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Rumor: FoxConn to take on additional MacBook Pro orders in 2018, no plans for a major update this year

It looks like Apple could be using assembly partner FoxConn for an increased production of its MacBook Pro notebooks. A current rumor from the upstream supply chain states that while Apple may not be planning a major update to its MacBook Pro notebook line this year, Apple will be shifting a major portion of its […]

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iPhone X delivery times improve dramatically, drop to one to three days in some locations

It’s now a bit more likely that the iPhone X you ordered will ship in as few as one to three days in some locations. Apple’s website has U.S. orders for all iPhone X models attached to AT&T, Sprint and Verizon networks, as well as SIM-free versions, deliver in 3 to 5 days, a marked […]

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Rumor: iPhone X component suppliers report improved yields, greater ability to meet shipment demands

The supply stream for the iPhone X may be where it needs to be. Per sources close to the story, yield rates for some iPhone X have improved and become more stable, allowing for shipments of the upcoming smartphone to grow substantially after October. The sources also reported that yield rates for key parts such […]

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Rumor: iPhone 8 could be in rare supply until early 2018 following manufacturing difficulties

Apple’s “iPhone 8”, complete with an edge-to-edge OLED display and facial recognition, may be a bit hard to get a hold of for a while following “extended supply shortfalls and shipping delays,” as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The production problems have led to a setback of “about a month” in Apple’s manufacturing timetable, […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could see increased thickness with switch to glass backing

The next-gen iPhone could be a bit thicker than the current model. A current rumor has it that one planned change for the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones expected next month is a material return from aluminum backs to glass, and now a new rumor claims that shift will result in a slightly thicker casing. Giga […]