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AirTag 2 Die-Shot Teardown Reveals Its Silicon Story
technology1 month ago

AirTag 2 Die-Shot Teardown Reveals Its Silicon Story

Hackaday walks through a die-shot teardown of the Apple AirTag 2, exposing the device’s silicon stack: a Nordic nRF52840 Bluetooth SoC, a large UWB chip assembly with a visible die for precise localization via an antenna network and time-of-flight, plus a Bosch accelerometer and an SPI memory. The article explains how the UWB system uses multiple antennas for localization and notes that the speaker, tucked deep inside, can be disabled non-destructively, though the process is non-trivial.

via Hackaday|
#airtag-2#apple#die-shots
Sony Releases Updated PS5 Pro and DualSense V3 with Subtle Improvements
technology4 months ago

Sony Releases Updated PS5 Pro and DualSense V3 with Subtle Improvements

The new PlayStation 5 Pro CFI-7121 model offers improved power efficiency (2-3%), runs cooler, and is quieter than the original, with minor hardware changes like a lighter heatsink and different fan. The DualSense controller saw minimal updates, mainly removing the back microphone to reduce costs. Overall, these small upgrades enhance performance without significant changes or cost increases.

via Wccftech|
#gaming-console#hardware-upgrade#playstation-5-pro
iPhone 17 Pro Faces Scratching Concerns Amidst Reports and Tests
technology5 months ago

iPhone 17 Pro Faces Scratching Concerns Amidst Reports and Tests

iFixit investigated reports of scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro's camera area, attributing the damage to sharp edges on the anodized aluminum bump that could have been mitigated with a more gradual curve, and noted that the design makes the camera plateau prone to damage without a case. They also praised the battery repairability but criticized the need to remove the screen for most repairs.

via The Verge|
#camera-plateau#ifixit#iphone-17-pro
iPhone Air: Apple's Slimmest Yet, but Who Should Buy It?
technology5 months ago

iPhone Air: Apple's Slimmest Yet, but Who Should Buy It?

iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Air reveals Apple’s design innovations for making the thinnest iPhone yet, including a camera plateau, a partially embedded logic board, and a modular USB-C port. Despite its slim profile, the device is relatively easy to repair, with efforts to simplify component removal and repairability, earning a 7 out of 10 score. The teardown also confirms the use of a custom Apple battery in the MagSafe Battery pack, and highlights the use of 3D printed titanium alloy for the USB-C port.

via MacRumors|
#apple#design#iphone-air
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Series: High Prices, Enhanced Performance, and Storage Upgrades
technology5 months ago

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Series: High Prices, Enhanced Performance, and Storage Upgrades

Repair experts in China attempted to upgrade the new iPhone 17 Pro Max to 2TB of storage shortly after launch, but only succeeded in installing 1TB due to compatibility issues. The process was documented through a detailed teardown revealing new design features like the vapor chamber cooling system and a small logic board. While most users won't upgrade their internal storage, the video provides insight into the device's internals and repair possibilities.

via 9to5Mac|
#disassembly#iphone-17-pro-max#repair
technology7 months ago

Nothing Phone (3) impresses with durability and unique design, sparks mixed reactions

The Nothing Phone (3) is shown to be a durable and repairable flagship device with a sturdy build, featuring a detailed teardown revealing internal components and the Glyph Matrix display. It also received a significant software update (V3.5) improving UI, camera, and performance features, along with various enhancements for user experience and system stability.

via 9to5Google|
#durability#nothing-phone-3#repairability