Apple Unveils Smaller iPhone SE

Apple has announced the iPhone SE, a smaller less expensive alternative to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The SE's defining feature is the 4-inch display, this design is very similar to that of the iPhone 5/5S. 

The iPhone SE however runs on the Apple A9 chip with M9 co-processor which is the same as the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The M9 co processor enables low energy sensor tracking and always on "Hey, Siri" functionality. 

The iPhone SE has a 12-megapixel camera with focus pixels, true tone flash, and support for Live Photos. The forward facing camera has a Retina Flash for low light selfies by flashing the display. The iPhone SE includes a wide range of LTE bands for better international roaming and VoLTE and 802.11ac WiFi for quick local networking. 

The iPhone SE includes Touch ID, an NFC radio with Secure Element, and Apple Pay. The iPhone SE will cost $399 (16 GB) and $499 (64 GB). Apple will begin accepting preorders for the iPhone SE March 24 the device will reach stores March 31.


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Google Releases Android Wear For iOS

Android Wear for iOS has started rolling out today. Just pair your iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus (running iOS 8.2+) with an Android Wear watch to bring simple and helpful information right to your wrist.

Get your info at a glance: Check important info like phone calls, messages, and notifications from your favorite apps. Android Wear features always-on displays, so you’ll never have to move your wrist to wake up your watch.

Track your fitness: Set fitness goals, and get daily and weekly views of your progress. Your watch automatically tracks walking and running, and even measures your heart rate.

Save time with smart help: Receive timely tips like when to leave for appointments, current traffic info, and flight status. 

Just say “Ok Google” to ask questions: like “Is it going to rain in London tomorrow?” or create to-dos with “Remind me to pack an umbrella.”


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Apple Announces Its September 10 iPhone Event

Apple has just sent out invites for their September 10th event, scheduled for 10 AM PST, via The Loop. Apple is hosting the event on campus in Cupertino.

The invite reaffirms expectations that Apple will launch two new models of iPhone for the first time, dubbed the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C. As indicated by the numerous case leaks over the last few months, the iPhone 5C is expected to be available in a variety of colors. The invite seems to back this up, showing many different colored dots and uses the strapline “This should brighten everyone’s day”, which is another inference to different colors.

Apple will announce the official launch dates for these new devices at the event. Apple’s behaviour in the previous years would suggest that the new iPhones will be available to buy on the 20th September, two weeks after their announcement. On Friday, we reported that Verizon is blocking employee vacations between the 18th and the 22nd of September, a very good indicator that new iPhones will be released in this timeframe.

Apple Reportedly Unveiling The Next iPhone On Sept. 10th

Apple will debut its latest iPhone lineup during a special event on September 10th, just a month from today. The report doesn’t specify as to which models will be announced at the event, but if rumors are to be believed, we may see the highly anticipated iPhone 5S as well as a new, low-cost iPhone 5C.

There’s been much speculation as to when exactly Apple will unveil its latest lineup as the company has been unusually quiet about new products over the last year. Many are also wondering whether or not Apple will break its traditional iPhone lineup (introducing a new iPhone and shuffling older models down to lower price points) or if it will in fact produce a cheaper, plastic iPhone to cater to demands for Apple to enter new, lower-cost markets.

We’re excited to see what the company has in store for this event as well as what they've been planning for new product categories. While the report doesn't postulate the appearance of an entirely new product category, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has expressed a deep interest in both wearable technologies, given credibility to the rumored iWatch, as well as the television.