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Rumor: Next-gen iPhones may not feature inductive charging upon release

Apple’s 2017 iPhone models might not feature inductive charging after all. Per a tweet by Mac guru John Gruber, a tipster has indicated that that the new charging technology “might be late” and not launch until iOS 11.1 is released. Gruber has likened the delay of wireless charging to the delay of Portrait Mode on […]

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Apple to announce Q3 2017 financial returns on August 1st

If you want to know how Apple’s doing financially, check in on August 1st. Apple on Wednesday announced that it will reveal quarterly earnings for the third fiscal quarter of 2017, traditionally the slowest sales period of the year for the company. The upcoming earnings report is to be followed by a live-streamed conference call […]

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Apple Pay ties in with National Park Foundation fundraiser for first half of July, offers activity badges in return for donations

For the first half of July, Apple has announced a new Apple Pay promotion wherein users can raise funds for the National Parks Foundation. From July 1 through 15, Apple is donating $1 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay at any Apple Store, on apple.com or through the Apple […]

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New drone video footage shows Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park site

The lights are beginning to come on and employees are beginning to move in at the new Steve Jobs Theater over at the new Apple Park. Drone videographer Duncan Sinfield has posted a new video on his YouTube channel today, giving viewers a fresh look at Apple Park as a small number of employees begin […]

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Wistron CEO hints at improved waterproofing, wireless charging features for next-gen iPhone

Sometimes an executive blathers and gives something interesting away. In this case, Winstron CEO Robert Hwang, Apple’s primary iPhone manufacturer in India, confirmed that the upcoming iPhone will be waterproof and feature wireless charging. Per Nikkei, Hwang’s comment noted that Apple’s next-gen iPhones will feature additional waterproofing as well as wireless features: