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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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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: AirPower may have entered production phase

At long last, the AirPower charging mat might have entered production. Hong Kong website ChargerLAB cites a “credible source” within Apple’s supply chain who claims Chinese manufacturer Luxshare Precision has started production of the AirPower. The source has added that he has heard the AirPower will be released soon. Luxshare, which is a member of […]

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Intel announces XMM 8160 5G modem, device could be used in 2019, 2020 model iPhones

This could prove nifty. Intel has launched a new modem intended for mobile devices that will connect to 5G mobile networks, the company claiming to have accelerated the launch of the XMM 8160 modem by half a year compared to its original scheduling. The XMM 8160 5G modem currently boasts peek speeds of up to […]