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It seems Apple included a bit of a networking surprise in iOS 7. According to a logs captured from an iOS device while connecting to Apple’s Siri servers, the latest version of the mobile operating system includes support for a new technology called multipath TCP. Multipath TCP allows devices to transmit data over multiple connection types at once, such as LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Essentially, this allows devices to maintain their connection to the Internet or another device even if one of the connections fails....

Apple just announced the iPad Air 5. With the M1 chip inside of it and an updated USB-C port, it never looked as “Pro” as now. That said, I’m still not convinced it can replace the M1 iPad Pro as the tablet professional goes – here’s why. First of all, it’s important to say that I do think the iPad Air 5 will work great for most people and that it can also impact sales of the 11-inch Pro model, but if you compare the Air version with the Pro carefully, you’ll see that there are some important differences for users that want and need it all....

Strategy Analytics is out with new data today covering the tablet industry during 2019. The report specifically focuses on the “global tablet applications processor market,” which means the breakdown is between chipmakers such as Apple, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Intel in terms of revenue. Notably, this report provides interesting data for the iPad because Apple makes the processors used in every iPad model. Apple’s A-series processors have become incredibly powerful over the years, and this data from Strategy Analytics underscores just how critical those processors have become to the iPad business....

The technology head of construction company Rogers-O’Brien says that using iPads saves the company $1.8M a year, including 55,000 hours of reductions in working time. In particular, says Todd Wynne, iPads solve a recurring problem that no-one outside the construction industry would ever guess existed … With paper-based plans, he told Business Insider, there were always multiple versions floating around – and it was frustratingly easy for construction to begin based on an outdated version....

The Cupertino tech giant Apple has released two latest-generation iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max in September 2019. Both the iPhone devices have almost the same specifications except the screen size and battery. The iPhone 11 Pro comes in some different model numbers, including the A2160, A2215, and A2217. The model number offers you the details of cellular network, cellular bands, part number, and region base as well. Check out the iPhone 11 Pro Model Number Differences: A2160, A2215, and A2217....

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple is bringing on board a new lens supplier for the main iPhone 13 camera. He says that Sunny Optical successfully passed Apple’s approvals process for iPad lenses, and that the lessons learned from this have put the company on track to be approved to make the main camera lens for the iPhone 13 lineup … Orders for the seven-element lens for the main camera are currently split between Largan, Yujingguang, and Kantatsu, which supply the lens to LG Innotek for incorporation into the camera module....

Yesterday we reported that tweaked iPhone 4 models and white iPod touch models have appeared in Apple’s internal inventory systems ahead of the October 4th Apple event. Today, though, comes the big news: the next-generation iPhone has made its way into Apple’s inventory system. This new iPhone is the N94 device that we found in the iOS SDK many months ago. This device is confirmed to pack Apple’s dual-core A5 processor, and is likely the device we described with an 8MP camera, 1GB of RAM, Nuance Dictation speech-to-text, and the groundbreaking Assistant feature....

A biweekly survey of 60 U.S. Apple Stores says that availability of the iPhone 5s has reached 90 percent of all iPhones in stock, almost triple the 31 percent figure measured just a fortnight ago, reports CNET. However, the figures come from Gene Munster, an analyst not always a reliable source when it comes to predictions, and not everyone agrees. [tweet https://twitter.com/llsethj/status/378343208377663488] Time will tell, but if you’re planning to buy one as a holiday gift, sooner rather than later remains advisable....

Supply chain sources report that yield rates for iPhone X components have improved – including the 3D camera modules that were said to be limiting production volumes, initially very severely. They go on to make a questionable claim that supply will have caught up with demand before the holidays … The Digitimes report cites component suppliers. It follows a report yesterday that the first iPhone X shipment from China has been made, though in very low volumes....

As reported by MacStories, developer James Whelton apparently was able to break through the sixth generation iPod nano’s “cache comparison” system to make unofficially supported modifications. The developer proved the concept in the video above by demonstrating the ability to remove apps off the device. Although this does not seem ground breaking, the possibility of apps, video, calendars, and games on the latest iPod nano could soon become a reality....

