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Rumor: Samsung currently manufacturing 80 million OLED screens for next-gen iPhone

In spite of past arguments and legal troubles between Apple and Samsung, it’s estimated that Samsung will deliver around 80 million OLED screens suitable for the next-gen iPhone before the end of 2017 —but a later than expected date for mass shipments for the phone is still expected. Per DigiTimes, which cited “sources from the […]

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Rumor: Apple could incorporate microLED displays in devices as soon as 2018

Apple could be planning to implement a microLED screen in its next-gen Apple Watch as early as 2018. A report from Nikkei explains that Apple hopes to be ahead of the curve when it comes to microLED production. Currently, the company relies heavily on Samsung for the upcoming iPhone 8 with OLED displays, but that’s […]

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Rumor: Apple buying up large quantities of 3D camera components from LG Innotek for use with next-gen iPhone

Apple is apparently buying up all the 3D camera component components it can for its next-gen iPhone. The current rumor has it that the upcoming handset will feature a 3D camera with facial recognition capabilities and that LG Innotek has been acting as the supplier of these parts. The rumor also coincides with a report […]

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Apple quietly extends AppleCare+ policies from 60 days to one year for iPhone purchases

If you have an AppleCare+ policy, you’re going to like this. Apple has quietly updated its AppleCare+ policy, extending the purchase window for iPhones from 60 days to one year. The change has been confirmed with a support rep, but is not yet showing up on Apple’s official product page for AppleCare+. If you go […]

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Rumor: iPhone 8 to see improved waterproofing features worthy of “IP68” rating

It arrives sometime this fall and may be the iPhone upgrade you’re waiting for. The iPhone 8 is presently rumored to feature a glass chassis redesign, bezel-less screen and might also best the iPhone 7 with even higher resistance to water and dust. The Korea Herald reports that the iPhone 8 will tout an IP68 […]