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AT&T, Verizon, stall 5G network rollouts, 5G-compatible iPhone may not surface until 2020

As much as you’re hankering for 5G, it might not arrive quite as quickly as you’d like it to. America’s two biggest U.S. wireless carriers, AT&T and Verizon, are unlikely to have much in the way of true 5G service deployed by the end of 2019, perhaps backing the view that Apple won’t have support […]

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Rumor: Apple testing next-gen iPhones with USB-C connectors, three-camera system, significant changes for iOS 13

The rumor mill has it that the next-gen iPhone could feature a rear-facing 3D camera incorporating a laser scanner for purposes like augmented reality, while iOS 13 could deliver features like Dark Mode and CarPlay enhancements. The laser sensor is thought to work at ranges up to about 15 feet, in contrast with the dot […]

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Apple posts Q1 2019 revenue of $84.3 billion, net profit of $19.3 billion, misses earnings guidance

There are times when even a net profit of $19.9 billion is below expectations. Apple on Tuesday announced its Q1 2019 profits, which were decidedly lower than the initial guidance of $89 billion to $93 billion. For the holiday quarter, Apple posted revenue of $84.3 billion and a net profit of $19.9 billion, a 5 […]

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Rumor: Next-gen AirPods could include “Hey, Siri support, debut sooner rather than later

There’s a decent chance that the next-gen AirPods will feature “Hey, Siri” support. Per the iOS 12.2 beta release for developers, an updated AirPods setup screen indicated that users will be able to talk directly to Siri using the next generation AirPods. As such, the updated AirPods could be configured for Siri in the same […]

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Rumor: Second-generation AirPods could ship in second half of 2019, could include health tracking features

Straight from the rumor mill and according to supply chain sources, it’s thought that the second generation of AirPods, complete with health tracking functionality, could arrive in the first half of 2019. The competitive wearables market has already seen considerable growth over the last few years, with Apple’s revenue from the wearable segment believed to […]