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Lottery for WWDC 2016 Tickets Ended

WWDC 2016 dates are already announced. A lot of developers wish to attend this popular Apple conference but each year this is not as simple as it could sound. The Cupertino-based company announces WWDC 2016 Tickets lottery and selected developers get a chance to win and have some fun in the summer.

All devs who won tickets for 2016 WWDC event should be notified by April 25th. The ‘fruit’ giant priced its tickets at $1,599 each. Developers who wish to participate in the conference voice their wish and lottery system picks up the lucky winners.

Why does Apple have to offer lottery system and doesn’t sell expensive tickets as most other companies do? The demand for WWDC 2016 is so high [it is extremely high each year] that the company is forced to choose winner randomly. There is a seating capacity of the event that can’t be exceeded. Right now Apple is testing iOS 9.3 however it should offer iOS 10 during WWDC.

Not only iPhone, iPad and Mac developers are welcome to the Worldwide Developer Conference. Apple also provides scholarships to STEM members and students from all over the world. Some winners can also get travel assistance if they are not able to afford their lodging / travelling.

This year’s WWDC 2016 will be held on June 13th – June 17th. The place is Moscone West. Developers and other conference participants will gather together at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

This summer the ‘fruit’ company should announced new iOS 10 and next versions of OS X, tvOS and watchOS platforms.

iPhone 7 Might Not Be Attractive to Customers

The release of iPhone SE (smaller 4-inch handset that replaces iPhone 5s) brings even more iPhone 7 rumors. Customers are curious what else Apple is planning for 2016. The iPhone 7, however, might not be that attractive.

While most consumers expect to see amazing and exclusive iPhone 7 features and specifications experts have thoughts that this model will not get a big number of attractive selling points. iPhone 7 rumors 2016 mention redesigned smartphone with new options. Still the company could step away from innovations and offer only minor updates.

Well-known expert Ming-Chi Kuo doesn’t specify possible iPhone 7 features but he thinks Apple could ship less iPhone units than it did back in 2014. As noted by Kuo, the Cupertino-based giant might only ‘order’ 190 million iPhones while this figure was 193 million two years ago.

Even if Apple goes with 205 million iPhone shipments in 2016 [4-inch iPhone SE has better battery performance than other iPhones] it won’t still reach the 230 million figure that was predicted earlier. Kuo thinks that Apple will add all the rumored improvements to iPhone 8 instead of iPhone 7. If this is true we’ll see OLED screen and wireless charging in 2017.

There were reports about iPhone 7 features that mentioned wireless charging, OLED screen and water proof body in 2016. The iPhone SE has no such features and it lacks some of the wonderful options introduced with iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launch. Could iPhone 7 be the same iPhone 6s with slight changes? What do you think?

Who Will Manufacture iPhone 7 Modem?

While iPhone SE is the most recent iPhone available to customers this spring there are many rumors about next iPhone 7 modem and possible features. The news arrives from Qualcomm.

Apple Intel modem switch could leave Qualcomm without orders. This is what the company thinks is happening. Its CEo is sure that Apple could use a different firm to produce modems for its smartphones. Qualcomm in this situation would lose some modem orders.

iPhone 7 release is expected in the fall 2016. This gadget would be exclusive options if compared to current smaller 4-inch iPhone SE. No one knows what exactly Apple is to offer this time. It finds ways to surprise customers every year as iPhones are upgraded at least once a year.

iPhone Intel modem switch could also bring improvements to the iPhone 7. Qualcomm has been working with the Cupertino-based company for a long time. It has hopes to swill work with the giant however Apple is believed to order modems from Intel as well.

Of course, we should mention one important detail. Qualcomm didn’t mention Apple or any iPhone model at all [current iPhone 6s arrives with Qualcomm chip]. It only assumed that ‘major client’ wants to give some orders to competitor. The chip maker would get major business loss as a result.

Since we all know that Qualcomm has been working with Apple it is possible to guess that the ‘fruit’ giant could place orders with different processor makers. This way iPhone 7 could arrive with two different processors. Some models could get Qualcomm chips and other could be released with Intel chips.

Apple Expands Its Apple Pay Service to ANZ in Australia

iPhone users who live in Australia and New Zealand can pay for goods with their smartphone via Apple Pay in Australia. This mobile payment system was introduced in this country last fall. Apple was able to bring the system to Australia thanks to American Express support.

