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iSuppli runs numbers, finds $199, $183 build costs for iPhone 5s, 5c handsets

If you’re wondering how much Apple’s new iPhone handsets cost to manufacture, they’ve got a number. Per AllThingsD, a forthcoming IHS iSuppli report posits that Apple spends at least US$191 on components to build a 16GB model of the iPhone 5s and between US$167 and US$176 for a low-end iPhone 5c. Those prices are just […]

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Aussie-based tech shop iExperts performs initial teardown of iPhone 5s, reports findings

The Aussies completed an initial teardown of the iPhone 5s and there are some impressive components inside. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog and Australia-based tech shop iExperts, the guys at iExperts were able to remove the standard pentalobe screws holding the handset together, then used a suction cup to remove the screen. The team noticed […]

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Apple releases iOS 7.0, 7.0.1 updates for iOS devices

It’s finally here. On Wednesday, Apple released iOS 7.0 and iOS 7.0.1 (depending on your iOS device), the long-anticipated new version of its operating system for its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. The new operating system, which weighs in as a several hundred to a 1.33 gigabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: […]

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Leaked images show possible “space gray” second-generation iPad mini shell

This “space gray” color’s hip with Apple and the kids today… Per AppleInsider and French web blog NowhereElse.fr, a series of newly-leaked images shows an available “space gray” color for Apple’s upcoming second-generation iPad mini tablet. Apple’s upcoming refresh of the best-selling iPad mini will see the device’s slate coloring dropped in favor of the […]

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Walmart to begin pre-orders on Friday, will offer the iPhone 5c for $79, the iPhone 5s for $189

In spite of how you might feel about Walmart, they’ll have the upcoming iPhone 5s and 5c available for pre-order. Per 9to5Mac, Walmart has announced that it will be offering both of the new iPhone models in their 16Gb versions, the 5c at US$79 (a US$20 savings) and the 5s at US$189 (a US$10 savings). […]