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Hardware iPhone photos Rumor

Leaked image shows possible 8 megapixel camera for rumored low-cost iPhone

It may feature a plastic backing, but it should have a pretty nifty camera. Per IT168 and MacRumors, a supposed “iPhone Lite” or “iPhone 5C” rear camera image was published on Thursday. The part is claimed to be a camera module for Apple’s anticipated low-cost iPhone. The original report claims that the part is the […]

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Apple purchases Passif semiconductor, move allows access to low-power technologies

It was a bit on the subtle side this time, but Apple bought another company for a potentially key asset. Per Jessica Lessin, formerly of the Wall Street Journal, Apple has purchased Passif Semiconductor, a California communication chip developer that specializes in low-power designs — technology that could be useful in developing a smartwatch-like wearable […]

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Hardware MacBook Pro Rumor

Rumor: Haswell-powered Retina Display MacBook Pro could be delayed until October

That new Retina Display MacBook Pro with the Hasell processor you’re craving could be arriving a bit later than you’d like. Per the China Times and Macotakara, the new MacBook Pros equipped with Retina displays won’t ship until October, well after the June debut of Haswell-powered MacBook Airs. That rumored date is later than well-connected […]

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Hardware iPad iPhone Rumor

Analyst sees late September launch date for iPhone 5S, earlier launch dates for next-gen iPads, Haswell-based Retina Display MacBook Pro

The guesses as to when the next-gen iOS devices are out. Per AppleInsider, according to a research note obtained by the web site, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s so-called “iPhone 5S” is seeing setbacks in the production of “numerous components,” as well as handset assembly, meaning the next-gen smartphone will be available in limited […]

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Apple apparently ramping up hiring for iWatch design, device could see late 2014 launch

Apple looks to be staffing up to build the iWatch. Per The Mac Observer and the Financial Times, Apple is apparently hiring more employees for its wearable technology efforts to address issues that will likely push the rumored iWatch launch out to the end of 2014. Sources said Apple has been aggressively hiring new employees […]