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JUNE 8, 2017

Apple will enable third-party app developers to get access to the NFC chip inside the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus via the iOS 11 that is coming soon. The NFC chip could enable different ways for iOS apps to communicate between Internet-connected devices and iPhones.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Apple crossed the $1 trillion mark in August of last year, but dropped due to slow iPhone sales in China. On Tuesday, Apple held an event where it showcased its new iPhone, Apple Watch and iPads. The company also said it was going to offer a $50 price cut for the entry-level model of the iPhone 11. . trillion. .

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APRIL 15, 2019

Amid a change for Foxconn Technology Group, the iPhone will reportedly enter mass production in India, as the country has become the fastest-growing market for smartphones around the globe. The cuts were said to be across the board on iPhones, Macs, iPads and AirPods. An iPhone XR, for instance, was said to be priced 4.6

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The big day has finally arrived: the new iPhones (and the rest of Apple’s fall lineup of devices) will finally get their big public introduction when Tim Cook and company hit the stage in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino later today.

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AUGUST 29, 2019

Apple announced it will unveil its next generation of iPhones along with other products at a launch event scheduled for Sept. Invitations were tagged “by innovation only” although Apple isn’t expected to change the basic iPhone design. The new iPhones are said to be critical to Apple’s holiday quarter. local time.

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JULY 2, 2019

According to a CNBC report citing the Cupertino, California, iPhone maker’s online store in China, the cuts are across the board on its iPhones, iPads, Macs and Airpods. As one example, an iPhone XR is now priced 4.6 Demand has been slumping in China for Apple products in part because of the hefty price tag.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

Apple has acquired Barcelona's Vilynx , which works in advanced artificial intelligence that could boost the iPhone's AI across various devices, Bloomberg reports. Tags are created, which helps the video become searchable. Apple acquired Vilynx earlier this year, according to people familiar with the issue, Bloomberg reports.

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APRIL 1, 2019

According to a report in CNBC , citing the Cupertino, California iPhone maker’s online store in China, the cuts are across the board on its iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Airpods. As one example, an iPhone XR is now priced 4.6 Demand has been slumping in China for Apple products in part because of the hefty price tag.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Consider the fact that Cook shone the spotlight, specifically, on iPhone sales tied to China, along with other hardware. In fact, categories outside of iPhone (Services, Mac, iPad, Wearables/Home/Accessories) combined to grow almost 19 percent year-over-year.

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MARCH 21, 2019

” According to a report from CNBC , Needham said it raised its rating on the Cupertino, California iPhone maker due to the value it sees in Apple’s ecosystem. The call comes as Apple has been seeing sluggish sales of its iPhone, particularly in China. Lackluster demand has weighed on the stock as well.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Apple’s HomePod voice activated speakers haven’t resonated with consumers partly because of the hefty price tag. Apple did not comment on the deal, which is customary for the Cupertino, Califonia iPhone maker. It also has to contend with Google, relegating it to third place.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Shipments of Apple’s iPhones plummeted around 20 percent in China during the fourth quarter of last year, as competitor Huawei Technologies was able to steal share. At the same time that iPhones are losing their luster with Chinese consumers, Huawei is gaining share. We’ve a long way to go before they become mainstream.”.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

19) that demand for the iPhone 8 has been “anemic,” piling on to reports that Apple is seeing lackluster sales for its latest devices. According to news from Reuters , Natale, which runs Canada’s largest mobile network, said there is high anticipation for the iPhone X but that production and thus inventory will be limited.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Apple doesn’t report earnings until May 1, but that hasn’t stopped Wall Street analysts from cutting their forecasts for iPhone shipments, with Morgan Stanley the most recent to pile on. She expects the Cupertino, California technology company to ship 210 million iPhones in fiscal 2018, down from her previous forecast of 217 million.

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JUNE 8, 2018

With Apple reportedly planning to ship 80 million new iPhones in 2018, which is about 20 percent fewer than its forecast at the same time in 2017, the tech company is seeking less iPhone parts. Additionally, demand for the iPhone X might have soured due to its price tag: It retails for around $1,000. ”

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Vendors in China have slashed the price of Apple’s iPhone 8 by up to a fifth off the usual cost of the smartphones due to low demand in advance of this week’s iPhone X launch. The high sell-in caters to the pent-up demand of iPhone upgraders in the absence of the iPhone X,” said Canalys analyst Mo Jia.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

26), after investment company Raymond James raised its price target on the stock from $170 a share to $180, reversing a sell-off ever since the tech company launched the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. Apple’s iPhone X is slated to be released on Nov. Apple’s shares inched higher in trading on Tuesday (Sept.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Despite production woes and worries about demand, Apple announced that pre-orders for its newest smartphone, the iPhone X, are “off the charts.”. Pre-orders for the iPhone X started today at 12:01 am PST. While major promotions of the iPhone X from U.S. While major promotions of the iPhone X from U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

12), cutting its earnings estimates for the Cupertino, California iPhone maker as a result. “Apple rolled out new iPhones as expected, but the new LCD ‘XR’ model was priced lower than we had thought likely. . It also comes in a wider array of colors and has a much lower starting price tag (at $749) than the XS.

