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Rumor: Apple’s 6.1-inch OLED iPhone could possibly be delayed until October, “LED backlight leakage” issue cited

Per the latest from the rumor mill, Apple could delay the launch of its new, low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone by one month and launch the device in October. The rumor hails from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, who cited suspected issues with “LED backlight leakage” leading to the “possible” one month delay in mass production on […]

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Security researchers look into “Calisto” malware two years after it surfaces for the Mac

Roughly two years after their circulation, security researchers have discovered infections of macOS malware named “Calisto”. The malware was seemingly developed in 2016 and may have been a precursor to the “Proton” macOS trojan that started to circulate in 2017. Calisto functions as a trojan that takes the form of an unsigned DMG for Intego’s […]

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Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update, seeks to address thermal issue in 2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro notebooks

Apple has released a patch that it hopes will address a heat-related issue in the 2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro notebooks. The now-somewhat-infamous heat issue on the Core i9-powered 15-inch 2018 Touch Bar MacBook Pro has been identified as a software flaw in the system’s thermal management software, and Apple is rolling out a macOS […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone chargers could require Apple certification, may not deliver 18 watt charging speeds

The rumors continue to abound as to whether Apple will include a USB-C to Lightning cable to function as an 18 watt fast charger with the upcoming iPhones this fall. The current consensus is that fast charger options may be somewhat limited because Apple is requiring USB-C authentication compliance for the charger and cable. Per […]

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Rumor: HomePod to receive extensive new feature set via software update this fall

The HomePod is rumored to have a fairly significant set of updates coming its way. While the HomePod has gotten positive reviews in terms of its audio capabilities, it’s a bit behind the eight ball when compared with Amazon and Google’s smart speaker offerings. According to a rumor from French web site iGeneration, a beta […]