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Leaked iPhone 7 Logic Boards Suggest Intel Modem, Other Component Tweaks

this looks clevererer* photoshopping and makes the photo legit

/s intended
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konqerror said:
The problem is that Apple has to support the 1x CDMA network of Verizon and Sprint, which locks them into Qualcomm chipsets. I would rather have the non-CDMA model, since that lets them choose from a variety of vendors with potentially superior products.
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So the Intel modem does not support CDMA? :(
 
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gim said:
So the Intel modem does not support CDMA? :(
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The only third-party 1x CDMA and EV-DO capable chipset that ever was produced in any volume was Nokia's back in the candy bar phone days. At this point in the network lifecycle, nobody's going to invest in it. Verizon is set to support VoLTE-only soon so phones can drop the CDMA side, on the other hand Sprint hasn't commercially deployed any VoLTE yet. I don't know what the CDMA picture in China is, though.
 
Sefstah said:
THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST IPHONE EVER! Minus the heaphone jack, no new screen, no expandable memory, huge ugly camera bump, and still no true way to save and organize our files.
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Maybe won't have everything some people want, but hard to argue it won't be "the best iPhone ever." Assuming rumors are accurate: double base memory, double upper end memory, improved low light camera, optical image stabilization, duo camera system, increased battery life, faster charging, improved screen with stronger glass, True Tone, more color choice, improved water resistant, improved speaker sound, faster processor, increased number of LTE bands, etc., and not to mention whatever else Apple reveals when they announce the actual phone. This is why somewhere around 60 to 70 million people who love the Apple ecosystem will decide to buy the new phone by the end of the Christmas season, and close to 200 million people will buy it by the end of the first year.
 
konqerror said:
The only third-party 1x CDMA and EV-DO capable chipset that ever was produced in any volume was Nokia's back in the candy bar phone days. At this point in the network lifecycle, nobody's going to invest in it. Verizon is set to support VoLTE-only soon so phones can drop the CDMA side, on the other hand Sprint hasn't commercially deployed any VoLTE yet. I don't know what the CDMA picture in China is, though.
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For fun, here is a list of active CDMA2000 networks. I wonder how up to date it is.
 
Sefstah said:
THIS IS GONNA BE THE BEST IPHONE EVER! Minus the heaphone jack, no new screen, no expandable memory, huge ugly camera bump, and still no true way to save and organize our files.
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I am a really positive person. Since I am on an S cycle and do not always need the latest I can outwait Apple.

HOWEVER, when one reads what the GALAXY 7 has to offer, embarrassment for Apple comes to mind.
One can poopoo the OS, but that will catch up pretty fast, but all the other stuff from wireless charging etc., makes Apple looks sooooo far behind.

Their ears must be ringing by now, even with their wireless beats headphones on.

Sorry Apple, you have to do better than what we know so far about the 7, especially the Galaxy 7.
 
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konqerror said:
The only third-party 1x CDMA and EV-DO capable chipset that ever was produced in any volume was Nokia's back in the candy bar phone days. At this point in the network lifecycle, nobody's going to invest in it. Verizon is set to support VoLTE-only soon so phones can drop the CDMA side, on the other hand Sprint hasn't commercially deployed any VoLTE yet. I don't know what the CDMA picture in China is, though.
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So regarding the 2016 iPhone, does this mean that the US/Chinese model would probably feature the Qualcomm chipset, while the international would be Intel?

Then I'm wondering why they do make the move to Intel modems in the first place. As long as CDMA isn't completely phased out in big markets like the U.S. and China, they need the iPhone to support it.
 
everyday there is a leak, by the time of the event its not even going to be news. However i do keep waiting for theses leaks to have something awesome in them, but have been continually disappointed
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virtualSIM said:
Still a physical SIM tray? Lol
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they need a reason still to use liquid metal.
 
  • Arsenic-free display glass

  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display

  • Brominated flame retardant–free

  • PVC-free

  • Beryllium-free

  • Recyclable aluminum enclosure


    This is amazing.
 
1080p said:
LOL. That is a "sandwich" that KFC used to sell a few years ago called the Double Down. It used chicken for the "buns" and had bacon and cheese in the middle.

It's a joke because a few years ago Tim Cook said Apple was "doubling down" on leaks regarding the secrecy of their unreleased products.
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"Used to" in the United States, perhaps. It's available in several countries, including South Korea:
http://kfckorea.com/menu/menu_view.asp?seq=200
Take that, North Korea!
 
Thunderhawks said:
I am a really positive person. Since I am on an S cycle and do not always need the latest I can outwait Apple.

HOWEVER, when one reads what the GALAXY 7 has to offer, embarrassment for Apple comes to mind.
One can poopoo the OS, but that will catch up pretty fast, but all the other stuff from wireless charging etc., makes Apple looks sooooo far behind.

Their ears must be ringing by now, even with their wireless beats headphones on.

Sorry Apple, you have to do better than what we know so far about the 7, especially the Galaxy 7.
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How the hell are you jumping to conclusions without even hearing the keynote?
 
Black Magic said:
How the hell are you jumping to conclusions without even hearing the keynote?
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As I wrote: Apple, you have to do better than what we know so far about the 7.

This thing is already in production, which is why we are seeing all the parts.

The last several keynote events confirmed about 95% plus of all rumors.
I don't expect to see this change for the upcoming one.

Either way, not buying the latest anyway. 8S or 9S is fine when it's ready.

One more thing...................haven't been overwhelmed by any of the last few keynotes.
(Incl. the watch, whatch is not for me!)
 
The new components are probably awesome, but..
I never thought I would say this but what the iPhone desperately needs is higher res screens.
Spend some time with any modern android device and the iPhone looks strait out blurry when you look at it the next time.. It can't be unseen either.. It´s almost as bad as when you looked back at the 3Gs after trying out the retina iPhone 4.. "Retina display" sure was amazing back then in the dark ages of smartphones but it´s really not that great anymore..
 
yaxomoxay said:
The proof that heart attack and happiness are not mutually exclusive.
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Heart-attack was also the very first thought coming into my mind when I saw that picture. Was gonna suggest to CarlosGQ the cholesterol cabana, the heart attack hotel, or the cardiac clubhouse, but you've saved me the trouble of coming up with some smart-ass reply myself :D
 
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