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Rumor: Apple acquires InVisage, purchases possible image technologies for use in upcoming camera systems

Apple has reportedly snagged yet another image technology company, or at least hired some of its core staff away. Per Image Sensors World, two anonymous sources claimed that Apple may have acquired InVisage. The blog highlighted that InVisage is no longer listed as a current investment in the portfolios of venture capital firms Nokia Growth […]

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Chinese telecom companies cut Apple Watch Series 3 access to LTE, cite government security concerns

China has terminated LTE access for the Apple Watch Series 3 without explanation. Per the Wall Street Journal, all three major carriers in China have closed off LTE access, apparently over the government’s security concerns over the device. The WSJ reports that LTE functionality was available on China Unicom at launch, but new subscriptions were […]

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Rumor: Mac mini could see refresh before long

Although it’s been three years since the Mac mini was last updated, there may be some updates to come. Responding to an email from MacRumors reader “Krar”, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that while it was “not time to share any details,” he confirmed that the Mac mini will be an important part of the […]

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Microsoft teases ARM-based notebook battery life, operating functionality

microsoft has chosen to tease Apple with the prospect of running its notebooks for literally days at a time on a single battery charge thanks to ARM processors. Over at the Qualcomm 5G Summit in Hong Kong, Pete Bernard, Principal Group Program Manager for Connectivity Partners at Microsoft, stated that the battery life while using […]

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Rumor: iPhone X component suppliers report improved yields, greater ability to meet shipment demands

The supply stream for the iPhone X may be where it needs to be. Per sources close to the story, yield rates for some iPhone X have improved and become more stable, allowing for shipments of the upcoming smartphone to grow substantially after October. The sources also reported that yield rates for key parts such […]