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Rumor: “AirPods 3” may not ship until Q3 2021

Following predictions of an early 2021, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that Apple’s next-gen AirPods, or the “AirPods 3,” will not enter mass production until the third quarter of 2021. The updated prediction arrives days after leaked images of the AirPods and recent reports that the units were ready to ship went online. In […]

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Rumor: Apple to begin mass production of Apple Silicon-based 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro units in second half of 2021

It looks as if two additional new Apple Silicon MacBook Pro notebooks are en route for the second half of 2021, the new rumor echoing previous hints as to upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch notebooks. Tuesday’s report fails to specify which MacBook Pro models will reach the assembly line, though predictions suggest Apple is primed to […]

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Rumor: Apple takes on TSMC’s 3-nanometer build for upcoming A-Series, M-Series processors

Per industry sources, Apple has ordered TSMC’s initial production of chips built via a 3-nanometer process for both its iOS and Apple Silicon devices. Previous reports had indicated that TSMC was close to finalizing its new 3-nanometer process, a new report says that Apple has placed an order for its M-series and A-series processors using […]

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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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TSMC enters mass production of 10-nanometer A11 processors

Processor manufacturer TSMC has reportedly entered the mass production stage of its 10-nanometer “A11” processors for Apple’s next-gen iPhone. While the new iPhone’s ship date has yet to be announced, TSMC is said to be applying the same 10-nanometer FinFET manufacturing technique being used to make A10X chips for this year’s 10.5- and 12.9-inch iPad […]