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Leaked component images hint at next-gen iPhone features

The world may have gotten a glimpse of the next-gen iPhone’s components. A redditor who shared some images from “a friend in the industry” has posted what appear to be assorted components and glass back panels for the iPhone 7s, 7s Plus and iPhone 8 designs. The iPhone 8 front panel features top-to-bottom glass for […]

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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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Recently published patent application shows how Apple might incorporate Touch Bar, Touch ID functions into next-gen Magic Keyboard

Apple may be looking to bring both the Touch ID and Touch Bar features to an updated version of the Magic Keyboard. A new Apple patent application, or at least some form of the application, shows a device may also include a processing unit positioned within the housing, and a primary display positioned at least […]

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Rumor: Apple orders 70 million OLED units from Samsung for next-gen iPhone

A company doesn’t buy 70 million components unless you’re probably going to include it in a future product. Apple has reportedly placed an order for 70 million OLED panels from Samsung, which looks to be set to become Apple’s sold OLED supplier. Demand for the 2017 iPhone, which is expected to feature a major design […]

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iFixit tears down 9.7-inch iPad, finds similar components to original iPad Air

The new 9.7-inch iPad is built on a pretty familiar framework. Last week, Apple unveiled its 9.7-inch iPad. According to the teardown performed by the coolest of felines at iFixit, the new iPad is essentially a spruced-up version of the original iPad Air released in 2013. They share the same battery and the same display. […]