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iPhone 7 Could Get 256GB Storage Capacity

There are so many iPhone 7 storage rumors that it’s hard to get an idea what exactly we will see this fall. There are predictions about possible big updates and there are ideas about minor changes so it’s impossible to say right now what ‘fruit’ model users can expect soon.

Apple is going to announce new iOS 10 and some other product updates this June however users still wonder what iPhone 7 storage options could be. If this device gets no AMOLED screen, no waterproof design, no dual-camera system and no innovative features – users can hope for the bigger iPhone 7 storage space. Right now iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are available in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options. However we could see a new offer in September or October.

According to analysts, the next iPhone 7 storage space could be increased up to 256GB by Apple. This is how the company might like to attract more customers and persuade existing iPhone owners to upgrade to the first-in-Apple-history 256GB iPhone 7.

Of course, these are rumors and no one can confirm right now that iPhone 7 storage capacity will be over 200GB. There are thousands of iOS applications however Apple releases smartphones with capacity you cannot extend. If the company presents the 256GB handset models customers will be happy since they could save many more iPhone photos, videos and applications than on current smartphones.

Different sources say that Apple is planning to present major iPhone update in 2017. The company is believed to extend its upgrade cycle from 2 to 3 years.

New Changes to Next Big iPhone Upgrade Cycle

Most Apple customers are used to two-year iPhone upgrade cycle. We saw great changes in iPhone models every two years but the situation seems to change this year. There are reports about Apple planning to extend this cycle and this means we will see next big improvements and enhancements in popular ‘fruit’ smartphone later than expected.

When is the next major iPhone update? If judging by new reports, Apple could extend the 2-year cycle to three years. If this happens we will see a regular iPhone 7 launch this fall and the new smartphone would be very similar to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s. Users will be forced to wait until 2017 for major iPhone update.

This could give Apple enough time to focus on great changes, innovative features and impressive specs that would make each or most iPhone owners want to upgrade to the iPhone 8 as soon as it is officially released.

Firstly, iPhone will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2017. Secondly, the markets experience a slow down in handset innovation and it’s getting harder to add innovative and exclusive features every 2 years.

The iPhone 7 rumors we hear mention no major changes in this model. There could be dual-camera system offered to potential customers along with some other changes. Some sources mention water-resistant body and no 3.5mm audi jack. Still the main improvements will follow in 2017 with iPhone 8 release. This model could get the updated design and AMOLED display along with other interesting features.

Apple Has Chances to Update and Improve Siri in 2016

How will Apple improve Siri assistant this year? The company should release iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in the fall. The company has all chances to enhance its mobile personal assistant for smartphones with the help of VocalIQ.

There are rumors about Apple obtaining the company VocalIQ to use it for Apple Siri update. This option could be important for future upgrade. The ‘fruit’ giant was quick to get the product while it was being tested because its success rate reached over 90%. This was a big success because the rate of Siri, Google Now, Cortana was only 20%.

The VocalIQ had one amazing option. It could understand and even remember previous context. Let’s imagine you were asking Siri to find you an Italian restaurant with free WiFi. Then you change your mind and suddenly say ‘Find me a French restaurant instead’ – you’ll get the relevant search results even although you haven’t mentioned ‘with free WiFi.’ The program can remember your previous inquiry.

VocalIQ could really make iPhone better although reports state that Apple purchased the product for its first vehicle. The Cupertino-based company can use the new program for numerous projects. Maybe big Apple Siri update could arrive in 2017 and not be present this year with iPhone 7 launch [take a look at some curious iPhone 7 leaks and see what they promise to us].

Some experts actually believe that we will see no major upgrades this year. The ‘fruit’ company could postpone all the changes for the next year and create an innovative and truly impressive iPhone 8 model.

Apple Wants to Bring Apple Pay to All Significant Places in the World

The list of Apple Pay places is growing and Apple has plans to bring this mobile payment service to all significant markets in the world. Millions of customers are happy owners of iOS handsets. They enjoy simple and fast payment options with their smartphone and this is exactly what the Cupertino-based giant makes real.

Right now Apple Pay places are located across the United States, Australia, China, Singapore, the UK and more countries are to join the list pretty soon. The ‘fruit’ company has big plans for 2016 and next years.

How do you imagine Apple Pay in 2016? The iPhone maker is now focused on Europe and Asia. There are many markets here that haven’t seen Apple Pay yet but would love to get this payment service.

