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IHS completes initial teardown, estimates iPhone 7 component costs around $220

They’ve run the numbers and after a preliminary teardown, iPhone 7 component costs are estimated to start at $219.80, which is $36.89 higher than iPhone 6s, according to a preliminary teardown of a 32GB model by IHS Markit. According to the report, the display remains the most expensive component, clocking in at an estimated $43 […]

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Rumor: Leaked iPhone 7 camera component could feature optical image stabilization across entire line

There’s a bit of truth to every leak and rumor. A new leaked image published late Thursday shows what’s purported to to be a redesigned rear camera module for the “iPhone 7,” widely expected to ship in mid- to late September. The module most notably features an L-shaped flex cable, which is different from the […]

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Rumor: Leaked images show dual-camera component for 5.5-inch iPhone 7, other changes for next-gen iPhones

In the latest round of leaked images, a new series of iPhone 7 camera components show a new dual-camera that will be exclusive to the 5.5 inch iPhone 7 Plus screen size. There appears to be about a one centimeter gap between the two inner cameras enclosed in a pill-shape protruding component. The smaller 4.7 […]

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Rumor: Apple has begun signing component orders for Apple Watch 2 parts

The Apple Watch 2 components are apparently starting to come together. Apple has reportedly started signing component orders for the second-generation Apple Watch, a possible sign that version two of the wearable will begin mass production within the next few months. The list of partners includes Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Samsung, Amkor, STATS< ChipPac and Kinsus […]