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Rumor: Samsung looking to adapt technique used to make batteries for electric vehicles to next-gen iPhone batteries

Samsung is apparently looking to use a battery production technique generally used for electric vehicles in order to create more energy-dense smartphone batteries as a move that could improve the battery life of future iPhone models. The batteries, which would be manufactured by Samsung SDI (Samsung’s battery and energy division), would be used to create […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone will transition to rectangular logic board, feature larger battery

Per the leak-based rumor mill, it looks like Apple may transition away from its traditional L-shaped logic board design for the iPhone XI to a standard, regular logic board. The rumor emanated from images of the iPhone XI’s logic board that surfaced recently. The iPhone X/XS had a stacked L-shaped logic board which pushed the […]

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Rumor: 2019 iPhone XR batteries said to have entered mass production, have a six percent greater capacity than current models

Apple’s next-gen iPhone batteries are said to be in production, with the overall capacity increasing about six percent this year. Apple is said to still be purchasing batteries form Chinese supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology, with the component said to have an increased capacity from the current model that adds nearly six percent more power.  CATLis […]

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Rumor: Apple to improve battery life in next-gen iPhone via 2-cell design, transition to OLED display

The current rumor has it that the next-gen iPhone’s battery will be able to get over power consumption and space-related hurdles, potentially allowing for longer battery life than ever. Rumor has it that this year’s flagship “iPhone 8” will boast a large 2,700 mAh battery, on par with the high-end 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The […]

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Rumor: Verizon to announce revised calling plans, higher data caps, increased prices

Verizon’s assorted data plans will likely be seeing data cap improvements alongside increased price points come tomorrow. The wireless company is expected to announce the changes alongside access to unlimited usage through a new feature dubbed ‘Safety Mode’, rollover data options, and more. A number of current plans are expected to increase by $5 making […]