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Intel unveils 10th-gen Core processors, looks to place chips in thin, light notebooks this holiday season

Intel on Thursday unveiled its first 10th-generation Core processors, codenamed “Ice Lake.” The processors, which were built using a 10-nanometer production process, are designed for thin-and-light notebooks, and could potentially power future entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks. Intel says the Ice Lake chips have increased board integration, allowing manufacturers like Apple to […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to incorporate updated Taptic Engine in 2019 iPhone models

Apple’s 2019 model iPhones are rumored to feature a new Taptic Engine, that could also feature an improved Haptic Touch alongside a reworked 3D Touch feature across all of the new models. The Taptic Engine has been a long-standing feature of the iPhone for a number of generations, replacing an older linear actuator system with one that […]

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Rumor: TSMC could switch to 5-nanometer production process for 2020 model iPhones

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple supplier TSMC could switch to a 5-nanometer process for its chip manufacturing on the 2020 model iPhones. The change is thought to be influenced by demands for 5G smartphones. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei told investors on Thursday that the company is a bit more aggressive on its […]

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iPhone 2019, 2020 rumors surface, focus on camera changes, new screen sizes, and 5G modems

Even though the 2019 iPhone models have yet to be officially announced, the rumor mill is buzzing with details as to what to expect from the 2020 iPhones. Granted, these are to be taken with a hefty grain of salt, but there’s some interesting speculation to be had at present. As of now, the cool […]

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Apple slims down notebook line ahead of back-to-school shopping season, nixes 12-inch MacBook, non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro

With back-to-school shopping season just around the corner, Apple has streamlined its notebook selection as to options for students as well as made the Touch Bar mandatory. Apple has discontinued the 12-inch MacBook, marking the end of what was seen as the future of Apple’s notebook line. The 12-inch MacBook launched in 2015 and was […]