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Purported component adds to triple-camera theory for some 2019 model iPhones

From the depths of Rumorville, a photo posted on Thursday from Chinese social network Weibo claims to show a component from a 2019 model iPhone with cutouts for three lenses. An early claim suggested that the third lens would be a 5x telephoto one, as well as being used to provide enhanced augmented reality capabilities … […]

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Rumor: 2019 model iPhones could feature two-way wireless charging, larger batteries, improved camera systems, and upgraded RAM

In a recently published note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the 2019 model iPhone lineup could feature two-way wireless charging. In the note, quo mentioned wireless charging as well as suppliers Lunshare, and Sunway, which are thought to be providing Qi charging components for the handsets. STMicro is said to be on tap for the controlling […]

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo calls out Apple’s expected 2019 lineup, features

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo isn’t wrong that often, and a thoroughly-researched, recently-released note to investor describes Apple’s 2019 lineup as including the following for iPhone units: A 6.5-inch OLED iPhone model A 6.1-inch LCD iPhone model A 5.8-inch OLED iPhone model Kuo also states he expects the iPhone XR’s successor to be upgraded to 4GB of […]

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iPhone sales see boost in Chinese marketplace following price drops

When in doubt, drop the price a bit. This tactic seems to be working, according to online retailers Suning and Tmal, who’ve noted improved iPhone sales numbers in the Chinese marketplace following Apple’s price reductions on the handsets. Suning saw sales of Apple products rise 83 percent between Jan. 11 — when it instituted iPhone […]

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Apple posts Q1 2019 revenue of $84.3 billion, net profit of $19.3 billion, misses earnings guidance

There are times when even a net profit of $19.9 billion is below expectations. Apple on Tuesday announced its Q1 2019 profits, which were decidedly lower than the initial guidance of $89 billion to $93 billion. For the holiday quarter, Apple posted revenue of $84.3 billion and a net profit of $19.9 billion, a 5 […]