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Apple patent shows potential use of shifting mirrors to help camera/optical stability

When in doubt, use mirrors. A recently published patent application posted on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site shows that Apple has revealed a new concept that would offer improved optical image stabilization using mirrors. The patent, entitled “Mirror Tilt Actuation,” describes an image sensor for small, multifunction devices like an iPhone that […]

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iPhone 6 optical image stabilization, NFC systems may be vulnerable to interference from strong magnets

A powerful magnet can still screw up your day. Or your iPhone 6’s camera stabilization and NFC systems. Per 9to5Mac, a number of users have noticed issues with the iPhone 6 Plus camera and NFC on both the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but the cause of the problem — interference from magnets and metal […]

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Rumor: Apple to release both 4.7-inch, 5.5-inch iPhone 6 handsets on Friday, September 19th

While no one knows exactly what Apple will announce at its media event tomorrow, the Europeans seem to have a few decent guesses. Per MacRumors, French web site iGen.fr claims Apple may begin selling both of its iPhone 6 models at the same time. According to the report, which is based on the same source […]

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Photos of purported iPhone 6 rear shell surface

The leaked iPhone 6 part photos continue to come in. Per MacRumors, images of the iPhone 6’s rear shell have been let into the wild by part leaker Sonny Dickson. The part shown in the photos also appears identical to the rear shell shared by luxury modified iPhone vendor Feld & Volk, hinting that this […]

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Rumor: iPhone 6 to be announced on September 15th, launch on September 25th, larger model to be called “iPhone Air”

The iPhone 6 launch date may have leaked. Per MacRumors and GForGames, “inside sources” have cited that the iPhone 6 will be announced on Monday, September 15th and launch on Thursday, September 25th. The sources also claim that the larger 5.5-inch iPhone will be called the “iPhone Air”, with the 16GB version selling in China […]