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Rumor: iPhone 7 Plus model to feature 256 GB of storage, 3,100 mAh battery

The rumor mill is offering some neat options for the iPhone 7 Plus upon its release. A current report states that the upcoming handset may feature a 256GB storage option and larger 3,100 mAh battery as two differentiating features over the smaller iPhone 7. The report does not specify if the iPhone 7 Plus will […]

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Rumor: Apple said to be “close to agreement” with OLED suppliers for next-gen iPhones

The rumor mill is acting up with new claims that next-gen iPhones will switch over to OLED displays. The current word around the camp fire is that LG and Samsung Display are close to a final agreement with Apple for the screens, adding the two Korean firms plan a combined 15 trillion won ($12.8 billion) […]

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Rumor: China Mobile product roadmap indicates 4-inch “iPhone 7c” for 2016

Sometimes it’s the cell phone carriers that give away what’s coming down the road. Wireless carrier China Mobile has apparently laid out its product roadmap for 2016, the roadmap itself mentioning a new Apple product. In April of 2016, China Mobile is expecting to launch the ‘iPhone 7c’. This seems to be the 4-inch iPhone […]

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Rumor: Apple experimenting with a least five different iPhone 7 configurations, could replace Lightning port with USB-C port

The world is nothing without rumors about the next-gen iPhone. As of now, the current rumor has it that Apple is testing no less than five different iPhone 7 models, all with distinct differences. While this should be taken with a grain of salt, it’s said that Apple is looking into replacing the Lightning connector […]

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Rumor: Apple places LCD display driver chips order with Synaptics for next-gen iPhones

When in doubt, go with an outside supplier for help. Apple has apparently placed LCD display driver orders with touchscreen supplier Synaptics for its next-generation iPhones, indicating the company’s in-house development of touch and display driver integration (TDDI) chips may have fallen behind schedule. Synaptics acquired Renesas SP Drivers, reportedly the sole supplier of LCD […]