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Ookla publishes first benchmark tests of Apple’s C1 modem versus Qualcomm’s offerings

After years of simultaneously competing with Qualcomm and slugging it out in court, Apple has launched its long-awaited C1 modem in its new iPhone 16e handset. On Wednesday, a benchmark test released by Ookla revealed that the C1 beat Qualcomm’s 5G modem in some areas, complete with surprising results. The Ookla tests tracked performance on […]

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Rumor: iPhone 17 Air could be Apple’s first foldable handset as well as feature a “high-density” battery

Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air could be the company’s first foldable handset as well as feature a “high-density” battery. Per a blog post by noted supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 Air “will use the same high-density battery cells as the ultra-thin iPhone 17.” Kuo did not share any precise Wh/mAh battery capacity […]

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YouTuber posts early benchmarks for iPhone 16e battery, cites larger size, longer runtime

The very first iPhone 16e comments have begun to filter in, and where Apple touted its “breakthrough” battery life for the handset’s new battery given the Apple Silicon architecture and iOS 18 code, YouTuber Dave2D has managed to get his hands on the internal parts of the new phone. Dave2D examined the internal parts of […]

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Apple abandons plan to implement iPhone hardware subscription service

Apple has apparently backed away from a plan to launch a hardware subscription service that would allow customers to “subscribe” to receive a new iPhone handset every year. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, rumors as to a hardware subscription service began back in 2022. Gurman stated that Apple wanted to develop a simple system that would […]

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Rumor: iPhone 17 Air handset to sport ultra-thin design, will see changes in 5G, battery components

A series of details has begun to surface as to Apple’s forthcoming “iPhone 17 Air,” which is rumored to launch next year. Per The Information, the current iPhone 17 Air prototypes are between 5 and 6 millimeters thick, a dramatic reduction compared to the iPhone 16 at 7.8 mm. With these changes, Apple’s engineering team […]