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Rumor: Next-gen iOS devices to see delays, only 4.7-inch iPhone 6 to make September debut

You may have to wait a little longer for the cool nw iOS-based devices that you’re hankering for. Per Taiwanese newspaper UDN and GforGames, a current rumor suggests that only one of Apple’s next-generation handsets — the 4.7-inch “iPhone 6” — will be ready for launch at the company’s anticipated September media event, as the […]

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Rumor: 5.5-inch iPhone 6 may see production delays, be delayed until 2015

You might have to wait a bit longer for the larger version of the iPhone 6. Per AppleInsider, Apple may be having production issues with its new in-cell touchscreen panel, as well as color unevenness on the new “iPhone 6” metal casing, thus causing the 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 to be pushed back […]

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Foxconn insists robot workers will assist, not replace, human workers on iPhone 6 assembly line

The Foxbots will work alongside and assist their human counterparts and won’t actually replace them… Per Taiwan’s United Daily News, the 10,000 robotic workers deployed by Foxconn will play a limited role alongside the humans. According to industry insiders, the robots will assist in iPhone 6 production by locking down screws, polishing parts and performing […]

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Additional iPhone 6 production, comparison photos leaked

The iPhone 6 leaks and early images continue… Over on the Weibo photo sharing service, a user with the handle “dreamerJimmy” has posted additional shots of the supposed iPhone 6 design, including a comparison shot of the upcoming handset against the iPhone 5s. Apparently, dreamerJimmy was able to get early shots of the iPhone 5 […]

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Apple’s recycling program gives a leg up to e-waste business

Back in September, Apple began rolling out its in-store iPhone trade-in service in US Apple retail stores as part of their Reuse and Recycling Program. In October, this program extended to the UK followed by other European retail locations. This program allows customers to walk into a store, have the value of their current iPhone determined […]