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Rumor: Apple expected to unveil, open orders for 2020 iPhone SE today

The rumor mill has it that Apple could be planning to open orders for a new iPhone as soon as today. The handset has been referred to as the “iPhone SE 2” and “iPhone 9,” and per a source close to the story, could simply be tagged the “iPhone SE” while referencing the hardware as […]

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iFixit completes second 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro teardown, studies LiDAR system found on board

The cool cats at iFixit have completed a second teardown to the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with LiDAR. The teardown is brief, and required the use of guitar picks and a hairdryer, as opposed to a warming pad to release adhesives. Similar to the 2018 iPad Pro, the rear cover has to be twisted for […]

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Foxconn states that it has enough staff to meet 2020 iPhone launch

This is somewhat better news. Apple supplier Foxconn has announced that the company has reached its recruitment goals ahead of schedule and now has enough workers to meet “seasonal demand” at all of its Chinese plants. The hiring information suggests that Foxconn’s factories will be adequately staffed for the launch of the 2020 model iPhones […]

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iPadOS 13.4 code references hint at U1 chip included with 2020 iPad Pro

It hasn’t been confirmed yet, but there’s evidence that points to Apple’s 2020 model iPad Pro featuring the very spiffy U1 chip. According to iPadOS code references, the new tablet features the U1 chip, which was also found in the iPhone 11. The U1 chip enables ultra-wideband radio spectrum to provide precise spatial awareness. UWB […]

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Apple releases updated MacBook Air featuring faster CPU and GPU, Magic Keyboard, and lower starting price

Apple on Wednesday released its updated MacBook Air, complete with faster processors, a boosted graphics system, scissor switch Magic Keyboard, and other new bells and whistles. The update notebook features a 10-gen Intel Core processor, which includes a 1.2GHz quad-core Core i7 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.8GHz. The updated Intel Iris Plus Graphics […]