Archive | May 24th, 2011
Foxconn explosion may lower iPad manufacturing by 500,000 units
A Foxconn manufacturing plant in China last week was rocked by an explosion that ultimately left 3 people dead and approximately 15 wounded. The specific building affected happened to be where iPad 2 production was taking place, prompting some to wonder if Apple’s ability to churn out iPad 2 units would be affected. Tackling that […]
Continue reading...iOS 5 will only run on the iPhone 4 and beyond – Rumor
24. May 2011
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Eldar Murtazin is a Russian mobile phone guru with an uncanny knack for getting his hands on unreleased phones. While most of Murtazin’s information and scoops have involved non-Apple products, Murtazin recently tweeted that the next major iOS update, iOS 5, will only run on the iPhone 4 and the next-gen iPhone. In other words, […]
Continue reading...Why the Lodsys patent troll drama may not yet be over
24. May 2011
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Apple yesterday warmed the hearts of developers when it took a stand against Lodsys and effectively sent them a cease and desist letter warning them to stop trying to enforce patents iOS developers are undisputedly licensed under via Apple. Apple’s letter reads in part: “Apple requests that Lodsys immediately withdraw all notice letters sent to […]
Continue reading...Another photo points to iPhone 5 camera redesign
24. May 2011
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Apple.pro. provides us with even more proof that the next-gen iPhone will feature an updated camera design with the camera module remaining on the left side of the device and the flash component now moved to the left. While it’s easy to dismiss photos like the one below as potentially fake, we’ve seen a mounting […]
Continue reading...Largan Precision may supply 8 megapixel camera lens for the iPhone 5
24. May 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Digitimes reports that Apple may tap Largan Precision to supply 8 megapixel camera sensors for the iPhone 5. Taiwan-based Largan Precision currently sees 8-megapixel phone-use lens modules account for nearly 10% of its total lens module shipment volume, but it may see 8-megapixel modules replace 5-megapixel ones to become the mainstream for […]
Continue reading...Apple inching closer to inking licensing deals for clould-based music
24. May 2011
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By Luis Estrada: Apple is inching closer and closer to securing a licensing deal with the four major record labels that would enable Apple to announce its rumored cloud music service in two weeks when WWDC kicks off on June 6. The latest is that Apple has already secured deals with EMI Music, Warner Music, […]
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24. May 2011
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