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iFixit completes second 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro teardown, studies LiDAR system found on board

The cool cats at iFixit have completed a second teardown to the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with LiDAR. The teardown is brief, and required the use of guitar picks and a hairdryer, as opposed to a warming pad to release adhesives. Similar to the 2018 iPad Pro, the rear cover has to be twisted for […]

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Apple announces 2020 model iPad Pro, complete with LiDAR, Magic Keyboard, and Ultra Wide camera

In the midst of a whole lot of kerfuffle, Apple released something pretty darn cool. On Wednesday, Apple announced the release of its new iPad Pro model, complete with an A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera, and a LiDAR scanner for sensing depth. Additionally, there’s a new keyboard with a trackpad and backlit keys. […]

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Rumor: Apple’s “iPhone SE 2” handset to undergo production in February, will be launched in March

Following a series of rumors surrounding a low-cost model dubbed the “iPhone SE 2,” a new report states that the iPhone SE’s successor is entering production come February. According to sources close to the story, Bloomberg has reported that suppliers are slated to begin manufacturing the as-yet-unannounced affordable iPhone variant in February ahead of a […]

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Apple releases technical details as to A13 Fusion processor power architecture, energy savings

Following an impressive amount of fanfare, Apple has included its new A13 Bionic processor in the upcoming iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max handsets. The new chip is the fastest processor Apple has ever designed, but is also designed to use far less power. Representatives claimed that the A13 is the […]

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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 […]