For example, there are reports about Apple bringing mobile payment to France, Hong Kong and other places. Modern contactless payment options are extremely popular everywhere. There are several major systems recognized and trusted by millions of customers from across the globe. Apple Pay wants to top this list [the company surely doesn’t say this directly] but it is doing its best to extend to as many places as possible.

As noted by Apple, its payment service gets about one million users per week in China alone. We can only guess how many people are getting the advantage of Apple Pay today.

Apple Pay Starts to Support Major Banks in Singapore

Apple Pay gets more popular in different countries across the world. While U.S. iPhone users are in love with this payment system – users from other parts of the globe are only getting used to Apple Pay in Singapore, China, Australia and other places.

The Cupertino-based giant is getting better support from different banks. For example, the company recently added more Apple Pay banks Singapore names to the list. It is now supported by five biggest local banks. The list includes UOB, POSB, OCBC Bank and two more financial institutions: Standard Chartered Bank and DBS Bank.

All these banks account for most credit / debit cards in Singapore. They issue over 80% of all MasterCard and Visa cards in this country and the support for Apple Pay service means that most iPhone customers who live here can leaved their wallets at home and securely shop with their smartphone only.

Apple Pay works similar to most mobile payment systems however it has one main advantage. You can pay directly from your iPhone within just seconds. It is curious that Singapore saw the launch of Apple Pay only in April 2016. The service only supported American Express cards and is now accepting MasterCard, American Express and Visa debit and credit cards through more than 30,000 retail points across the country.

Where can you pay with Apple Pay in Singapore? We’ll name some of the most popular places. Starbucks, Cold Storage retail network, Uniqlo outlet and other retail points are now happy to accept the payments directly from iPhone’s Pay.

Unbelievable iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Features

Looking for more iPhone 7 rumors? Wanna hear what experts say about the upcoming Apple smartphone? There are design concepts and predictions about this next generation ‘fruit’ device. It is expected to be better than iPhone 6s or similar to this model. Different experts share different opinions.

What iPhone 7 options could the Cupertino-based giant really offer? We’ve heard about smart connector, dual camera system and even edge to edge screen. Designers create their own concepts and show ideas that could inspire Apple fans and make them wait for something unbelievable.

Apple knows how to surprise and make its customers fall in love with the new flagship model. Could iPhone 7 and 7 Plus features be as good as it was with iPhone 6? This was an incredible financial year for the company as millions of users from all over the world were willing to upgrade or purchase iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models.

The 2015 iPhone 6s and 6s Plus updates weren’t as successful and Apple Q2, 2016 earnings report proves this. The iPhone SE is a minor update compared to bigger models because the 4-inch model is mainly meant for fast emerging markets as China and India. This is the update to iPhone 5 lineup. iPhone 7 release should be much bigger and really attract more ‘fruit’ customers.

This update could feature 3.5mm headphone jack or Apple might drop it. There are opposite opinions. It could also get dual camera system and smart connector. Would it really get wireless charging feature or not?

Will iPhone 7 or iPhone 8 be better than iPhone 6s? What do you expect from Apple this year?

New $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Filed Against Apple

Have you heard about new lawsuit against Apple? The famous ‘fruit’ company is well-known for numerous lawsuits over patent infringement. This time the iPhone maker faces $2.8 billion Apple patent lawsuit [the ‘fruit’ company offers Apple iPhone upgrade program online for millions of users].

Voip-Pal filed lawsuit against Apple being sure the company infringed its VoIP technologies patent. The company brought official charges against the Cupertino-based giant and wants to get nearly $3 billion in damages. How curious does it sound to you?

According to the company that filed the lawsuit against iPhone maker, the price it wants Apple to pay is based on the ‘fruit’ company’s estimated historical profit from different products. Its calculations include all popular devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Voip-Pal has many different patents that are related to VoIP technologies. It believes that the iPhone maker infringes on some of these documents. The company mentions FaceTime and iMessage products as those that are infringing on its own patents.

As noted in reports, the company had the VoiP related allegations against Apple for quiet a while. It was trying to talk with Apple [learn more about future iPhone 7 model] outside of the court system but it seems that the iPhone giant didn’t want to settle down everything the way Voip-Pal wanted. So the lawsuit was officially filed against the ‘fruit’ company.

