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New iPhone 6 Renderings [Photos]
A couple of iPhone 6 renderings showing a space gray, silver and gold models appeared on the Internet earlier today. The renderings seem to be based on the recent leaks connected with the specs and the design of the upcoming handset.
Apple to Announce iPhone 6 in Early September - Rumor
New rumors that deal with Apple's iPhone 6 have recently appeared on the Internet. According to these rumors, first batches of the next-gen iPhone models will arrive to the USA in the last two weeks of August. This means that the guys from Cupertino may announce their new handset at the beginning of September.
Alleged Volume and Power Button Flex Cables for iPhone 6 [Images]
Photos showing the alleged volume and power button flex cables for the upcoming iPhone 6 have recently appeared on the Internet. What is interesting about these flex cables is that they are separated. This indicates that the guys from Cupertino may indeed relocate the volume button, as it was rumored earlier. In case you don’t know, some Asian insiders claim that the power button will be placed to the right hand side of the smartphone.
iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Remain Top-Selling Smartphones in Europe
According to the latest reports from people familiar with the matter, Apple's handsets remain the top-selling smartphones on European market. Despite the fact that Samsung's Galaxy S5 was released after the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, it still only on the third place. However, the South Korean device seems to be gaining popularity.
Apple's New iPhone 5s Ad - 'Parenthood' [Video]
The guys from Cupertino have recently released a new iPhone 5s ad. This ad is a part of Apple’s “Powerful” series and it is called “Parenthood”. As you might have guessed from the name, this short video shows us how the smartphone could be used by parents to teach their children something new, to communicate and to connect with them through the apps.
Apart from the rest, the “Parenthood” ad is the first ad, in which we may see the first hardware and software solutions related to Apple’s “smart home” platform as well as the upcoming HomeKit and HealthKit apps. The ad is available below, take a look.
iPhone 6 Rear Casing Shown in Video
A new video showing something similar to the rear casing for Apple's upcoming 5.5-inch iPhone 6 has recently appeared on the Internet. Whether the leaked part is original or this is just a mockup is still a question. Anyway, the video is available below, so you can take a look.
Step-by-step Tutorial: How to Untether Jailbreak iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Using Pangu (Windows) [iOS 7.1-7.1.2]
This is step-by-step instructions on how to perform untethered jailbreak of iOS 7.1 - iOS 7.1.2 firmwares using Pangu for Windows.
This tutorial works for:
- iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S
- iPod Touch 5G
- iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2
Supported firmwares:
- iOS 7.1
- iOS 7.1.1
- iOS 7.1.2
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TSMC to Start Producing Touch ID Sensors Soon?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is currently planning to start the production of Touch ID fingerprint sensors for the upcoming iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, China Times reports.
Foxconn and Pegatron Hiring New Workers to Assemble iPhone 6?
According to the latest report from Reuters, Apple's main manufacturing partners, namely, Foxconn and Pegatron, are currently hiring new workers for the production of the next-gen iPhone, which is expected to begin in July.
New iPhone 6, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini Mockups
An image showing physical mockups of the next-gen iPhone, iPad Air and iPad mini has recently leaked online. All of the devices appear to be thinner than the current models. Apart from that, they can boast of thinner display bezels and a Touch ID sensor.
5.5-inch iPhone 6 Photo by Jimmy Lin
A photo showing the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 prototype appeared on the Internet on Wednesday. The image was shared by Jimmy Lin, a Taiwanese star and race car driver.
The device on the photo looks pretty much the same as the iPhone 5s, however, it is slightly thinner and has a larger display. Neither Apple, nor its suppliers haven’t yet confirmed the legitimacy of the photo, so I recommend you to take it with a few pinches of salt.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It's Sunday today, so I've decided to make up a list of the most popular news of the past seven days. If you think you missed something interesting, take a look.
iPhone 5s Compared to iPhone 6 Front and Back Panels
Following recent iPhone 6 back shell leak, a couple of new photos showing something similar to the front and back panels of the long-anticipated device appeared on the Internet. The photos were spotted on a Chinese social network Weibo on Wednesday. Unlike the previous leaks, the images are of relatively good quality.
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Another Leaked iPhone 6 Back Panel
A new photo showing iPhone 6 back panel has recently appeared on the Internet. According to what can be seen on the image, the back shell is made of metal. It resembles iPhone 5s panel, however, it is slightly bigger.
iOS 8 Beta vs iOS 7 Comparison [Photos]
Without further ado, here are a load of screenshots showing off iOS 8 and iOS 7 side-by-side: