Part Leaks

iPhone 5S component leaks show updated vibrator assembly and more

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, May 16, 2013 a 1:01 pm

Some parts have been posted online that purport to belong to the iPhone 5S, or whatever Apple calls their next generation phone. While the iPhone 5 might continue the tradition of keeping the previous year's form factor, that doesn't mean the internals can't change. If these parts are genuine, they show updates to the vibrator assembly, earpiece and speaker brackets, and more. Here's the image from BGR:

Purported photos suface of less expensive iPhone plastic backing

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 a 10:54 am

The less expensive iPhone has been rumored for a long time -- a way for Apple to cater to emerging markets and entry-level, off-contract customers -- but so far it's remained little more than a myth. Today, case manufacturer Tactus claims to have an image of the rear casing for just that device.

Photo shows rear casing of the iPad mini, most likely an earlier prototype

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Sep 6, 2012 a 11:00 am

New photo leaks show what could possibly be the rear casing for the upcoming iPad mini that is rumored to make an appearance sometime this fall. The photos show a casing simliar to what we see now on the iPad 2 and the new iPad except for a smaller form factor and a few changes.

Purported iPhone 5 part leaks show off Apple A6 chipset

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Aug 30, 2012 a 11:32 am

The most recent in a slew of part leaks in regards to the iPhone 5 shows two views of logic board including one with the shields removed. The most interesting feature is that you can make out what appears to be an A6 designation.

More next gen iPhone part leaks show revised Home button and possible NFC chip

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Aug 27, 2012 a 2:00 pm

Even more next generation iPhone part leaks are copping up that appear to show a revised Home button enclosure that could possibly solve some of the hardware issues iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S owners already encounter. Even more intriguing is the appearance of a new component that could turn out to be an NFC chip.

New, miniature iPhone and iPad Dock connector cable possibly caught on camera

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012 a 3:03 pm

Veister, a company specializing in USB cables, has posted a photo to their Twitter account of what could be the sync cable for the next generation of iOS devices and revised versions of current products that will work in conjunction with the much expected micro dock connector.

iPad mini components reportedly begin to leak, but are they legit?

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 a 3:17 pm

We've seen tons of part leaks in regards to the next generation iPhone over the last few weeks, but very few when it comes to the iPad mini, and next to nothing about what might be going on inside it. With the iPhone reportedly set for introduction on September 12, and release on September 21, production is likely sufficiently ramped up to make parts leaks more likely. While the iPad mini might also be on track for the same introduction day, we don't know when it will ship yet, so there may simply not be as many parts yet to leak. However, a new part discovered by Nowhereelse.fr could give us our very first look at the internals of the iPad mini.

Photos of next gen iPhone parts show a new protective shield and vibrator assembly

By Allyson Kazmucha, Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 a 11:12 am

New photos of what may be the next generation iPhone components show what could be a protective shield that would sit underneath the main digitizer and LCD assembly, and potentially add additional protection to components such as the logic board. The photos come by way of Nowhereelse.fr, and also show a vibrator assembly different from what is currently used in the iPhone 4S and CDMA iPhone 4.

Yet more supposed iPhone 5 camera parts leak

By Allyson Kazmucha, Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 a 12:41 pm

If tech site Greek-iPhone is to be believed, they've got their hands on even more iPhone 5 components, namely an updated camera module. As always we will take it with a grain of salt but the images appear to line up with what many sites and other blogs have already heard regarding the camera getting an upgrade.

This one includes more megapixels (which is probably a given) and a different form factor from the current camera found in the iPhone 4. It's slimmer and has a more rounded shape. We've been hearing that the next generation iPhone would carry a slimmer form factor and this lines up with that theory.

More white iPod touch 5 parts surface

By Allyson Kazmucha, Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 a 3:17 pm

Earlier this summer 9to5Mac and iFixYouri found some white iPod touch 5 front panels floating around, and now teardown site iFixDirect has gotten their hands on something similar. Given we saw the iPad 2 get a white version this year, it only makes sense that the iPod touch would follow suit sooner or later.