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Rumor: Apple to release AirPower wireless charging mat in March, final price unknown

The rumor mill has Apple’s AirPower wireless charging mat as hitting in March. Apple hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but sources close to the story have indicated that the AirPower will be in stores in the second half of March. The Apple Post’s sources think the wireless charging case for AirPods will ship in […]

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Rumor: Apple working on second-gen AirPods featuring “Hey Siri” support for release in 2018

Apple is apparently working on a second-gen series of AirPods which could include “Hey Siri” support instead of requiring a tap before giving voice commands. The new model will also sport an updated wireless chip for improved Bluetooth connections. Sources close to the story have stated that Apple is looking to update the iPods in […]

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Apple international regulatory filings hint at two upcoming iPad models

It’s the regulatory applications that sometimes tell you when the really cool stuff is coming. Apple has obtained permission to sell two new iPads in several Eurasian countries, suggesting that the company is planning to announce them in the near future. Per Consomac, the Eurasian Economic Commission, which oversees Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, […]

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AT&T announces 5G to arrive in 12 U.S. cities in 2018

AT&T’s 5G network is coming to 12 American cities this year. The wireless carrier announced that Dallas, Waco, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia will roll out 5G service before the end of the year, and announcements for nine more cities will follow. As of now, wireless carriers have stated that 5G will means faster wireless data […]

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TechInsights estimates HomePod manufacturing costs around $216 per unit, Apple aiming for lower profit margin than found on iPhone line

The guesstimates are in and it looks like Apple shells out $216 to build each HomePod unit, meaning margins from the tech giant’s first smart speaker are much slimmer than those of its flagship iPhone line. If the estimate is correct, this means Apple generates a profit margin around 38 percent with each $349 HomePod […]