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Apple Watch Series 3 shipments predicted to rise to 23-25M in 2018

“Shipments of the Apple Watch Series 3 could rise as much as 20 percent next year to between 23 and 25 million units, according to new industry predictions,” Roger Fingas reports for AppleInsider.

“Advanced Semiconductor Engineering — which handles packaging and testing RF, Wi-Fi, and MEMS chips for iPhones and Apple Watches — is expected to set a new record when it announces results…

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Cupertino's custom silicon: On the Apple G-series and the next 20 letters left

Cupertino’s custom silicon: On the Apple G-series and the next 20 letters left

“Rumor has it Apple might start shipping its own graphics processors. The G-series components to its long-running A-series systems-on-chips (SoC), so to speak,” Rene Ritchie writes for iMore. “But G is only one of the twenty-one letters left in Apple’s growing alphabet of custom silicon.”

“The Apple A-series of systems-on-chips (SoC) were introduced alongside the iPad in 2010. The…

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Pokémon GO coming to Apple Watch despite cancellation rumors

Pokémon GO coming to Apple Watch despite cancellation rumors

“Pokémon GO for Apple Watch was ostensibly shelved based on the claim in a recent fake email on Reddit about the augmented reality (AR) game,” Ardie Echel reports for Trendnlogs. “A report seemed to verify that building of the smart watch app had in fact been cancelled.”

“The mobile game’s developer Niantic then noted that the image in the Reddit post was fake and that development of…

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Apple debuts new TV ad for Apple Watch Series 2

Apple debuts new TV ad for Apple Watch Series 2

Apple has debuted a new 60-second television commercial for Apple Watch Series 2, titled “Go Time,” on U.S. network and cable broadcasts.

Apple Watch Series 2 is designed for all the ways you like to move. With Built-in GPS, Water resistance up to 50 meters, and a super fast Dual-Core processor, it will inspire and motivate you every step, stretch, jump and pedal of the way.

Naturally,…

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Apple's remarkable new A10, S2, W1 chips alter the semiconductor landscape

Apple’s remarkable new A10, S2, W1 chips alter the semiconductor landscape

“Apple is very well known for developing its own semiconductor IP when it finds it necessary to improve the experience or deem its suppliers to not meet its needs,” Anshel Sag writes for Forbes. “This is why Apple has been developing its own custom ARM SoCs since day one while still licensing its GPU IP from Imagination Technologies. This includes its new A10 Fusion chip which features Apple’s…

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Computerworld: WatchOS 3 is the OS Apple always intended

Computerworld: WatchOS 3 is the OS Apple always intended

“Apple’s watchOS 3 marks the company’s third attempt to provide a satisfying user experience for a wrist-based screen,” Michael deAgonia writes for Computerworld. “This version, which was unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June and released on Tuesday, addresses long-standing issues that have marred the Apple Watch experience since the wearable arrived last year — including…

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CNET reviews Apple Watch Series 2: 'The smooth wrist companion it was always meant to be'

CNET reviews Apple Watch Series 2: ‘The smooth wrist companion it was always meant to be’

“The Apple Watch Series 2 arrives a year and a half after the original Apple Watch first went on sale,” Scott Stein writes for CNET. “Some things have changed: If you liked the idea of an Apple Watch before, this new version is seriously faster, has a brighter display and it’s a lot better for outdoor sports… The combination of new hardware and software make a familiar-looking…

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WSJ reviews Apple Watch Series 2: 'Apple Watch finds its purpose in life'

WSJ reviews Apple Watch Series 2: ‘Apple Watch finds its purpose in life’

“The new Apple Watch Series 2, available Friday starting at $369, adds key enhancements for people who would rather do a triathlon than sit on the couch eating a bacon burger — or maybe enjoy doing both,” Joanna Stern reports for The Wall Street Journal. “GPS makes it a far better running partner, a faster processor saves a lot of time and improved water-resistance for swimming could turn Michael…

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