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Apple releases iOS 11 beta 7 to developer community

If you’re in the mood to fiddle around with it, Apple rolled out iOS 11 developer beta 7 build (15A5362a) on Monday. The update is available for developers with compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models and is probably as close to the final version of iOS 11 before it enters gold master status and […]

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AirPod shipping estimates drop to two to three weeks

The shipping estimates for Apple’s AirPods are improving. The current estimates have come down to two to three weeks in many countries around the world, suggesting Apple is one step closer to achieving supply/demand balance for the much-desired earphones. The AirPods, which shipped back in December, have been in short support, with Apple estimating shipping […]

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Rumor: Case manufacturer Nodus cites lack of Touch ID on next-gen iPhone

Sometimes it’s the case and accessory designers that have the most information about an upcoming Apple product. Accessory maker Nodus has finalized the case design for Apple’s next-gen iPhone. The overall design appears largely congruent with recent parts leaks and supposed insider information, featuring a nearly bezel-free full-face display with telltale sensor “notch.” Interestingly, Nodus’ […]

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iOS 11 feature could allow iPhone Touch ID feature to be disabled, thereby adding additional layer of privacy via “cop button”

Over the years, Apple’s Touch ID technology has proven to be a legal gray area whenever law enforcement or border patrol asked you to hand over your iPhone. A new feature may have surfaced in a beta of iOS 11 that essentially functions as a “cop button”, wherein the iPhone owner can set up a […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could see increased thickness with switch to glass backing

The next-gen iPhone could be a bit thicker than the current model. A current rumor has it that one planned change for the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones expected next month is a material return from aluminum backs to glass, and now a new rumor claims that shift will result in a slightly thicker casing. Giga […]