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Apple experimenting with 5G Millimeter Wave technology, receives license from the FCC

Apple looks to be edging closer to 5G. Per Business Insider, the company is testing next-gen 5G data speeds via a wireless technology called “millimeter wave” which could ultimately improve cellular performance for iPhones and other connected devices. Apple has apparently been granted an application by the FCC for an experimental license to test the […]

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California DMV grants Apple permit to test self-driving cars on public streets

Apple’s self-driving car project is another step closer to completion. The company has been granted a permit that enables it to test autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state of California, according to the California DMV website. Apple was added to the list of permit holders that are allowed to participate in the Autonomous […]

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Consumer Reports stands by its 2016 MacBook Pro battery test results

Consumer Reports is standing by its findings regarding the 2016 MacBook Pro battery’s sporadic performance. The publication’s director of electronics testing, Maria Rerecich, offered the following comment when asked about possible retesting: In this case, we don’t believe re-running the tests are warranted for several reasons. First, as we point out in our original article, […]

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Apple letter to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows interest in autonomous vehicle testing, inter-company data sharing

Just when you thought Apple might have backed off a bit from the self-driving car market, this shows up. Last week, the company submitted a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that suggests it’s currently eager to work with other companies in a data-sharing effort but is also keen to preserve […]

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IHS completes initial teardown, estimates iPhone 7 component costs around $220

They’ve run the numbers and after a preliminary teardown, iPhone 7 component costs are estimated to start at $219.80, which is $36.89 higher than iPhone 6s, according to a preliminary teardown of a 32GB model by IHS Markit. According to the report, the display remains the most expensive component, clocking in at an estimated $43 […]