An Apple patent published on Tuesday shows continued work into so-called “gaze detection” technology, particularly as a means to control certain user interface events like autocorrect pop-ups, app notifications and more.
Source:: Apple Insider
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Paris attack stokes the flames in fight over US data encryption
Last week’s terrorist attack on Paris sounded a call to arms for hawkish U.S. officials seeking broad oversight of encrypted digital communications, some of whom used the opportunity to rekindle discussions with Silicon Valley technology companies.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple SIM gains Japanese network support through KDDI’s ‘au’ brand
More than year after launching on iPad, Apple’s flexible multi-carrier Apple SIM officially arrived in Japan on Monday with support from local telecom KDDI, which is partnering with Apple through its “au” mobile network brand.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple nixes iOS version of popular brightness management tool f.lux
Apple has shut down the iOS version of f.lux, reportedly arguing that the brightness management app violated terms of the Developer Program agreement.
Source:: Apple Insider
Pandora snaps up Rdio technology and employees for $75M
Streaming music giant Pandora announced it will spend $75 million to acquire technology, intellectual property and talent from on-demand competitor Rdio, which plans to file for bankruptcy as part of the deal.
Source:: Apple Insider
Apple, Inc. now inhaling 94 percent of global smartphone profits, selling just 14.5 percent of total volumes
Apple’s share of total smartphone industry profits grew to 94 percent during the September quarter, up from 85 percent one year ago.
Source:: Apple Insider
Waze, WhatsApp & Fantastical 2 join iPhone apps updated with 3D Touch
A number of popular iOS apps on Monday added support for 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, including the GPS app Waze, WhatsApp Messenger, and calendar app Fantastical 2.
Source:: Apple Insider
B&H & Best Buy offering first discounts ($25-$50) on all Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport models
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, the Apple Watch has seen its first-ever discount from authorized resellers, as both B&H Photo Video and Best Buy are offering instant savings on the hot wearable.
Source:: Apple Insider
UBS sees Apple selling 78.4M iPhones this holiday, growing sales 4% in fiscal 2016
Investment firm UBS believes Apple will sell a record 78.4 million iPhones this holiday season, easily topping the company’s best-ever quarter from a year ago and continuing to eat away at competitor market share.
Source:: Apple Insider
Foursquare joins growing ranks of Apple Maps data suppliers
Social networking service Foursquare is now an official supplier of business listings for Apple Maps, joining Yelp in giving users ratings and reviews for local businesses.
Source:: Apple Insider