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Analyst indicates that “high-end” lenses for next-gen iPhone models will ship later this month

Apple’s upcoming “iPhone 12” handsets will reportedly incorporate “high-end” lens arrays in its rear-facing camera, according to analyst/Apple guru Ming-Chi Kuo. Per a recent research note published Friday, manufacturing partner Largan is said to begin sending shipments of camera lenses bound for the next-gen iPhone in mid-July. Compared to past years, Largan’s estimated production window […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to use specialized laser with rear-facing camera

It’s a rumor, so part of it must be true… Apple is said to be working on implementing a specialized rear-facing laser system in its upcoming “iPhone 8” that will facilitate augmented reality applications, like those produced with ARKit, as well as faster and more accurate autofocus capabilities. Per a source close to the story, […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to include gold color, 128GB capacity

The next-gen iPhone could hold twice as much data as the current model. And be a classy gold color. Per AppleInsider, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo offers his predictions on Apple’s anticipated next-generation iPhone, including a new 128GB storage option and a gold colorway. Kuo points out in his note investors that the so-called “iPhone 5S,” […]

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Leaked video shows translucent bezel, other changes for fifth-generation iPad

It’s hard to say how legit it is, but the video looks damn cool. Per Mac Otakara and nowhereelse.fr, the following video has surfaced of the fifth-generation iPad bezel: As seen above, the 30-second video appears to show a partially assembled 9.7-inch iPad with design cues taken from the existing iPad mini, including rounded corners, […]

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Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad to receive rear-facing mic, thinner, lighter design

A rear-facing mic might be in the next-gen iPad’s future. Per Macotakara and AppleInsider, the fifth-generation iPad is expected to ship after Apple’s anticipated “iPhone 5S.” Reports have pegged Apple’s next iPhone for launch around September, which would be around a year after the iPhone 5 went on sale. According to author Danbo’s sources, the […]