The fights in Iron Fist season 2 may be improved with the hiring of Black Panther’s fight choreographer. One of the biggest criticisms of Iron Fist’s first season was the lack of action overall. Making matters even worse was the fact that when fights were happening, the choreography oftentimes underwhelmed. Part of the blame was put on star Finn Jones’ shoulders for not being well-trained prior, but he’s noted the limited amount of time he often had to really nail down what was required....

According to Macotakara, new colors will be one of the more visible features of Apple’s next-generation iPhone models. According to a new report from the Japanese website, Apple’s iPhone 5 successor, already dubbed by some as the “iPhone 5S,” will come in three additional colors on top of the already existing black/slate and white/silver designs found on the iPhone 5. The site also claims that Apple’s already-rumored cheaper iPhone will come in five colors, but the report does not specify if this is five colors in addition to the black and white models or including the black and white options....

iOS 16 has been available for just about two weeks, and users are continuing to complain that the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery life. While a temporary hit to battery life is normal after a software update, something different seems to be going on this time around, with iPhone users still complaining two weeks later… iOS 16 battery life When you update your iPhone to a new version of iOS, there’s usually a temporary hit to your battery life immediately after installing that update....

Benjamin and Zac analyze the new changes in iOS 16 beta 4, and recall some recent positive SharePlay experiences. There’s even more new info on the Apple Watch Pro, and we have doubts about the state of the augmented reality businesses in big tech and new startups. Sponsored by Pillow: Pillow is an all-in-one sleep tracking solution to help you get a better night’s sleep. Download it from the App Store today....

The 10 Best iOS Accessibility Features To Make Your Phone More Useful There are so many accessibility features that it is impossible to cover them all. So I have chosen what I think are the ten best ones. This doesn’t include one of the best ones ever – Facetime. Using Facetime, deaf people can have conversations with others using sign language. I’ve seen friends do this often, and it always blows my mind....

For both Google and Apple, the operations on their virtual stores are hugely important, as they account for millions of dollars. However, there has historically been a disparity between the number of downloaded applications and the actual money generated by them, a trend that seems to have peaked in the first quarter of this year. According to App Annie‘s Index Market for Q1 of 2016, in fact, Google’s Play Store saw a number of downloads that roughly doubles that of the iOS App Store, which in turns represents the platform with the highest profitability, with over 90% more revenue generated over its counterpart…...

One of Apple’s intriguing new accessories this year for iPhone 12 is the MagSafe Leather Wallet. While we saw some strange initial delays for early preorders, arrival times have come back to the original estimates and have begun shipping to customers. As we noted last week: Fortunately, a few days later, we saw shipping estimates return to the original as early as November 2 date. And today my MagSafe Leather Wallet (in black) has shipped and is set for November 2 delivery....

The competition is heating up between smartphone providers in Europe. iPhone growth remained steady as Samsung, the current leader, saw a decline in sales. Strategy Analytics uncovered data on smartphone sales in Europe in 2021. Key Points: iPhone growth was 11% and Apple held 23% of the market share; Samsung held the highest market share at 29%, yet experienced a 1% decrease; realme joined the top five for the first time ever, taking 3% of the market share; realme grew 500% all year and 548% within Q4 Taken from 2021 data, realme, based in India, is the fastest growing smartphone brand in Europe....

As the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro make their way to customers around the world, Apple’s VP of iPhone product marketing Kaiann Drance recently joined the Rich On Tech show with Rich DeMuro for an interview. During the show, Drance talked in-depth about the iPhone 12, MagSafe accessories, and more. Regarding the iPhone 12’s support for 5G, Drance explained how Apple is working to balance battery life concerns with the faster cellular connection:...

Netflix series Iron Fist was canceled before discussions were had about potential story ideas for season 3. The show, which hailed from Marvel, focused on billionaire Danny Rand (Finn Jones), who’s presumed dead for 15 years. However, it turns out he survived the plane crash thought to have killed him, prompting his eventual return to his home in New York. Danny’s powers come from the mystical “Iron Fist,” though he’s also a martial arts expert....