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Apple iWatch said to have 2.5-inch screen, wireless charging

Apple’s rumored fitness-band smartwatch will feature a 2.5-inch touch-screen display and wireless charging capabilities, according to a report Thursday from Reuters that cited unnamed sources. Taiwan’s Quanta Computer will start mass production of the Apple (AAPL) wearable device, informally called the iWatch, in July for a commercial launch as soon as October, Reuters said. The device is in test production at Quanta, said the news service. The watch will have a slightly rectangular display from

Synaptics Price Target Raised On Renesas SP Deal

Sterne Agee on Thursday raised its price target on touchscreen chipmaker Synaptics (SYNA), saying the company’s acquisition of Renesas SP Drivers, an Apple (AAPL) chip supplier, will boost fiscal 2016 earnings by $1.50 per share. Synaptics agreed to buy Japan-based Renesas SP Drivers last week for $475 million. Renesas SP Drivers makes display driver chips for mobile devices. Synaptics aims to integrate its touch technology along with Renesas’

T-Mobile Free Data Offers Could Test Its 4G Network

The newest T-Mobile US (TMUS) “Uncarrier” promotions might not be as disruptive as its initial salvos vs. its larger rivals, but it could enable the nation’s No. 4 wireless firm to continue taking market share, analysts say. They also say it could test its network capacity. T-Mobile on Wednesday said it will offer subscribers unlimited music streaming without data charges, as well as a free loaner deal for the Apple (AAPL) iPhone 5s. Under the