Apple has never failed to amaze its audience by introducing something different every fall, and even this time it will win hearts by introducing a whole new set of disability-themed emoji. The motive behind the introduction of such emoji according to Apple was that it helps to represent its values. The new set includes emojis of a guiding dog, wheelchairs, ear with a hearing aid, prosthetic hands and legs and some more cool ideas. You will be able to find them on the emoji keyboard once they are being launched.

The importance of its values is that it tries to celebrate diversity in almost all forms. With the introduction of new emojis, it hopes to fill the significant gap that is present in the emoji keyboard.

Other Updates Related To Emoji

It is also believed that this year the holding hand’s emoji will also get an update. Apple has made some considerable changes to this emoji by updating this emoji and has made some 75 similar combinations of the same set. It has introduced the new versions by making a combination of different skin tones and gender, the user can use any combination they feel like. This idea of personalized emojis lets the user have fun while talking.

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iPad, Mac, iPhone and Apple will have a new emoji experience with new smiley faces emoji as well. The new additions to the smiley category are believed to be a yawning face, an emoji of one-piece swimsuit etc. Good news for foodies as well since they will now have some new variations to the food items already present and they can now feel hungry quite often. The additions include waffles, butter and garlic, falafel etc. The animal planet will also have some new members added such as the flamingo, skunk, sloth, orangutan etc.

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The year 2019 brings in some crazy things with the introduction of around 59 new emoji character to the emoji keyboard. If the gender combinations are taken into consideration then the addition totals to 75 new variations. You will be surprised to know that if we count the skin tone variations as well then the keyboard will have almost 230 new emojis added to it this year.

Earlier in the year 2019 itself, the Unicode Consortium finalized the newer emoji versions. However, the supporting devices of these emojis are not yet revealed by Apple yet, and the public is eager to know that it is supported in the iOS 13 versions or will it be made available to the newer iOS versions such as 13.1 and thereafter.

A smartphone is the need of the day these days so it is difficult to see life without a smartphone completely. However, many people are looking for a small, minimalistic and no frill option of a smartphone. This niche market in the smartphone industry is dominated by Apple’s iPhone SE.  It is the best smartphone in this category in the market and the following are some of the reasons why it dominates this particular segment of the market:

Why iPhone-SE  Is The Best Minimalistic Smartphone

Hardware And Display

The iPhone SE is a sturdy and strong phone with an aluminum body and a front glass. It has a Nano SIM and a LED-backlit IPS LCD display. The smartphone has a capacitive touch screen with 16 M Colors and a 4 inches display screen. As the hardware is designed and manufactured by Apple, it is the best in the category, it has a 640×1136 pixels resolution and it is lightweight at 113 grams. Its small design and one-handed use make it the perfect minimalistic smartphone, though it does have some extra features like a headphone jack.

Software

A major selling point for an iPhone is that it is designed by Apple and has a reputation of being the best in the business. The operating system on the iPhone SE is the iOS 9.3.2 version as this smartphone was released in the market in 2016. However, the smartphones operating system is upgradable to iOS 12.1.3. It has an Apple A9 Chipset and a Dual-core processor.It has a 2 GB RAM which is rare in this category of minimalistic phones. Also, the iPhone SE gives the customers the option of different internal memory options. The options include 16 GB, 32GB, 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage. The smartphone has a 12 MP Primary Camera and a 1.2 MP Secondary Selfie Camera, Current price on Price On Flipkart.

Features

This minimalistic smartphone has sensible features designed to make this smartphone simple yet useful. It has a Dual-LED, dual-tone flash, Face detection, HDR and Panorama with video recording feature in HD for its primary camera. It has features like Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB port.It has a fingerprint sensor, Siri and is available in Space Gray, Silver, Gold and Rosewood colors. It has a good non- removable Li-Po 1624 mAh battery which has a good endurance rating. Apple iPhone SE is compatible with Apple Pay and is available at a much cheaper price in comparison with Apple’s other smartphones.

• Apple officially stopped selling in September the iPhone SE to customers after the release of iPhone XS and XR. However. Apple has once again started selling iPhone SE in the clearance section of its shops.
• The 2016 smartphone is available in different internal storage options at the Apple store. However, because this is a clearance sale the smartphone company is selling these smartphones at a discounted rate to clear their stock.
• This is as mentioned above a small iPhone and its main selling point is its minimalistic features and design. This smartphone can be operated using just one hand and it comfortably fits in most pockets. It is the best choice for customers looking for a small and minimalistic smartphone that is of good quality and is not that expensive.
• Also, as it is a minimalistic smartphone, it is the perfect option for those customers who have a large latest Apple smartphone and are looking for a small second smartphone.

