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Rumor: Next-gen AirPods could include “Hey, Siri support, debut sooner rather than later

There’s a decent chance that the next-gen AirPods will feature “Hey, Siri” support. Per the iOS 12.2 beta release for developers, an updated AirPods setup screen indicated that users will be able to talk directly to Siri using the next generation AirPods. As such, the updated AirPods could be configured for Siri in the same […]

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Rumor: Second-generation AirPods could ship in second half of 2019, could include health tracking features

Straight from the rumor mill and according to supply chain sources, it’s thought that the second generation of AirPods, complete with health tracking functionality, could arrive in the first half of 2019. The competitive wearables market has already seen considerable growth over the last few years, with Apple’s revenue from the wearable segment believed to […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone XR could incorporate 4×4 MIMO design, see faster LTE data throughput speeds

If anything else, the next-gen iPhone may feature a much faster antenna structure, thereby allowing for greater data throughput. The rumor mill has it that the iPhone iPhone XR will feature a 4×4 MIMO antenna design, according to a Barclays research note. 4×4 MIMO, which is short to “multiple-input, multiple-output,” could significantly improve LTE transmission […]

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Rumor: Apple may be looking to expand upon iPod line in 2019

Let’s face it, it’s been a while since the iPod was Apple’s flagship gadget. With the passing of the iPod Classic, the iPod Nano, and the iPod Shuffle, and with only the iPod Touch keeping the name alive, it seems as if a dedicated Apple music player might be going the way of the dodo. […]

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Apple releases Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, XR models, complete with Qi Wireless features

Because Smart Battery Cases are useful. Apple on Tuesday released new Smart Battery Cases designed for its 2018 iPhone lineup, including the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The units are available in black or white, priced at $129 each, and are designed to add extra battery life to the device. The cases are similar […]