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Revamped MobileMe to feature streaming from individual computers, not the cloud?
In conjunction with a report about a new and perhaps smaller iPhone came word via the WSJ that Apple was also planning to revamp its MobileMe service. This smaller form factor iPhone is reportedly half the size of the iPhone 4, a feat made possible by removing the device’s storage. That said, the Journal noted […]
Continue reading...Smaller iPhone will come sans on-board memory, will stream content instead – Rumor
14. February 2011
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In the past week we’ve seen reports from both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal claiming that Apple is working on a smaller iPhone model that it hopes to sell without a data plan in an effort to string in even monetarily conscious consumers into the iOS ecosystem. This smaller iPhone is rumored to be […]
Continue reading...Apple working on low-cost mini iPhone, may make MobileMe a free service
14. February 2011
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Something’s afoot, folks. Last week Bloomberg reported that Apple was working on an iPhone with a smaller footprint that would be available to customers on the cheap and without a 2-year contract. Admittedly, we sort of scoffed at the report noting that one can currently pick up an iPhone 3GS for a paltry $49, albeit […]
Continue reading...MacBook Pro refresh rumored to drop on March 1
14. February 2011
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MacRumors points us to Danish blogger Kenneth Lund who claims to have evidence that new MacBook Pro models will hit stores on Tuesday, March 1st. Apple’s line of MacBook Pro’s were last refreshed in April 2010 and the time is ripe for an upgrade. The most recent MacBook Pro models came with Intel’s Core i5 […]
Continue reading...iPad 3 poised to drop this Fall alongside iPod refresh?
13. February 2011
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Though the iPad still holds a commanding lead in the burgeoning tablet market, 2011 promises to be an ultra-competitive year for tablets with devices from HP, RIM, and Motorola on the horizon. Apple will also be upping the ante with the forthcoming release of the iPad 2, rumored to drop in either late March or […]
Continue reading...Apple looking to beef up the iOS notification system
11. February 2011
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Measured against every mobile OS currently out on the market, Apple’s iOS compares favorably in nearly ever area. But one realm where Apple has to play catchup is in its notification system. While Apple’s current implementation is alright, it was nowhere near as slick as the one Palm implemented on the Palm Pre way back […]
Continue reading...Apple working on smaller iPhone form factor – Sketchy Report
10. February 2011
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Call it an iPhone Nano if you must, but Apple is reportedly working on a new and cheaper iPhone with a smaller form factor that it hopes will compete with many of the low-end Android devices out on the market. Citing a source who claims to have already seen a prototype, Bloomberg reports that Apple […]
Continue reading...Apple’s iPad already in production – Report
9. February 2011
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With purported iPad rumors seemingly changing by the day, we finally have some iPad related news from a reliable source. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple recently began manufacturing the iPad 2, a slimmer and faster device than its predecessor. The new iPad will be thinner and lighter than the first model, these […]
Continue reading...Apple planning to eliminate boxed software – Rumor
7. February 2011
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MacRumors reports that the recent launch of the Mac App Store may catalyze Apple’s efforts to completely do away with boxed software. With the success of the iTunes App Store and the launch of the Mac App Store, it seems clear that the long term future of software sales is going to be digital distribution. Based […]
Continue reading...iPad 2 to come with RFID, new body material, while 7-inch model still lives – Rumors
6. February 2011
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Citing a previously accurate source, iLounge reports on a number of intriguing new rumors surrounding the upcoming iPad 2. The source notes that some of the information is preliminary, so take the following with the requisite grain of salt. 1. RFID/NFC Accessories: According to our source, Apple is actively developing new accessories that will communicate […]
Continue reading...Apple to announce iPad 2 alongside iOS 4.3 release at event next week
3. February 2011
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Citing sources in the accessory business, MacNotes is reporting that Apple is planning to hold a special event next week where the company will not only showcase many of the new features in the upcoming iOS 4.3 update, but will also introduce the iPad 2. Aside from the inclusion of rear and front facing cameras, rumors of […]
Continue reading...Leaked photos of the iPad 2 reveals slimmer, lighter display
2. February 2011
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9to5Mac on Tuesday posted a number of photos comparing the iPad 1 screen to what they claim is a screen from the upcoming iPad 2 which they acquired with the help of iFixyouri, an online iPhone repair shop. At this point, we cannot tell if the resolution is higher (or “Retina”) but it is definitely […]
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14. February 2011
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