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There are many different market segments in the smartphone market. There has been a customer base for the minimalistic smartphone for quite some time. The Apple iPhone SE as mentioned above is the best smartphone in this category.Apples clearance sale for this smartphone gives an opportunity for the customers to buy this phone at a discounted price.

Apple FaceTime

Apple FaceTime uses iOS operating systems for iPads and iPhones and MAC OS for MAC computers. This video calling feature on Apple platforms is available in different languages and is a popular application on Apple platforms. On FaceTime users can make audio calls, video calls and also make group FaceTime calls using this app. FaceTime calls are free as these are internet calls that are connected using the Wi-Fi network or the local data network provided by the phone companies. FaceTime is an app that is only available for Apple products and not available on Android devices. Group FaceTime is a major feature that was originally introduced by Apple on October 30th with the iOS 12.1

Major Security Flaw In Group FaceTime

• Group FaceTime as mentioned above was introduced with the iOS update in October last year. iOS version 12.1 update offered customers Group FaceTime support for video chat with up to 32 people simultaneously. This was a major update for the FaceTime app on Apple devices.
• However, Apple has now disabled the Group FaceTime feature as major security flaw was unearthed in this feature. There is a bug in Apples FaceTime feature which allows anyone to call a mobile Apple device or MAC and listen in before the other person picks up the phone.
• Anybody can add themselves to a FaceTime call before the recipient of the call picks up the phone and tricking FaceTime into believing that the call has been activated. The person making the call starts conversing and the receiver also adds themselves to the call. So a third party can then listen in on conversations made on Group FaceTime feature.
• Apple has disabled the feature fixing the problem on the client side of the software and an update is likely within a week to fix this problem. It has advised MAC users to disable their FaceTime account till this security flaw is dissolved.
• This major security risk may have been going on since October 2018 which means that users were vulnerable to this security problem for 3 months. This flaw could have resulted in millions of conversations being eves dropped upon by bad actors looking to exploit this security flaw in Group FaceTime.

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News And Consumer Alert

This news spread like wildfire all over the world as billions of people used the FaceTime app on iPhones, iPads, and Computers. The New York Governor, Andrew Como immediately sent out a consumer alert warning its citizens, to temporarily disable the app until Apple fixes the security flaw.

A statement was issued by the Governor criticizing this security flaw as an egregious breach of privacy that puts New Yorkers at risk. This flaw does not just put New Yorkers at risk but also puts Apple users all over the world at risk. Apple has promised to quickly fix this problem without delay but considering the fact that this security flaw has existed for 3 months, the damage might have already been done.

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As the world becomes more and more dependent on communication through mobile devices and the internet, security flaws like this are a chilling reminder that technology is not full proof. Most of us do not have any other option but to rely on technology and use the latest gadgets of the time. However, such incidences give a pause to us in a fast pace world and remind us of the dangers around us. Apple is a reputable brand and will fix this problem in a matter of days. However, such incidences prove that even the brilliant minds at Apple cannot foresee every risk associated with their products.

Make In India For Premium Models

Apple has planned for assembling its phones in India because of expensive tariff on the imported smartphone though, the import of various parts of a smartphone has cheap rates. On order to manufacture the phone, Foxconn will expand its manufacturing unit in Sriperumbudur. It is the same plant where the company manufactures Xiaomi mobiles. If this plan is approved, then the phone will be developed in India and customers can get these phones at a lower cost.

iPhone X Price in India

• iPhone X 256GB   Rs. 89,999
• iPhone X 64GB    Rs. 81,980

The display of the mobile is AMOLED touchscreen with 16 million colors. The size of the display is 5.8 inches whose resolution is 1125 x 2436 pixels. The display also has multitouch feature. The ppi of the mobile is 458. The mobile works on iOS 11.1, which can further be upgraded to iOS 12.1. The CPU of the mobile is hexa core 2.39 GHz Apple 11 Bionic. The internal memory of the mobile is 64GB and RAM of 2GB. Another variant of this mobile has internal memory of 256GB.There is no external memory slot in the mobile so memory card cannot be used. Thus, users will not be able to increase the memory.

