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Rumor: Apple to release thinner MacBook Air in late 2014, early 2015

The MacBook Air could get even thinner by the end of 2014 or early 2015. Per MacRumors and DigiTimes, supply chain sources in Taiwan have noted that component production has already begun in small volumes. Apple will also reportedly cease production of the 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro by the end of 2014. A report last […]

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Leaked component image bolsters rumors of redesigned True Tone flash for iPhone 6

A leaked image could possibly confirm rumors of a redesigned “True Tone’ flash unit for the iPhone 6 handset’s camera. Per AppleInsider, Chinese smartphone repair company ElekWorld posted pictures of newly stocked parts, including purported “iPhone 6” power flex cables with round multi-colored flash assemblies. The cables, which are now available in both 4.7-inch and […]

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Additional leaked details indicate iPhone 6 “Phosphorous” sensor may serve barometric function, not health-related function

A few new details have surfaced about the apparent “Phosphorous” sensor mentioned yesterday. Per MacRumors, Weibo user GeekBar continued his leaks of claimed wiring schematics of iPhone 6 components with a new “Phosphorus” component that was interpreted as the next-generation version of Apple’s M7 co-processor. The M7 collects and tracks motion data from various sensors […]

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Apple launches iPhone 5 battery replacement program for units experiencing poor battery life

This could come in handy. Per Macworld, Apple is offering a second replacement program for iPhone 5 users after offering to replace the sleep/wake button on some models in April. Apple has stated that a “very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices” may be experiencing poor battery life, requiring users to charge the device more […]

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Analyst: Rumored display shortage will have “no impact” on iPhone 6 launch sales

In as much as the sapphire display story’s been making the rounds, as have rumors that Apple won’t have enough available to meet demand for the iPhone 6, at least one Wall Street analyst is predicting that this won’t affect sales. Per AppleInsider, J.P. Morgan analyst Rod Hall wrote the following in a Monday morning […]