Leading the Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) rumor mill today is news of iMessage for Alphabet Inc’s (NASDAQ:GOOG,GOOGL) Android. Today, we’ll look at that and other Apple Rumors for Wednesday.
iMessage Android: A new rumor claims that Apple has been working on a version of iMessage for Android, reports AppleInsider. According to this rumor, the tech company has created mock-ups of an iMessage Android app. The apps were made with Google’s Material Design. Several of these apps also mimicked the iOS style while being designed for Android. It’s unknown if these mock-ups mean AAPL is looking to release iMessage on Android devices in the future.
macOS Virtual Keyboard: Data inside macOS 10.12.1 confirms Apple’s new OLED touch bar for its rumored MacBook refresh, MacRumors notes. Assets inside the operating system include a new graphics for the virtual keyboard that can be used. This keyboard is made so that users can still type without touching the physical keys. The new keyboard is missing the function row at the top that has been in previous releases. This is likely due to AAPL introducing its new touch OLED bar for functions with the MacBook refresh.
Powerbeats 3 Launch: Beats has offically launched its Powerbeats 3 wireless earphones, reports 9to5Mac. The new earphones include the tech company’s new W1 chip that was introduced in the Beats Solo3 headphone. A pair of Powerbeats 3 will set customers back by $199.95. The new earphones offer a 12-hour battery life. They also have a quick charge feature that can get owners an hour of use out of a five-minute charge.
