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Apple Suppliers ‘Cautious’ About Orders For iPhone XR, Flagship Models

10/17/2018, 9:04:06 AM
Apple’s Taiwan-based suppliers remain cautious about orders for the new iPhones because of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. ✔ Industry sources disclosed to Digitimes Tuesday that Apple’s iPhone suppliers in Taiwan have opted to remain cautious about unit orders from the Cupertino giant even though the iPhone XR is scheduled to launch in the second half of this month ✔ According to industry sources, the suppliers of Apple’s new iPhones are expected to post weak sales for the fourth quarter ✔ Suppliers are careful about additional orders for the new iPhones


iPhone users conned by 'sneaky subscriptions' – watch out for THESE tricks

10/17/2018, 10:05:51 AM
IPHONE users are potentially being swindled out of millions of pounds by apps that misleadingly sign them up for subscriptions. And while Apple has already removed many of them from the App Store, … ✔ However, it isn't the only example of an app that tries to furtively push subscriptions on people ✔ For example, we tried and failed to find Weather Alarms and Translate Assistant, two apps flagged up by TechCrunch ✔ We've asked Apple for comment and will update this story with any response ✔ Have you signed up for any subscriptions you didn't mean to


Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XS vs. Galaxy S9

10/17/2018, 11:37:08 AM
The smaller of Google's new Pixel 3 phones throws down against the competition. ✔ 3:28 More importantly, the third-generation Pixel also has the weight of Android Pie software and the deep well of Google's services ✔ Galaxy S9 Google Pixel 3 Apple iPhone XS Samsung Galaxy S9 Display size, resolution 5.5-inch flexible OLED; 2,280x1,080 pixels 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED; 2,436x1,125 pixels 5.8-inch AMOLED; 2,960x1,440 pixels Pixel density 443ppi 458 ppi 570 ppi Dimensions (Inches) 5.7x2.7x0.3 in 5.7x2.8x0.3 in 5.81x2.70x0.33 in Dimensions (Millimeters) 145.6x68.2x7.9 mm 143.6x70.9x7.7 mm 147.7x68.7x8.5 mm Weight (Ounces, Grams) 5.2oz; 148g 6.2 oz; 177g 5.75 oz; 163g Mobile software Android 9 Pie iOS 12 Android 8.0 Oreo Camera 12.2-megapixel 12-megapixel (standard), 12-megapixel (telephoto) 12-megapixel Front-facing camera Dual 8-megapixel 7-megapixel 8-megapixel Video capture 4K 4K 4K Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (2.5GHz octa-core) Apple A12 Bionic Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor (2.8GHz + 1.7GHz), or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810 (2.7 GHz + 1.7 GHz) Storage 64GB, 128GB 64GB, 256GB, 512GB 64GB, 128GB, 256GB RAM 4GB TBD 4GB Expandable storage None None 400GB Battery 2,915 mAh TBD 3,000mAh Fingerprint sensor Back cover None (Face ID) Back cover Connector USB-C Lightning USB-C Headphone jack No No Yes Special features IP68, wireless charging support, Pixel Buds USB-C headphones in the box Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless charging; Face ID; Animoji Water resistant (IP68); dual-aperture camera; super slo-mo video; wireless charging; iris scanning Price off-contract (USD) $799 (64GB); $899 (128GB) $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB) Varies: $720-$800 (64GB) Price (GBP) £739 (64GB); £839 (128GB) £999 (64GB), £1,149 (256GB), £1,349 (512GB) £739 Price (AUD) TBA AU$1,629 (64GB), AU$1,879 (256GB), AU$2,199 (512GB) AU$1,199 (64GB), AU$1,349 (256GB) Read now : Hands-on with the Pixel 3 and 3 XL Read next:  Everything new that Google announced


Apple’s Mickey Mouse Edition Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones Price, Features

10/17/2018, 12:41:55 AM
In celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary, Apple has launched special edition Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones adorned with images of the well-loved cartoon character. ✔ The product page for the Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones - Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Edition went live on Apple’s website Tuesday ✔ The headphones also feature Fast Fuel technology that enables three hours of play with just five minutes of charging ✔ Apple has launched Mickey Mouse-themed headphones to celebrate the cartoon character’s 90th anniversary


Apple ‘deeply apologetic’ over China data breach

10/17/2018, 2:51:44 AM
Apple Inc. apologized over the hacking of some Chinese accounts in phishing scams, almost a week after it emerged that stolen Apple IDs had been used to swipe customer funds. ✔ The Cupertino, Calif.-based company didn’t specify how many users were hit or how much money was stolen, nor did it offer details about how the hackers acquired the users’ Apple IDs and passwords ✔ Also popular on WSJ.com: Want news about Asia delivered to your inbox ✔ Subscribe to MarketWatch's free Asia Daily newsletter ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


Indian state won't ease crackdown on crime despite Apple manager's...

