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Rumor: Apple to release 6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in late 2018

Because next year’s model is always critical, Apple is said to have three new iPhone models in the works for a late 2018 launch. Two of the new handsets are said to cross the six-inch threshold with edge-to-edge OLED and traditional LCD screens. Assorted guru and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Industries issued a note […]

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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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Rumor: AirPods may arrive come mid-November

Back in late October, Apple delayed the launch of its much-anticipated AirPods, the company stating that it needed “a little more time” before the units were ready for prime time. Since then, the headphones have been listed as “currently unavailable” on Apple’s web site. Previous rumors had the AirPods as arriving in January 2017, suggesting […]

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Apple jumps gun on iDay, announces new, waterproof, GPS-enabled Apple Watch via Twitter

Apple may have jumped the gun on iDay thanks to Twitter in a tweet that has since been nixed. The company announced its next-generation smartphone in a promoted tweet shared at the beginning of its annual press event on Wednesday. The device, which is available for pre-order on Friday Sept. 16, is water resistant. This […]

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AppleCare+ plan, service prices for Apple Watch units unveiled

How much is your AppleCare+ plan going to be for your snazzy new Apple Watch? Apple has an answer for that. With Apple Watch preorders opening last night/the Watchening, specific numbers have surfaced for AppleCare+ and repair fees for out-of warranty watches. These numbers are a bit frightening, as a coverage plan for an Apple […]