New iPhone 6s Parts Leak Hints At Protruding Camera Lens, Again

A new set of images have emerged that claim to show official components from Apple’s next-generation iPhone. The leaked set of images give us not only the first glance at some of the parts, but also a more detailed look at the purported internals of Apple’s iPhone 6s that’s supposedly set for a September release.

The French website Nowhereelse, which has risen to increasing prominence over the last few months due to leaks of this nature, has provided images of the components that will control the volume of the iPhone, and we also get a first look at the iPhone 6s power button. The images also claim to show the switching mechanism that controls whether or not the iPhone is set to silent, and the camera module accompanied by an LED flash. Not particularly riveting stuff in all honesty, but it’s notable that additional images are becoming more readily available as announcement time looms.

One thing that is immediately evident from the images – if they turn out to be official parts of course – is that they do pretty much prove the existence of an internal design change within the iPhone 6s. It’s largely been speculated that the external aesthetics of the next-generation iPhone will remain true to the current model with a number of changes to how the device is laid out internally.

The leaked components also answer a few questions about the iPhone 6s camera setup. It looks as though the next iPhone will continue with the same metal ring casing and protrude from the back of the case, contrary to earlier beliefs owing to a slightly thickened casing for the phone.

Putting those things aside, the leak of these individual components doesn’t really tell us a great deal that we didn’t already know about Apple’s upcoming smartphone. The device is still expected to ship with two screen size choices, both of which will likely have 12-megapixel camera offerings and a much improved Apple A9 processor. A more responsive Touch ID sensor is likely to be integrated into the device’s home button with the inclusion of Force Touch within the multi-touch display. Speculation also suggests that both devices will ship with 2GB of RAM to compliment the A9 processor.

Production of the iPhone 6s is reportedly already underway with Apple demanding manufacturing partners produce a record number of devices.

(Source: Nowhereelse.fr)

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Chinese factory busted for massive iPhone counterfeiting

The Beijing police has shut down a massive iPhone counterfeiting project. A company had been illegally producing fake iPhones. They have sold over 41,000 phones worth $19 million. The police has arrested the couple who were leading the operation under the disguise of a gadget maintenance shop. They had hired hundreds of workers to repackage second-hand smartphone components as iPhones for export.

China has gained a notorious reputation for producing counterfeited goods and this isn’t the first time China has tried to exploit Apple despite the fact that Apple is one of the most popular electronic goods brands in China. Back in 2011, some individuals replicated an Apple Store right down to the minute details including the uniform of the employees. The authorities over there are trying there best to put an end to such activities. This recent bust is a proof. Officials have taken strong action to enforce intellectual property rights and is pushing firms to apply for trademarks and patents.

The Beijing police made this arrest after a tip off from the US where some of these phones were found. Other destinations where these fake iPhones were shipped are unknown. Pakistan has also been a victim of Chinese replica’s of smartphones but here people buy replica’s without a care. This is a crime which should be put to end.

Via Reuters & featured Image via FeelGrafix

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This iPhone Charging Cable Comes With Built-In 128GB Of Storage

It’s an undeniable fact that smartphones are becoming increasingly important in our day-to-day lives. As technology progresses and our palm-sized devices become more powerful and capable, it’s almost inevitable that our reliance on them will grow. That’s why forgetting to take your smartphone, or even worse, taking it with you but running out of battery, is the stuff of nightmares. Let us introduce you to MemoriesCable; a portable lightweight charge and sync cable that not only offers the ability to charge and synchronize on the go, but also packs a massive surprise to the tune of 128GB.

The PhotoFast MemoriesCable looks a little different to your standard Lightning cable that Apple and various third-party manufacturers offer. Sure, it essentially does the same job when connected to an iPhone or iPad, but this little beauty from PhotoFast also contains a design that allows a whopping 128GB of additional storage to be utilized. PhotoFast is taking advantage of iOS’ new found ability to read and write data to Lighting port connected portable drives, but offering a slightly different take on the competition.

At first glance it appears that the cable itself is a little “bulkier” than other options that we’ve seen. That’s because it ships with a standard USB connection as well as a Lightning connector and a bulbous casing that allows the 128GB of additional storage to be built right into it. In actual fact, the MemoriesCable is actually on 130mm at its longest measurement and weights in a tiny 9.4 grams. When you hear those figures about its dimensions you immediately understand how lightweight, portable and useful it will be to a lot of users.

Having the 128GB of extra storage also means that iPhone and iPad owners can seamlessly back up and swap content between the accessory and the connected device. By taking advantage of the official PhotoFast app users can transfer movies, song files, photos, eBooks and whatever else you can get on there. Additional layers of security are also built into the app via fingerprint authentication to protect specific content from prying eyes.

PhotoFast is yet to announce any official proving strategy for the MemoriesCable but it will be offered in 64GB and 128GB variants when it eventually launches for public consumption.

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Crazy iPhone Concept 8 Features Dual Displays, Laser Keyboard And More [Video]

Apple has done a seriously impressive job of continually pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible on a smartphone since the launch of the original iPhone back in 2007. And if the speculation regarding the next-generation iPhone turns out to be true then it looks like we could be in for yet another treat this coming September. With that said, wouldn’t you just like them to go all out and build an utterly insane device that steps away from the norm and bring some serious next-level features? That’s exactly what artist Jermaine Smith has done with his insane iPhone concept.

It’s usually this time of year that concept renders and mockups start to make an appearance. A few of them are generally based on some level of reality relating to various information and component leaks that find their way into the public domain. However, Smith’s iPhone concept seems to be one man’s personalized vision of the device he would want in his pocket. In terms of its overall visual aesthetics, the concept doesn’t deviate massively from what we already have. But it’s the internal specifications that make this device really stand out.

The concept is equipped with dual displays. The main 2K – or Quad HD display – that’s “all about the pixels,” sits proudly on the front of the device allowing users to interact with content in an absolutely beautiful manner. The rear display, a low-resolution, low-power offering, serves up secondary content as well as act as the main power-saving display. In addition to the dual displays, the device also comes equipped with the ability to be charged wirelessly. This is something that we can actually expect in a future iPhone anyway, but we never know what route Apple takes here.

You may notice that glowing red bar that sits proudly on the side of the device. A glowing indicator for notifications similar to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge? No, not at all. That glowing component is none other than a laser keyboard that projects a set of virtual keys onto a hard surface for faster, more efficient typing.

Dual displays. Laser keyboard. A single enhanced camera. And a new blue colour option? When can we pre-order this?

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How Many IPhones Does It Take To Stop A Bullet Fired From An AK-74 Assault Rifle? (Watch Video)

It’s the question on everyone’s lips: how many iPhones does it take to stop a bullet fired from an AK-74 assault rifle?
According to the team at EverythingApplePro – a YouTube channel based in Portland and dedicated to reviewing Apple products – the answer is five.

Testing the durability of the iPhone, and seeing whether it is capable of saving a life, the team line up eight handsets and lock and load.

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