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Rumor: Apple testing smaller Face ID notch, wider antenna for 5G wireless with 2020 iPhone model prototypes

Apple is reportedly testing different methods of creating a smaller Face ID notch for the 2020 model iPhones, while also looking at a wider antenna to support 5G. The series of reports comes from reliable source Benjamin Geskin, who says that Apple has created different prototypes of 2020 model iPhones to experiment with new Face […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to incorporate updated Taptic Engine in 2019 iPhone models

Apple’s 2019 model iPhones are rumored to feature a new Taptic Engine, that could also feature an improved Haptic Touch alongside a reworked 3D Touch feature across all of the new models. The Taptic Engine has been a long-standing feature of the iPhone for a number of generations, replacing an older linear actuator system with one that […]

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Rumor: TSMC could switch to 5-nanometer production process for 2020 model iPhones

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple supplier TSMC could switch to a 5-nanometer process for its chip manufacturing on the 2020 model iPhones. The change is thought to be influenced by demands for 5G smartphones. TSMC CEO C.C. Wei told investors on Thursday that the company is a bit more aggressive on its […]

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Initial tests show 2019 MacBook Air features slower SSD than its 2018 counterpart

This might not be the best news if you just snagged a 2019 model MacBook Air. Per the mighty Consomac, the 2019 MacBook Air released last week features a slower SSD than its 2018 counterpart. After running the trusty Blackmagic Disk Speed test, it turns out that the read speeds of the 2019 MacBook Air’s […]

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FCC “A2159” listing hints at unreleased MacBook Pro model

Sometimes the leaks reveal the really cool things. A model number for an unreleased MacBook Pro has emerged through the Federal Communications Commission. The model number could be a sign that Apple is planning to ship a new variant of the notebook, including a potential rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro. A search of FCC filings unearthed the model […]