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Rumor: Apple to switch from Lightning to USB-C port for 2019 model iPhones

It came from the depths of Rumorville, but there tends to be a nugget of truth to be had there. Per a new supply chain report published on Tuesday, Apple is said to be redesigning chargers and related interface for its next-generation iPhone and iPad devices, and will likely have its 2019 series of iPhones […]

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Rumor: Apple to incorporate flexible circuit boards made from liquid crystal polymers in next-gen products

Analyst and assorted Mac guru Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has issued a new investor note stating the Apple is working to integrate faster and more versatile circuit boards across its product lineup come 2018. The iPhone 8 and iPhone X handsets currently use a new flexible circuit board made from liquid crystal polymer. Both […]

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Thunderbolt 3, USB Type-C ports becoming more prevalent on high-end PCs

Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C look like they’re making their way from the Mac to high-end PCs. Where Thunderbolt 3 is concerned, the port is suddenly beginning to show up in high-end offerings from just about every major PC OEM, starting with some Lenovo workstation laptops and Dell’s new XPS lineup and continuing in laptops […]

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Rumor: Apple looking into waterproof materials, antenna-concealing design for iPhone 7

If this is true, it could definitely help where your next-gen iPhone is concerned. A new rumor has it that Catcher Technologies will help supply chassis components for upcoming iPhones said to be both waterproof and use “new compound materials” to conceal their antennas, according to a new rumor. Catcher is said to be likely […]

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Video tests show iPhone 6s, 6s Plus relatively water resistant, not waterproof

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are pretty water resistant. The bad news is that they’re not waterproof and it’s a bad idea to go swimming with them. A group of YouTube users have put together some videos showcasing the results of both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s […]