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New Rumors About 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Battery
According to the latest reports from Asian experts, Apple's next-generation 4.7-inch iPhone will boast of better 2100mAh battery. The ESM-China analyst Sung Chang Xu says that he got the information from reliable supply chain sources, however, I don't think we can believe it.
Leave a commentSecond-Gen iPad Air Rear Shell Appears Online
Several photos showing something what appears to be the second-generation iPad Air rear shell have recently leaked online. According to what a Japanese blog called Macotakara writes, the images have been first spotted on the Chinese Sina Weibo network.
5.5-inch iPhone 6 to Get Faster Processor Than 4.7-inch Handset?
As you probably know, Apple’s 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will differ from the 4.7-inch device. According to the previous reports from several analysts and rumors, the handset will get an optical image stabilization system and a separate NFC chip.
Today a new report from Cowen & Co. analyst Timothy Arcuri appeared online, which suggests that aside from the improvements I’ve mentioned above, the larger iPhone 6 will get a faster processor.
Apple to Release 3 Million iWatch Units This Year, Half with Glass Screens?
According to the latest reports from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will release only three million iWatch units this year. Moreover, because of the problems connected with the production of sapphire screens for the new wearable device, nearly half of the iWatch units may get glass screens instead of the sapphire ones.
Leaked Images Show Alleged iPhone 6 Home Buttons
A couple of new photos showing leaked parts for Apple’s next-generation iPhone have recently appeared online. This time the images depict something very similar to the home buttons for both 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-model nicknamed iPhone Air. As usual, the photos have been spotted on Nowhereelse.fr, that is why I think they are legitimate.
iPhone 6 to Come on October 14th - Rumor
According to the latest reports from people familiar with the matter, the release of Apple’s next-generation iPhone will take place not in September, as it was reported earlier, but on Tuesday, October 14th. Moreover, as noted by one of the company employees, October will be a very busy month for the guys from Cupertino. This indicates that there may be some other product launches. For example, Apple may unveil the long-anticipated iWatch and updated iPad Air and iPad mini.
Sapphire Display for iPhone 6 Won't Be Ready in Time?
According to what people familiar with the matter say, Apple’s suppliers have encountered some manufacturing difficulties connected with the production of sapphire-covered screens for the upcoming iPhone 6. What this means is that the guys from Cupertino won’t release the handset with the screen made of new strong material in September. Looks like we shall see another delay.
Apple's Smartphone Market Share Falls, Huawei, Lenovo and LG Gain Ground
Apple’s smartphone market share in the world continues to decrease. The reason for the iPhone to lose ground is a great number of small Chinese manufacturers that produce cheap, but at the same time, efficient handsets. As we know, price is the key factor, which influences customers in the developing countries.
Logic Boards for 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Shown Side by Side
Several new images appeared online that show two bare logic boards for Apple’s 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models. Last week a photo surfaced on the Internet, which showed an identical detail for only a 4.7-inch model.
Apple Releases New 13-inch and 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro Models
Following our post about the leaked specifications for the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, Apple has released both updated 13-inch and 15-inch models. The 15-inch MacBook Pro versions fully match the specs that were shared by the Chinese insiders yesterday.
New 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro Specs Leak Online?
A new photo from China, which is said to be showing the specs for Apple’s next-generation 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has recently appeared on the Internet. What we can actually see is the configurations for the three laptop models with prices at 14.288, 18.688 and 23,688 yuan.
iPhone 6 Logic Board Appears Online
A couple of photos showing something what appears to be a bare logic board for Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 have recently appeared on the Internet. The images have been spotted on Nowhereelse.fr.
Smartphone Unlocking Will Become Legal Soon?
Looks like soon the smartphone unlocking will be made legal again and that's a piece of good news for the customers in the USA and worldwide. It seems as if soon it will be absolutely legal to unlock iPhones and other smartphones purchased in the United States.
Mass-Production of 4.7-inch iPhone 6 Started, iPad Assembly to Start in September
According to what several Asian sources write, the production of Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 has already begun. They also claim that the 5.5-inch model assembly hasn’t started yet, which indicates that the larger smartphone won’t be released in September.
Apple Remains Tablet Market Leader - IDC
Although Apple’s iPad sales continue to decline, the company from Cupertino still remains the leader of the world’s tablet market. As to the other members of the Top 5 rating, they include Samsung, Lenovo, Asus and Acer.
