The removal of the ad-free built-in YouTube app from iOS seems to have paid-off for Google, with the ad-enabled replacement version contributing to a tripling of the video-sharing site’s mobile ad revenue in the last six months. YouTube owner Google reports (via Bloomberg) that more than half of all U.S. smartphone owners have used the YouTube app, and that a quarter of traffic comes from phones and tablets. Figures released earlier this year by Ooyala showed that iOS users account for two-thirds of mobile video viewing, and Google previously revealed that the same proportion of its mobile searches came from Apple’s iPhone and iPad users....

If Apple is going to produce an electric vehicle like Tesla, then naturally Apple will want to provide customers with a way to recharge away from home without relying on infrastructure from third parties. Reuters now reports that Apple is showing interest in such charging stations as it’s talking to existing companies and hiring engineers with experience in building them. Specifically, the report shares that Apple is simply exploring the technology behind charging stations that would be used to power its electric vehicle for customers:...

According to Longbow Research (via Bloomberg), Apple is still facing challenges in the China market as far as iPhone sales are concerned. They track search volumes on the Chinese search engine Baidu and note that iPhone searches are almost half what they were a year ago. Search volume can be used as an indirect proxy for consumer interest, as typically lower searches for a product mean that fewer people are looking to buy them....

The on again, off again merger between Sprint and T-Mobile is seemingly back on the table. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, the two carriers are working to “salvage” the deal following concerns about ownership of the newly formed entity. It was reported last week that Softbank was planning to call off the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, but a separately report quickly refuted those claims and said there were no plans to end the talks....

The company’s plan began in 2019 when Mark Zuckerberg revealed Libra, positioning it as a new form of cryptocurrency that could be used as a payment method within the Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp platforms. Initial partners in the project included major payment card players like Visa and Mastercard, as well as retailers like eBay. The plan was to let these partners and others handle Libra’s blockchain management, with all transactions being verified and processed by them....

It looks like you are using the Umidigi X as your daily driver and now finds some issues regarding Google Account Lock. Umidigi X is the latest device running Android 9.0 Pie and powered by MediaTek chipsets. As we all know that MediaTek processors are known for its great performance in a budget price tag. Well if you have performed factory data reset on your Umidigi X and if you forgot the previously signed Google account, then don’t worry....

According to a report from AFP picked up by a number of local French websites, including Nowhereelse.fr and Leparisien.fr, a truckload of Apple products traveling through Aulnay-sous-Bois in Paris this morning was taken over at gunpoint by several masked assailants carrying assault rifles. Fortunately, no one appeared to be badly hurt. Police later recovered the products, but the suspects are still on the loose: Two drivers of a truck carrying hardware Apple were attacked Friday morning around 5 am 45 by several men armed in Aulnay-sous-Bois (Seine-Saint-Denis)....

Lisa Rinna’s finally getting some best friend backup. Her close pal Sutton Stracke will reportedly appear as a cast member on season 10 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Sutton and Rinna have a storied history together. The evidence is found in the picturesque displays of their companionship plastered across various social media. The two appeared to have a shared interest in fancy social gatherings, as they were both present at Elton John’s 27th annual Academy Awards viewing party together....

Good news for all the Realme 3 unit users as the Realme 3 ISP PinOUT to Hard Reset / FRP Bypass is now available. You can easily get the ISP PinOUT connection of the Realme 3 (RMX1821, RMX1825) by following the full guide below along with images. By using the ISP PinOUT, you can easily bypass FRP lock or reset user data on your device via UFi Box. Check out the guide below....

In 2008 and 2009, attacks like these would have typically gone after credit card numbers, debit card numbers and employee records with social security numbers to be used for identity theft. In 2010, these attacks are much more sophisticated and targeted at specific information at specific organizations. The attackers were going after targeted data such as intellectual property and confidential business information such as operations manuals or policy documents. Or in the case of RSA, the attackers were going after the root code of issued Secure ID tokens....

