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Rumor: iPhone 12 delay could lead to two-stage launch according to supply chain report

Following up on Apple’s confirmation that the iPhone 12 will go on sale “a few weeks later” than the usual late-September launch date, the rumor mill is now suggesting that the next-gen devices could go on sale in two stages. This wouldn’t be without precedent, and in 2017, the iPhone X was announced in September […]

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Rumor: Apple Glasses could debut in 2021, 2002; according to noted analysts

The big dogs of early Apple product notification/leaking, are in relative agreement as to Apple’s rumored Augmented Reality glasses, which could debut in 2021 or 2022. Per noted leaker Jon Prosser, the device will hit in March or June of 2021. And, as of May 14th, respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that the Apple Glasses […]

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Rumor: Apple recently considered purchasing Plessey Semiconductors as part of augmented reality development efforts

Apple is said to have recently considered purchasing British company Plessey Semiconductors, a maker of Micro-LED display for augmented reality devices. The report claims that Plessey has instead reached a licensing deal with Facebook, which in a statement said it wants to build “a glasses form factor that lets devices melt away so we can […]

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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 announces 2020 model iPad Pro, complete with LiDAR, Magic Keyboard, and Ultra Wide camera

In the midst of a whole lot of kerfuffle, Apple released something pretty darn cool. On Wednesday, Apple announced the release of its new iPad Pro model, complete with an A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner for sensing depth. Additionally, there’s a new keyboard with a trackpad and backlit keys. […]