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Report: most US iPhones will use Intel, not Qualcomm, modems
For the first time, the next iPhone from Apple will reportedly use modems provided by Intel, rather than Qualcomm, for its US and some overseas versions of the smartphone. The sale marks the first time Intel mobile chips have scored a major sale to a dominant mobile player. Qualcomm's modems will continue to be used for iPhones sold to Verizon customers in the US, and most other overseas markets -- crucially for Qualcomm, including China, which is Apple's second-largest market.
Intel confirms Kaby Lake processors arriving later this year
Intel's seventh-generation Core processors will be launching later this year, the chip producer confirmed at Taipei's Computex. Retaining the codename Kaby Lake, the processors will begin production later this quarter, with the first systems expected to use it shipping later this year, though at the same time, with Intel also advising on Apollo Lake and unveiling a Broadwell-E processor packing ten cores.
Intel concedes smartphone defeat, cancels future Atom chips
Intel has cancelled its plans for its next-generation Atom chip codenamed "Broxton," reports Forbes. The move effectively concedes the smartphone chip market to the ARM-based competition, powering devices like Apple's iPhone, iPad, and some Android smartphones. Intel Atom chips can also currently be found in a handful of low-end Android tablets as well, as well as low-end Windows notebooks. Having missed the boat on the mobile chip revolution, the company is restructuring its operations, which will cost the jobs of 12,000 employees.
Intel wants headphone jack on smartphones replaced with USB Type-C
The days of the headphone jack may be numbered, if Intel's intentions over device connectivity gains traction. The processor producer has proposed that the widely-used 3.5mm audio jack should be removed "from audio sources" in favor of a different connectivity technology, with it putting forward at an IDF Shenzen talk the suggestion that the replacement could be a connection type already being used in some devices: USB Type-C.
Intel to lay off 12,000 employees by mid-2017 in restructuring effort
Intel is cutting a significant amount of employees from its workforce, with the loss of up to 12,000 jobs. The announcement of layoffs affecting 11 percent of the processor maker's staff, with losses taking place around the world, is being billed as a "restructuring to speed its transition" into a company refocused on building its Internet of Things (IoT) and data center businesses, as it fights the effects of the PC market's continuing decline.
Intel confirms end of 'tick-tock' cycle with latest chip
In a recent federal 10-K filing with the FTC, Intel has revealed that its next chip series will comprise a three-stage pipeline of development, breaking for the first time the familiar "tick-tock" cycle that took existing processors designs and migrated them to new manufacturing processes. This change is the result of a predictable flaw in "Moore's Law," which said originally in 1965 that the number of integrated circuits on a chip would double every year, but was revised ten years later to predict the double occurring roughly every two years -- a prediction that has held true ever since.
Intel former CEO, Chairman Andrew Grove dies, age 79
Intel has announced that the company's former CEO and Chairman Andrew S. Grove passed away today at the age of 79. Under Grove's leadership, Intel migrated from memory chips to microprocessors, and produced the chips, including the 386 and Pentium, that helped usher in the PC era.
Intel reportedly aiming to produce LTE modem for future iPhones
The next iPhone may contain a few components sourced from Intel, replacing some components traditionally sourced from Qualcomm, according to a report. The chip producer is allegedly working on producing a version of its 7360 LTE modem specifically for use in next year's iPhone refresh, with the view to producing both the modem and a new Apple System on Chip (SoC) if Apple approves of Intel's communications chip work.
Editorial: The 'PC Does What' ad campaign embarrasses us all
From rumor to fact in 48 hours. The big PC powerhouses Microsoft, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, and HP have launched a new program, reminding web surfers and cable watchers about all the things that computers can do. We have two difficulties about criticizing the new "PC Does What" ad campaign: where to begin and how long have you got? There is not one single chance that you saw this and didn't wonder how in the world it ever came into anyone's head, let alone the world.
Dell, Microsoft, HP, Intel teaming up for 'PC Does What' ad campaign
In an unprecedented technology company collaboration, computing magnates Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo, and Microsoft are teaming up in an advertising campaign to boost the flagging PC industry. The slogan for the advertising effort, said to be "PC Does What" could be announced as early as Thursday, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE
