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iPhone 5 to feature HD camera on the front – Rumor
AppleInsider reports: The Cupertino, Calif., company is expected to make “quite a few essential adjustments” to its next iPhone, KGI analyst Mingchi Kuo said in a note to investors earlier this week. In addition to the move to HD, he believes Apple will also employ a flip-chip (FC) solution for the front-facing camera on the […]
Continue reading...Complete revamp of Mac lineup coming to WWDC?
6. June 2012
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MacRumors reports: Following yesterday’s leak of Mac Pro part numbers, AppleInsider now posts a full list of 27 new part numbers said to be on their way to resellers in Australia. A total of 13 of the part numbers are listed as “standalone kits”, indicating that they are accessories, which leaves as many as 14 […]
Continue reading...Siri coming to the iPad with iOS 6
5. June 2012
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9to5Mac reports: Come this fall, people will start talking to their iPads. Apple’s breakthrough Siri Assistant, based on an incredible artificial-intelligence system, will no longer be exclusive to users of the popular iPhone 4S. According to trusted sources, one of the tentpole iOS 6 features is Siri support on the iPad. Not just the Voice […]
Continue reading...iOS 6 to introduce deep Facebook integration
4. June 2012
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Following in the footsteps of Twitter, it appears that Apple is planning to deeply integrate Facebook into the upcoming iOS 6. MG Siegler reports: But Facebook integration will be very important for iOS — tons of apps use Facebook for sign-ups and authentication (many use Facebook as the only way to do this, to the […]
Continue reading...Photos of iPhone backplates emerge
31. May 2012
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9to5Mac reports: Earlier today, we posted the first image of the back plate for the next-generation iPhone, and now we have received several more images that are very high-resolution. These new shots showcase a comparison between the black and white versions of the next-generation iPhone back. The black and white coloring is, of course, a trim, and a […]
Continue reading...Apple to unveil new Apple TV and iTV interface at WWDC – Rumor
31. May 2012
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BGR reports that Apple is planning to introduce a new UI for the Apple TV at the upcoming WWDC. What’s more, this rumored new interface, said to be more feature complete than the current version, will reportedly be the same one Apple plans on using on its much discussed HDTV. We’ve heard Apple is actively […]
Continue reading...Apple manufacturing HDTVs on a trial basis – Rumor
29. May 2012
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Apple has already begun manufacturing its rumored HDTV on a trial basis, according to a recent report from China Business News. Insider sources told China Business News that a Foxconn factory in Shenzhen has received orders for an Apple “smart TV” and is producing them on a trial basis. Gene Munster, an analyst at investment […]
Continue reading...Apple currently testing two iPhone 5 prototypes with larger 3.95-inch screen
22. May 2012
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The iPhone 5 rumors continue to rage on. 9to5Mac is reporting today that Apple is currently in the midst of testing two iPhone 5 prototypes, and perhaps more. Given that Apple’s complete series of iPhones have all featured a 3.5-inch display, the addition of an iPhone with a larger screen would certainly mark a notable […]
Continue reading...About those MacBooks with the Retina Display
17. May 2012
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The rumor mill is growing louder with reports that Apple will launch a revamped MacBook this Summer with a brand spankin’ new Retina Display. But implementing the high-res screen will add a little bit extra to Apple’s BOM. CNET reports: The feature, which could cost nearly $100 more than Apple currently spends, would make photos, […]
Continue reading...Apple certifies display suppliers for upcoming 7.85 inch iPad – Report
17. May 2012
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With so many iPhone rumors popping up as of late, here’s an iPad Mini rumor to keep things well rounded. The Taiwan-based Liberty Times is reporting that Apple has certified both LG and AU Optronics to supply the display on the rumored 7.85-inch iPad. The report, translated via Macotakara, also claims that the iPad Mini […]
Continue reading...WSJ reports Apple already ordering 4-inch screens from Asian suppliers for next-gen iPhone
16. May 2012
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The Wall Street Journal adds an extra layer of credibility to a smattering of reports claiming that Apple’s next-gen iPhone will sport a larger 4-inch screen. The Journal notes that Apple has already begun ordering larger display panels from Asian suppliers. The new screens measure at least 4 inches diagonally, the people said, compared with […]
Continue reading...iOS 6, Google Maps, and Siri for iPad
15. May 2012
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Following up on 9to5Mac’s scoop regarding a revamped and Google-less Maps app in iOS 6, All Things D corroborated the report, with one source in particular intimating that the 3D maps functionality in iOS 6 will “blow your head off”. To this end, MG Siegler was able to confirm with his own sources that Apple […]
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6. June 2012
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