WhatsApp For iPhone Gets Increased Media Sharing Limit And Queued Messages Without Internet

WhatsApp for iPhone just got a cool new update, adding a number of neat features. Users can now queue messages when they're offline, send more media at once, and enjoy a redesigned and more useful Storage Usage feature. (Photo : Justin Sullivan | Getty Images)

WhatsApp for iPhone got a neat new update that finally increases the media sharing limit and allows users to queue messages when they don't have an internet connection.

No More Touch ID? Apple Looking To Facial Recognition In iPhone 8: KGI Analyst

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says enhanced security features are expected in the rumored iPhone 8 and the 2017 iPhone lineup. Revamped biometric tech will come by way of better Touch ID and even facial recognition. (Photo : Justin Sullivan | Getty Images)

Will the Touch ID security feature of the iPhone be replaced soon?

A well-known analyst and forecaster of Apple's business moves has raised the possibility of Cupertino revamping its existing biometric and security features in 2017 iPhones.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple might explore various new technologies such as better sensors and even a facial recognition system that it can incorporate into the latest installations of the iPhone. That includes the iPhone 8 and the mysterious iPhone X.

The question is whether the Touch ID will be replaced completely.

Recent predictions have stated that the new iPhones to be released later in the year will likely have remarkable features such as an embedded Home button, 5.8 inch "fixed flex" edge-to-edge display, wireless charging, and a glass body.

Rumors regarding the iPhone 8 perhaps having augmented reality camera features also circulated alongside reports of possible advanced biometric capabilities.

Adapting To Edge-To-Edge Design

In the new report, Kuo believes that Apple may yet switch their current FCPB sensor to a film sensor to provide better sensitivity and user experience. As the new OLED iPhone is expected to have an edge-to-edge display, Kuo expects that it will also come with a flexible OLED panel. Under its film sensor, a metal structure will likely be placed for solid structural support.

Touch ID And Facial Recognition

Given the radical new design of the upcoming iPhones, Kuo expects the company to explore various ways to develop a new Touch ID technology to match the full screen.

A likely result, Kuo says, is the placement of the fingerprint recognition "under panel" as compared to the current iPhones on the market with an "under glass" placement. The move not just complements the iPhone's new design, but also enhances the phone's security.

Apple's interest in biometric tech, however, points to the company's likelihood of replacing the current Touch ID security feature with facial recognition technology.

Recent bio-recognition patent applications of Apple provide clues that the company is more likely to develop a facial recognition technology rather than the initially expected iris scanner. Whether the company plans to completely bypass the Touch ID and rely solely on facial recognition is still unknown.

The company's exploration of new security features is always welcome, of course. The Touch ID system, for instance, has been questioned about its merits as a viable security feature. While some believe that the system upped the security game of their iPhones, others find that the feature offers more risks than benefits.

iPhone 8 Rumors: Apple Eyeing New Method Of Charging The Smartphone Battery

Apple's next-generation iPhone 8 is rumored to feature an innovative method of charging its battery. With wireless charging support expected to be offered, charging the iPhone on the move would get easier. (Photo : Kārlis Dambrāns | Flickr)

Apple's next-gen flagship iPhone 8 could pack in novel way to charge the device's battery.

Apple is anticipated to unwrap its iPhone 8 in the second half of 2017. Leaks pertaining to the handset are swirling online and the latest buzz is that the iPhone 8 will offer wireless charging technology support.

iPhone 7 Review Roundup

The iPhone 7 is finally here, and the latest smartphone from Apple was greeted with enthusiasm as well as apprehension after some rumors about it proved to be true.
Although it is time to say farewell to the 3.5 mm headphone jack, we compiled a list of opinions from experts that show that the new iPhone has a few redeeming qualities.

A Jack Of All Trades
Apple placed a big bet on renouncing at the universal headphone jack, and it is easy to see how annoying it can be for users to carry two sets of headphones, one for their iPhone 7 and another for... pretty much anything else.

iPhone 8 could be a glass-and-steel sandwich

Your next iPhone could have an all-glass front and back, according to a report.

Who doesn't love a good sandwich, especially when it concerns the next Apple iPhone? The rumored iPhone 8 could have an all-glass front and back surrounding a steel frame center, according to a report by Taiwanese news site Digitimes.
Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, and while there's no doubt that the iconic device redefined the smartphone game, it'll be crucial for Apple's long-term success if the company's

iPhone 8 Will Set New Sales Record, Predict Analysts

Rumors about Apple's upcoming iPhone 8 - codenamed - Ferrari - are swirling online as consumers gear up for the next-gen handset to launch in September. Analysts are predicting that the arrival of the iPhone 8 could turn around Apple's fortunes drastically.

Experts believe that the iPhone 8 will propel the company's revenue and help Apple smartphones notch up record sales of 86 million units in Q4 2017.

Samsung's Gear smartwatches now work with your iPhone

Better late than never.

As CES 2017 winds down, Samsung is making good on a promise it made at CES 2016: It's releasing an iOS app for its Gear smartwatches so they'll work with the iPhone.

Samsung said almost exactly year ago that it would bring iOS compatibility to its latest smartwatch, the Gear S2, and it's since debuted a newer, thicker model, the Gear S3. Both watches will work with the new app, simply called Gear S.

Apple recently launched the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2

Apple recently launched the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2, and the new generation wearable is about to receive a lot of attention from both experts and fans.

We sampled the opinions of smartwatch and fitness tracker specialists, so you know what to expect from the gadget.

iPhone 8: Everything we currently know about Apple’s 10th anniversary flagship

 iPhone 8: Everything we currently know about Apple’s 10th anniversary flagship


What’s next for iPhone? 2017 will be Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone year and the latest intel shows it could be one of the biggest updates to the device in a long time. Bigger, better, and curved displays, an all-glass design, wireless charging, and a new embedded home button are just some of the features Apple is reportedly considering for the iPhone 8. Head below for our full roundup of everything we currently know about Apple’s next flagship. continue...

iPhone 8 News: Here's Why Everyone Is Excited Over The 10th Anniversary Edition Of The iPhone In 2017

 Plenty of rumors are floating about that Apple will be releasing three models of the iPhone next year in time for its 10th anniversary.

A leaked document from a reliable Chinese website showed three iPhone variants are being planned. The first two are rumored to be upgraded versions of the iPhone 7, and will likely be named the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus.

The crown jewel of next year's collection is codenamed "Ferrari," and will feature a major redesign, packed with new features such as an all-glass display, wireless charging, "invisible" home button, and bezel-less OLED screen.
Why New Changes Will Be Seen Only On iPhone 8

iOS 10.2 Problems And Issues Appear Worse After Software Release

 Battery Drain And EarPods Not Working In iPhone, iPad, And iPod Touch

Apple just released its latest version of iOS 10 in the form of iOS 10.2 to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners. The software update is causing several problems for users and Apple is already testing iOS 10.2.1 to address the issues.

When Apple showed the world iOS 10 for the first time in June at the WWDC, the company boasted that its latest mobile OS would also be its biggest release ever.

iPhone Dual-SIM Variants May Be Coming Soon

    Apple has been the only major handset manufacturer that has not integrated dual-SIM functionality on its smartphones, but this may change soon. A couple of new patent filings suggest that Apple is considering adding the dual-SIM functionality to iPhones.