Meet Iphone X- Apple (Video Source: RS Originals )

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iPhone X Camera Feature

The rear camera of the mobile is of 12MP while the selfie camera is of 7MP. The rear camera has the feature of Quad LED dual tone flash. The sound can be heard through stereo speakers. The 3.5mm jack is not present in the mobile but it has the feature of noise cancellation.

IPhone X Connectivity Feature

As far as connectivity features are concerned. the mobile has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, radio, and USB. The battery of the mobile is of 2716 mAh, which is non-removable. The various sensors present in the mobile are

• Face unlock
• Compass/ Magnetometer
• Proximity sensor
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• Gyroscope
• Barometer

How to Slo-mo On iPhone X (Video Source: Apple)

According to some reviews, the screen of the mobile is very good and improvement in camera is found in comparison to previous versions. The battery life of the phone can be charged within 2:15 hours. One more thing to be noted is that it supports wireless charging. Another important feature of the phone is Face ID can work in light and in dark and nobody can fool it by using mask or pictures. It even  recognizes a person who wears glasses. The camera of the iphone is better than the previous versions as it can take good pictures even in low light. One thing that is not good in the camera is flash.

The sales of iPhone unit %age were not changed year over year (YOY). The financial chief officer told the sales unit is less relevant today than the sales was in last years. He also added that unit sales increases are still a clear and true part of our Apple’s goals.

While unit sales can’t rightly depict the performance of the business, this is a figure which journalists and analysts have just used to calculate the average price of product selling.

During the earnings of the company, Apple said that it would be changed for its reporting structure. The unit of Apple iPhone may not be growing, but it’s a strategy to boost their prices is working. iPhone average selling price has been above $700 since the giant launched iPhone X.

The chief financial officer says that tablet, laptop, and smartphone competitors do not offer figures of unit sales in their earnings records as well.

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It means that the sales of iPhone have peaked and they might be flat to negative YOY. The company will only increase the costs in order to grow revenue.

The even good price of iPhone XS Max, the first iteration of such types of device, and that has proven popular with all Apple fans and also likely to helped and boost its average selling price to all the time high. So that they now may relax because it is good news for all iPhone users who want to buy its accessories from its store on via online store.

The one of the trillion dollar company introduced with its first smartphone for its initial price of $1,000
in 2017 with iPhone tenth anniversary, and the company continued its trend of very expensive phone in
this year like iPhone XR at $749, iPhone XS at $999, and iPhone XR Max at $1099. IPhone SE may be
cheaper than $399 after the announcement from the company.

Above Video Source:  Wall Street Journal

The Apple’s services division, which does include AppleCare, Apple Music and iCloud reached historic
revenue of $10 billion. The Ipads from Apple sales probably went down compared the last quarter
before in this week’s speech opening. Apart from this, the sales of MAC recorded with a unit of increase
with 42 percent after its new MacBook was announced in July.

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Now with Apple’s latest hardware has been announced in this week that it the high expensive price in
the market yet. The new sensible keyboards begin at $179. The traffics by the Trump administration will
make Apple merchandise together with Airports, Chargers, Apple watchers, iPods are more costly. The
company of Apple is now naturally forecasting a solid quarter holiday ahead, with the revenue of first
quarter it can be expected to be between $89 billion to $ 93 thousand million, as compared to $88.3
billion at this time from last year.

What To Expect?

Mac Mini In A New Avatar

• There could be a possibility that Mac Mini, which has not been updated from 2014-2015. There is a possibility this year that Apple may design it and enhance this mini PC this year.

iPad Pro

• The Pro version of iPad pro is also expected to be enhanced as it is now nearly a year that the version has been refreshed and have been enhanced to be counted in the currently active gadgets.
• We can expect that the size of the device will be increased one inch and will become 11 inches this time.

Mac Book Air

• There is a huge chance that Mac is going to appear this year. But before that, Mac book Air is going to get an updated as it has been in demand from the users.
• Also, the 13inch model with retina display will be most probably launched in this event.

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iMac

• This event will probably give some upliftment to its range of iMacs. Mac book Pro is likely to get the updates first.
• One can for sure expect six cores rather than the old fur for Mac Book Pro. The
  significance of this year is that with this event it will now be 20 years that iMac was introduced. This means a lot of updates is expected in this event this tear.

