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Rumor: Apple to improve battery life in next-gen iPhone via 2-cell design, transition to OLED display

The current rumor has it that the next-gen iPhone’s battery will be able to get over power consumption and space-related hurdles, potentially allowing for longer battery life than ever. Rumor has it that this year’s flagship “iPhone 8” will boast a large 2,700 mAh battery, on par with the high-end 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The […]

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Apple Maps update, now includes EV charging stations, bicycle rental and dropoff points for EU, New York

It’s a quiet update, but this could be useful. Apple on Wednesday updated its Apple Maps data, including EV charging stations and bicycle rental/dropoff points, focusing most of its expanded coverage in Europe. For U.K. users, electric car drivers can now locate charging stations via data from Moovility. The public bicycle information currently covers London […]

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Apple patent application hints at waterproof next-gen AirPods case capable of charging assorted devices

Sometimes it’s the patent applications that offer the most insight. A recently published patent application from Apple highlights the notion of a future AirPods case that could also serve as a wireless charging dock for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The patent application depicts the AirPods charging case doubling as a charger for a variety […]

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Apple joins Wireless Power Consortium, strengthening rumors of wireless charging feature in next-gen iPhone

When Apple joins a product group, it might be looking into developing units embracing that technology. Apple is now listed as one of the 213 members of the Wireless Power Consortium. It was not present in a cached version of the page from a week ago. Previous rumors had indicated that Apple was planning to […]

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Rumor: Apple to release 5-inch iPhone 8 model, may sell wireless charging technology separately

It’s a rumor, but there may be some truth to it. Japanese web blog Macotakara has a new rumor in that Apple will introduce a 5-inch iPhone model this year. The site also state that “reliable sources in Taiwan” have stated that only the all-glass model of the iPhone will support wireless charging this year, […]