Apple's iPhone 8 will shatter previous sales records, top analyst reportedly says

Apple's iPhone makers of are slated to
make 120 million to 150 million iPhones in the second half of 2017, a volume that would crush all previous sales, according to a top analytics firm report cited by 9to5Mac.
KGI Securities forecasts three new iPhones with wireless charging from Apple next year, 9to5Mac reported Tuesday. The phones could include one
major redesign, the iPhone 8, with two more iterative updates to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, according to 9to5Mac.
With features like a glass chassis and a bright, flexible screen, the new handsets could outsell Apple's most popular phone to date, the iPhone 6 phablets, KGI's analysis said. KGI's updated forecast comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that Apple is considering more than 10 designs for its 10th anniversary iPhone next year, including at least one flexible screen design.
To be sure, Apple doesn't always sell every iPhone it plans to make. Last year, Apple initially provided the supply chain with high numbers only to cut numbers later, according to UBS analysts.
But an iPhone sales boost could provide much-needed relief to Apple investors, who watched iPhone sales drop from their year-ago volumes for three-straight quarters this year. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect Apple to sell 78 million iPhones in the December 2016 quarter, up from 75 million from a year ago, bringing the second-half 2016
sales to 124 million.

Brazilian Goalkeeper Made Final Phone Call to His Wife Before Dying From Plane Crash Injuries

The goalkeeper of the Brazilian soccer team aboard a doomed flight to Colombia made a final phone call to his wife before succumbing to his injuries.
Read: 71 Killed After Plane Carrying Brazilian Soccer Team Crashes in Colombia
Marcos Danilo, 31, was flying with
his Chapecoense teammates when their plane went down near the town of La Ceja in Colombia.
According to reports, the devoted husband and dad of one initially survived the crash and was able to call his wife from a hospital bed. But he later died.
The plane, which was en route to Medellin, Colombia, where the Brazilian squad was to play the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Colombian team Atletico Nacional, crashed near the
city where they were supposed to land.
The plane was carrying 77 people, including members of the Chapecoense team and members of the media, as well as nine crew members. Six people have survived the tragedy.
The six survivors included players Jakson Follmann. 24. Helio Hermito Zampier Neto, 31, Alan Ruschel, 27, as well as journanalist Rafael Henzel
Valmorbida and crew members Ximena Suárez and Erwin Tumiri.
On Tuesday afternoon, Colombian authorities said four people did not board the fatal flight.
Authorities also recovered the plane's black boxes Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators are still working to figure out the cause of the crash. Aviation authorities said that the plane carrying the team declared an emergency due to an electrical failure before the crash.
The same British Aerospace 146 short-haul plane, operated by a Bolivian charter airline LaMia, was used earlier in the month to carry the Argentina national team.
Colombian squad Atletico Nacional have asked CONMEBOL, South America’s governing soccer body, to award Chapecoense the Copa Sudamericana title.
Tributes from around the soccer world have poured in following the news of the crash.
Manchester United tweeted their support for the Brazilian club.
United lost eight players after a plane they were chartering crashed in Munich, Germany, in 1958.
Twenty-three of the 44 victims, including supporters, employees of the squad and journalists traveling with the team perished. Twenty-one people survived.
Icons of Brazilian soccer like Pele, Kaka, Neymar and Ronaldinho all expressed their condolences on social media.
Other big names of the game like David Beckham, Carlo Ancelotti, Paulo and Maldini all expressed sympathy following the news.
CONMEBOL has suspended all activity until further notice.

Floyd Mayweather flashes his previous $100 million fight check on Instagram

If there’s one thing that Floyd Mayweather wants you to understand more than anything else, it’s that
he doesn’t have to fight for money ever again.
The retired pound-for-pound boxing king’s name has been rumored to be in talks to come out of his retirement for a massive fight. Some rumors have him tied to UFC lightweight champion Conor
McGregor while others link him to a return bout with Manny Pacquiao. Either fight would surely rake in a windfall of money.
However, an Instagram post by Mayweather suggests that the 49-0 fighter is “happily retired” and his proof came in the form of a $100 million
dollar check.
“Gotta love these backseat drivers so worried about another man’s legacy instead of trying to write their own,” Mayweather posted in response to the
rumors about his return to the ring. “Ultimately, I will always have the last laugh. This is just one of my many checks, a cool $100,000,000.00 that I
still have every dime of.”
The check is dated May 2, 2015, which is the date that Mayweather defeated Pacquiao in a record-breaking blockbuster. The fight generated a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and brought in over $600 million in revenue. Maywather’s guaranteed
purse for that night was $100 million and he ultimately raked in somewhere in the neighborhood of $220 million for the 36 minutes of work that ended in a one-sided decision victory.
Essentially, Mayweather is responding to everyone who has suggested that he’ll fight again for the money. But, as of right now, Mayweather isn’t interested and has more than enough money to hold him over without a return to the ring.
“Y’all still have to work however, I’m happily retired,” Mayweather wrote. “At the end of the day, it’s them Benjamin Franklins that matter to me, so the jokes on you. I’ve made smart investments,
sorry for those who thought that I couldn’t read, write, or count. Y’all call them watches, I call them time pieces. Y’all call them boats, I call them yachts. Y’all call them houses, I call them
mansions. Y’all charter jets and we own jets.”

