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Reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared a new guidance note to investors with details about Apple’s rumored 6.1-inch iPhone expected to debut this fall. The analyst note also highlights three new Apple products coming this year to watch for in addition to new iPhones… Starting with the rumored 6.1-inch iPhone, Kuo — now of TF International Securities after leaving KGI Securities — reiterates his previous predictions that the mid-sized iPhone will be a popular option for upgraders as it touts iPhone X-type features with a lower price....

Despite the negative reviews, the movie Last Christmas is an enjoyable, fun, and memorable movie. While the plot is certainly predictable, the strong performances of the cast, notably Michelle Yeoh and Emilia Clarke, certainly make the film worth a watch (and maybe even a rewatch). The movie perfectly balances thoughtful humor with touching and emotional scenes that are well directed and delivered skillfully by a stellar cast. There are spoilers ahead, so those who haven’t watched the movie, be warned!...

One small noteworthy bit from the latest 10.6.8 build. It appears Apple is readying the Mac App Store for doing wholesale updates to Lion. In the release notes, you get the following: We’re pretty sure Apple will also sell packaged Lion upgrades but that remains to be seen. Also 10.6.8 Identifies and removes the MacDefender Malware. Thanks Schimanke! Snow Leopard supplies run short in Australia/NZ. Lion coming soon? (9to5mac.com) Parallels Transporter makes its 99-cent Mac App Store debut (a $39 saving) (9to5mac....

Digitimes is claiming that the long-expected 12-inch MacBook Air will be entering mass-production in the first quarter of 2015 “following a pilot production at the end of 2014.” It should be noted this is the same source that predicted the machine would be launched in October, claiming at the time that shipments had already begun. Digitimes bases its latest claim on “upstream supply chain” sources – in other words, suppliers to suppliers to Apple....

The Samsung Galaxy Watch has received an update that disables the alarm sync and also improves the swim tracking feature on the device. Recently, a similar update was also rolled out for the Gear S3. For those of you who do not know, the Galaxy Watch is the successor the Gear S3 but, is not called the Gear S4. However, both the 42mm and the 46mm Galaxy Watches are receiving this update....

[SPOILERS ahead for Kong: Skull Island.] - Kong: Skull Island isn’t merely yet another reboot of King Kong or just a grand monster mashup in the vein of King Kong meets Apocalypse Now; it opens the door to the wider MonsterVerse by Legendary Films. Just as the Marvel Cinematic Universe dawned our current age of superheroes living in an interconnected, shared movie universe, with the DC Extended Universe and Fox’s combined X-Men and Deadpool franchises following suit, Legendary Films has dived right into the shared universe bandwagon....

AllThingsD has made available all the interviews with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs that have taken place at the D10 Conference since 2003 to 2010. The co-founder made six appearances at the conference to sit down with Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg and discuss many controversies, or how products should be built, and there was even one time he sat down with Microsoft’s Bill Gates for a lengthy interview— what a memory....

Apple today has kicked off its latest Apple Pay promotion. This time, users can secure a free order of french fries from McDonald’s when using Apple Pay all month long. Apple says that you can receive a free medium order of fries every Friday in July when you use Apple Pay in the McDonald’s app to place your order. The offer is valid with orders of $1 or more. Here are the full terms and conditions:...

Apple’s 7th generation iPad is expected to be released at any point. Until now, signs have pointed to the refreshed $329 iPad either retaining its 9.7-inch screen or seeing a slight bump into the 10-inch range. Today, a previously reliable source says that Apple will release a 10.2-inch iPad as well as a 10.5-inch model. Over the weekend we saw a report that claims Apple’s 7th generation iPad will retain Touch ID as well as the headphone jack....

After focusing heavily on Earth Day in its last round of YouTube uploads, Apple today has shared a pair of new iPhone 6s ads that each highlight a different feature of the device. The first ad is entitled “Fingerprint” and focuses on what Touch ID enables users to do, while the second ad is entitled “Onions” and highlights the 4K camera capabilities of the device. In “Fingerprint,” Apple shows off that Touch ID is capable of doing a lot more than just unlocking your smartphone....

