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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: 5.5-inch iPhone 6 variant will feature optical image stabilization feature

If you’re hankering for an iPhone 6 with optical image stabilization (OIS), it may only be available on the rumored 5.5-inch version. Per AppleInsider, a research note published by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated that while the iPhone 6 will use a middle-mount open-loop voice coil motor, not an OIS VCM. The part is […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Sources indicate September 19th launch date for iPhone 6

If there’s a rumor out there, there’s generally some kernel of truth to it. Per The Mac Observer, Apple is reportedly planning on launching the still unannounced iPhone 6 on September 19, according to sources speaking with the Chinese media. The company’s track record makes a September release plausible, but albeit the unnamed sources and […]

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Apple switches iPhone 6 chassis suppliers, may have dodged major manufacturing hurdle

Apple may have dodged its first major obstacle in manufacturing the iPhone 6 handsets. Per Boy Genius Report and DigiTimes, Apple has had to overcome a serious issue with the 4.7-inch iPhone 6′s housing. The report claims that orders were first placed with component supplier Catcher for the metal phone cases, but Apple has been […]

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Apple TV News Software

Apple TV update adds four new channels, including ABC News , PBS Kids, others

Another Apple TV update has added new channels. Per AppleInsider, a new Apple TV update has added channels for ABC News, PBS Kids, AOL On, and Willow as part of an over-the-air update Tuesday morning. ABC News brings both live and on-demand streaming coverage of current events, with most content open to users without a […]

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Hardware MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple to begin manufacturing 12-inch MacBook Air notebook in Q3

If there’s a rumor, there’s usually a kernel of truth to go along with it. A new report via the sometimes-accurate DigiTimes claims that Apple’s supply partners will begin production of an anticipated 12-inch MacBook Air sometime in Q3 of this year. The current estimate points towards July and Apple is apparently planning to stick […]