Rumors on a possible successor to the iPhone 5c have been on and off at least since March. An alleged iPhone 6c then showed up in a live image (well, at least its back cover), and at one point it was also rumored to launch side by side with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

No such thing happened, as we’re all aware, but rumors keep coming in that an iPhone 6c will eventually materialize. However, this new bit suggests that it will come even later, and thus will be named iPhone 7c instead of iPhone 6c.

The info supposedly comes from suppliers to Apple’s main manufacturer Foxconn. This 4-inch iPhone 7c is now tipped to arrive in September, as a build-up to the release of the proper iPhone 7. Alongside this information, a $400-$500 price ballpark has been quoted too, presumably off contract.

Needless to say, there’s little tangible data to support these claims, so take them with a due dose of skepticism.

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Construction of Apple Campus 2 is well underway with a launch date set for the end of next year. In his customary monthly aerial video photographer Duncan Sinfield gives us an update on how Campus 2 is progressing and reveals an undeground auditorium in the making.

The giant circular complex is shaping up nicely, and parts of it are already waiting for the next phase of development when the glass panes will be put in. A view from Mt. Apple gives a glimpse of how the whole thing will look from the ground, sort of.

Next to it is the said auditorium, which in its finished state will be below ground and thus away from prying eyes. The tiered venue will accommodate future product announcements and other key events. The R&D facility named Tantau is also coming together, now 3 to 4 levels up.

You can view the video below and listen to the man himself Steve Jobs and snippets from his 2005 Stanford speech.

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Microsoft has announced that it is holding a pre-launch event for its new Windows 10 flagships – the Lumia 950 and 950 XL – in UAE on December 11. Set to take place at Microsoft retail store in Dubai Mall, the event will begin at 6:00 pm local time.

Those attending the event will not only be able to purchase the flagship devices, but the first 20 customers will also get “exclusive access” to the official launch event in the country, which is scheduled for December 15.

For those who aren’t already aware, the Windows 10 flagship duo is already available for purchase in the US and…

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Released back in 2009, HTC’s legendary HD2 smartphone simply refuses to die. Although the device shipped with Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, it has seen ports of several major mobile OS’ including Windows Phone 7, MeeGo, and of course Android – v2.1, Jelly Bean, KitKat, and Lollipop. And now, Marshmallow has also been ported onto the handset.

Frankly, it would be unfair to expect HD2 with Android 6.0 to function smoothly, so it comes as a little surprise that the port is “riddled with bugs and non-working features” – only screen, Wi-Fi, and audio are currently said to be working fine out-of-the-box.

Even if it doesn’t provide a complete experience, the port does show that the now struggling Taiwanese company gave us some of the most impressive mobile hardware we’ve ever seen. For instructions on how to install the port, head to the Via 2 link below.

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Xiaomi first launched the YI Action Camera in China back in March this year. Now, nine months later, the camera has officially arrived in the United States, where Amazon is selling it for $99.95.

The e-commerce giant also has a YI Action Camera Kit listed on its website. The kit, which consists of the camera, a selfie stick, as well as a Bluetooth Remote, carries a price tag of $139.95.

For those who aren’t aware, the action camera features a Sony 16MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor that is capable of recording 1080p60 HD videos. There is also built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as a 1,100 mAh battery. The device weighs in at around 75g.

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Unveiled back in August this year, the Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) with 6-inch display has now gone on sale in India, where it’s currently only available online through e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal. Those planning to purchase it through offline channels will have to wait until next week.

Specs-wise, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 616 chipset, and as already mentioned, sports a 6-inch (1080×1920 pixel resolution) IPS display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 3000mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Zenfone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Weighing in at 190g and measuring 164.5x84x10.5mm, the handset runs Android 5.0 Lollipop-based ZenUI, and carries a price tag of INR 17,999 ($270). Color options include red, silver, and gold.

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Last month, it was revealed that Sony is working on PS2 backward compatibility for PlayStation 4, and now, the company has launched the first batch of PS2 games for the PS4 gaming console.

“To celebrate our PS2 heritage, I’m excited to announce that starting tomorrow, you will be able to purchase and play PS2 games on your PS4 via PlayStation Store in the Americas and Europe,” said President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida in a blog post yesterday.

As of now, a total of eight games have been confirmed. These include Dark Cloud, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Rogue Galaxy, and the Mark of Kri (available for $14.99 each), as well as Twisted Metal: Black and War of the Monsters (both carrying $9.99 price tag).

All these games also include Trophy support. “Also, you will be able to experience all of these PS2 games like never before — in up-rendered 1080p with the features you expect from a PS4 game including Remote Play, Live Broadcast, Share Play, Activity Feeds, and Second Screen support for game manuals with PlayStation Vita or PlayStation App,” Yoshida…

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Months after its specs leaked, alleged renders of the Microsoft Lumia 850 smartphone have surfaced online, courtesy of leakster @OnLeaks. While the Windows 10 device was earlier believed to be cancelled, the leakster suggests otherwise.

According to the information leaked by @OnLeaks, the device sports a metal frame and measures 155.9 x 77.23 x 6.92 (mm), making it one of the thinnest Lumia phones till date.

Lumia 850 renders

Another popular leakster @evleaks also added his two cents on the matter by revealing that the handset has a gold-colored trim and golden Microsoft logo, as well as a front-facing flash.

.@OnLeaks In real, non-CAD life, Honjo has gold-colored trim and a golden Microsoft logo on the back (as well as a front-facing flash).— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 4, 2015

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Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer is not able to keep up with the demand of its newly-launched Android Wear-powered Connected smartwatch. So, the company is not only stepping up the production of the $1,500 wearable, but is also suspending its online sales to give priority to physical stores.

TAG Heuer has received around 100,000 orders from retailers, agents and subsidiaries, which apparently is way more than what the company anticipated. In order to meet the demand, the company has decided to manufacture 2,000 units a week, up from 1,200 units being produced currently. As for online sales, they are expected to be suspended until May/June next year.

Meanwhile, the company is also planning to come up with different variants of the device. “Considering the success of this single and unique watch, we will develop a collection made out of different varieties, executions and materials at the end of next year or beginning of 2017,” said CEO Jean-Claude Biver, adding that the new collection could also include a gold as well as a diamond…

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Just a few years ago, before tablets took off, netbooks dominated the computing space. They offered basic computing with a full Microsoft OS (XP at the time) for studying or basic web browsing in a portable package with a long lasting battery.

A couple of years after the original iPad came out in 2009, manufacturers started building tablets and demand for netbooks eventually phased away. Google shortly took over the netbook space with the Chromebook.

According to the latest worldwide tablet market forecast by analysts from IDC, the market is showing signs of shifting from standalone tablets to tablets with detachable keyboards focused for productivity.

The report predicts that Windows tablets with detachable keyboards will slowly take market share from Android powered tablets while iOS tablets will remain about the same.

The introduction of Google’s Pixel C, Apple’s iPad Pro, and the continued success of the Microsoft Surface line will inevitably introduce lower cost alternatives and increase demand for these portable, productivity computing solutions. Basically, these cheaper tablets with detachable keyboards will become the new netbook.

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