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Rumor: Apple looking to alternate suppliers for rigid flexible printed circuit boards for next-gen iPhone

Apple looks to be planning ahead for the production of its next-gen iPhone. The company recently bought production equipment for rigid flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCBs) and is now leasing it to suppliers, hoping to secure a stable flow of parts for this fall’s “iPhone 8,” according to the Korea Herald and ET News. The […]

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Apple AirPods now available through Verizon Wireless with 2-day ship time

If you’re hankering for a pair of Apple AirPods and are sick of Apple being sold out of them, Verizon Wireless has them. After selling out numerous times, Verizon Wireless now has inventory of Apple AirPods with free 2-day shipping, beating Apple’s 6-week wait. The AirPods are available while supplies last and are available for […]

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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to use specialized laser with rear-facing camera

It’s a rumor, so part of it must be true… Apple is said to be working on implementing a specialized rear-facing laser system in its upcoming “iPhone 8” that will facilitate augmented reality applications, like those produced with ARKit, as well as faster and more accurate autofocus capabilities. Per a source close to the story, […]

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Apple extends warranty program to three years to address detaching back cover issue for first-gen Apple Watch

If you’ve had problems with the back cover detaching from your first-gen Apple Watch, Apple has extended its program to offer a second year of free repair coverage for the issue. In addition, a service document shows that this program has been extended to three years Per the document: Apple has determined that under certain […]

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Notebook travel ban could be lifted soon following security upgrades

The notebook travel ban may be lifted in a relatively short period of time. The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday said if security measures are increased at the airports in coming days and weeks, the restriction will be removed. Back in March, the United States banned electronic devices larger than a smartphone from the […]