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Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent dispute
Read full article: Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models depending on how a court rules in patent disputeApple is prepared to remove the blood-oxygen sensor from its internet-connected watches if a court doesn’t give it more leeway while it pursues a bid to overturn a ruling that has blocked its use of the technology.
Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch models
Read full article: Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch modelsApple on Thursday stopped online sales of two popular models of its internet-connected watch in the U.S. after losing its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that’s blocking it from using some of the technology on the device.
Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones ... yet
Read full article: Apple debuts discount watch, but no new iPhones ... yetIn this still image provided by Apple from the keynote video of a special event at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., Apple's Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams unveils Apple Watch Series 6 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. The Apple Watch has never come close to rivaling the iPhone's popularity, but it does dominate the market for smartwatches. Canaccord Genuity analyst T. Michael Walkley estimates about 51 million Apple Watches will be sold this year, a 5% increase from last year. The new discount model, called the Apple Watch SE, will sell for $279 and be available beginning Friday. Apple watches have been selling for an average of $377, based on Walkley’s calculations.
The Apple Watch's secret weapon is its new price
Read full article: The Apple Watch's secret weapon is its new priceBut on Tuesday, it showed the Apple Watch is alive and well and laid out changes that may help it grow even more. The most compelling update is not a feature but the price: You can now buy an Apple Watch for $199. "A cheap price point for Apple Watch is important because a lot of the device's growth right now is coming from consumers who have never owned Apple Watch before. "The lower price Apple Watch 3 is a gateway to get people to commit," said Ramon Llamas, a research director at market data firm IDC. The Apple Watch originally appealed to luxury consumers, but the $200 price tag makes it more accessible to a larger audience.
An iPhone 11 Pro? What to expect at Apple's big event
Read full article: An iPhone 11 Pro? What to expect at Apple's big eventApple is expected to unveil new iPhones during a closely watched media event on Tuesday but don't expect anything foldable, 5G capable or radically different from the year before. (CNN) - Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones during a closely watched media event on Tuesday but don't expect anything foldable, 5G capable or radically different from the year before. At the event, which will take place in its Cupertino, California, headquarters, Apple will likely to show off three new high-end iPhones the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone 11 replacing its XS, XS Max and XR models, according to reports. The name Pro also implies that the devices are targeted to business power users and creative types. At a time when some of its competitors are launching innovative but riskier concepts, such as Samsung's foldable smartphone and its two 5G devices, Apple is expected to stay the course.
Meet Apple's newest iPhone: The iPhone X
Read full article: Meet Apple's newest iPhone: The iPhone XApple unveiled the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus before showing off the big news - the iPhone X. JUST IN: Apple unveils iPhone X at #AppleEvent https://t.co/CtFTU9x0gb NBC News (@NBCNews) September 12, 2017Noticeable changes include:Edge-to-edge screen. Apple unveils Face ID for the iPhone X https://t.co/4k1rN31BDe NBC News (@NBCNews) September 12, 2017Developing info. Apple will allow users to unlock the iPhone X with their faces using a new feature called Face ID. The iPhone 8 will start at $699 and the iPhone 8 Plus is $799 for 64 GB models.