Would Apple be forced to pay nearly $3 billion? We really doubt this. Apple and Samsung have been arguing in courts for a long time. By the way, it’s not the first time the VoiP company is trying to get money by filing lawsuit against well-known companies. Similar patent infringement lawsuits were filed against Verizon and AT&T U.S. carriers.

WWDC 2016 to Bring Music App Update

The popular developer conference is approaching and different WWDC 2016 news surface. This event is extremely popular as it allows developers to get inside view in the future Apple productions. For example, this year the ‘fruit’ giant will announced iOS 10 and other changes.

Apple announcement WWDC 2016 could also include Apple Music app redesign. This should be one of many changes and improvements the Cupertino-based giant has to offer in 2016. The company already released iPhone SE which is the 4-inch screen smartphone that experiences strong demand in China and India. Experts suggest the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models would be introduced in the fall.

The company wants to attract more users to its Apple Music service. It’s not free and there are many Apple Music subscribers already [just think of the 13 million subscribers reported by Apple]. Still the subscription is not free. You have to pay $9.99 or $14.99 per month to subscribe [the cost depends on individual or family plan].

There will be other announcements during WWDC as well. We won’t hear anything about the next generation smartphones, tablet and Mac updates because such reports become available only a couple of weeks before the official launch.

What is the company doing now? It is testing iOS 9.3.2 betas with developers and public beta testers. The iOS 9.3 release was too buggy and Apple had to offer updates to iPhone and iPad users. Firmware version iOS 9.3.1 didn’t solve all the issues so the next minor update will soon follow.

Future iOS 10 will offer some major changes and exclusive features and we’ll know more about all these changes in early June.

Apple Loses Exclusive Rights to iPhone Trademark in China

Apple presented iPhone in China market and expanded the popularity of this smartphone across the world. Customers knew that iPhone was created and released by Apple [the ‘fruit’ giant shared its Q2, 2016 earnigs report]. However there are reports that say the ‘fruit’ giant loses its exclusive rights to iPhone trademark in China.

Apple tried to appeal to local court to keep the iPhone trademark China option however the court rejected this request. It happened in the end of March. In other words, you can find iPhone in the Chinese market that is not manufactured by Apple. We are mainly talking about non-smartphone products offered to local customers.

There is a Chinese company that has been selling iPhone products ever since 2007. It was offering wallets, handset cases and other accessories. This is the year when Apple introduced its first iPhone to U.S. market. The company brought its iPhone to China in 2009. It also tried to get exclusive trademark rights in the local market stating that iPhone is the product of Apple and not Tiandi.

Apple cannot prove that its iPhone word was popular before Tiandi registered this name as its accessory products [Apple has issues with iTunes and iBooks Store in China these days]. Customers, as court believes, couldn’t link iPhone to Apple smartphones only back then and this is the reason why Apple lost this case and couldn’t keep the exclusive rights to the name of its extremely popular smartphone.

If you visit China and see iPhone case or other accessory you should keep in mind that the products are manufactured by Tiandi and not Apple. Still the iPhone as smartphone is the only original Apple handset you can officially find in Asia while there are many fake iPhones offered here as well.

Apple Presents New Music API for iOS 9.3 Platform

iPhone and iPad are so popular that many developers are happy to create their programs for iOS 9.3 and other Apple firmware versions [here are some reports about future iPhone 7]. Both iOS market (the App Store) and third-party markets (Cydia and similar stores) have tons of different applications and games and Apple Music iOS 9.3 API can offer even better features.

This option is meant for professional developers and still end users should win-win from the release of Apple Music API. Dev will be able to use Apple Music playback in their iOS 9.3 programs which is cool for all iPhone and iPad owners.

Would it be great if you could control Apple Music playback option right within an application? Wouldn’t it be awesome if your iPhone or iPad gets additional features and lets you create playlists and do other things developers offer?

There are many ways how to improve the iDevice. Apple Music API 9.3 release is an interesting presentation that can enhance the usage of ‘fruit’ devices and make millions of music fans happier [find out if it is possible to downgrade iOS 9.3.1 to 9.3]. Some third-party programs are already using the new iOS 9.3 API and more apps are to implement and adjust this option in the future.

Right now dev who are using Apple Music API will be able to see some information about users who are members (country, member status) and queue up songs for playback based on their ID. This should be a nice little addition that can bring some wonderful changes and enhancements to iOS applications and make many programs better and more useful.