Foxconn chairman tells staff to expect 'feeble' iPhone sales until early 2017 - report

The chairman of Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — is reportedly telling subordinates that demand for Apple iPhones will stay weak until early next year, despite an anticipated fall launch for new models.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 23

Intel LTE modems to power AT&T version of Apple's 'iPhone 7' - report

Apple's next-generation handset will be a big win for chipmaker Intel, as the so-called "iPhone 7" series will reportedly ditch Qualcomm LTE modems for certain models, including AT&T in the U.S.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 23

Rumor: Apple's 'iPhone 7' to ditch Space Gray for 'Deep Blue' color option

A highly questionable rumor from East Asia on Thursday claims Apple will replace the venerable Space Gray colorway with a new "Deep Blue" shade when it launches the next-generation iPhone this fall.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 43

Apple supplier Broadcom forecasts sales surge in preparation for upcoming 'iPhone 7' launch

Wireless chip supplier Broadcom is anticipating revenues in the current quarter to rise over 20 percent sequentially as the firm prepares for the launch of Apple's next-generation iPhone models, the company's CEO revealed late on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Both 'iPhone 7' and 'iPhone 7 Plus' will come in 256GB capacities - report

This year's iPhone upgrades will be more spacious than ever, according to a new report, which claims Apple is "certain" to increase the maximum storage size to a whopping 256 gigabytes.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38

Rumored rose gold 'iPhone 7' shell shows single camera, tweaked antenna

With production of Apple's next-generation iPhone believed to be ramping up, a new purported parts leak shows a rose gold rear casing said to be for a 4.7-inch "iPhone 7," complete with revised antenna lines and a single-lens camera.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 22

Apple moving to 3-year 'major' iPhone cycle, adding complex vibrations to 2017 model - report

Apple will likely be waiting until next year to debut its next major iPhone refresh, treating this year's "iPhone 7" as yet another interim upgrade, a Japanese report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 67

Chinese company advertises new Lightning-to-headphone adapters ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 7'

With Apple's next-generation iPhone rumored to ditch the legacy 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, one Chinese accessory maker is hoping to capitalize on the anticipated switch, and is now advertising a series of Lightning-to-headphone adapters with separate volume controls.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38

Rumor: leaked schematics reaffirm dual-lens camera, Smart Connector for 'iPhone 7 Plus'

New sets of alleged "iPhone 7" and "7 Plus" schematics purportedly leaked on Thursday may support rumors the Plus will ship with a dual-lens camera and a Smart Connector, although the standard model may still have some form of camera upgrade.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Alleged 'iPhone 7' production plates, schematics show no sign of Smart Connector

Adding to a growing pile of supposed parts leaks, a set of images posted to the web on Monday suggest Apple's upcoming "iPhone 7" series will indeed sport a larger rear camera aperture, as well as a dual-camera array for the larger "Plus" model, but might ship without a Smart Connector as previous rumors claimed.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

New photo purports to show 'iPhone 7' shell with single, raised rear camera opening

A new image, claimed to depict a genuine rear shell for Apple's "iPhone 7," may support some other recent leaks pointing to the device's design features.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 43

Rumor: Apple prepping as many as 78 million 'iPhone 7' units for launch

Apple has reportedly instructed its supply chain to produce between 72 million and 78 million of the so-called "iPhone 7" in the run-up to that device's expected launch this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 33

Outlandish 'iPhone 7' chassis shell features quad speakers, new camera layout

A set of highly questionable photos posted to the web on Saturday supposedly show an "iPhone 7" rear casing sporting a quad-speaker array and vertically arranged rear camera, microphone and True Tone flash module, both hallmark design features seen on Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Pro.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 12

Apple may turn to LG with Sony lagging in dual-lens camera modules for 'iPhone 7 Plus'

Because of production problems, Sony is behind schedule in producing dual-lens camera modules for Apple, which may turn to LG to provide the majority of initial modules for this year's 5.5-inch "Plus" iPhone, a research analyst claimed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 18

Glass-based iPhone redesign coming in 2017, Apple partner Catcher reaffirms

Amidst rumors of an all-new glass-backed look for the iPhone in 2017, the chief executive of Catcher, the company that builds metal casings for the iPhone lineup, added fuel to the fire on Thursday with new comments about next year's model.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20

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