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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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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 Maps now includes public transit data for Las Vegas area, neighboring regions

Apple Maps now covers the public transit systems for Vegas and its surrounding areas. On Monday, Apple added Las Vegas and surrounding areas to its Apple Maps data list, allowing users to snag times, stops, and routes for options like the Las Vegas Monorail and RTC Transit buses as needed. These include the special Deuce […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhones may not feature inductive charging upon release

Apple’s 2017 iPhone models might not feature inductive charging after all. Per a tweet by Mac guru John Gruber, a tipster has indicated that that the new charging technology “might be late” and not launch until iOS 11.1 is released. Gruber has likened the delay of wireless charging to the delay of Portrait Mode on […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could also arrive in new reflective/”mirror” color

Apple’s next-gen iPhone handset is now rumored to arrive in four difference colors, including a new reflective “mirror” version that’s never been seen before. The rumor comes from a tweet posted by Benjamin Geskin, who said the handset will come in four total colors, one of them new. He also posted an iPhone 6s mirror-like […]