Want to watch live event check this :  https://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2018/

As per the announcement of Apple on developer portal, Apple has to be ready now to take the feature one step forward by IOS developers create app bundles for MAC apps, free or paid apps. This gives you offer to access all apps in the bundle along with the subscription. All the Apple users do not need to pay an additional fee to access apps once they subscribe on this.

With the App bundles, people can save their money. The app bundles consist of various app which can be free or can be bought at a discounted price.

The good ability for their developers to offer an App Bundle, which can be available on discounted rate thant customers of Apple wouldn’t get when buying apps individually, it’s such a nice option compare then general.

The policy is to sell their apps in bulk at a discounted price.

For example, App bundles is offering multiple installments of a series to customers with reduction of the price many game lovers and app loves can able to take this advantage because by app bundles they don’t need to pay again and again for install apps in their device.

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All the changes now in effect, so if you consider the App Store frequently and pretty you will probably start by seeing the changes being implemented from their developers in short order and time. This app is an easiest method for users to purchase up to 10 of apps in a single purchase.

According to the documents, Apple has introduced proprietary diagnostic tools which will prevent independent and third party repair on MacBook pros and iMac Pros. The third party will not be able to provide repair services related to the touch id board, logic board, keyboard, trackpad, display assembly etc. Any independent repair will result in an inoperative system.

The new system of 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro are coming with “T2” security chip which will enable the lock to kick in for any type of repair. If there is an issue with the system, it can get repaired only by an authorized Apple service provider.

There are apple service toolkit and Apple service toolkit 2 which has been provided to the employees to the authorized repairing center of Apple. The motherboard has revealed that Apple has a separate internal training presentation for authorized users for using these kits.

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Apple uses software, AST 2 system for its functioning. It functions only if it is connected with the cloud-based server, Global Service Exchange for servicing and repairs. This server requires the login from Apple to access the repairing services. This means it will not enable third-party repairing. There is a modified repair procedure which needs AST 2 system configuration software run on the computers.

“Since 2009, Apple has been using proprietary pentalobe screws in their system to prevent repairs but some third party users are having pentalobe drivers which allow the self-service.”

Apple is continuously working on its system and has launched proprietary software locks.  In recent years Apple is fighting against to prevent right to repair law. This measure is taken by Apple to ensure the security.

Now if we compare with other company market capitalization it equals to 2 Facebook market capitalization, 7 Netflix market capitalization, and 42 twitter Market capitalization.

Ups And Down For Apple:

• Apple goes public on 12th Dec 1980 (Share Value  at that time $0.51 per shares)
• Apple Lisa released in January 1983.
• Chairman Stev jobs quit Apple after boardroom power struggle (Share Value  at that time $0.27 per shares)
• In 2000 Jobs rejoins Apple as CEO (Launch IMag G3) (Share Value  at that time $0.49 per shares)
• In 2001 Apple launch iPod (Share Value  at that time $1.30 per shares)
• In June 2007 iPhone release (Share Value  at that time $17.43 per shares)
• Jobs Resign as a CEO due to bad health and Tim Cook Join as CEO August 2011 (Share Value  at that time $53.74 per shares)
• In Sep 2012 (Share value touched $100) and apple made record sale of iPhone 5, 5 million unit sale in 3 days
• In Feb 2015 share price ($122) and became the first company to be valued at more than $700bn
• Today on Aug 1 it made history to became the first company whose value of $1 trillion dollar mark

Total Number of iPhones By Apple :

• There are total 14 iPhones Apple has launched
• iPhone
• Phone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 4i
• Phone 4S
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5S
• iPhone 6 (Plus)
• iPhone 6S (Plus)
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 7 (Plus)
• iPhone 8 (Plus)
• iPhone X

Total Number of IPad By Apple :

• There are total 16 IPad Apple has launched
• iPad
• iPad 2
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPad mini
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad Air
• iPad mini 2 (Retina display)
• iPad Air 2
• iPad mini 3
• iPad mini 4
• iPad Pro (1st, 12.9”)
• iPad Pro (1st, 9.7”)
• iPad (2017)
• iPad Pro (2nd, 12.9”)
• iPad Pro (2nd, 10.5”)
• iPad (2018)

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