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Now that Google has coughed up a look at the next Pixel, it's apparently time for more iPhone rumors. The account @Skyfops on X tweeted two pictures of a cap and sunglasses-wearing man with two phones, claiming he's holding a test development iPhone, complete with another man seemingly running interference to keep them hidden. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Richard Lawler Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Richard Lawler
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