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Initial iSuppli report estimates production cost of 16GB iPhone 5 for $207

The exact cost of an iPhone 5 is still under wraps until the handset’s release on Friday, but there’s still a pretty good guess in the meantime. Per a report released by iSuppli on Tuesday, Apple apparently pays an estimated US$207 to build the base model 16GB iPhone 5, a cost slightly higher than last […]

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Apple to cover international LTE standards via three hardware variants

The iPhone 5 is en route. And it looks like a nifty feat of engineering. With the variety of different LTE frequency bands used by various carriers available globally, Apple will be making three versions of iPhone 5, with the potential for additional new models as Apple signs on other carriers according to AppleInsider. Apple […]

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Rumor: Qualcomm getting ready to prepare 4G LTE chips for next-gen iPhone handset

You’re probably going to need components if you’re going to build a snazzy new thing. Per DigiTimes, Taiwanese chip maker Qualcomm is said to be providing high-speed 4G long-term evolution chips produced using a 28-nanometer process. The company is expected to build its 4G LTE chips at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, supply chain sources shared […]

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Rumor: Apple’s next-gen iPhone to be thinner, incorporate 4-inch screen, utilize metal backing and new dock connector

There’s got to be some element of truth here… Per iLounge, Apple’s next-gen iPhone will be slightly taller to accommodate a 4-inch screen with a new aspect ratio, will feature a redesigned dock connector, and will also have a new metal panel on the back side, a new report claims. The latest rumors about Apple’s […]

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Barclays report hints at components for next-gen iPhone, highlights 4G LTE elements

There’s always a next generation of a product. And there’s always speculation as to what components will be used in it. The next-generation iPhone is no different. Per AppleInsider, investment firm Barclays reported Wednesday in a research note that among the parts Apple is expected to utilize are Qualcomm’s “MDM9615” LTE chip, which supports both […]