple’s next-gen iPhone will come with a 256GB storage options. While 256GB of storage may seem excessive, it perhaps stands to reason that the iPhone 7 Plus -- on account of its dual camera system which will take presumably large high-res photos -- will need more storage than many are anticipating.That said, an interesting iPhone 7 leak hit the Apple blogosphere earlier today when a spec sheet purporting to be for the iPhone 7 was posted on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. As evidenced via the photo below, a 256GB iPhone 7 Plus model may be announced next week at Apple’s special media event.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 unveiling now set for September 7

In case you missed it, Apple yesterday sent out invitations for a special media event slated to take place on Wednesday, September 7 at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Per usual, the event will kick off at 10 AM Pacific time and will be live-streamed via Apple’s website.Apple’s upcoming media event will, naturally, primarily center on the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 likely won’t deliver any breakthrough technological features but users can expect to see substantial camera improvements and enhanced internals. Of particular interest will be how Apple addresses the rumored removal of the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. While some have speculated that the removal was simply done to make the iPhone 7 thinner, others believe that Apple may introduce a superior Bluetooth alternative in its place. Another item to keep an eye on will be if battery life has been improved or if it will remain largely in line with what we've seen from past iPhone models.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7’s headphone jack removal draws critique from Woz

The big rumor surrounding Apple’s iPhone 7 is that it will completely abandon the 3.5mm headphone jack, a familiar port that has been around in one form or another for decades on end. Needless to say, Apple’s decision won’t be met without controversy. While alternatives like lightning-based audio and Bluetooth do exist, getting rid of a port that’s ubiquitous and as exceedingly reliable as the headphone jack is undoubtedly a risky move.Recently, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak chimed in on the iPhone 7 and articulated that Apple may be going down the wrong path. During an interview with the Australian Financial Review, Woz said that Bluetooth technology isn't yet suitable as a replacement to a wired headphone solution.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 8 may feature a curved OLED display

Based on no shortage of product leaks and rumblings from the rumor mill, the iPhone 7 design will in large part be similar to what we've already seen on Apple's iPhone 6 and 6s models. In fact, there will likely be only two minor design changes on Apple's next-gen iPhone: the removal of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack and the migration of the iPhone's antenna lines from the back to the side of the device.In turn, it's only natural that some industry analysts have expressed concern that the current iPhone design is getting a little bit long in the tooth. Compounding matters is the fact that surveys have suggested that current iPhone owners would be more inclined to upgrade with a completely new design as opposed to the standard introduction of improved internals.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Apple to introduce three new iPad models next year

Apple’s iPad lineup may have lost sales momentum in recent years, but the relatively recent rollout of “Pro” models have helped inject a bit of much-needed life into the device. Now comes word via analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors) that Apple has some interesting changes in store for its tablet lineup.According to Kuo, Apple has plans to unveil a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro model sometime next year. Kuo adds that the new pro model will be a complement to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro model and will sit in between a more affordable 9.7-inch iPad model. That being the case, it remains to be seen how Apple plans to position the 10.5-inch iPad Pro model and how it will stand apart from the slightly smaller and more affordable 9.7-inch model.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 release date may be a bit later than we thought

Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 7 may be coming to stores a little bit later than initially anticipated. If you recall, reputed leaker Evan Blass published a tweet last month indicating Apple's next-gen iPhone was slated to hit store shelves on Friday, Sept. 16. This rumor was seemingly bolstered when Bloomberg indicated that Apple was planning a special media event for Wednesday, Sept. 7. But now comes word via 9to5Mac that Apple's iPhone 7 might arrive a bit later in the month. According to a leaked memo purporting to come from an official AT&T retail document, AT&T has two days pinned down for special merchandising resets: Sept. 9 and Sept. 23. While certainly not conclusive and admittedly speculative, this tends to suggest that pre-orders for the iPhone 7 may in fact begin on Sept. 9, with shipments finally arriving two weeks later on Sept. 23.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 rumored to feature fast-charging capability

Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7, a new rumor claims that Apple’s next-gen iPhone will incorporate new fast-charging technology that will enable the device to get up to a full charge much more quickly than is currently possible.Sourced from Twitter user The Malignant, the iPhone 7 will reportedly support and, in turn,  will presumably come with a charger that will support five volt/two amp charging, a considerable step up from the 1 amp charge that currently comes with the iPhone. #Apple according to the source (导航i世界) seems #iphone7 will support #fastcharge at least 5V2A pic.twitter.com/Lu0AqnVHudTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

25 surprising facts about Facebook

25 things you probably don’t know about FacebookImage by ThinkstockFacebook may have started out as a small website available only to Harvard students, but the site has enjoyed what is arguably an unparalleled level of growth over the past 12 years. Whereas some social networks of years past have tended to cater to one particular demographic, Facebook is unique insofar that it is used and enjoyed by both teens and adults alike, not to mention the many businesses and organizations use it to engage with customers and patrons. Indeed, for many people across the globe, Facebook is the one site that they tend to spend the most time on a day-to-day basis.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 to be unveiled on September 7 ahead of September 16 release date

With September steadily approaching, we're inching ever closer to the grand unveiling of Apple's iPhone 7. While the iPhone 7 likely won't introduce a radical new redesign or futuristic features, the device will undoubtedly carry a number of internal enhancements along with much improved cameras on both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models.Last week, we detailed how Apple's iPhone will likely hit store shelves on Friday, September 16. And now comes word via Bloomberg that the device will officially be unveiled on Wednesday, September 7.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 to be unveiled Sept. 7 ahead of Sept. 16 release date

With September steadily approaching, we're inching ever closer to the grand unveiling of Apple's iPhone 7. While the iPhone 7 likely won't introduce a radical new redesign or futuristic features, the device will undoubtedly carry a number of internal enhancements, along with much-improved cameras on both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models.Last week, we detailed how Apple's iPhone will likely hit store shelves on Friday, Sept. 16. And now comes word via Bloomberg that the device will officially be unveiled on Wednesday, Sept. 7.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

iPhone 7 release date and pre-order date leaked

With year over year iPhone sales on the decline, there is a quite a deal of pressure on Apple's iPhone 7 to help turn things around. Over the past few weeks and months, we've seen no shortage of rumors centering on what type of new features and design choices users can expect to see out of Apple's next-gen smartphone. And now, with the iPhone unveiling just a little bit more than a month away, we finally have a grasp on when the iPhone 7 is slated to hit store shelves.According to Evan Blass -- a leaker with a stellar track record in the mobile space -- Apple's iPhone 7 will land in stores on Friday, September 16. Word of the release date originally appeared via Blass' Twitter account last week.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

25 surprising facts about Google

25 things you probably don’t know about GoogleGoogle (now officially a subsidiary of Alphabet) has a relatively storied history for being such a young company. Founded in the late 1990s by Stanford grad students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google’s search engine quickly supplanted more established players in the search space before ultimately becoming synonymous with search altogether. Today, Google is much than a search engine, as the company leveraged its success to branch off into many other tech areas, including mobile operating systems, robotics, and self-driving cars.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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