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Rumor: Apple to release three new iPhone models in 2015

There’s maybe a nugget of truth to be found here, albeit the source itself it sometimes sporadic. Digitimes is claiming that Apple will release three new iPhone models this year. While many Apple watchers are expecting to see the release of two new “S” models—the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus—the new report also says the […]

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Apple to convert failed GT Advanced Technologies Arizona factory into data center

Remember that whole sapphire iPhone screen thing? When an idea goes south, you can still use the intended facility for something. Following GT Advanced Technologies’ plans to file for Chapter 11, Apple appears to be swooping in with a plan to invest US$2 billion to convert their Arizona factory into a data center. The more […]

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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 […]

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Analyst: Rumored display shortage will have “no impact” on iPhone 6 launch sales

In as much as the sapphire display story’s been making the rounds, as have rumors that Apple won’t have enough available to meet demand for the iPhone 6, at least one Wall Street analyst is predicting that this won’t affect sales. Per AppleInsider, J.P. Morgan analyst Rod Hall wrote the following in a Monday morning […]

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Rumor: LG Display to act as primary supplier of iPhone 6 displays

The majority of the display panels for the iPhone 6 will be made by LG Display. Per G for Games and MacRumors, LG Display will be the largest supplier of display panels for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 handset.The Korean company allegedly beat out rivals Samsung, Sharp, and Japan Display to earn the top supplier spot. […]