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Hardware MacBook Rumor

Rumor: Apple looking to Amphenol for thinner, metal injection mold-made hinges for next-gen MacBook

Following up on a rumor from November that Apple was working with suppliers to “fully redesign” many of the MacBook’s internal components to achieve a slimmer design, it appears that Apple might be making a move towards metal injection mold-made hinges. Metal injection molding is a metalworking process that’s used to create very small metal […]

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Apple Watch Hardware Rumor Wearables

Rumor: Apple has begun signing component orders for Apple Watch 2 parts

The Apple Watch 2 components are apparently starting to come together. Apple has reportedly started signing component orders for the second-generation Apple Watch, a possible sign that version two of the wearable will begin mass production within the next few months. The list of partners includes Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Samsung, Amkor, STATS< ChipPac and Kinsus […]

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Accessory Hardware News USB-C

USB Implementers Forum draws up certification, verification program for USB-C cables, devices

USB-C is coming along and a lot of nice things are being said about the technology, but there hasn’t been a ton of verification and certification, especially among cheaper cables. This may change soon. Under its new program, the USB Implementers Forum will test and certify USB-C cables, chargers, and other devices. End-user products — […]

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Hardware iOS iPhone iPhone SE News

Some iPhone SE users complain of Bluetooth audio issues, Apple has yet to offer official comment

Well, this could be one for the bug team to sort out. A number of oPhone SE early adopters have reported audio issues with Bluetooth phone calls when the smartphone is paired with a vehicle or wireless headset. The issue extends to GPS voice navigation for some, but streaming music over Bluetooth appears to be […]

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Hardware iPad iPhone News

DisplayMate releases full analysis of 9.7-inch iPad Pro screen, hints at possible interesting iPhone 7 screen upgrades

The cool cats at DisplayMate have just released their usual insane analysis of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and confirmed that this is the best iPad display to boot, but have also hinted that this could lead towards iPhone 7 screen upgrade possibilities. In its report, which compares the new device to not only current iPads […]