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We unbox the second generation AirPods with wireless charging case.
How to stream Apple’s “Gather round” Event Live
Apple will be holding Live Streaming it’s event where they will unveil a slew of products starting Wednesday, September 12th at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET. (6 pm in London and 1 am Wednesday in Hong Kong.)
Apple plans to livestream the event on its website and via its devices, but you’ll need to use one that’s compatible with its livestreaming technology. These include: “iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Safari on iOS 9.0 or later, a Mac with Safari on macOS v10.11 or later, or a PC with Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. Streaming via Apple TV requires an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) with software 6.2 or later or an Apple TV (4th generation).”
Apple is expected to announce three new iPhones (iPhone xs), series 4 Apple Watch, iOS 12 GM will be available to developers shortly after the event. We are also hoping to find out what is happening with the revised AirPods and AirPower mat that was announced last September.
Apple is also rumoured to be refreshing the Mac mini line and iPhone X design for the iPad Pro. Users can access the official iOS wallpapers free here.
AirPower mat and AirPods version 2 expected to release September 12th (rumour)
It’s been almost a year since Apple unveiled their AirPower Mat and version 2 of their AirPods with wireless charging. Since Apple announced these new products we have seen very little regarding their release however, many are speculating that Apple will launch these on September 12th 2018 the same day as their event to unveiled the new iPhone and Apple Watch.
AirPower Mat
Apple didn’t give an official release date for the AirPower Mat just that it would be late 2018 and we are almost at the end of the year, Apple has seen several delays in their products including the original AirPods and even the HomePod.
AirPods
AirPods have been a massive success since they launched and version 2 offered a new case capable of being wirelessly charged using the AirPower Mat.
Let us know if you think Apple will release these new products, or if they will even mention them in the Event itself.
Apple releases iOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1 to the public.
Apple has released iOS 11.4.1, watchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1 to the public. The update includes some bug fixes and improves reliability of Find My AirPods, and more reliable syncing of mail, contacts and notes syncing with Exchange accounts.
watchOS release notes simply state that “this update includes improvements and bug fixes.”
iOS 11.4.1 was also released for the HomePod brining stability and quality improvements according to Apple.
All major features and changes are now aimed for iOS 12, tvOS 12, watchOS 5, and macOS 10.14 Mojave all of which are currently in beta and are expected to release to the public this fall.
New IGTV Post
We have uploaded a new Episode to our IGTV app make sure you check it out, we tell you about out current give-away that is happening right now. Click on the image below to view our latest episode.
June Giveaway from Geeks Corner (Closed)
We have been working hard at trying to pick a new giveaway for you guys and so we decided to do a month-long competition, throughout June users can enter our giveaway Once a day, and at the end of the month we will pick a winner at random so the more you enter the better the chance you have at winning AirPods.
Please note we are limiting entries to once a day and if you enter more than once in a day your entry for that day becomes invalid, for your entries to be valid you must fill in your name, your Twitter/Facebook profile link, and country so we can compensate for currency fees.
I would like to take this opportunity to ask all those who run Ad-blockers to add us to your white list as any revenue we earn is put straight into these giveaways. To enter simply fill in our form here.
Get AirPods for less
AirPods are still in high demand, thankfully every now and then you can grab a bargain. O2 currently sells AirPods for £159 however once you add them to your basket use code “ACCESSORY20” and you can grab them for just £127.20.
Users can access the o2 website from here. We have personally verified that this deal is valid in the U.K. at the time of this article.
Latest Apple Rumours
Apple rumours are almost a daily occurrence and today is no different, Apple is rumoured to be releasing an update to the popular AirPods which will see an upgrade from the current Apple-designed W1 wireless chip to the W2 chip, found in the Apple Watch Series 3. We currently know Apple will be issuing an update to the existing line with wireless charging case.
Another rumour is that in 2019 Apple will also be issuing an upgrade to the AirPods so they will be “water-resistant” (resistant to splashes, but not being submerged), AirPods are at least partly water-resistant already.
Apple is rumoured to be releasing their AirPower Mat in March, the rumour comes after a brief report published Thursday, Mac Otakara, citing a reliable source. The AirPower mat was announced by Apple last year stating the mat will be able to wirelessly charge the Apple Watch series 3, iPhone X, iPhone 8/8+ and new AirPods with a wireless charging case, there currently is no release date set for the new wireless charging AirPods.
Apple Watch sales up 50%, wearables up 70%
Early hours this morning (uk time) Apple held its Q1 earnings call and one thing we noted is chief executive Tim Cook mentioned that it’s revenue in the Wearables category reached 70 percent growth over the year-ago quarter. The Wearables category is a Combination of sales of AirPods, Apple Watch and Beats headphones,
Whilst critics have sought to portray Apple Watch as a disappointing failure since launch, however, the truth is that the Apple Watch is in fact the world’s leading intelligent wearable device in any category, worldwide. Tim Cook also noted that the newly launched Apple Watch Series 3 models helped Apple post its best quarter of watch sales ever, with unit sales doubling over last year’s sales of Series 2 models. The Apple Watch has also consistently reached 50 percent growth in both units and revenue for the fourth consecutive quarter, highlighting a solid base of demand for the company’s highly personal, ultra mobile and super integrated Wearables. Apple doesn’t release the actual number of watches Apple was actually selling each quarter.