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APRIL 14, 2019

Apple , aiming to move beyond the iPhone to drive sales, is reportedly spending millions of dollars to acquire new video games to be part of the subscription gaming service it will roll out later this year. The big price tag to acquire new video games also highlights the fact that competition is fierce to land exclusive rights to top content.

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AUGUST 1, 2018

For the quarter ending in June, Apple surpassed Wall Street views, buoyed by sales of its iPhone X, which comes with a starting price tag of $999 and subscriptions from its App Store, Apple Music and iCloud, reported Reuters. Wall Street was looking for revenue of $52.3 billion and EPS of $2.18. The company sold 41.2

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OCTOBER 29, 2018

According to the Wall Street Journal , citing analysts, during the event being held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City, the Cupertino, California iPhone maker is likely to roll out a new iPad Pro that has a faster processor and new sensors so that facial recognition can be on its iPhones and tablets.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It’s a show stopper” were the words that led USA Today ’s coverage of the Apple event and iPhone X launch, while the somewhat more circumspect team at The Washington Post noted that “the bar was high” and that “analysts seemed to think the company hit the mark.” Also raising more than a few eyebrows was the iPhone release date.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Animoji are animated emoji that use the iPhone X’s Face ID sensors to mimic user’s facial expressions. They are available through the iMessage app on the iPhone X , which was released on Friday, Nov. Fans are saying it’s the best thing about the iPhone X and justifies the $999 price tag. So, what is it?

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MAY 15, 2019

Special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app. iPhones can read a near-field communication (NFC) tag that is specially encoded to display an interface for an Apple Pay purchase when a user holds a device near it. And tech companies are already working with retailers on payments innovation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Earlier in February, Apple reported a Q4 decline of 20 percent for iPhone shipments in China. The price tag of Apple’s latest iPhones, combined with an economic slowdown and extending smartphone replacement cycles, were named by IDC as the culprits behind the dive in sales for the Cupertino, California handset maker.

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JUNE 13, 2019

Bird also made news when Apple announced last month that it was teaming up with partners — including Bird — on special tags that can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Really supporting it — yesterday’s announcement indicated that Wayfair will provide support for Apple Pay on the mobile web for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The availability of Apple Pay at checkout in Safari will add a new level of convenience for customers who shop Wayfair.com , Joss & Main and AllModern on iPhone, iPad and Mac.”.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

But the world did get a peek at three new variations on the iPhone X, a new version of the Apple Watch that can double as a portable EKG machine strapped to your wrist, and Siri and the Home Pod got a few much-requested updates — all of which seemed to be more than adequate to get tech people talking. The New Phones . The New Watch .

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The iPhone will take center stage, of course, and there will be interest in average selling prices and whether the $999 tags will stick. Amid a general downdraft in technology companies, investors fret about slowing growth, about interest rates, about the state of the mighty U.S. consumer headed into the holidays. The Mac?

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The HomePod’s sound quality, one of the main reasons the Cupertino, California-based technology company took so long to bring the smart speaker to market, has emerged as a positive for Apple, but its inability to integrate with devices outside the iPhone, iPad, Mac or other Apple products will limit its proliferation.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Google’s Pixel 2 may actual beat Apple’s iPhone X to the shelves, due to iPhone manufacturing delays. It is unclear whether the iPhone X’s $999 price tag will drive Google to raise its prices as well. Google and Intuit believe their partnership can help allay this pain point. X Versus Pixel 2. Take My Money.

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AUGUST 15, 2019

Nomura estimates a price tag of $350 per consumer in terms of acquisition costs, which means breakeven is several years away. Goldman, for its part, may see impact from loan losses should the economy falter, according to Nomura on CNBC.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It can even be washed just like a regular jean jacket, just be sure to remove the flexible snap tag from the sleeve first. But, for those who are always in a rush to try the latest and greatest tech, $350 doesn’t seem like too bad of a price tag. The Verge claims “Google is going to war against the iPhone.” Friends Or Frenemies?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

22) and bears a price tag of $399, though it has been available for pre-order since Sept. When Apple announced the Watch 3 last week, the largely pre-forecast announcement about the third iteration of the Apple Watch was that it now comes loaded with its own cellular service and is no longer dependent on an iPhone to operate.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

Nope, Google went big, rolling out its fancy new phone (with an accompanying fancy price-tag), its VR entry and its Echo competitor. It looks a lot like an iPhone. So what was seen — and what were the early reviews? The Pixel Phone — The Day’s Headliner . The larger Pixel XL starts at $769 for 12 GB and goes up to $869 for 32 GB.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Sumner said this is especially important for categories like electronics — try learning everything there is to know about an iPhone from three bullet points on a tag at BestBuy! — By making that the trigger point, PERCH simply enhances what the customer is already doing.

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