Apple signals the end of the line for some Macs by declaring them vintage, obsolete

No PC or gadget lasts forever, even if it lasts longer than you might think . At some point, it becomes obsolete and can no longer be repaired or serviced
by the manufacturer. At that point, it’s dropped from the list of supported devices and you’re essentially on your own.
Although Apple appears to be no slouch in terms of supporting its products, even it has to draw the line somewhere. Starting on December 31, a number of
Apple Macs will be dropped from the support rolls and be officially declared as obsolete, according to a 9to5Mac report .
Apple’s terms for PCs and iOS devices that are no longer repairable at Apple Stores and resellers are “vintage” and “obsolete.” Once a Mac receives
that designation, its repair staff will no longer be able to order parts for the machines and thus will no longer be able to effect repairs. Apple defines
“vintage” machines as “those that have not been manufactured for more than 5 and less than 7 years ago,” whereas “obsolete” products are “those
that were discontinued more than 7 years ago.”
The status of machines added to the list varies by region. For example, Apple still provides support for Macs in California and for all Apple products in Turkey at Apple service providers, as well as for
iPod and iPhone products in California via Apple Retails Stores and online support. Obsolete products are not supported anywhere.
The machines that reached vintage status in the U.S. and Turkey and obsolescence everywhere else include the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro
(early 2011) models, while the Mac mini (early 2009) and 13-inch MacBook (mid-2009) models reached obsolete status. If you’re an owner of any of these machines, or the machines on Apple’s
overall list of vintage and obsolete products, then it’s definitely time to consider an upgrade.

Prince William Made a Rare Statement to Show Support for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

You know that a royal's relationship is serious when he has to give a public statement about it.
That's what happened when Prince Harry told the world to give some much-needed privacy to his new girlfriend, Suits star Meghan Markle. And now,
even his brother, who has met his potential future sister-in-law, has felt the need to weigh in.
According to The Telegraph , rumors had swirled that Prince William didn't like Harry's decision to go public with the relationship. But it turns out that couldn't be further from the truth.

People close to the royals told the paper that the family wouldn't release such a public statement unless they all talked about it beforehand. Apparently, the royals pored over every word before releasing it, especially since both brothers have the same media team.

Kensington Palace cleared the air with yet another statement: "The Duke of Cambridge absolutely understands the situation concerning privacy and supports the need for Prince Harry to support those closest to him."

Prince William and Princess Kate Pay Tribute to the Duke of Westminster at Somber Memorial Service

Prince William and Princess Kate paid their respects to the sixth Duke of Westminster at a somber memorial service Monday morning.
The royal couple were among the hundreds of guests to attend the service at Chester Cathedral. Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and
Princess Eugenie were also in attendance.
Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor, the Duke of
Westminster, died on August 9 at Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire, England, after developing a sudden illness at his home, Abbeystead Estate. He was 64.
Close family members attended a private funeral service in the days after his death.
The late Duke was Britain’s wealthiest landowner and a friend to the royal family.
He served in the British Army for nearly 40 years, eventually obtaining the rank of Major General. He is survived by his wife, Natalia, their four children, Tamara, Edwina, Hugh and Viola, as well as four
grandchildren.
Throughout his life, he was close to several members of the royal family, including Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William and Princess Kate. His wife, Natalia, is one of Prince William’s godparents.
His only son, 24-year-old Hugh Grosvenor — who is also one of Prince George’s godparents — inherited his title, as well as the bulk of his father’s wealth, and is now the 7th Duke of Westminster.

Obama Shares Heartfelt Facebook Message to Sasha and Malia

On Thursday morning, POTUS posted
this touching Facebook message about his experience in the Oval Office, and what it's been like to see his daughters grow into "funny, smart, humble, and extraordinary young women." Along
with his heartfelt words, Obama also added in some throwback photos of the family. Eight years ago when the president first took office, Sasha was
7 and Malia was 10.
"Today, my family will join Americans across the country in sitting down together to give thanks for the good in our lives. This will be the last time we
celebrate Thanksgiving in the White House.
For me, this house has served as the backdrop to the tough decisions and trying times that often characterize the Presidency. But it's also been home― it's where Michelle and I have watched our daughters grow into the funny, smart, humble, and extraordinary young women they are today.
And when I look back over the years, what strikes me most about my girls is that, despite the challenges that have come their way, they have remained extraordinarily kind. They treat people
with the respect and understanding that all of us deserve―no matter who we are, where we come from, who we love, or what we believe. It's that bedrock belief in decency that can only come from
an inherent optimism about the road ahead. And it's what I find in all the young people I meet when I travel the country and the world".