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Rumor: Apple could offer single-band 5G support for some 2021 “iPhone 13” models

The conversion to full-on 5G could take some time. Apple’s 2021 “iPhone 13” handset may not offer support for both high-band and low-band 5G connectivity, the future models potentially shipping with compatibility for either the extremely fast mmWave or the more resilient sub-6GHz spectrum.  It’s largely believed that Apple’s upcoming 2020 model iPhone models will […]

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Apple announces updated iPhone SE, complete with A13 Bionic processor and $399 starting price

After much anticipation, Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone SE 2, the new generation of its consumer-level iPhone. The handset, which starts at $399, sports an A13 Bionic processor, 4.7-inch Retina display, and arrives in black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED colors. The second-get iPhone SE also arrives in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities. Customers can preorder […]

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Apple China leak hints at four upcoming iPad Pro models, some networking specs

Once again, it’s the leaks that show what be coming down the product pipeline in the near future. A new iPad user manual posted to Apple’s Chinese-language website appears to have accidentally disclosed that the company is gearing up to release four new iPad Pro models sometime soon. The iPad Pro model numbers have already […]

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T-Mobile 5G network boasts 200 to 400 percent speed improvements over company’s 4G LTE, location and pricing remain points of contention

If you were looking for some benchmarks as to T-Mobile’s newly-launched 5G network, the cool cats at Venturebeat have some numbers for you. During testing, the low-band 5G downloads peaked at 227Mbps, or two to four times faster than T-Mobile’s LTE service at the same locations, and far higher than the aforementioned 20 percent estimate. […]

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iPhone 11 handsets expected to feature Intel modems

A report in PCMag confirmed expectations that, in spite of previous squabbles, Apple is relying on Intel as its sole LTE modem supplier for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro handsets. 2019 marks the final year that Apple will use Intel’s baseband technology before moving to Qualcomm as its modem supplier. Per the article, […]