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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Apple switches iPhone 6 chassis suppliers, may have dodged major manufacturing hurdle

Apple may have dodged its first major obstacle in manufacturing the iPhone 6 handsets. Per Boy Genius Report and DigiTimes, Apple has had to overcome a serious issue with the 4.7-inch iPhone 6′s housing. The report claims that orders were first placed with component supplier Catcher for the metal phone cases, but Apple has been […]

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Apple TV News Software

Apple TV update adds four new channels, including ABC News , PBS Kids, others

Another Apple TV update has added new channels. Per AppleInsider, a new Apple TV update has added channels for ABC News, PBS Kids, AOL On, and Willow as part of an over-the-air update Tuesday morning. ABC News brings both live and on-demand streaming coverage of current events, with most content open to users without a […]

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Hardware MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple to begin manufacturing 12-inch MacBook Air notebook in Q3

If there’s a rumor, there’s usually a kernel of truth to go along with it. A new report via the sometimes-accurate DigiTimes claims that Apple’s supply partners will begin production of an anticipated 12-inch MacBook Air sometime in Q3 of this year. The current estimate points towards July and Apple is apparently planning to stick […]

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Hardware iPad iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple to boost Touch ID component production, improve durability of units

The Touch ID sensor in the upcoming iOS devices (including the iPad) will be both more plentiful and more durable. Per an article in the China Times, manufacturer TSMC will boost its Touch ID production 233 percent to 120 million units. The component will also purportedly become more durable in the process. It’s been thought […]

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iOS Rumor security Software

Rumor: iOS 7.1.2 update to include fixes to Mail, security issues, iBeacon support

Apple’s forthcoming iOS 7.1.2 update may fix an email attachment encryption issue, a lock screen vulnerability and improve iBeacon support along with other minor bug fixes. Per MacRumors and AppleInsider, an anonymous source has claimed that Apple has distributed iOS 7.1.2 to carrier partners for testing ahead of a release sometime within the next two […]