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Rumor: Apple to incorporate dual-lens system into next-gen iPhone camera

Where its successor to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cameras are concerned, Apple may have just entered the megapixel arms race. Per AppleInsider and Daring Fireball, host John Gruber revealed that “a birdie of a birdie” told him Apple is working on a two-lens system for incorporation in the next-generation iPhone. “The specific […]

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Apple making progress in forming alliance between Apple Pay and Alibab’s Alipay in Chinese marketplace

While Apple may be spinning its wheels arguing with MCX and getting Apple Pay supported by assorted U.S. retailers stuck in their MCX/CurrentC contracts, it seems to be doing ok opening Apple Pay up in the Asian marketplace. According to AppleInsider and the Wall Street Journal, after officials from both Apple and Alibaba publicly expressed […]

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Hardware iPad Rumor

Rumor: Apple to discontinue iPad mini in favor of larger 12-inch “iPad Pro” model

It’s just a rumor, but it’s got some decent sources behind it. Per AppleInsider and Taiwan’s Economic Daily News, a rumor out of East Asia on Monday claims Apple is looking to wind down iPad mini production in favor of a 12-inch tablet, a response to flagging sales and growing consumer interest in larger-screened devices. […]

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Walgreens weighs in on Apple Pay, CurrentC conflict, offers snarky response to competitors CVS and Rite Aid

It’s not a huge step in the squabble between Apple and retail chains like CVS and Rite Aid who are opting out of Apple Pay to keep using CurrentC, but it is another chain taking advantage of the conflict. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, CVS competitor Walgreens has chosen its weapon for the battle, and […]

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DisplayMate tests find plausible, reflectance-based reasons as to why Apple may have opted not to install sapphire coating on iPhone 6 units

If you were ever wondering why the iPhone lacked a much-anticipated sapphire coating, the answer comes down to reflectance. Per Raymond Soneira, DisplayMate has published tests results concerning sapphire’s reflectance on assorted devices, the numbers standing for themselves. According to the tests, the new iPad Air returned a result of 2.5 percent screen reflectance, the […]