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Rumor: Apple ups iPhone SE component orders to meet demand

Even with declining iPhone sales, the iPhone SE might just prove to be a hit. A new supply chain rumor has indicated that Apple has increased orders for its new low-end iPhone SE, and plans to build more than 5 million units this quarter alone, as the company continues to struggle to keep up with […]

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iFixit posts 9.7-inch iPad Pro teardown

The cool cats at iFixit have just torn down the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and found the typical mix of components from Samsung, Bosch Sensortec, NXP Semiconductors, and others, plus a whole lot of battery. Cutting to the chase, iFixit rates the smaller iPad Pro’s repairability at a low 2 out of 10, which is the […]

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iFixit posts iPhone SE teardown, notes impressive battery, silicone seals, other features

The cool cats at iFixit have found some interesting stuff within the iPhone SE. The company, which posted its own teardown, but also installed an iPhone 5s display into the iPhone SE, noting that the display from the older model fits and functions perfectly into Apple’s new handset. iFixit also noted that the parts are […]

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Chipworks posts teardown of iPhone SE, finds mix of new and old components

The iPhone SE has arrived for a few users and the official teardown have begun. As of Wednesday, Chipworks posted a teardown report of the new handset, citing its composition of parts that had largely been borrowed from the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6/6s, with a few new chips thrown in to keep the platform […]

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iPhone SE leak indicates 16GB base capacity, NFC chip for Apple Pay

Well, this kind of thing happens sometimes. Supply chain personnel in China have apparently snapped a specifications sticker for the upcoming iPhone SE. According to the sticker, Apple will drop the “5” from the new handset’s name, sticking instead with “iPhone SE.” The device will be available in a 16-gigabyte capacity and carry an NFC […]