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Leaked component images hint at next-gen iPhone features

The world may have gotten a glimpse of the next-gen iPhone’s components. A redditor who shared some images from “a friend in the industry” has posted what appear to be assorted components and glass back panels for the iPhone 7s, 7s Plus and iPhone 8 designs. The iPhone 8 front panel features top-to-bottom glass for […]

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Rumor: Samsung currently manufacturing 80 million OLED screens for next-gen iPhone

In spite of past arguments and legal troubles between Apple and Samsung, it’s estimated that Samsung will deliver around 80 million OLED screens suitable for the next-gen iPhone before the end of 2017 —but a later than expected date for mass shipments for the phone is still expected. Per DigiTimes, which cited “sources from the […]

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Rumor: Apple could incorporate microLED displays in devices as soon as 2018

Apple could be planning to implement a microLED screen in its next-gen Apple Watch as early as 2018. A report from Nikkei explains that Apple hopes to be ahead of the curve when it comes to microLED production. Currently, the company relies heavily on Samsung for the upcoming iPhone 8 with OLED displays, but that’s […]

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Older iPhones, iPads equipped with A6 processor will be unable to run iOS 11 this fall

Apple may be pushing owners of the iPhone 5 to obsolescence with their forthcoming iOS 11 update. This fall’s forthcoming iOS 11 update will mark the end of support for not only 32-bit apps, but also legacy 32-bit devices. That means owners still clinging to their iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and fourth-generation iPad will be […]

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Apple experimenting with 5G Millimeter Wave technology, receives license from the FCC

Apple looks to be edging closer to 5G. Per Business Insider, the company is testing next-gen 5G data speeds via a wireless technology called “millimeter wave” which could ultimately improve cellular performance for iPhones and other connected devices. Apple has apparently been granted an application by the FCC for an experimental license to test the […]