Fortunately, Microsoft created a PST Repair Tool called SCANPST which is capable of both repairing corrupt PST files and recovering deleted emails inside a PST file. The application is free and typically included with all installations of Microsoft Office 2007/Outlook 2007. How to Fix/Repair Broken Microsoft Outlook PST Files Click the Start menu and in the search or Run dialog, Type C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice12SCANPST.EXE and Press Enter 1a. Optional: You can also find this file by Clicking My Computer and browsing to the destination; once there Double-Click SCANPST to open it...

Earlier this month, reports emerged claiming that Apple was in negotiations to buy headphone and streaming music company Beats for $3.2 billion, making it Apple’s largest deal in history. According to a new report out of the NY Post, Apple has recently dropped the price its willing to pay for the company to $3 billion. It’s unclear as to what exactly caused Apple to lower its offer, but a report last week broke down a variety of reasons as to why the deal could be delayed....

The first generation of Apple’s HomePod smart speaker isn’t available to consumers until next month, but a new report from Nikkei is already looking to the future. The report suggests that Apple may be working to include its Face ID technology in HomePod by 2019… The report cites a quote from David Ho, president of Inventec Appliances, the company responsible for producing Apple’s HomePod, as well as AirPods. Ho explains that his company sees smart speaker trends that companies are working on to “incorporate features such as a facial and image recognition....

According to a report (via MR) from The China Times, the iPhone 5 will launch the second week of September (6-15), and the iPad 3 launch will be delayed until Thanksgiving due to component issues. This iPhone 5 report lines up nicely with reports from Reuters regarding a September launch and an earlier report saying right after Labor day (Sept 5th). If a September launch were to be the case, we assume the iPhone 5 would be announced at Apple’s annual music event in September....

A new report from supply chain outlet The Elec today says that Samsung Display and LG Display have started production on the displays that will be used in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The iPhone 13 Pro will reportedly use a new LTPO display technology with ProMotion 120Hz support. The report explains that LG Display will make the OLED screens used in the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, while Samsung will produce the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max panels:...

Sharp is looking to secure future iPad screen orders, according to a new report from Digitimes. The display manufacturer is adjusting its production allocations away from LTPS panels towards OLED and IGZO production. The company is angling to sign contracts with Apple to supply screens for new iPad models. Apple has used IGZO panels in iPads since the original iPad Pro from 2015. The IGZO semiconductors enable higher resolution panels with better battery efficiency....

Supply chain blog Macotakara reports today that Apple is nearing the release of its 7th generation iPad. The report cites supplier sources and says the 2019 iPad will retain both the headphone jack and Touch ID. With Apple sticking to the headphone jack and Touch ID, the overall case design of the 2019 $329 iPad is also expected to stay the same. This means we shouldn’t expect a body redesign akin to the 2018 iPad Pro, which isn’t necessarily surprising as the purpose of the 9....

As reported by Financial Times, “people familiar with Apple’s plans” for the iWatch are claiming Apple has started a hiring frenzy as they ramp up development of the upcoming product. The article goes on to state that people close to Apple feel that “the timing of the hiring spree implied the iWatch would not be ready for launch until the latter part of next year.” Back in May, we reported on KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s similar claim of a late 2014 launch:...

Social is now all about how you target your audience, build customer journeys and get people to your site to make a purchase. Paid social media strategies help with exactly that. But the real challenge is understanding the specifics of social media advertising, how to get started, what to spend and how each network operates. That’s a lot even for experienced marketers to manage, and can be a hurdle for those just learning how to best use paid social media....

Good news for all the Realme U1 unit users as the Realme U1 ISP PinOUT to Hard Reset / FRP Bypass is now available. You can easily get the ISP PinOUT connection of the Realme U1 (RMX1831, RMX1833) by following the full guide below along with images. By using the ISP PinOUT, you can easily bypass FRP lock or reset user data on your device via UFi Box. Check out the guide below....