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Rumor: Apple to switch from Lightning to USB-C port for 2019 model iPhones

It came from the depths of Rumorville, but there tends to be a nugget of truth to be had there. Per a new supply chain report published on Tuesday, Apple is said to be redesigning chargers and related interface for its next-generation iPhone and iPad devices, and will likely have its 2019 series of iPhones […]

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Rumor: Apple currently working on hybrid AR/VR headset for release in 2020

The current rumor has it that Apple is working on a headset that can run both AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality). The described plans call for an 8K display for each eye that would be untethered from a computer or smartphone, the anonymous source said. The project, codenamed “T288”, is thought to be […]

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ edges out iPhone X in drop test durability, still takes considerable damage in the process

The good news is that Apple’s upgraded glass for the iPhone X is pretty tough where drops are concerned. The bad news is that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+’s thicker glass and aluminum may be a bit tougher. SquareTrade today conducted its traditional breakability tests on the Galaxy S9 devices to test Samsung’s claims. […]

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Rumor: Apple to incorporate improved LTE transmission boards in 2018 iPhone models

The next-gen iPhone could see an even faster LTE function. Per a recently published note released by Apple analyst and guru Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, the 2018 iPhone will build on LTE antenna technology introduced with iPhone X to support ultra-fast transmissions speeds designated by 4×4 MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) standards. Kuo stated […]

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Some iPhone X units showing mysterious green lines on OLED display

Some users of the new iPhone X have been encountering what could be a hardware-related glitch with the OLED. A number of users haver reported green lines along the left or right side of the OLED display, according to various accounts on social media. The lines appear to be developing after use, in at least […]