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Rumor: Apple to retain 5nm manufacturing process for A16 chip, will move to 3nm for M2 chip

Per alleged leaks within Apple’s supply chain, the A16 chip used in the iPhone 14 Pro models may stick with the same manufacturing process as the A15 chip. The upcoming A2 chip will reportedly skip the 4-nanometer process and use a 3-nanometer fabrication process. It’s also thought that Apple may have one more M1 chip […]

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Rumor: Apple iPhone 14 Pro models could feature LTPO components, allow for an always-on display

The iPhone 13 Pro models were the first of Apple’s smartphones to feature 120Hz ProMotion displays. It’s through that the two iPhone 14 Pro models will feature this technology, and that their displays could boast expanded refresh rate variability upon the iPhone 14’s release. The ProMotion feature is made possible via LTPO panel technology with […]

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Apple launches self service repair program for iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE handsets

If you’re feeling brave and like sorting through very small screws to fix your iPhone, you’re going to love this. Apple on Wednesday announced the launch of its self-service repair program for iPhone. The program was announced late last year, and will allow iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE users to conduct certain […]

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Rumor: Samsung looking to adapt technique used to make batteries for electric vehicles to next-gen iPhone batteries

Samsung is apparently looking to use a battery production technique generally used for electric vehicles in order to create more energy-dense smartphone batteries as a move that could improve the battery life of future iPhone models. The batteries, which would be manufactured by Samsung SDI (Samsung’s battery and energy division), would be used to create […]

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iFixit notes easy-pull battery removal tabs in fifth-generation iPad Air tablets

Once again, the super cool cats at iFixit have dug into Apple’s newest hardware, this time tackling the fifth-generation iPad Air, which features new improvements such as an M1 chip, 5G support for cellular models, an upgraded front camera with Center Stage support, and up to a 2x faster USB-C port for data transfer. The […]