Shared universes are all the rage nowadays, with practically every studio vying to build one or more of their properties into the next hit franchise. Universal is working on reigniting their Monster Universe with this year’s The Mummy, Paramount wants to expand on their already successful Transformers franchises, and in addition to that they’re also attempting a shared Hasbro universe, separate from the Transformers films, which would include the likes of G....

Last Christmas is more than a holiday rom-com - and features a shocking twist ending that completely changes how viewers will perceive Kate and Tom’s relationship. We explain what is actually happening in the film’s final act as well as how the reveal ultimately contextualizes the real lesson Last Christmas is attempting to teach viewers. Based on the early Last Christmas trailers, most moviegoers were likely expecting an otherwise charming holiday film that follows the standard Christmas rom-com formula: a humbug is challenged to embrace the holiday spirit by someone they initially can’t stand but grow to like (and eventually love)....

The iPhone X’s camera has been put to the test in several different scenarios so far. Adding to that list is a new review from photographer Austin Mann, who took the iPhone X on a trip through Guatemala. Tim Cook shared Mann’s review in a tweet this evening, calling the pictures he captured “sunning.” Mann’s review goes pretty in-depth, offering shots in low-light and various other environments. One improvement he specifically notes of is optical image stabilization on both the wide lens and telephoto lens:...

Strategy Analytics is today out with a new report dissecting the profits of the mobile industry during the third quarter of 2016. The report estimates that the mobile industry took in operating profits $9.4 billion during the quarter, with Apple capturing a “record” 91 percent share of those profits… In doing the math, Apple recorded $8.5 billion in profit from mobile industry sales during the third quarter of 2016, which consists of July through September....

Cook started the archive along with Apple’s former chief designer Jony Ive and Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell Jobs. They announced the project at the annual Code Conference with journalist Kara Swisher, where they discussed the late tech luminary’s legacy. “With respect for the past and excitement for the future, the Steve Jobs Archive offers people the tools and opportunities to make their own contribution,” the Archive website says. “We are building programs, fellowships, collections, and partnerships that reflect Steve’s values and carry his sense of possibility forward....

With two out of three products being born from individual fund-raising schemes, while the other is produced by a major company, we dare to say that innovation is in the hands of the people. Until now, Pebble has risen a great deal of interest from buyers and media alike, while Kreyos is the latest kid in the block, managing to fully fund itself in less than a day. The last one, Sony’s second edition of the SmartWatch, is said to be a boosting incremental update of a watch which failed to make a proper splash in the past....

Bolder lock screen text It’s Android 6.0 Android Marshmallow Easter Egg Google typically buries an Easter Egg deep in its Android releases. For example, Lollipop comes with a hidden Flappy Bird clone. The Flappy Droid game lives on Android 6.0 but with a new Marshmallow theme. In case you missed it, Android Marshmallow is officially Android 6.0. Go to Settings > About phone and see for yourself. Go to Settings > About phone, then tap the Android version repeatedly until a stylized M icon appears onscreen....

From 9to5Toys.com: Apple TV for $79 at Frys Best Buy knocks 20% off all iTunes gift cards. $100 card for $80 – $15 card for $12, more Apple iPad 3rd Generation 64GB WiFi w/ Retina display $550 + free shipping at Best Buy. Toshiba 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $130 at Best Buy 50% off Kensington Apple device accessories: Mac, iPhone, iPad Case-Mate Apple device accessories 30% sitewide discount...

Analysts are predicting that there is no end in sight to the decline in gross margin on the iPhone. Bernstein Research analysts (via Business Insider) are predicting that it will fall below 40% for the first time next year, and fall again to 39% in 2018. Other analysts agree. A chart put together by the firm shows iPhone margins falling from 57.7% in 2009 to 40.8% this year, arguing that the costs of making next year’s iPhone and difficulty in charging more for it in a much more competitive environment will see it fall further over the next couple of years....

The latest 4K drone footage of Apple Park from Matthew Roberts shows some more finishing touches being carried out following completion of the main construction tasks. We can see sports courts being built, adding to the on-site gym facilities already in place, along with paths being paved and more trees being added … The main spaceship ring of Apple’s new campus is believed to be the fourth most expensive building in the world, at around $427M....