Archive | May, 2011
France Telcom CEO Stephane Richard claims next iPhone will be “smaller and thinner”
In a wide ranging interview with All Things D, France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard discussed a host of issues relating to the mobile market and Apple’s role in spearheading the smartphone revolution. “They just created smartphones with the iPhone,” Richard bluntly explained. “Everybody should be grateful to them to have put such a product in […]
Continue reading...AT&T to launch LTE in 5 US cities this Summer
25. May 2011
AT&T today issued a press release announcing the impending launch of its LTE network in five markets this Summer – Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, and San Antonio. Following that, AT&T has plans to add on another 10 cities during the second half of 2011 with the ultimate goal to provide LTE coverage to 70 million […]
Continue reading...Judge approves Apple request to see “unreleased” Samsung hardware
25. May 2011
Samsung last Wednesday was ordered to hand over to Apple five as-of-yet unreleased products so that Apple can compare them to their own offerings ahead of litigation. Update: To be clear, the Judge approved Apple’s request. However, the products in question will be for “outside counsel eyes only.” In other words, Apple and its legal […]
Continue reading...NFC on the Nexus S 4G is about to go operational
25. May 2011
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With all of the rumors swirling around the potential for NFC functionality on the next iPhone, it’s sometimes easy to forget that there’s already a popular smartphone out on the market with that very feature. We’re talking, of course, about the Nexus S – Google’s flagship smartphone manufactured by Samsung. It’s most recent incarnation is […]
Continue reading...Foxconn explosion may lower iPad manufacturing by 500,000 units
24. May 2011
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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, […]
Continue reading...Amazon overwhelmed by immense demand after touting $0.99 Lady Gaga album
23. May 2011
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Earlier today we reported that Amazon was selling Lady Gaga’s latest CD Born This Way for only $0.99. Again, it’s an incredible deal even if you have a slightly more than passing interest in her music. Alas, the Gaga fans have risen from the dead and have flooded Amazon’s servers in the process. Due to […]
Continue reading...Take that iTunes! Amazon offers new Lagy Gaga album for only $0.99
23. May 2011
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When it comes to a wide variety of media content, there are really only two major options out there – Amazon and Apple’s iTunes store. It’s for this reason that of all the tablet competitors that can really pose a legitimate challenge to Apple, Amazon’s rumored tablet initiative probably stands as the biggest threat in […]
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25. May 2011
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