Apple posts third consecutive quarterly decline, first annual revenue drop since 2001

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple just posted it's third quarterly decline in revenues as well as the first annual revenue drop since 2001, which was right before the launch of the iPod. Driven by the decline in iPhone sales, which is 64 per cent of Apple's business, the company's revenue shrunk 9.8 per cent from the year ago quarter.

Apple posted quarterly revenue of $46.9 billion and quarterly net income of $9 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $51.5 billion and net income of $11.1 billion, or $1.96 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. 

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BlackBerry releases secure DTEK60 Android smartphone

DTEK60 is the second device in the DTEK series of Android smartphones. It provides enterprises and organizations with full access to the Android ecosystem and higher-end specs to help power productivity. It comes equipped with all the security features that BlackBerry’s Android OS devices have, including best-in-class security patching and the DTEK by BlackBerry app that allows users to monitor and control their privacy on their phone.

“With the DTEK60, BlackBerry continues to focus on our strengths: state-of-the-art software and security solutions. When you see our logo it means security, from our class-leading enterprise software to devices secured by BlackBerry software,” said Ralph Pini, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Mobility Solutions at BlackBerry.

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‘Pokémon Go’ gets spooky for Halloween

Getting in on the Halloween fun and dispensing as much virtual candy as possible, Pokémon Go is hosting a “global in-game event” for Halloween. Niantic Labs is encouraging its players to catch the “spooky” pocket monsters like Gastly, Gengar, and Golbat. You’ll be seeing more of them from October 26 to November 1. Plus, the monsters you catch will net double the number of candies (making that six instead of three) and your buddy Pokémon giving you four candies instead of one for every pre-set distance you walk. Professor Willow is also feeling a bit generous and giving two candies for every monster you send his way.

Source: Engadget

iOS 10.1 is now up for download, brings Portrait mode to iPhone 7 Plus

Photo by Gadjo C. SevillaAfter going through public beta, iOS 10.1 is now in its final version. Aside from bug fixes, this update brings the Portrait mode feature to the iPhone 7 Plus’ camera. It offers a bokeh-like effect that makes it look like the photo is shot with a DSLR. The feature is said to currently be in beta. It’s best used on people and animals, according to CNET. The app will save a version of your photo with and without the feature enabled. You can’t edit photos after the fact. To achieve the Portrait mode effect, it has to be enabled when you take the shot.

If you want to get the feature, you can head to Settings > General > Software Update or update via iTubes. Check that you have a couple of gigabytes free and back up your iPhone on your computer or iCloud first. Keep the phone plugged in while updating.