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FCC wins 6Ghz spectrum case decision, opens door for Wi-Fi 6E protocol

Although Wi-Fi 6 has begun to make some headway, the currently evolving Wi-Fi 6E standard seems likely to offer even faster speeds down the road. The differences between the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E protocols are as follows: Wi-Fi 6e is a revolution for wireless networking. The best way I know how to explain it is to […]

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Rumor: Apple could remove physical SIM card slot for some iPhones for second quarter of 2022

The rumor mill now has it that Apple could start offering iPhone models without a SIM card in the box in the second quarter of 2022. Earlier this week, a Brazilian website stated that Apple’s iPhone 15 might not have a physical SIM card slot in some countries and regions. The change could take place […]

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Apple’s device activation servers facing heavy traffic following holiday gift exchange

If you snagged a new Apple device such as an iPhone or an iPad for Christmas and are having a difficult time activating it, there’s a good reason for it: Apple’s activation servers are being bombarded given the new activity. Although the Apple System Status page shows that everything is fine, it’s not difficult to find […]

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Rumor: TSMC to begin creating 3nm chips with up to 40 cores

The rumor mill has it that processor manufacturer TSMC plans to begin commercial production of chips built via its 3 nanometer process in the fourth quarter of 2022. According to sources close to the story, Apple is expected to release its first devices with 3nm chips fabricated by TSMC in 2023, including Macs with M3 […]

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Apple expanding in-house wireless chip creation team

Per Apple’s activity on the job listing boards, Apple is creating a new office that will focus on wireless chip production, thus bringing more of its chip development in-house. Apple is hiring a few dozen engineers for an office in Southern California to develop components that may eventually replace parts that are currently sourced from […]