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Rumor: Apple could remove physical SIM card slot for some iPhones for second quarter of 2022

The rumor mill now has it that Apple could start offering iPhone models without a SIM card in the box in the second quarter of 2022. Earlier this week, a Brazilian website stated that Apple’s iPhone 15 might not have a physical SIM card slot in some countries and regions. The change could take place […]

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iFixit publishes teardown of Apple Watch Series 6, cites larger battery, larger Taptic Engine, other changes

Once again, the very cool cats at iFixit have performed a nifty teardown, this time dissecting the brand new Apple Watch Series 6. The analysis found a 3.5 percent larger battery in the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 as opposed to last year’s model, while the battery in the 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 is […]

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Patent hints at Apple’s effort to create a Lightning connector with waterproof seal

The next generation of Lightning connectors could be waterproof. Per a recently published Apple patent, the company is working on updating its current Lightning connector design to “create a liquid-tight seal.” The patent notes that as devices see more use, they become more at risk to liquid damage and spills. As such, Apple has been […]

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Rumor: Apple working on second-gen AirPods featuring “Hey Siri” support for release in 2018

Apple is apparently working on a second-gen series of AirPods which could include “Hey Siri” support instead of requiring a tap before giving voice commands. The new model will also sport an updated wireless chip for improved Bluetooth connections. Sources close to the story have stated that Apple is looking to update the iPods in […]

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Rumor: Apple CEO Tim Cook spotted wearing glucose sensor designed for next-gen Apple Watch

If The Timster is doing it, that tends to indicate where Apple’s upcoming products might be going. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is said to have been spotted on his company’s corporate headquarters wearing a new, unannounced Apple Watch accessory that could be used to measure a user’s blood sugar levels in an non-intrusive fashion. […]