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TSMC to be exclusive manufacturer for iPhone 7’s A10 processor, will begin full production in June

It looks like TSMC will be taking on the full manufacturing load for the iPhone 7’s processor. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced that they’ve reached a deal to produce the A10 processor and will most likely use a 10-nanometer manufacturing process. Full production is slated to begin in June. Along with the 10-nanometer production process, […]

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Rumor: Apple to include wireless charging feature in iPhone 7

Because, hey, wireless charging is pretty darn cool. The current batch of rumors regarding Apple’s next-gen iPhone/the iPhone 7 includes a wireless charging feature as well as a thinner, waterproof body and no headphone jack. The rumor hails from within Apple’s supply chain and an anonymous source has stated that the iPhone 7 will not […]

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Rumor: iPhone 7 to feature 3D Touch, repositioned LCD flex cables

It looks like the iPhone 7 will feature a 3D Touch component as well as relocated LCD flex cables within its frame. Taiwanese web site Apple.club.tw has leaked images of what are thought to be the 3D Touch chip and flex cables, the images also suggesting the backlight assembly is designed for larger than a […]

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Rumor: Apple looking into waterproof materials, antenna-concealing design for iPhone 7

If this is true, it could definitely help where your next-gen iPhone is concerned. A new rumor has it that Catcher Technologies will help supply chassis components for upcoming iPhones said to be both waterproof and use “new compound materials” to conceal their antennas, according to a new rumor. Catcher is said to be likely […]

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iFixit digs into iPhone 6s, 6s Plus handsets, finds reason for nearly waterproof test results

The reports have come in praising the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus’ nigh-waterproof nature and while the handsets aren’t completely waterproof, they appear to be a huge step in the right direction. With that in mind, the cool cats at iFixit began looking at the construction used in the units. The engineers found that while […]