Imagination Technologies, the former maker of the graphics chips inside iDevices, has found a buyer-- Canyon Bridge, an equity firm backed by Chinese fund Yitai Capital.
According to the Financial Times the deal is worth £550 million, and is conditional on the completion of the sale of MIPS. The Imagination US unit currently being bought by Silicon Valley investment group Tallwood Venture Capital.
Back in June 2017 Imagination put itself on the selling block after Apple, its largest customer and one of its biggest shareholders, decided to stop using PowerVR technology in favour of self-designed solution. The announcement halved the value of Imagination stock almost overnight, causing a crisis in the company.
"In our view, TrueDepth camera could create many innovative applications, Face ID being the most important of them," Kuo writes in a note for investors obtained by ApppleInsider. "If Face ID is well received by consumers after the launch of iPhone X, we believe it is more likely that 2018 all-new models will adopt TrueDepth camera and support Face ID."
The SoundSport Free are designed for sports and other physical activities. Silicon StayHear+ sport tips ensure a comfortable tip, while an IPX4 water resistance rating protects the buds against sweat or water. Connectivity comes through Bluetooth and a Bose Connect iOS/Android app complete with a "Find My Buds" feature able to display the last known location and time of use of the headphones.
The Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge RockStar is a fairly self-explanatory accessory-- it is means to add a headphone jack to Lightning-only devices, while providing a source of data or power.
The earphones promise "endorphin-inducing, detailed sound" through a design able to block up to 37dB of outdoor noise. Battery life clocks at 8 hours, while wireless range is 10m via Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. The SE215 are the more premium option, with a detachable cable connecting the two earbuds, while the SE112 has fixed cable.