The list of Apple Pay Australian banks gets new player. This time the ‘fruit’ company was able to expand its service to ANZ cards. Previously it was only possible to make purchases with the iPhone using your American Express credit or debit card. You can now pay through Apple Pay ANZ Australia.

ANZ stands for Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. In other words, if you have the credit / debit card from ANZ you can use it for your Apple Pay mobile payments. You are no longer limited to American Express only.

According to news, ANZ promises that all ANZ cardholders are eligible for using Apple Pay iPhone system [here is Apple Pay setup instruction]. This includes Business Advantage, Rewards Platinum and Access Advantage cards and surely American Express / Visa from ANZ are also supported.

Apple Pay in Australia is becoming easier and simpler to use since ANS is one of the major bank groups in this country. Still there are other banks the company doesn’t work with yet. They are not supported by iPhone mobile payments but the Cupertino-based company is surely working on further growth. It is also present in the UK, Singapore, China, Canada and the U.S.

iPhone SE Sales in China Become Popular and Win Over Other Brands

How popular is iPhone SE in China? Many American users who dreamt of a smaller 4-inch device have already pre-ordered AT&T iPhone SE. Chinese consumers are also active and over 3 million pre-orders prove this fact.

iPhone SE sales figures are amazing. Maybe the current numbers are not as high as iPhone 6s / 6s Plus sales were but the more affordable 4-inch handset is highly demanded by customers and this is what really matters. Since iPhone SE launch became a hit in the market that is full of other brands.

iPhone SE market share is squeezing Vivo, Xiaomi and Oppo. Local brands lose earning because of the cheaper iPhone presence in the market. When customers can choose between Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei and Vivo they choose Apple as the 4-inch iPhone SE is prices fairly low. This can’t be said about iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus.

Some reports are pretty curious. It seems that Apple doesn’t keep a high level of iPhone SE inventory in China and other countries. The ‘fruit’ giant tried this with iPhone 6s and got excess inventory with slower smartphone sales across the globe.

While iPhone SE sales figures are promising Apple doesn’t seem to place bigger orders with component makers. They are forced to reduce inventory as well because of the lower demand from the ‘fruit’ company.

Do you think the inventory of iPhone 7 would also be lowered compared to iPhone 6 / 6s and 6s Plus? This next generation smartphone will be unveiled sometime in September. Apple should also upgrade its mobile firmware and present the next iOS 10.

Order iOS 9.3.1 Unlock for Any iPhone Carrier in U.S.

Is SIM unlock iPhone Verizon service possible for iOS 9.3.1? This is the most recent firmware released by Apple. You can now unlock any carrier and any phone model on iOS 9.3.1 or any other mobile firmware version.

For example, ATT iPhone unlock iOS 9.3.1 is fully possible. Sprint and Verizon unlocking is also possible. All users who believe they are tired of being locked to only one U.S. network can free themselves from carriers. Once you are fully unlocked you can insert any SIM card into your smartphone and connect to any network. You can do this both inside and outside the United States.

We should note that Sprint iPhone unlock iOS 9.3.1 is also available to users. Make sure you are eligible for the distant service and order iOS 9.3.1 unlock iPhone option. It is remote service that can be ordered online.

There is IMEI checker for different iPhone statuses. It’s better if you double and even triple check your activation status, blacklist status and locked status. If you purchased a used smartphone you might own an already SIM unlocked model and this is one of the reasons why you might want to check everything once again.

Online orders are easy to place. The whole procedure takes only 24 hours or a couple of days. You’ll be informed about being unlocked from your original network. You’ll have to insert an unsupported SIM into iPhone [if you are locked to Verizon you can inster AT&T SIM card] and connect to your computer. Launch iTunes and your unlock will be activated. Isn’t it cool?

iPhone SE Highly Demanded by Chinese Customers: Over 3 Million Orders

Long before Apple officially released iPhone SE in China it was believed that this model could be extremely popular in China and India. These are two markets where customers prefer getting affordable smartphones.

There are many iPhone models but they are all priced differently. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are the most expensive and iPhone SE is the most affordable. What iPhone is popular in China? It looks like the 4-inch iPhone is highly demanded by local consumers.

iPhone SE pre orders in China reached over 3.4 million devices. This is big hit here. So many users hurried to pre order their new phone before it went on sale. The number of customers who are trying to buy iPhone SE is growing. Apple offers discounts and new programs for iPhone SE purchase in India.

According to reports, users prefer iPhone SE in gold color. The second choice is rose gold. It seems that gray and silver iPhones are not as popular these days. What color do you prefer when it comes to ‘fruit’ device?

