Monthly Archives: August 2013

Apple’s next-gen ‘iPhone 5S’ to use 31% faster ‘A7’ chip, feature motion tracking

Posted on August 26, 2013 by contra

In a tweet on Sunday, a Fox News reporter said Apple’s upcoming next-generation iPhone will sport a significantly faster “A7” processor, while a separate chip will be dedicated to motion tracking. Citing inside sources, Clayton Morris claims the so-called “iPhone … Continue reading →

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Apple patents 3D gesture UI for iOS based on proximity sensor input

Posted on August 20, 2013 by contra

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday published an Apple patent for a method of generating and manipulating a three-dimensional object on a computing device, with the process controlled by special gestures made above a touchscreen’s surface. Apple’s U.S. … Continue reading →

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Apple’s A7 SoC expected to be 20% more efficient, debut in ‘iPhone 5S’

Posted on August 18, 2013 by contra

Along with predictions of a much rumored “iPhone 5S,” KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s note to investors on Thursday shed some light on Apple’s new A-series system on a chip, expected to be called the “A7.” With each successive iPhone generation, … Continue reading →

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Apple to offer ‘iPhone 5S’ in new gold color and 128GB storage option, insider says

Posted on August 18, 2013 by contra

In a report obtained by AppleInsider on Thursday, well-informed KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo offers his predictions on Apple’s anticipated next-generation iPhone, including a new 128GB storage option and a gold colorway. Kuo points out in his note investors that the … Continue reading →

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