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Hardware iPhone Lightning Rumor USB-C

Rumor: All three 2017 iPhone models to feature Lightning port with USB-C fast charging

It’s thought that all three upcoming iPhones will both retain the Lightning connectors but add USB-C Power Delivery for faster charging. The rumors currently state that Apple will release an all-new OLED model with a larger L-shaped battery and updated 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo offered the following […]

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Hardware iPhone iPhone SE News

iFixit posts iPhone SE teardown, notes impressive battery, silicone seals, other features

The cool cats at iFixit have found some interesting stuff within the iPhone SE. The company, which posted its own teardown, but also installed an iPhone 5s display into the iPhone SE, noting that the display from the older model fits and functions perfectly into Apple’s new handset. iFixit also noted that the parts are […]

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Hardware iPhone Pictures Rumor

Early iPhone 7 case leaks point towards revamped camera, speaker systems

Sometimes it’s the leaked cases that reveal the most about an upcoming product. To the point, one Steve Hemmerstoffer has leaked photos one of the first cases prepared for Apple’s next-generation flagship smartphone. The case has a larger cutout for either a traditional camera and LED flash setup, or possibly dual cameras. There are also […]

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Hardware News Patents

Apple files patent for self-healing materials to be used in devices

This could potentially turn into something extremely cool and useful. An Apple patent application on Thursday suggests a method of portable device weatherproofing that buries sensitive electrical device contacts beneath a layer of self-healing elastomer, allowing connectors to penetrate without leaving lasting aesthetic or structural damage. The patent, entitled “Electronic device with hidden connector” details […]

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Hardware iPad iPad mini News

iFixit posts iPad mini 4 teardown, notes iPad Air 2 components, space-saving tricks

The cool cats at iFixit just tore into the newly-released iPad mini 4 and found that it’s essentially the iPad Air 2 components squeezed into a smaller form factor. The new tablet uses the iPad Air 2’s fully laminated screen technology, which lends itself to a thinner design. The glass and display are adhered together, […]