Of course, 3.4 million iPhone SE pre-orders number is not as high as premium iPhone sales still 4-inch device is known as budget smartphone. It is mainly designed for emerging markets and the iPhone giant has hopes to sell 15 million iPhone SE units by end of 2016. Could it reach this number? It probably can if pre-orders in China only reached over 3 million.

Apple is now working on iOS 9.3.2 firmware update. This version exists in beta only but should soon become available to public.

Perfect AT&T iPhone SIM Unlock for iOS 9.3.1 Firmware

AT&T iPhone users who have installed iOS 9.3.1 cannot downgrade back to iOS 9.3. The ‘fruit’ giant is no longer signing this previous release and keeps working on the future iOS 9.3.2 version. Still you can unlock iOS 9.3.1 iPhone as well as iOS 9.3 handset that is locked to AT&T carrier.

AT&T is one of the major American networks that are popular among customers. You can order AT&T iPhone SIM unlock iOS 9.3.1 service as this is the fastest and safest way to become SIM free once and forever.

The service is distant. You should know your IMEI code and have a good account with AT&T. It is often possible to SIM unlock blacklisted phones as well but you have to double check regarding your iPhone model, firmware version and statuses.

Make sure the phone is activated with AT&T network beforehand because the only model that is not supported by SIM factory unlock is the iPhone that is not activated. Its IMEI number is simply absent from Apple and carrier’s databases.

How can you order factory unlock for AT&T iPhone? You can select your model from the list of supported devices, choose your network package and provide your IMEI code. You can run different IMEI checker services and make sure you are eligible for the service.

This is remote unlock. There is no need for you to leave your home. You can place your order online and wait till you are informed about successful unlocking. You’ll have to activate your new unlocked status through iTunes.

Apple Pay Usage Keeps Growing and Growing

The mobile payment was offered by Apple in the fall 2014. The company managed to attract customers to this option. How popular is Apple Pay today? There are figures you should learn in order to answer this question.

Apple Pay usage has truly become popular. The company got 5 times more transactions than a year ago. This is ‘tremendous rate’ and the ‘fruit’ giant announced everything during Q2 2016 earnings call. The company’s CEO Tim Cook mentioned Apple Pay plans and assured that the mobile service gets about one million new users per week. This is huge growth and it seems that the number of Apple Pay subscribers would be even higher in Q3.

Different banks, retails stores and iPhone users can take the advantage of Apple Pay not only in the United States but also outside the country. Apple brought its mobile service to Singapore, China, Canada, the UK and Australia. There are reports about possible soon Apple Pay release in France, Spain, Brazil and Hong Kong.

iPhone users who travel a lot and visit the countries that support the mobile ‘fruit’ service can easily pay with their phone. They just have to be sure that their card is supported in the country they are visiting.

The ‘fruit’ mobile payment system is supported by over one million locations in the U.S. If taking into consideration all other countries the number of stores that accept Apple Pay gets over 10 million.

It’s curious that Apple doesn’t make too much money using Apple Pay. Still this option will be developed further and extended to even more locations in 2016.

Great iPhone 6s Discount: Buy iPhone at $1 from Best Buy

There are millions of Apple users who are looking for iPhone 6s discount. Best Buy seems to get a good deal to all ‘fruit’ fans. You have a choice of getting a new phone on the contract or instead get $100 gift card [through installment plan].

The great iPhone 6s discount and iPhone deals could save you money. Apple never offers iPhone at one dollar directly through its Apple Stores. Retailers have better deals and you can grab one of the latest phone models right now.

If you wish to get iPhone 6s at $1 you will have to agree to sign up a contract. This is the only requirement you have to meet in order to pay only one dollar for 16GB iPhone 6s version. You’ll be locked to Sprint. If you are not a fan of contract iPhone model you can agree to the $100 Gift Card and choose installment plan instead.

Apple fans who sign up to 2 year contract with Sprint can pay $1 for their iPhone 6s [16GB capacity only]. It is curious that Sprint is the only major U.S. carrier that still offers contracts. All other big networks got away from contract plans by now [compare iPhone SE and iPhone 6s]. Sprint tried to do the same thing however it quickly changed its mind.

Sprint installment plan is designed for users who don’t like contract iPhones. The installment plan option also gives you Best Buy $100 gift card. Customers have to pay $26.39 a month through installment plan [the iPhone 6s’ full price is $699.99].

You should visit Best Buy store to get the deal.