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Rumor: Apple to release 5-inch iPhone 8 model, may sell wireless charging technology separately

It’s a rumor, but there may be some truth to it. Japanese web blog Macotakara has a new rumor in that Apple will introduce a 5-inch iPhone model this year. The site also state that “reliable sources in Taiwan” have stated that only the all-glass model of the iPhone will support wireless charging this year, […]

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HDMI 2.1 specification notes released, could bring impressive new features to your Mac

The HDMI standard is about to get that much niftier. Version 2.1 of the HDMI specification has been released. The new version of the standard includes eARC support for object-based audio and advanced audio signal control, wider dynamic HDR, and “Game Mode VRR” allowing a GPU to change the refresh rate of the image on […]

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Apple lowers prices of assorted USB-C adapters until end of March, 2017

If you thought Apple’s USB-C adapter prices were a bit steep, there’s a price break until the end of March, 2017. Apple on Friday lowered the prices for many of its USB-C adapters, which are necessary for users who want to connect their devices to the new laptop. The new MacBook Pro has Thunderbolt 3/USB-C […]

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Apple responds to customer feedback, drops prices on assorted USB-C adapters

Responding to customer demand, especially in the wake of USB-C becoming that much more prevalent on the newly-released MacBook Pro notebook, Apple has dropped the prices on all of its USB-C adapters by $6 to $20. The simple USB-C to USB Adapter, formerly priced at $19, is now $9, while the more expensive USB-C Digital […]

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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 […]