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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple working with Largan Precision to source “above 12-megapixel” lens modules for next-gen iPhone

It’s a rumor, but it’s a nifty rumor. A series of new reports from Apple’s supply chain suggests that the company has turned to its lens supplier for the next generation already in search of camera sensors in excess of 12 megapixels. The rumor states that Large Precision was the only company to meet Apple’s […]

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Hardware iPod Nano News

Apple recategorizes sixth-gen iPod nano as obsolete, discontinues obligatory repairs and service for device

As neat as the sixth-generation iPod nano is, it’s now officially obsolete. Apple has updated its web site, stating that the device is no longer supported by Apple customer service for repair or servicing. The move comes after Apple discontinued the entire iPad nano and iPod shuffle brands earlier this year. Now that the sixth-generation […]

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Rumor: Siri could be activated via sleep/wake button given lack of physical Home button in next-gen iPhone

If you were worried as to how to activate Siri on a next-gen iPhone, which may or may not feature a physical Home button, you might just be about to hold down the sleep/wake button to trigger the virtual assistant. The option was allegedly uncovered in source code by Brazilian iOS developer Guilherme Rambo. He […]

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Apple adds June 2017 21.5-inch Retina iMac to refurbished store selection

A good deal’s a good deal. Apple on Wednesday updated its refurbished products web site, adding the new 21.5-inch iMac models that were initially released in June of 2017. The refurbished iMacs feature Kaby Lake processors, upgraded displays, faster solid state storage, and discrete graphics. At present, the refurbished selection only includes the 4K models […]

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Hardware Intel Mac Pro News Processors

Intel announces Xeon W processors, hints at possible hardware for next-gen Mac Pro

Intel today announced the workstation class Xeon W processors that could find their way into the next generation of Mac Pro. The new processors, which will replace the E5 and E7 series, range from Bronze, Silver, Gold, to Platinum for professional/enterprise use. They will replace the E5-1600 series that Apple has used in its Mac […]