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iOS 12 developer beta 5 features images of next-gen AirPods charging case, complete with LED status light

Sometimes it’s the beta builds that offer the coolest hints as to what Apple products are en route. With the release of iOS 12 developer beta 5, a screenshot was discovered of the upcoming AirPods charging case. The new case features an LED displaying an amber light, meaning the device is currently charging or low […]

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Rumor: Apple’s AirPower Qi wireless charging pads to be released in September alongside next-gen iPhone models

The current rumor has it that Apple will release its AirPower charging padalongside the 2018 lineup of iPhones. According to sources close to the story, “technical hurdles” are the main reason why the AirPower Qi charging mat hasn’t been released yet. Apple engineers are also said to be dealing with bugs in firmware further holding […]

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Rumor: Apple to release limited edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus today or later this week

The current rumor has it that Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models in a limited edition (PRODUCT)RED color will be unveiled as early as today, per to an internal memo distributed to Virgin Mobile employees. Virgin Mobile states that it will add the new smartphone models to its inventory system on Monday, April […]

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Rumor: Apple to incorporate wireless charging feature in next-gen iPhone

It’s a rumor, but it’s an interesting one. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a report stating that the 2017 iPhone will feature wireless charging for the first time ever. Instead of plugging in a cable, iPhone 8 owners will be able to charge their batteries using an inductive pad similar to how the […]

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iPhone 6s launch draws lines, AT&T removes upgrade model pricing

It was a good iPhone launch this year over in Berkeley, California and albeit the overnight camp out numbers for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus apparently weren’t as high as last year’s, the event still drew an enthusiastic crowd that spent both the previous afternoon and the night before. This year proved different, as […]