10/17/2018, 3:27:47 AM
Private security guard Ajit Singh Rana says he supports a police crackdown on ga... ✔ It is difficult to estimate the impact of the hardline strategy on next year’s national election, due to be held by May, given law and order will be only one of the issues amid concerns about weak farm incomes and job creation ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


Apple takes action to protect Chinese users

10/17/2018, 2:58:33 AM
Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it has taken measure to safeguard the interests of Chinese users whose accounts are likely to be accessed through phishing scams where two-factor authentication was not enabled on their devices. ✔ Customers walk past an Apple logo inside of an Apple store at Grand Central Station in New York, US, Aug 1, 2018 ✔ We have already seen a dramatic reduction in those issues because of our continued efforts ✔ We are proactively identifying suspicious activities and reaching out to affected customers


Thinking about a smartwatch? It may be time to take the plunge - Los Angeles Times

10/17/2018, 10:53:46 AM
The Apple Watch remains the one to beat, but a slew of non-Apple smartwatches have arrived that deliver plenty of digital bang for less buck. ✔ Fossil's Q Explorist, left, is the more macho cousin to the Q Venture ✔ But if you’re looking for a wearable that makes a strong statement, lasts for a few weeks on a single charge and accomplishes a handful of basic, Fitbit-type functions, this one rocks


Tesco, Asda and Morrisons may use face-scan tills that guess your age

10/17/2018, 9:41:12 AM
BRITISH supermarket tills will soon scan your face to verify your age, according to a new report. Tesco, Morrisons and Asda have all been named as candidates for the sci-fi checkout tech. Till-make… ✔ Customers will spend less time at the self-checkout, and employees can assist with other tasks, improving the overall shopping experience ✔ A study found that nearly 50% of shoppers felt confused using automated systems, and that 64% thought human staff were more efficient ✔ Do you think this is a good idea, doomed to fail, or simply creepy


Search engine Baidu becomes first China firm to join U.S. AI ethics...

10/17/2018, 5:51:19 AM
Chinese search engine Baidu Inc has become the first Chinese company to join an ... ✔ Last year China laid out a roadmap to become a world leader in AI by 2025, with plans to invest roughly $400 billion in the industry in the coming years ✔ The ambitions have rankled the U.S. government, which has discussed plans to bolster security reviews of cutting-edge technology, including AI, over fears that China could access technology of strategic military importance ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


Netflix downgraded at KeyBanc due to pace of spend and length of time for a return

10/17/2018, 8:10:42 AM
Weighing in on the latest Netflix results, analysts at KeyBanc downgrade share, citing too much spending, too fast, and too long to wait for the return on that weighing on in the latest ✔ But those opportunities could take several years to develop and are at risk from rising interest rates and growing competition over the next year ✔ Barbara Kollmeyer Barbara Kollmeyer is an editor for MarketWatch in Madrid ✔ We Want to Hear from You Join the conversation Comment


The Morning Download: IBM CEO Says AI for Business Raises Unique Challenges

10/17/2018, 11:35:39 AM
The market for consumer-oriented artificial intelligence is booming. But Ginni Rometty, CEO of International Business Machines Corp., is looking past it. “You have to decide what you are and what you are not, and we are not a direct-to-consumer company,” she said Tuesday during a keynote at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo. ✔ IBM President and CEO Ginni Rometty on stage with Gartner's Dennis Gaughan, left, and Daryl Plummer, in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 16, 2018 ✔ Subscribe to WSJ Pro Cybersecurity for in-depth coverage on cybersecurity trends, breaches and best practices ✔ Google has appealed the decision, but faces an Oct. 29 deadline to implement it


Nobody Works Harder for a Laugh Than Melissa McCarthy

10/17/2018, 10:10:02 AM
The dynamic star is trying to keep comedy alive at a moment when Hollywood — and its audience — can’t seem to crack a smile. ✔ CreditCreditErik Madigan Heck for The New York Times By Taffy Brodesser-Akner Oct. 17, 2018 Melissa McCarthy was hovering six feet above Los Angeles, in a glass tube, wearing a helmet and goggles ✔ They do what they call crazy checks on the people they hire


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