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Hardware iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple begins manufacturing of next-gen iPhone, will include Force Touch systems in all models

Whatever the next-gen iPhone is packing for features, they’re apparently building it right now. This is the rumor, as Apple has started early production of its next-generation iPhone models that will retain 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch form factors and integrate Force Touch technology. A Bloomberg article has sources close to Apple suppliers stating that they’re in […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone display could feature Touch ID function, eliminate Home button

The next-gen iPhone’s display may incorporate some interesting additional features. The sometimes-reliable DigiTimes reported on Monday that Apple is developing touch and display driver integration single-chip solutions for future iPhones. The chips are also said to include fingerprint sensors, which would allow for new iPhone designs without a home button, enabling the entire front panel […]

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Apple manifest file points towards 1080p front-facing camera, improved flash for next-gen iPhone

This could be useful. An iOS 9 manifest file discovered by developer Hamza Sood lists ways for apps to determine the hardware capabilities of the device they’re running on, a number of entries reference front-facing camera features that don’t currently exist. In addition to 1080p recording and a front flash, the manifest also refers to […]

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Apple TV Hardware News

Next-gen Apple TV won’t surface at WWDC, not ready for prime time

It looks like Apple won’t be unveiling a next-gen Apple TV at WWDC this year. In spite of copious rumors that Apple would introduce an updated set-top box, it seems as if the device isn’t ready yet. The New York Times’ Brian X. Chen writes that Apple has postponed its plans because the product is […]

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Hardware iPad Pictures Rumor

Rumor: Leaked photo shows possible 2GB of RAM for next-gen iPad Air

The next-gen iPad Air component images are leaking at a fairly steady rate and revealing some interesting stuff. Per MacRumors, a fairly clear image has been published by Apple.club.tw of what is said to be the logic board for the second-generation iPad Air suggests that the device will indeed come with an A8X chip, as […]